Leaking basements present a few very obvious indicators, like pools of water on the floor or water trickling down the walls.
But there are a number of other ways water damage can show itself as well:
- An increase in mold or mildew
- Musty odors & damp spots on the walls or floor
- A white, chalky substance on the walls
- Cracks in the walls or floor
- Peeling paint or bubbling wallpaper
- Rust on appliances or other metal objects
- Wood rot
- Warped paneling or trims