Water Damage on Laminate Flooring

3/7/2017 (Permalink)

What a moisture reading looks like.

Water damage to laminate flooring is one of our most commonly seen  types of damage and can be caused by such things as a slow leak from plumbing, a flood, spills and improper maintenance.  Any way you can get water on a laminate floor can result in some form of water damage. Improper wet cleaning of laminate flooring and spills can cause water damage in the form of swelling at the joints. Many times, these are puffy areas along the edge of the planks, will often cross between plank edges. The damage can sometimes be covered under the manufacturer’s warranty, and other times water damage might be covered under your home owner’s insurance. Depending on the source of water damage may not be covered at all. Depending upon how severe the damage is, it might be correctable by hiring a professional water damage company such as SERVPRO. It could mean a plank replacement, and other times a bigger portion or even the entire floor may have to be replaced. It is always best to call and have us come out to inspect.