Under-Sink Leak Water Damage in Ocala, FL

Under-sink leaks are easy to miss because the cabinet stays closed most of the time. A slow drip from a supply line, shut-off valve, faucet base or drain trap can soak the cabinet floor, swell the panels and run under the flooring or into the wall.

If you found water under a sink in your Ocala, FL home, call 24/7 and our team will dry it out properly.

Call (352) 555-0147

Signs of an under-sink leak

• A wet, warped or stained cabinet floor
• Swollen particleboard or peeling laminate on cabinet panels
• A musty smell when you open the cabinet
• Loose or stained flooring in front of the sink
• Mold spots inside the cabinet or on the back wall
• Drips from the drain trap or supply lines

Common causes

Braided supply lines and plastic compression nuts wear out. Drain slip joints loosen, garbage disposals crack, and faucet seals fail. Bathroom vanities and kitchen sinks are also where homeowners store items that bump the pipes.

How under-sink leaks are repaired and dried

1. Fix the leak and replace worn supply lines or valves.
2. Empty the cabinet and check readings in the floor and back wall.
3. Remove the cabinet floor or toe kick if it is swollen or moldy.
4. Dry the cabinet, wall cavity and subfloor with targeted equipment.
5. Treat mold if found.
6. Repair or replace cabinet panels and flooring.

Ask the crew to explain what needs to be removed and why, and get the scope and price in writing before work starts.

What to do right now

1. Close the shut-off valves under the sink.
2. Empty the cabinet and leave the doors open.
3. Wipe up water and place a towel to catch drips.
4. Take photos of the cabinet and floor.
5. Do not keep using the sink until the leak is fixed.
6. Call if the floor or wall is wet.

For a full checklist, read what to do after water damage.

Check the dishwasher too

The dishwasher supply and drain lines often run through the sink cabinet. If you find water there, read about dishwasher and appliance leaks as well.

Under-Sink Leak Water Damage across Ocala and Marion County

We cover every Ocala ZIP code from 34470 to 34482, including Downtown Ocala, the Historic District, Paddock Park, the SR 200 corridor and On Top of the World, plus nearby Silver Springs, Silver Springs Shores, Belleview, Marion Oaks, Summerfield, Dunnellon, Reddick and Anthony.

Related water damage services

• Washer & dishwasher leaks
• Pipe leak water damage
• Mold remediation

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