Water Damage at the Base of the Water Closet 

Warning Signs Most Homeowners Miss

Before the Repair Becomes Expensive

Most homeowners don't discover a problem until the flooring feels soft, the water closet moves, or visible damage appears.

By then, the repair may involve flooring, subflooring, mold, or structural damage.

This guide shows homeowners what to look for before small warning signs become expensive repairs.

Inside This Guide

• Early warning signs most homeowners miss

• What discoloration around the base may be telling you

• Why movement in a water closet should never be ignored

• What soft flooring usually means

• How hidden water damage develops

• When minor repairs become major expenses

• Practical contractor advice from real-world repair experience

About the Author

Written by a General Contractor with over 50 years of remodeling, repair, and home-building experience, including more than 25 years performing insurance-related repair work.

The photographs shown throughout this Guide were taken during actual repair projects involving real homes and real homeowners.

Before Water Damage Becomes Expensive

Learn what to look for.

Know when to act.

Protect your home.