"Suddenly my $150 job turned into $600... storms love surprises, apparently."
Yep, seen this happen way too many times:
- Surface damage rarely tells the whole story.
- Water intrusion often means hidden rot or mold.
- Costs escalate quickly once you start peeling things back.
You're definitely not alone—storm repairs are notoriously unpredictable. Hang in there, sounds like you're handling it well.
"Water intrusion often means hidden rot or mold."
True, but sometimes it's easy to jump to worst-case scenarios. When we had our first big storm, I panicked about mold and structural damage too. Turned out the water hadn't penetrated deeply enough to cause serious issues—just surface-level drywall replacement. It's always smart to be cautious, but not every leak spells disaster. Maybe get a second opinion before assuming the worst?
Good points there—surface leaks aren't always a disaster, but it's smart to dig deeper (sometimes literally...). I've seen cases where things looked minor at first glance, then turned out the insulation was damp. Worth checking thoroughly before patching things up.
"I've seen cases where things looked minor at first glance, then turned out the insulation was damp."
Couldn't agree more—had a 'minor' roof leak after last year's storm that turned into a full-blown insulation replacement. Wet insulation is sneaky...and pricey. Always worth a thorough moisture check before sealing things up.
Had a similar issue at one of my properties—thought it was just some minor ceiling staining after heavy rain. Turned out the insulation was damp enough to cause mold within a couple weeks. Sneaky indeed... Got me wondering, are moisture meters reliable enough to catch this early, or is it better to just open things up and eyeball it directly? Curious how others handle this.
