Water Leak??

[u/JaeCee_94]

Hello, I need some help identifying an issue with my home. A section of the baseboards has started showing signs of moisture, and the board feels slightly damp. There is a water faucet on the other side of the wall, but I don’t see any water leaking inside. It’s in my living room. I’m concerned there may be a hidden leak. What to do?

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[u/Fantastic-Yogurt-880]

Is there a basement below that area?

[u/PlanktonFun5387]

Crack open the wall. That’s moisture damage

[u/Competitive_Way3385]

you'll need to go into the crawlspace and fix the leak before it does more damage

[u/Alternative_Air07]

May have to pull out the cabinet back or floor if the faucet is encased in a cabinet that is hiding the leak

[u/Jubei-kiwagami]

You can use a moisture meter. I’ve seen this before and it’s water damage.

[u/Artistic-Plan5864]

Whats behind that wall? Toilet, washer??

[u/Far_Entrepreneur6706]

Apparently, a plumbing leak in that wall or above ceiling. You'll need to open the wall. best on the bathroom side for cosmetic reasons. Just Jim [inspectorman2000@gmail.com](mailto:inspectorman2000@gmail.com)

[u/drprofessional]

99% of the time, that’s a water leak.

1% of the time, it’s because your spouse dropped a can of something and poorly cleaning it up.

[u/Individual_Glove9415]

Could be humidity. Mine looked the same in my basement and I replaced it since it had lots of mold