Water damage affects buildings in a multitude of ways. When water gets into areas of your property where it should not be such things like your flooring could warp, baseboards can swell, doors can be damaged, etc. If left undetected and untreated, water leaks can cause a myriad issues within a property, including the growth of mould and the discolouration of walls and ceilings. The most worrying consequence, however, is structural damage.