Water damage. Please help me.

[Alfredapowell]

Hello there.
3 days ago, I found that the carpet right next to the ensuite bathroom was damp and wet.
I did not use water for a while and checked the water meter. The water meter did not move. I think it means no water leaks.
After showering, I checked the carpet and it seemed not getting wet. So I think waterproofing is ok.
What I guess is...
That night we had some rain. And the next day the rain stopped. When it rains the carpet gets wet(damp). When the rain stops, the carpet gets dried.
So I am worrying that there might have some cracks or damage on the footing.
I feel like water is smearing the carpet from the floor.
My house is 5yrs old so I contacted the builder but the warranty has expired. I called water damage northern Florida and they cover the damage only (such as the carpet).
Can anyone please help me with what I can do?
Whom do I need to contact? Plumber? Renovation company? Anyone else?
Can a plumber fix this type of problem? ( If not related to the pipes, water leak... the footing might have some problem or waterproof seals need to be done??)

 

[Grumpy]

I'd be willing to bet you have a bad roof flashing allowing rain water to run down a vent pipe, rather than a crack in your footings/foundation.

 

[Sneakers]

I'd be willing to bet you have a bad roof flashing allowing rain water to run down a vent pipe, rather than a crack in your footings/foundation.

I'd agree.

Is this spot near a window? That could be suspect too. I'd call a home improvement outfit and get an inspection.

 

[PeoplesElbow]

To expand on what Grumpy said, the contractor that put in my new windows told me he recently put new windows in an entire subdivision, less than 10 years old and every house had flashing and windows installed incorrectly, walls were rotting, insulation needed replaced etc. Talk to your neighbors, it may be widespread.

Houses built in the last 20 years were all slapped up as quickly as possible and have a multitude of problems.

 

[Kinnakeet]

To expand on what Grumpy said, the contractor that put in my new windows told me he recently put new windows in an entire subdivision, less than 10 years old and every house had flashing and windows installed incorrectly, walls were rotting, insulation needed replaced etc. Talk to your neighbors, it may be widespread.

Houses built in the last 20 years were all slapped up as quickly as possible and have a multitude of problems.

All those pre fabbed homes...Thats why we used a contractor who stick builds

 

[SamSpade]

We had a similar problem - it was a water pipe inside one of the walls that had a crack.
This was the primary drain into the septic tank - it was outflow, not inflow.
Obviously, then, it had nothing to do with water ENTERING the home, but leaving it.

 

[PeoplesElbow]

All those pre fabbed homes...Thats why we used a contractor who stick builds

The prefabbed ones are usually built to high standards. The illegal crew of the day for onsite builds is usually the problem.

Friend had a garage built, they tried to convince him it was OK that one side of the garage was 6 inches higher than the other. I mean it would have been ok, but it looked like a drunk built it.

 

[PSrada]

It's crucial to address the dampness issue promptly to prevent further damage. Based on your observations, the problem seems to be related to rainwater infiltration rather than a plumbing leak. Begin by inspecting the exterior of your home, focusing on the area around the ensuite bathroom, for cracks, damaged seals, or faulty drainage. Contact a roofing and water damage extraction specialist to examine your roof and gutters, as poor drainage or damaged roofing could be allowing water to seep in