Understanding the Timeline of Water Damage

4/10/2019 (Permalink)

Flooding and water damage is very invasive.

Flooding and water emergencies don’t wait for regular business hours and neither do we. SERVPRO of Elk Grove / Laguna provides emergency cleaning and restoration services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week—including all holidays. 

Flooding and water damage is very invasive. Water quickly spreads throughout your home and gets absorbed into floors, walls, furniture, and more.  SERVPRO of Elk Grove / Laguna arrives quickly and starts the water extraction process almost immediately. This immediate response helps to minimize the damage and the cleaning and restoration costs.

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Here is a Typical Timeline for Water Damage: 

Within Minutes: 

• Water quickly spreads throughout your property, saturating everything in its path. 

• Water is absorbed into walls, floors, upholstery, and belongings. 

• Furniture finishes may bleed, causing permanent staining on carpets. 

• Photographs, books, and other paper goods start to swell and warp. 

Hours 1 - 24: 

• Drywall begins to swell and break down. 

• Metal surfaces begin to tarnish. 

• Furniture begins to swell and crack. 

• Dyes and inks from cloth and paper goods spread and stain. 

• A musty odor appears. 

48 Hours to 1 Week: 

• Mold and mildew may grow and spread. 

• Doors, windows, and studs swell and warp. 

• Metal begins to rust and corrode. 

• Furniture warps and shows signs of mold. 

• Paint begins to blister. 

• Wood flooring swells and warps. 

• Serious biohazard contamination is possible.

 More Than 1 Week: 

• Restoration time and cost increase dramatically; replacing contaminated materials and structural rebuilding may be extensive. 

• Structural safety, mold growth, and biohazard contaminants pose serious risks to occupants.

About SERVPRO of Elk Grove / Laguna 

SERVPRO of Elk Grove / Laguna specializes in the cleanup and restoration of residential and commercial property after a fire, smoke or water damage event. Our staff is highly trained in property damage restoration. From initial and ongoing training at SERVPRO’s corporate training facility to regular IICRC-industry certification, rest assured our staff is equipped with the knowledge to restore your property. 

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Are you currently dealing with water damage? Please give us a call 24 hours a day at 916-525-1241.