Time & Damage Progressions During Water Losses

6/14/2021 (Permalink)

It's stressful when water damages occur in either our home or business. In a home, the water can damage family mementos and possessions, limit the amount of space available for you and your family, and cause a financial burden to bear.  In a business, these types of damages can limit productivity, disrupt day-to-day operations, and cause a loss of income for you and your employees. To reduce the severity of these potentially disastrous occurrences, SERVPRO of Centreville, Marion and Selma offers 24/7/365 emergency response to begin mitigating water damages ASAP.  When water damage strikes, it is important to understand how the damages can progress if not quickly handled:

Within Minutes

• Water spreads throughout your property, beginning to saturate items within its path
• Water is absorbed into walls, floors, upholstery, belongings, and other porous surfaces
• Furniture finishes may bleed, causing permanent staining on carpets
• Photographs & Paper Goods become damaged

1-2 Hours

• Drywall Swells
• Metal Surfaces Tarnish
• Furniture and Flooring begin to warp/mold
• Odors begin to form

48 Hours-1 Week

• Microbial Growth begins to occur
• Metal begins to rust
• Doors & Windows begin to swell and warp
• Biohazard contamination becomes possible

Over 1 Week

• Structural safety becomes compromised
• Microbial growth spreads
• Restoration time and cost increase dramatically
• Biohazard contamination poses a serious risk

If you home or business has suffered a water damage, call SERVPRO of Centreville, Marion and Selma at (205) 926-6010.  We have the expertise, experience, and equipment to take care of you and your property as quickly as possible, helping to make your damage “Like it never even happened.”