Water Damage Travels Quickly

1/3/2022 (Permalink)

Less than 1 hour

Within just minutes water can spread throughout your property, while saturating everything in its path.

Water will absorb into your walls, floors, your furniture. Photographs, books, and etc. start to swell and warp.

Hours 1 - 24:

Drywall begins to swell and crack, metal surfaces begin to tarnish, your furniture begins to swell and crack, And then that stubborn musty odor appears.

48 Hours to 1 Week:

Mold and mildew may grow and spread, your doors, windows, and studs swell and warp, metal begins to rust and corrode, furniture warps and shows signs of mold, the paint on your walls and trim begins to blister, that beautiful wood flooring swells and warps, and worst of all, serious biohazard contamination is possible.

More Than 1 Week:

Restoration time and cost increase dramatically; Structural safety, mold growth, and biohazard contaminants pose a huge risk to occupants. Unfortunately, replacing contaminated materials and structural rebuilding can be extensive.

Water is invasive and spreads quickly. Our knowledgeable staff at SERVPRO of Morris/Ottawa will arrive quickly and starts the water extraction process immediately. Give us a call today at (815) 416-0075.