How Water Damage Progresses Within a Week | SERVPRO of Bartow County

6/2/2022 (Permalink)

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Life gets busy, so sometimes a leaky faucet or small water spot continually gets ignored or pushed off, but even the smallest of water issues can have destructive effects on your home. An average household leak can waste up to 10,000 gallons of water in a year.

Water damage can progress rapidly if left untreated. It can leak into floors, walls and the soft materials of your home. It’s crucial to address the issue right away to produce the best outcome. Here’s what you need to know about the timeline of water damage:

In the First 24 Hours

If you live in a house, there is a one in four chance of a flood damaging your home within a 30-year period in a high-risk area. Living in the South, we are susceptible to flash flooding from storms, so it is crucial to know what to do in those early hours after the event.

Your actions during the first 24 to 48 hours following the flooding or water damage determine the extent of the damage. Certain items will immediately fall victim to water’s disastrous effects if not addressed right away.

Items like soft furnishings, upholstery, books or photographs can be especially vulnerable to the damaging effects of water and moisture. They can take a long time to dry out and sometimes are just ruined beyond repair. In addition, these items are susceptible to mold and it can grow quickly in soft environments.

SERVPRO’s expertise and “restore vs. replace” mentality can help you save money while preserving precious keepsakes that can’t be replaced. We treat your belongings with utmost care, but if anything cannot be successfully restored, this will be communicated to you. However, these things are typically removed as soon as possible to expedite the drying of all restorable materials.

Within the First Week

After the first 24 hours, water damage will progress quickly if it is not taken care of in a timely manner. Mold can spread like wildfire with excessive moisture. If mold sets in, it can be incredibly hard on your home’s internal structure and wood supports.

After One Week

A week after the event has passed, the costs and efforts to restore your home will increase significantly if not treated. The very structure of your home could be damaged beyond repair as well.

How SERVPRO Will Help

SERVPRO’s restoration process begins with the first call, preferably within the first 24 hours. We begin by thoroughly extracting the water to prevent further spread and to speed up drying time.

If needed, your floors, furniture and other possessions will be cleaned, sanitized and deodorized as well. Once the majority of the standing water is removed, we use our industry-leading drying equipment to remove the water that is hard to see.

After these initial steps, your home may need construction work to get your property back to its preloss condition. That will be assessed and may require just a minor repair or an extensive rebuild. Regardless of the situation, we can help with the damage mitigation and rebuilding process. SERVPRO of Bartow County will take you along with us at every step and have you back in your home or business as soon as possible

Regardless of the type of water damage sustained, SERVPRO has the tools and teams to help your home or business recover.

Contact us 24⁄7 when you need a dependable team to help you recover .