Response time is crucial for water loss

7/19/2022 (Permalink)

Water loss timeline is important

SERVPRO of Chillicothe/Cameron/Richmond provides emergency cleaning and restoration services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week—including holidays.

Flooding and water emergencies don’t wait for regular business hours and neither do we. Faster To Any Size Disaster

Flooding and water damage is very invasive. Water quickly spreads throughout your home and gets absorbed into floors, walls, furniture, and more. SERVPRO of Chillicothe/Cameron/Richmond has the ability to arrive quickly and start the water extraction process almost immediately. This immediate response helps to minimize the damage and the cleaning and restoration costs.

Need Emergency Service? Call us at 660-240-5105

Important Water Damage Timeline

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 72 hours:

Mold and mildew may grow and spread.
Doors, windows, and studs swell and warp.
Metal begins to rust and corrode.
Furniture warps and could show signs of microbial growth.
Paint begins to blister.
Wood flooring swells and warps.
Serious bio-hazard contamination is possible.

More Than 1 Week:

Restoration time and cost increase dramatically; replacing contaminated materials and structural rebuilding may be extensive.
Structural safety, microbial growth, and biohazard contaminants pose serious risks to occupants.

About SERVPRO of Chillicothe/Cameron/Richmond

We specialize 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. Contact our office today with any questions at 660-240-5105.