What to Expect When Water Damage Strikes

2/1/2022 (Permalink)

It can be a very stressful situation when water damages occur in either your home or business.  In your 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 your business, these types of damages can limit your 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 Athens 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 Athens at 706-549-3366. 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.”