Water Damage Has This Effect on Your Home | SERVPRO of Marietta West

4/25/2022 (Permalink)

No matter the damage sustained, SERVPRO of Marietta West has the tools and team to help your home return to a normal state quickly.

Owning your first home is a monumental moment, and you don’t want anything in the world to ruin it. That’s why it’s so important to constantly check your home for any mishaps that could lead to extensive water damage.

For example, your bathroom sink might exhibit a slow, steady leak. It doesn’t seem like a big deal, but that water will build up over time.

The average household leak can waste up to 10,000 gallons of water in a year.

Water damage progresses rapidly, seeping into floors, walls and soft surfaces. It’s important to address the issue right away, otherwise the following water damage timeline will play out.

In the First 24 Hours

Your house has a one in four chance of a flood damaging your home within a 30-year period in a high-risk area. Knowing what to do next is essential.

You have about 24 to 48 hours at the most to get your affairs in order. Certain items will immediately fall victim to water’s disastrous effects. These could include anything from books and photographs to soft furnishings. In addition, mold can begin to develop within this timeframe. Quick action is essential.

SERVPRO’s expertise and “restore vs. replace” mentality can help you save money while preserving precious keepsakes that can’t be replaced. We will let you know if any items cannot be successfully restored.

Within the First Week

Let’s say water has been sitting in your home for up to a week. You are now in a much more precarious situation.

After the first 24 hours, water damage will progress, and mold will spread like wildfire with excessive moisture. As mold sets in, it can even damage the home’s structure.

After One Week

You want to avoid letting moisture sit for an extended period at all costs because some effects may be catastrophic or irreversible. As time goes on, the costs and efforts to restore the structure will increase significantly, and the risks associated with structural damage are greater.

How SERVPRO Will Help

Regardless of how long water has been sitting in your home, SERVPRO of Marietta West’s restoration experts are ready to jump into action with the first call. Service work normally starts with a thorough extraction of water. This helps prevent the spread of water in the structure and reduces drying time.

Mostly likely, floors, furniture and other belongings will require cleaning, sanitizing and deodorization. After the bulk of the water has been removed, our specialists will use industry-leading drying equipment to remove the water you can’t see.

Once we take care of these essential steps, we’ll move on to the construction phase. Your home may need anywhere from minor repairs to large-scale rebuilds.

We can take the burden off your shoulders by handling both the initial damage mitigation and rebuilding the affected areas. SERVPRO of Marietta West will keep you up to date on every step and have you back in your home or business in no time.

Regardless of the type of water damage sustained, SERVPRO of Marietta West  has the tools and teams to help your home or business recover. Call (770) 428-5467 or Contact us 24⁄7 when you need a dependable team to help you recover.