WATER DAMAGE CLEANUP TIMELINE

5/2/2022 (Permalink)

WATER DAMAGE CLEANUP TIMELINE

You may have noticed that there are leaks in your home every once in a while. No big deal, right? Wrong! You should never estimate the havoc water can wreak on your home. The average household leak can waste up t0 10,000 gallons of water in a year. Any water damage your home may be experiencing progresses rapidly, penetrating floors, walls and soft surfaces.

When it comes to water damage cleanup, time is of the essence. The sooner the water source can be stopped, the water can be extracted, and then the affected area dried out, the least amount of damage will ensue. To ensure the best cleanup for your home, you need to act fast.

The following timeline shows just how important every minute is when it comes to water damage cleanup in your home.

• Minutes after water damage has occurred, materials exposed to water will begin to absorb the water. Water will continue to spread rapidly, saturating everything it comes into contact with.
• 24 hours after wat damage has occurred, materials still exposed to water like textiles, fabrics, upholstery, carpet and carpet padding, will become heavy and sodded with all the extra weight of the absorbed water.
• 48 hours after water damage has occurred, mold will begin to grow. Mold spores can attach to any surface, and once water becomes available will begin to grow and spread.
• If water is still present one week after the initial damage has occurred, restoration becomes a much more extensive and expensive process. The risk associated with structural damage are greater.

If you experience damage to your home or business during sever weather or storm events, you can depend on SERVPRO of Ventura. For comprehensive 24/7 residential and commercial restoration and cleanup services, you can count on the experience of our team. Call usSERVPRO of Ventura at (805) 656-3911.