Time table

9/19/2022 (Permalink)

Within Minutes:

• Water spreads throughout your property
• Water absorbs into the walls, floors, upholstery, and belongings
• Furniture finishes may bleed, causing permanent staining on carpets
• Paper goods like photographs and books can start to swell and warp

Hours 1-24:

• Metal surfaces begin to rust
• Furniture begins to swell and crack
• Dyes and inks from cloth and paper goods spread and cause staining
• Paint begins to blister

48 Hours – 1 week

• Drywall begins to swell and break down
• Mold may start growing
• Doors, windows, and framing studs swell and warp
• Wood flooring swells and warps
• Microbial contamination is possible

More than 1 week

• Restoration time and costs increases, with more materials needing replaced
• Structural safety, mold growth, and biohazard contaminants pose increased risks to occupants

 SERVPRO of Warren County is here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including all holidays. We can rapidly respond to stop further damage, and