Water Damage Timeline

4/7/2020 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Northwest Escambia County provides emergency water damage services in Pensacola, Century, Cantonement, and surrounding areas!

When water damages occur at your home or business, a quick response is key to limiting the amount of damage sustained.  SERVPRO of Northwest Escambia County offers 24 hour a day, 365 day a year emergency response to begin the water damage remediation process.  What begins as a minimal water damage can easily become a catastrophe if left unattended.  Following is a timeline of how water damages can progress:

Within Minutes

• Water spreads throughout your property, beginning to saturate everything in its path
• Water is absorbed into walls, floors, upholstery, and belongings
• 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

• Mold Grows
• Metal begins to rust
• Doors & Windows begin to swell and warp
• Biohazard contamination becomes possible

Over 1 Week

• Structural safety becomes compromised
• Mold 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 Northwest Escambia County at 850-466-3089 for help.  We have the expertise, experience, and equipment to take care of you and your property as quickly as possible.