Why Call Us? Because Response Time Matters

3/27/2019 (Permalink)

When faced with disaster in your home or business, time becomes an especially precious commodity. When it is your home or livelihood on the line, you don’t have the benefit of waiting for help with the cleanup and restoration needed—you need it right away.

We know that a fast response is critical, which is why a faster response to any size disaster is more than just a slogan to us.

Why a Fast Response Matters

When it comes to your belongings or business being on the line, time is not something you have a lot of regarding disaster cleanup. When water damage has come into play, this is especially true and can be caused by various means such as flooding, appliance and/or plumbing failures, storm damage and fire damage, as water is used to put out the fires.

It only takes a matter of minutes for water to affect the walls, the floors, upholstery and your belongings within your property, where it will saturate everything in its path.

The effects of water damage within the first 24 hours include:

• Drywall beginning to swell and break down
• Metal surfaces beginning to tarnish
• Furniture beginning to swell and crack
• Dyes and inks from cloth and paper items spreading and staining
• The beginning of a musty odor

The damage continues to worsen as time goes on. Between 48 hours and a week later, you could begin to see:

• The growth and spreading of mold and mildew
• Swelling and warping of doors, windows and studs
• Metal beginning to rust and corrode
• Paint beginning to blister
• Wood flooring swelling and warping
• The possibilities of serious biohazard contamination

Water damage that is not properly treated for over a week can lead to a dramatically increased restoration time and costs and can also impact structural safety. Don't wait! Call SERVPRO of North Huntington today, 631-423-1734.