Importance of Responding Quickly to a Water Loss

10/6/2020 (Permalink)

No matter what time day or night, SERVPRO of East Cobb is here to help cleanup water damage in your Cobb County home.

Water can cause severe damage to the materials it saturates. That's why SERVPRO of East Cobb is ready to respond 24/7, 365 days a year.  Water losses can happen at any time and when they do, time is of the essence to prevent further damages. Water spreads quickly and will saturate floors, walls, furniture and many more porous surfaces it comes in contact with. SERVPRO of East Cobb will immediately respond to your loss and extract water to prevent further damages and reduce the cost of restoration. 

Some effects of water are immediate, while other effects can take days or weeks to become noticeable. The extent of damage depends on factors such as how much water is involved, how long the water sits and what type of materials is saturated. Let's take a look at how water can cause damage over time.  

Water Damage within minutes

• Water migrates throughout your home, saturating the porous materials it touches 
• Furniture finishes can bleed causing permanent stains on carpet and furniture
• Family photos, books, and  important documents can become soaked causing bleeding, swelling and warping. 

Water Damages First 24-Hours

• Drywall starts to breakdown and swelling occurs
• Furniture swells and cracks, veneer buckles
• Odors start to occur due to bacteria and mold 
• Metals start to tarnish 

Water Damages The First Week

• Doors, jambs, window seals and studs start to swell 
• Rust and corrosion begins on metal
• Paint begins to bubble
• Wood floors start to cup and buckle
• Water becomes category 3 water which is unsanitary 
• Microbial growth can set in and spread 

Water Damages Over a Week 

• Structural safety becomes a concern 
• Microbial growth and bacteria becomes a concern for occupants
• Cost increases significantly 

Call SERVPRO of East Cobb for Emergency Service (770) 424-0400

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