Understanding the Water Damage Timeline Saved this School in Martin, MI

4/6/2021 (Permalink)

This flooded office space was caused by a pipe break.

Water damage restoration requires some of the most in the restoration industry. This is due to the fact that water damage doesn't stop after things get wet. It can continue to cause increasingly worse damage the longer it's left without proper remediation. 

A Few Minutes 

• Water quickly spreads throughout the property, saturating everything in its path.
• Water is absorbed into walls, floors, upholstery, and belongings.
• Furniture finishes may bleed, causing permanent staining on carpet. 
• Photographs, books, and other paper goods start to swell and warp.

1-24 Hours

• Drywall begins to swell and break down.
• Metal surfaces begin to tarnish.
• Furniture begins to swell and crack.
• Dyes and inks from cloth and paper goods spread and stain.
• A musty odor appears

2-7 Days

• Mold and mildew may grow and spread. 
• Doors, windows, and studs swell and warp.
• Metal begins to rust and corrode.
• Furniture warps and shows signs of mold.
• Paint begins to blister.
• Wood flooring swells and warps.
• Serious biohazard contamination is possible. 

More Than A Week

• Restoration time and cost increase dramatically; replacing contaminated materials and structural rebuilding may be extensive. 
• Structural safety, mold growth, and biohazard contaminants pose serious risks to occupants. 

This school in Martin, MI knew that time was of the essence after a pipe broke after hours and flooded an office area.  Our crew was able to be on-site in under two hours of the initial call to start extracting water.

Call SERVPRO of Allegan/Barry/Van Buren Counties to avoid worse damage to you property and belongings, 269-686-0664