Act Fast -Storm Damage Timeline

10/30/2017 (Permalink)

Within Minutes

*Water quickly spreads throughout your property, saturating everything in its path.

*Water is absorbed into walls, floors, upholstery, and your belongings.

*Furniture finished may bleed, causing permanent staining on carpets, floors and etc

*Doors, furniture, books and other papers start to swell and warp.

Hours 1-24

*Drywall will begin to swell and crumble

*Metal surface begin to tarnish

*Furniture (doors) begin to swell and crack

*A musty odor appears

48 Hours to 1 Week

*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

*Wood flooring swells and buckles

*Serious biohazard contamination is possible

It is so important to act quickly on a storm/water loss. Your first 24 hours are the most important hours. SERVPRO of Rolla has the right drying out equipment and knowledge to get your home or business back to pre loss storm/water conditions. Don't hesitate to call us at anytime. SERVPRO of Rolla is here to help 24/7. 

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