Fast 24-Hour Response Time in Foxfield?
9/6/2021 (Permalink)
Drywall exposed to water can begin to swell and break down in one to twenty-four hours. SERVPRO® of Denver West responds to many water damage emergencies each year in Foxfield, and shares this water damage timeline to demonstrate the damage water does over time:
Within Minutes
- Water quickly spreads throughout your property, saturating everything in its path
- Water is absorbed into walls, floors, upholstery, and belongings
- Furniture finishes may bleed, causing permanent staining on carpets
- Photographs, books, and other paper goods start to swell and warp
Hours 1 - 24:
- 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
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
- Paint begins to blister
- Wood flooring swells and warps
- Serious biohazard contamination is possible
More Than 1 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
Call Us!
When your home or commercial business needs help with water damage, SERVPRO® of Denver West has a team of technicians on call and ready to assist you 24-hours a day. Call us today at 303-576-6868. We’ll restore your water damage in Foxfield, “Like it never even happened.”
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