Why Does Response Times Matter?

3/27/2019 (Permalink)

Water damaged floor

Why a fast response is critical 

When your home or business becomes a victim of disaster, time is of the essence. When it is your home or business on the line, you don’t have the benefit of waiting for help—you need it right away.

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

Water damage can occur through various ways such as flooding, appliance and/or plumbing failures, storm damage and fire damage, as water is used to put out the fires. In only a matter of mere minutes, water can spread throughout your property, saturating everything (i.e., walls, floors, upholstery and your belongings) 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 left unchecked for over a week leads to significantly increased costs and restoration time and can also impact structural safety.

We’re Here to Help

We will provide an immediate response to any size disaster, which can help minimize the damage and keep cleaning and restoration costs manageable.

SERVPRO of Fayetteville is locally owned and operated so we are close by when you need us and ready to respond whenever the call comes in. 

Remember, if you need us, we’ll be there—no matter the time or day. The team of highly trained restoration experts at SERVPRO of Fayetteville is available for emergency cleanup and restoration services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.