Water Damage Timeline for Old Town?

12/7/2021 (Permalink)

We respond quickly to water damage emergencies in San Diego.

Do you know that water can cause damage in as little as one to five minutes? Here is a water damage timeline from SERVPRO® of Centre City/Uptown’s website that describes the damage water will do over time:

Water Damage Timeline

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 Today!

Old Town residents and commercial businesses can rely on SERVPRO® of Centre City/Uptown’s technicians to restore your water damage, “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 619-583-2133.

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