Water Damage Timeline

6/6/2019 (Permalink)

The professionals at SERVPRO of Tupelo are available for any size water damage 24/7. Call us today at (662) 690-6502.

Flooding and water damage is very invasive. SERVPRO of Tupelo arrives quickly and starts the water extraction process almost immediately. This immediate response helps to minimize the damage and the cleaning and restoration costs.

Within 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 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 bio-hazard contamination is possible

More Than 1 Week:

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

Call SERPVRO of Tupelo at (662) 690-6502 if you need help with your water damage today!!