Most of us are familiar with the old saying, “Time is money.” When it comes to water damage cleanup, that saying could not be more accurate. The more damage that your LBI home sustains from water damage, the more extensive the cleanup will be – which means the more money you will have to spend. Water damage compounds quickly, and with each passing minute, you risk more and more damage to your home and belongings. This is why Stretch Cleaning offers 24/7 response services for water damage cleanup – so we can respond as soon as possible and mitigate further damage. We want you to know just how valuable every second is in cleaning up water damage, so we provided you with the following timeline to break down just how fast water damage can expand.
Water will spread throughout the entire area, saturating everything in its path
Drywall, insulation, carpet and carpet padding, furniture, wood floors, and other porous materials begin to absorb water that is exposed to them
1 Hour After Water Damage:
Finishes and stains from furniture will be released by the water and begin to discolor, which could also cause staining on floors and carpets
Books, magazines, art work, photographs, documents, and other paper goods will begin to deteriorate as they continue to absorb water
24 Hours After Water Damage:
Musty odors become apparent
Dyes and inks from textiles and paper goods seep and spread, causing staining
Laminated furniture swells from too much water absorption
Finishes begin to crack and split
Exposed metal surfaces and fixtures begin to tarnish
Drywall swells and begins to deteriorate
48 Hours to 1 Week After Water Damage:
Mold, mildew, and other harmful contaminants will have begun to grow rapidly and spread throughout the area
Paint on walls will begin to bubble and blister
Adhesives begin to breakdown
Furniture warps and shows signs of mold
Exposed metal begins to rust
Doors, casings, windows, and studs begin to swell and warp
Wood flooring begins to buckle and warp from swelling
Microbial growth will begin to cause respiratory symptoms for those living in the area, especially those with respiratory concerns or compromised immune systems
More Than 1 Week After Water Damage:
Structural integrity of materials in the home is greatly compromised
Water and contaminants in the water pose serious health hazards to anyone in or near the vicinity of the water damage
Mold spores travel through the air affecting air quality throughout the entire home or building, posing serious health threats to those inhaling the air
Cost and restoration time dramatically increase due to extensive damage
Keep in mind, this list does not include everything – we just pointed out some of the biggest problems and damages. That being said, it is very important to get water damage cleaned up as soon as possible to not only save you money but to save your home and belongings from irreparable damage. The IICRC technicians at Stretch will be able to identify the problem and give you a plan to return your home to its former state as quickly as possible. Don’t waste any time and call Stretch Cleaning when you need water damage cleanup in LBI.
Most of us are familiar with the old saying, “Time is money.” When it comes to water damage cleanup, that saying could not be more accurate. The more damage that your LBI home sustains from water damage, the more extensive the cleanup will be – which means the more money you will have to spend. Water damage compounds quickly, and with each passing minute, you risk more and more damage to your home and belongings. This is why Stretch Cleaning offers 24/7 response services for water damage cleanup – so we can respond as soon as possible and mitigate further damage. We want you to know just how valuable every second is in cleaning up water damage, so we provided you with the following timeline to break down just how fast water damage can expand. 