Water Damage Big or Small
1/20/2021 (Permalink)
Faster To Any Size Disaster
Flooding and water damage is very invasive. Water quickly spreads throughout your home and gets absorbed into floors, walls, furniture, and more. SERVPRO of Texarkana arrives quickly and starts the water extraction process almost immediately. This immediate response helps to minimize the damage and the cleaning and restoration costs.
Water emergencies don’t wait for regular business hours and neither do we. SERVPRO of Texarkana provides emergency cleaning and restoration services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week—including all holidays.
Timeline for Water Damages
Within a few Minutes
- Furniture finishes may bleed, causing permanent staining on carpets.
- Water quickly spreads throughout your property, saturating everything in its path.
- Photographs, books, and other paper goods start to swell and warp.
- Water is absorbed into walls, floors, upholstery, and belongings.
1 – 24 Hours:
- 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 - 1 Week:
- Mold and mildew may grow and spread.
- Serious biohazard contamination is possible.
- Doors, windows, and studs swell and warp.
- Paint begins to blister.
- Metal begins to rust and corrode.
- Furniture warps and shows signs of mold.
- Wood flooring swells and warps.
Over 1 Week or More:
- Structural safety, mold growth, and biohazard contaminants pose serious risks to occupants.
- Restoration time and cost increase dramatically; replacing contaminated materials and structural rebuilding may be extensive.
Need Emergency Service? Call Us 24/7 – SERVPRO of Texarkana 903-832-4400
About SERVPRO of Texarkana
SERVPRO of Texarkana's staff is highly trained in property damage restoration. From initial and ongoing training at SERVPRO’s corporate training facility to regular IICRC-industry certification, rest assured our staff is equipped with the knowledge to restore your property.