Flooding in Round Lake Beach Residence?
8/3/2021 (Permalink)
SERVPRO® of Northwest Lake County responds to water damage emergencies in Round Lake Beach 24-hours a day, and we know that water can cause serious structural damage if the water damage is not mitigated and restored quickly. Here is a water damage timeline that describes the damage water can do in a short period of time:
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
Call Us!
When your home or commercial business is damaged by water, SERVPRO® of Northwest Lake County is Here to Help. ® Our technicians are on-call 24-hours a day in Round Lake Beach to respond to water damage emergencies. Call us today at 224-372-7772. We’ll restore your water damage, “Like it never even happened.”
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