Has your home been effected by water damage?

4/10/2024 (Permalink)

Caused by freezing temps

Do you know that water damage claims are the most common type of property damage claim in the United States? SERVPRO of Norfolk witnessed firsthand the damage water can do to a structure. Here is a water damage timeline from our website that describes the process:

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 Today!

Water damage can happen at any time, that's why SERVPRO of Norfolk technicians are on-call 24-hours a day to respond to water damage emergencies in Wayne. Call us today at 402-370-2460. We’ll restore your water damage, “Like it never even happened.”

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