How Much Damage Can Water Do to My Lakewood Home in One Hour?

11/8/2022 (Permalink)

We restore water damage 24-hours a day in Jefferson County.

Our Lakewood and Ken Caryl team has been restoring water damage in the Lakewood area for over forty years. This water damage timeline describes the damage water causes within one week to two weeks.

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
• Severe biohazard contamination is possible

More Than 1 Week

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

Call Us!

Water can cause severe damage when left unmitigated. When you discover water damage in your Lakewood home or commercial business, our Lakewood and Ken Caryl team is Here to Help. ® We’ll restore your water damage “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 303-973-4664.

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