We get to water damage FASTER

5/23/2019 (Permalink)

1. Water and flood emergencies hardly ever wait for regular business hours and neither does SERVPRO of Lenoir, Duplin and Jones Counties. We provide emergency cleaning and restoration services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week—including holidays.

Water damage is very aggressive. Water can swiftly spread throughout your home and could get consumed into your floors, walls, furniture, and more.  SERVPRO arrives quickly and begins the water extraction process almost immediately. This quick response helps to minimize the damage and the cleaning and restoration costs.

Water Damage Timetable 

Within Minutes

• Water quickly spreads throughout your home, penetrating everything in its path.
• Water is absorbed into walls, floors, upholstery, and your belongings.
• Furniture finishes may run, causing permanent staining on carpets.
• Photographs, books, and other paper goods start to swell and distort.

Hours 1 - 24:

• Drywall begins to bulge 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 moldy odor appears.

48 Hours to 1 Week:

• Mold and mildew may grow and multiply.
• 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 go out of shape.
• Serious biohazard contamination is possible.

More Than 1 Week:

• Restoration time and cost increase significantly; replacing tainted materials and structural rebuilding may be extensive.
• Structural safety, mold growth, and biohazard contaminants create serious risks to residents.

About SERVPRO of Lenoir, Duplin and Jones Counties

SERVPRO of Lenoir, Duplin and Jones Counties specializes in the cleanup and restoration of residential and commercial property after a fire, smoke or water damage event. Our 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.

Need Emergency Services?

Call Us 24/7 (252) 208-7888