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What Happens to Your Morris County Home After Water Damage?
Water damage is fast-acting, and after the initial disaster it can leave lasting effects in no time at all. Without a doubt, there is a timelinefor the deterioration of your home and precious possessions – the longer you wait to clean up, it only gets worse. No matter how much water is spilled, if left too long, the risk of major damage is always there. This is especially devastating if it occurs while a homeowner is away. Here are some of the many things that can happen to your home after water damage invades, reasons why it’s imperative that you act fast, and why professional help is required.
<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}-->The First 24 Hours After Water Damage
On the first day of a major water disaster, the level of damage gets progressively worse at a rapid pace. Initially, books, furniture, carpets and flooring will be soaked, and perhaps affected beyond repair. Many times, even extensive drying cannot return these items to their original quality. In the case of paper items that were right in the water’s path, it’s highly likely that they are ruined permanently. In the first 24 hours, saturated drywall and baseboards are going to begin gaining moisture and weakening, and unprotected metal is going to start rusting. Fabric-based furniture pieces are going to keep absorbing water, and the wood will become waterlogged and less sturdy. Also, you will likely notice a musty smell start to become more apparent.
48 Hours and Beyond
The only instance where you should let a water influx event sit in your home or business for 48 hours or longer is in case of a natural disaster. If a hurricane or flash flood caused your water event, you will likely be delayed in returning to your property. In short, there’s nothing you can do but face the worst. You’ll likely come home to damage that includes bubbling paint, ruined wood flooring, warping furniture, windows and doors – and a possible major mold zonethat poses dangerous health risks to you, your family, and pets. If you must ever let your home sit in water that long, do your research on a restoration company ahead of time. Find experts that are ready to help you remove the water right away.
What You Can Expect From Us With Water Damage Remediation
At Restoration 1 of Morris County , when you come home to a water disaster, we are only a phone call away. Our water damage restoration process is comprehensive – we start with using our professional equipment such as wet vacuums to move out the residual water, evaluate the damage, and get to drying. We will always salvage what we can, but if we have any doubts on something’s safety, we are going to advise replacement of the item. We will strip any flooring or carpets and dispose of ruined possessions properly. Furthermore, we will sanitize and dehumidify, and make sure there is no trace of mold to be found.
Call Us Today
We know water damage remediation at Restoration 1. Call one of our certified, expert technicianstoday at 973-810-4145. We serve Rockaway, NJ and surrounding cities.
