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Fire & Water - Cleanup & Restoration™
(843) 552-1226

With Water Damage, Response Time is Critical!

5/13/2014 (Permalink)

Faster to any size disaster! Any where in the Charleston Area.

SERVPRO strives to have the best response time possible when we are called for a fire or water damage.   Our 1-4-8 policy sets us apart when it comes to taking care of your home or business in the most expeditious manner.   Our goal is two-fold:  To reduce interruption to your family or business and to make the insurance claim resolution seamless and timely.  Dealing with all of the facets of a water damage and insurance claim can be overwhelming.  Adding additional frustration and cost to the mix due to a delay in response time is simply unnecessary.

Here is a timeline on how the damage from water can progress over just a few weeks:

WITHIN MINUTES…

  • Water spreads very quickly from source to adjoining rooms.   
  • Furniture can stain carpets.  
  • Paper items are ruined.
  • Color in carpets can run.
  • Odors, especially pet or smoke, are released from the carpet and pad. 
  • Electronics (computer towers, power bars, etc.) can be damaged.

    • WITHIN HOURS…

  • Wood and cabinets begin to swell, split or delaminate.
  • Drywall begins to disintegrate.
  • Bacteria begins to present and sewage contaminants become airborne.
  • Many metal surfaces will begin to tarnish.
  • Odor becomes stronger and more nauseating.
  • Wooden & Vinyl floors can bubble, buckle or cup.

    • WITHIN A WEEK…

  • Mold will begin to appear and affected areas will no longer be restorable.
  • Metal surfaces will begin to rust.
  • Mold and mildew can begin to cause health problems.
  • Wood on cabinets or doors and door casings begin to swell.
  • Water will have seeped into the internal areas of furniture increasing the cost of drying, or make drying impossible.

    •  WITHIN WEEKS…

  • Residence may need to be evacuated due to health hazards.
  • Drywall surface beyond the original affected area can be affected by seeping moisture, mold and mildew.
  • Wood on cabinets, doors and casings can split and finishes be destroyed.
  • Original affected area, as well as additional areas covered in mold and mildew, will become unsalvageable and will need to be replaced.

    • SERVPRO of Greater Northern Charleston is ready for your call. Contact us 24/7 at (843) 552-1226.  For non-emergent needs we can also be reached thru the on line Contact Us Form.

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