Water-damaged Hardwood Floor in Tustin?

7/5/2021 (Permalink)

We are trusted leaders in water restoration services in Orange County.

SERVPRO^® of Tustin and SERVPRO^® of Orange/Villa Park know the importance of mitigating water damage quickly. The longer water is allowed to remain standing, the more time-consuming and expensive the repairs will be. Here is a timeline that describes the damage water can do to a structure within one week:

Water Damage Timeline

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!

SERVPRO^® of Tustin and SERVPRO^® of Orange/Villa Park is on-call 24-hours a day in Tustin to respond to water damage emergencies. Call us today at 714-480-1340.

Franchises are Independently Owned and Operated.