What are the risks associated with unattended water damage?

2/11/2022 (Permalink)

How does water remediation work?

With the help of a company like SERVPRO that is certified to restore your home after water damage, all signs of the damage should be eliminated within a few weeks for even the most extensive problems. Many smaller restoration procedures take only a few days, but the result is the same: your home looks just as good as it was before the incident took place.

SERVPRO removes any water remaining in the house, drying your home out from walls to carpeting to furnishings, and then work to repair any structural or cosmetic damage the moisture may have caused to your home. We follow a tried and true water damage remediation process to ensure the best outcome possible.

What are the risks if homeowners forgo water remediation assistance?

 Sometimes homeowners aren’t interested in spending money on water cleanup, assuming they can likely sop up the water and dry out the damage on their own. However, if you choose to go without the aid of a professional damage restoration service, the problems can compound and cost you much more in the long run. Excess water can seep into the foundation and structure of your home like walls and flooring, potentially requiring reconstruction efforts.

Your home could also develop a mold problem, as fungal spores grow quickly and easily in climate-controlled environments with plenty of moisture and humidity. That damage may not appear for days or longer after your water issue and go unnoticed until there’s a musty smell or mold appears. You might still end up making a call to us, but for a much more involved and costly set of issues. Such damage is not worth the risk, which is why it’s best to call in the professionals at SERVPRO.

Call SERVPRO for water damage needs

SERVPRO of Carrollton and Bent Tree help homeowners around the Dallas area take care of their homes after a water damage incident occurs. If you suffer water damage this ho call us 24/7 at (972) 446-0383. We’re here to help!