How Much Damage Can Water Do in Two Hours to My Home on La Gorce Island?

11/8/2022 (Permalink)

We respond to water damage emergencies 24-hours a day in Miami-Dade County.

Our local team in Miami Beach responds to water damage emergencies on La Gorce Island throughout the year. Water can do serious damage in as little as one to two hours. Here is a water damage timeline that describes the damage water can do over time, from minutes to days:

Within Minutes

• Water quickly spreads throughout your property, saturating everything in its path
• Water absorbs 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
• Severe biohazard contamination is possible

More Than 1 Week

• Restoration time and cost increase dramatically; replacing contaminated materials and structural rebuilding may be extensive
• Structural safety, mold growth, and biohazard contaminants pose serious risks to occupants

Call Us Today!

When your La Gorce Island home or business needs water damage restoration services, our local team in Miami Beach is Here to Help. ® Call us today at 305-532-5411.

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