Why Water Damage Response for New Bern is Essential

6/19/2024 (Permalink)

Don't wait until the damage has spread - Call SERVPRO of New Bern!

Flooding and water emergencies can strike at any time, which is why SERVPRO of New Bern is always ready to respond. Our team provides emergency cleaning and restoration services 24/7, including holidays.

Rapid Response for All Disaster Sizes

Water damage can be incredibly invasive, spreading quickly and causing extensive damage. When you call SERVPRO®, we act fast. Having a rapid response helps to minimize both damage and costs.

Water Damage Progression

Within Minutes:

• Water rapidly spreads through your property, soaking floors, walls, furniture, and more.
• Saturation begins, affecting walls, floors, upholstery, and personal belongings.
• Furniture finishes can bleed, staining carpets permanently.
• Photographs, books, and other paper items start to swell and warp.

Hours 1 - 24:

• Drywall begins to swell and deteriorate.
• Metal surfaces start to tarnish.
• Furniture swells and cracks.
• Dyes and inks from fabrics and paper spread and stain.
• A musty odor starts to develop.

48 Hours to 1 Week:

• Mold and mildew may begin to grow and spread.
• Doors, windows, and structural studs swell and warp.
• Metal begins to rust and corrode.
• Furniture shows signs of warping and mold.
• Paint starts to blister.
• Wood flooring swells and warps.
• Serious biohazard contamination becomes a concern.

More Than 1 Week:

• Restoration time and costs rise significantly; extensive replacement and rebuilding may be necessary.
• Structural safety concerns, mold growth, and biohazard contaminants pose serious risks to occupants.

About SERVPRO of New Bern

SERVPRO specializes in cleaning and restoring residential and commercial properties affected by fire, smoke, or water damage. Our staff is thoroughly trained in property damage restoration, with continuous education at SERVPRO’s corporate training facility and regular IICRC-industry certification. Trust that our knowledgeable team is equipped to restore your property effectively.