Move Fast to Avoid More
Damage
If you suffer water
damage your first question may be, “why me?!” To this, there is no
answer. But the second question may be, “how long?” Your dry out will depend on
the extent of the damage and saturation, how long the property has been exposed
to water, and how quickly you got a water damage team in to help? With a
quality crew like White Knight, it usually takes from 2 to 3 days to dry an
average home. If the property has been exposed for an extended period of time,
it could take up to 5 days. There are many variables, but the sooner White
Knight starts, the better:
Water Damage Within
Minutes
·
Water
contamination spreads, rapidly increasing claim costs.
·
Moisture-sensitive
furniture finishes begin to turn white.
·
Furniture
standing on saturated carpets will begin to leach and stain the carpeting.
·
Important
papers get ruined.
Water Damage Within
Hours
·
Furniture
in direct contact with water begins to delaminate and swell.
·
Normal
household odors get amplified by humidity.
·
Dyes
from non-colorfast fabrics begin to bleed.
Water Damage Within
Days
·
Within
24-48 hours, fungi appear, along with their characteristic musty odors.
·
Severe
warping and cupping of wood floors begin.
·
Paint
blisters, dark spots appear on the walls, and wallpaper adhesives start to peel
away.
·
Wood
structural members begin to swell, warp and split apart.
·
Food
is ruined.
·
Metal
begins to rust
Water Damage Within
Weeks
·
Mold
sinks roots into organic materials and destroys their integrity.
·
Occupants
must be evacuated due to health hazards.
·
Allergen
sensitivity may arise from microbial growth.
·
A
complete gutting of the structure may be necessary, which will drive the claim
up astronomically and displace the occupants.
When your property suffers water damage, the emergency
response is ready and available 24-7 to respond fast. An on-call responder will assess the damage
in less than two hours after your call, and extraction and drying will begin as
soon as possible to mitigate any damages.
Whether your water intrusion is from a broken pipe or due to
storm flooding, the White Knight Carpet Rescue Emergency Response Team (ERT)
will treat you and your home or business with the respect you deserve. Multiple
certifications in content and structural drying ensure that your property is
restored to its original state in a timely manner.
Call For Help In
Waukesha
When dealing with water damage, a prompt response is
essential for mitigating damage, reducing your losses, and restoring your
property as quickly as possible. When you call White Knight Carpet Rescue, you
can count on us to work quickly and effectively. The longer water damage goes
unchecked, the more the water will spread, the more damage is done, and the
greater the potential for mold growth. If you have experienced water damage in
your home or business, call our professionals immediately.
According to EPA.gov, it is important to dry
water-damaged areas and items within 24-48 hours to prevent mold growth. White
Knight Carpet Rescue in Waukesha serves residential customers with a one hour
or less response time. Qualified water
damage experts will protect your home with intense cleaning,
refinishing and emergency flood response. Contact White Knight Carpet Rescue
and we will rescue you 24/7 from water emergencies.