How Long Does It Take For Water to Damage My Home in Barstow?

12/20/2022 (Permalink)

We restore water damage 24-hours a day in San Bernardino County.

Do you know that water can cause serious damage to a structure in as little as one hour? Our local teams in Hesperia/Apple Valley and Barstow/Twentynine Palms respond to water damage emergencies 24-hours a day, 365 days a year. Here is a?water damage timeline?that describes the damage water can do over time: 

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 Today!  

You never know when you’ll experience a water damage emergency damage your home or business in Barstow. When you need water damage mitigation and restoration services, our local teams in Hesperia/Apple Valley and Barstow/Twentynine Palms are Here to Help. ® Call us today at 760-244-2566. 

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