7 Reasons Water Damage Needs Immediate Repair
What you need to know about water damage
In states like Florida, heavy rains, storms, and flooding, water damage can easily occur. Without immediate attention, the water damage that follows can cause larger structural concerns and ruin your home, business, or belongings.
Although water damage may seem minimal, it’s important to get it checked out immediately as it can result in costly repairs. If costly repairs don’t spark a sense of urgency, consider the following additional reasons to bump water damage repairs to the top of your to-do list.
1. Structural Concerns
If left untreated, water damage can cause serious structural concerns due to warped or rotted wood and disintegrating drywall. In order to preserve the integrity of your home or business, repair water damage immediately.
2. Damaged or Ruined Electrical System
Stay on top of water damage repair to mitigate any potential shorts or damage to electrical circuits. Water and electrical systems don’t mix.
Do everything in your power to keep water damage contained and prevent it from interfering with any electrical systems in your home. Once these two meet it can result in even more (expensive) damage.
3. Weakened Wood Flooring and Breaking Down Carpet
Leaving your carpet or wood flooring exposed to water will cause irreparable damage.
Quickly attending to the water damage will keep warping and decay from setting in. Water damaged wood flooring and carpet can cause preventable headaches.
4. Bugs
Bugs are attracted to the situation created by water damage. Along with bacteria, mold and fungus, you may find bugs decide to start to move in when you leave water damage without repair.
5. Toxins, Bacteria, and Allergens
When water damage is left untreated, the moisture collects and creates an ideal environment for mold, mildew, and other allergens to thrive. Letting this go for too long may turn your home or business into an uninhabitable space.
To put things in perspective, a small amount of mold will begin to grow within 24 to 48 hours of water damage. Keep in mind, this isn’t just a nuisance, it’s dangerous for your health.
6. Lowered Home Value
Water damage is aesthetically unappealing and can make simple household renovation, like painting, difficult. When you go to sell your home, strong evidence of water damage will net you lower offers or send potential buyers running.
7. Expensive Repairs
Ignoring water damage will lead to expensive and complex repairs. Save money in the long run by having any water-damaged area immediately inspected and repaired. The existing damage will only become worse over time if left unattended.
What Steps Should You Take to Repair Water Damage?
A professional restoration company will be able to access and repair the water damage in your home. Always turn to professionals for help instead of relying on DIY solutions. Professionals will have the tools and experience necessary to ensure that no water damage remains after repairs.
If you’re battling water damage in your home or building contact us for assistance. We can restore your home and put you on the right path to recovery.
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