Water Damage Timeline for Aitkin?

5/3/2021 (Permalink)

We are trusted leaders in water mitigation in Aitkin County.

Water Damage Requires Fast Mitigation

SERVPRO® of Aitkin, Carlton & West St. Louis Counties has been mitigating water damage for Aitkin residents for years and we know that a fast response time is critical to minimizing further damage. Here is a water damage timeline from our website that shows the damage water can do in a short period of 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!

When you have a water damage emergency in Aitkin, SERVPRO® of Aitkin, Carlton & West St. Louis Counties is Here to Help. ® Call us today at 218-879-6141.

SERVPRO® of Aitkin, Carlton & West St. Louis Counties is Independently Owned and Operated.