Water-damaged Belongings in Charlottesville?

10/4/2021 (Permalink)

We respond to water damage emergencies 24-hours a day in Albemarle County.

SERVPRO® of Charlottesville responds to water damage emergencies throughout the year. Water damage never happens at a convenient time, and fast action is required to minimize the potential for more extensive damage. Here is a water damage timeline from our website that defines the damage water will do in minutes and up to one week.

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!

 SERVPRO® of Charlottesville is Here to Help. ® Our technicians are on-call 24-hours a day to serve you. Call us today at 434-977-5850. We’ll restore your water damage in Charlottesville, “Like it never even happened.”

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