Timeframe of Water Damage

Flooding and water damage are very invasive. Water quickly spreads throughout your home and gets absorbed into floors, walls, furniture, and more.   Soria Environmental Technicians arrive quickly and start the water extraction process almost immediately. This immediate response helps to minimize the damage, cleaning and restoration costs.

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Timeframe of Water Damage

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.

More Than 1 Week:

Restoration time and cost increase dramatically; replacing contaminated materials and structural rebuilding may be extensive.

Structural safety, mold growth, and biohazard contaminants pose serious risks to occupants.

About Soria Environmental

Soria Environmental is a locally owned and operated company specializing in indoor air quality solutions; such as Mold Remediation, Disinfecting Services, and Property Restoration. We proudly service Salinas, Monterey, Hollister, Gilroy and the surrounding areas. We are a licensed, IICRC Certified firm, protected with General Liability Insurance. We are here and are ready to help!