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Fire & Water - Cleanup & Restoration

We're here when you need us most!

2/14/2020 (Permalink)

Truck driving through deep flood waters Photo by: Wade Austin Ellis on Unsplash

Flooding and water emergencies don’t wait for regular business hours, and neither do we!

SERVPRO of Big Rapids/ Fremont provides emergency cleaning and restoration services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week—including all holidays!

Faster To Any Size Disaster

Our experienced crews at SERVPRO of Big Rapids / Fremont understand that flood damage is extremely invasive. Water moves fast, and can quickly spread throughout your home and start absorbing into floors, walls, furniture, and more. Our teams are ready to arrive quickly, and will start the water extraction process ASAP!

Water Damage Timeline-Why it’s important to Call right away!

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.

More Than 1 Week:

  • Restoration time and cost increase dramatically.
  • Structural safety, mold growth, and biohazard contaminants pose serious risks to occupants.

As you can see from our water damage timeline, it’s extremely  important to call a professional restoration company as soon as you spot the damage. The longer you wait, the higher the risk for extensive damage! Rest assured that no matter what the situation is, SERVPRO of Big Rapids/ Fremont is there when you need us most. Day or night, we’re ready to help!

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