Untreated Water Damage

3/19/2021 (Permalink)

Untreated water damage caused the wall to rot and mold growth is now present

There are various possible causes of water damage. Depending on the severity or cause of water it can be quite destructive.  If untreated, water damage can rot out wood and other materials.  It can cause mold growth, bacteria growth, rusting of steel, swelling of composite woods, lifting flooring, de-laminating of materials such as plywood, etc.

Water damage can have many sources, from loose appliance hoses to natural disasters. Regardless of the source, SERVPRO of Manahawkin’s trained professionals can handle any size disaster.

Some common Water Damage scenarios we have responded to are:

• Flooding and storm damage
• Leaking appliances, water heaters, plumbing, frozen pipes, etc.
• Overflowing toilets, bathtubs, and sinks
• Flooded basements
• Tornadoes and thunderstorms
• Hurricanes and tropical storms
• Sewage backups
• Flooding from firefighting efforts