Commercial Water Damage Services in Charlottesville?

5/11/2021 (Permalink)

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

Water damage happens.

SERVPRO® of Charlottesville has been mitigating water damage for commercial businesses in the Charlottesville area for years. Here is a water damage timeline from our website describing the damage water can do over 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

More Than 1 Week

• Restoration time and costs increase dramatically; replacing contaminated materials and structural rebuilding may be extensive
• Structural safety, mold growth, and biohazard contaminants pose serious risks to occupants

Call Us Today!

When your Charlottesville commercial business has a flooding or other water damage emergency, SERVPRO® of Charlottesville is Here to Help. ® Call us today at 434-977-5850.

SERVPRO of Charlottesville are Independently Owned and Operated