Have you sustained property damage and feeling overwhelmed? We are here to help!

2/3/2021 (Permalink)

The longer water is allowed to sit in your home, the more damage it does.

When it comes to water damage, even minutes can make a big difference. Over longer periods, that damage can go from minor repairs and remediation work to a major issue that can result in damage that costs thousands of dollars to fix.

If you’re impacted by water damage, it’s important to choose a team to help you that’s available at any time—when you need them most. The good news is that the SERVPRO® team is available ²⁴⁄₇ if you have a water damage emergency.

We’re ready to help you start the process of restoring your home whenever you need us. All you have to do is call, and our team will answer. Rapid City’s SERVPRO is local. That means we have people in the community who are ready to help friends, neighbors and community members ²⁴⁄₇.

Our team members work with you to create a personalized water damage restoration plan. They use the latest techniques and equipment to aid in the drying and restoration process.

If you combine their expertise with starting to repair the damage as soon as possible, you can save time, money and valuable (or in many cases irreplaceable) family heirlooms. Plus, less expensive repairs and approaching the situation from the place of restoring damaged property—not replacing it—can result in long-term savings on your homeowner’s insurance premiums.

Why You Shouldn’t Wait

Water can move fast. When you have water damage, it can permeate the surfaces in your home within minutes—and start doing damage that fast, too.

This timeline explains how water can quickly start damaging your home:

In a few minutes

Water soaks into important papers, hardwoods and carpets. Water causes your wood furniture to start to bleed. Water begins to permeate the drywall.

Within 24 hours

Drywall begins to swell and break down. Metal furnishings tarnish. A musty smell is noticeable.

Within 1 week

Wood, doors and windows start swelling and cracking. Paint blisters. Metal starts to rust. Mold and mildew begin to grow and spread.

After 1 week

Structural warping and safety issues like mold and mildew grow if they aren’t treated.

Our team is always ready to help if water damages your home. We’re here to talk with you ²⁴⁄₇ if you need to learn more about our water restoration process.