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Fire & Water - Cleanup & Restoration

Flooding in Round Lake Beach Residence?

8/3/2021 (Permalink)

A flooded room is shown. We respond to water damage emergencies 24-hours a day in Lake County.

SERVPRO® of Northwest Lake County responds to water damage emergencies in Round Lake Beach 24-hours a day, and we know that water can cause serious structural damage if the water damage is not mitigated and restored quickly. Here is a water damage timeline that describes the damage water can do in a short period of 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

Call Us!

When your home or commercial business is damaged by water, SERVPRO® of Northwest Lake County is Here to Help. ® Our technicians are on-call 24-hours a day in Round Lake Beach to respond to water damage emergencies. Call us today at 224-372-7772. We’ll restore your water damage, “Like it never even happened.”

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