Why You Need to Repair Water Damage Quickly

Water damage can easily overtake your Layton home if the restoration process isn’t implemented quickly.

We have all heard the saying that ‘time is money.’ Both are valuable, time and money, and we seem to never have enough of either. When it comes to water damage repair , this saying could not be more true-time really is money. Since water damage compounds over time, the longer it is present the more damage will be done which means that more extensive repairs will be needed. Here are just 3 of the many reasons Swift offers an emergency response to water damage repair in Layton and nearby areas and what acting fast can mean for your home:

Water Damage Repair Steps:

1. Stop the spread of water damage.
2. Water extraction to prevent mold.
3. Dry out the water damage.

Why You Need to Repair Water Damage Quickly in Layton

1. In order to ensure the least amount of damage is done and the smallest area possible is affected, you have to stop the spread of water. Water spreads quickly and easily, finding its way in, under, around, ads through any obstacle in its path. Materials exposed to the water will begin to absorb as much of it as they can, which is what leads to actual structural damage. Our first priority when we respond to your water damage emergency is to stop the source and flow of the water and keep it from spreading as much as we can. Once the source has been identified and stopped, then damage control and repair can begin. 
2. Secondary problems like structural damage and mold growth are often associated with water damage, especially if water damage repair does not begin right away. Mold can become a problem within only 24 hours from when water is introduced, so the window to act and mitigate further problems is very small. Mold growing in your home can cause some pretty serious health symptoms when exposed to it, many of which affect the respiratory system. When damage repair is put off or stalled, mold problems will worsen and expand, requiring professional remediation. 
3. To provide the best results for your home, and get your life back to normal as quick as possible, you need to begin water damage repair right away. Time is on your side when you respond right away, but can quickly turn against you. When we are allowed to begin water damage cleanup and repair right away, we are better able to find and stop the source, begin water extraction as soon as possible, and then get to work drying out the affected area. Drying and dehumidification are important steps to prevent secondary problems like mold growth and structural damage from causing more problems for you, and the sooner we can get to those steps the better the outcome will be. We want to provide the best results for your home and your belongings, and the best way for us to guarantee that is to begin taking corrective action right away. More extensive and expensive repairs will be required to get your home back to its pre-loss conditioned if water damage is allowed to sit.

Because we understand how important every minute is when it comes to water damage repairs, we have made ourselves available 24/7 to respond to your water damage emergency here in Layton. Do not waste any time when you notice water damage in your home, and call Swift right away.