The best way to deal with water damage is to educate thoroughly on the source, impact and the ways to deal wit it efficiently. Water damage is a serious issue to an extent that if it is not attended on time can cause severe damage to the property as well as cause health problems. This not only increases the insurance rate but also bring down the resale price of the house. Added to it is the restoration cost. Here are few easy to follow simple tips that can save lot of money and property that would otherwise be spoiled in the water.



Time is very crucial in managing the water damage and you have to act instantly without waiting for things to happen in its own. Without waiting any further alert the state water damage company to extract the water clogged inside the house. Do no wait till morning and contact service providers who work around the clock. The more you wait, the more the damage is going to be.

Uninvited toxic mold and poisonous mildews start attacking and spreading over the water damaged area in about 24 hours. This must be taken seriously and attended in time or else they will multiply rapidly in less than 72 hours and damage the entire area. The secondary damage that shows symptoms in about 72 to 94 hours is far more serious and can make the house inhabitable with permanent damage. It is observed that the primary damage occurs instantly once the water comes in touch with the items inside the house.

For easy understanding the impact of water and water damage after the attack is classified under four groups and an idea on this chronological damage can help you sort out things better. It is not just the time but also the type of water, clean, gray and black that determines the range of impact and amount of damage.

Usually, in the first 6 hours that is 1 to 6 hours, the water fully soaks the absorbent materials like cushions, cardboard, padding and drywall making it swollen. Based on the type of water, the reusability of these damaged pieces can be analyzed. The mold and mildews are in swift action in the next phase of 6 to 24 hours. In this second stage, the extent of the toxicity of the water is determined by the presence of nature of contaminants in water. This can cause just a mild irritation or even result in harmful diseases.

A day after the water clogging that is 24 hours after the incident secondary damage begins and this phase continues up to 72 hours. By this time water has begun to show the obvious signs of water damage by spoiling the furniture and most of the items cannot be restored or repaired for future use.

After 72 hours, water damage is devastating and even if the water was clean in the beginning, now it is totally contaminated in course of time and harbors bacteria and molds. During this stage, mildew attacks can be clearly seen on the back of the boards and the molds can be seen in large number around the ventilation area. The excess amount of molds and mildews can cause severe respiratory problem and trouble asthma patients.

Once the water enters the house, do not try to fix it on your own and waste time and increase the amount of damage. Make best use of the insurance money and hire professional services to clean up the mess and restore the house as soon as possible without affecting the people and minimizing the losses.