What Is Water Damage, And What Areas Are Most Susceptible to Damage?

1/3/2022 (Permalink)

Has your Destin home sustained critical water and storm damage? Our pros at SERVPRO of Destin, Seaside, and Freeport can help!

Water Damage and The Areas That Are Most Susceptible Water Damage. 

There are a huge variety of problems that homes face, both new and old. More often than not, water damage and water related issues can stem from anywhere, from failures in the plumbing, to flood waters, structural defects, or due to faulty city mains (which are the homeowner's responsibility to maintain and fix). Luckily, there are solutions for virtually any water damage, no matter where you live. The problem is that water damage leads to a loss of personal property, contaminants, and even refuse, sewer, and other foul materials that combine with the water. 

Why Water Damage is Such A Big Deal 

Water damage in Santa Rosa Beach is all but inevitable. Many homes are near the beach, lay in coastal areas, or have old piping and plumbing. In these situations, there are many different aspects of your home and property that suffer from these kinds of losses. Water damage restoration is a very time sensitive issue, and the most important thing is determining the extent of the damage to your home. That's where SERVPRO comes in; we deliver timely and efficient services to ensure that your property is restored in the most efficient manner possible. 

There are several areas of the home that are more susceptible to water damage than others: 

Wood and Sheet Rock Wall Boards and Ceilings 

Wood and wallboards rot quickly. Sometimes, especially in humidity, wood and gypsum wall boards can warp, rot, weaken and swell within just hours of exposure. Sheetrock further deteriorates with water exposure as it dissolves, stains, weakens, and falls away from the joists and frames of your wall until it's moldy and ruined. 

Carpets, Furniture, Clothes, or Appliances 

Your carpets, furniture, clothing, and appliances are often the most expensive damages associated with water damage because they're difficult to restore. Often, the original quality of the material determines the ability to restore it; and your fabrics will still probably be damaged due to being completely saturated. 

Cabinets, Framing, Doors, and Joists 

Often, restoration includes many different elements of a home's structure. Many repairs are localized, but immense and costly. When the damages are associated with flooding, the results are often more severe (and can cause health issues if the warning signs of water damage are ignored). These types of damages can be a serious disaster, costing homeowners thousands in essential repairs. 

Locally Owned Company with National Resources

SERVPRO of Destin, Seaside, and Freeport is centrally located to take care of any problems in the area. We're also locally owned and operated, helping customers just like you 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you need help dealing with water damage, just give us a call at (850) 267-0746.