Why 24/7 Emergency Response Matters in Water Damage Restoration

Water disaster events happen at the most inconvenient times; anywhere from 2 AM, during holiday weekends, or minutes before leaving for work. Pipe bursts, overflows, or flood damage from a storm do not consider traditional business hours; therefore, a timely response must also happen after standard business hours. 

Professional water damage restoration in Bensalem with a trusted 24/7 emergency response is more than just great to have; it’s critical to preventing loss and protecting property. The sooner a restoration expert arrives, the more damage they can prevent and ultimately minimize additional expenses. 

Water travels quickly through walls, floors, and electrical systems in a matter of minutes; therefore, it is important to have an immediate response in place before water travels into other areas of a structure. 

Understanding 24/7 Emergency Water Damage Restoration Response

A 24/7 emergency water damage restoration response provides restoration professionals with access to service clients quickly, as they have a large pool of restoration professionals available throughout the day/night and on weekends/holidays for evaluation of the customers’ property and extraction of the water as required, immediately following the client’s call. 

Professional Bensalem Water Damage Restoration Services quickly deploy emergency response teams to immediately stop the water source, limit structural damage, and begin the drying process so that the potential for secondary damage (i.e., mold) can be mitigated.

Why is an Immediate Response to Water Damage So Important?

Water has no off switch once it is inside a structure. The longer water is allowed to sit in a residential or commercial building, the worse the damage will become. Water infiltrates subfloors, wicks up the drywall (through capillary action), and infiltrates insulation and framing.

Experts provide emergency assistance in stopping the progression of damage. Prompt water removal and moisture control minimize the impact of structural material removal and greatly reduce the overall cost of restoration. Emergency response is critical to preventing further escalation of water damage:

• Honeycomb holes can form within porous construction materials, such as carpets, carpet padding, and drywall, within the first hour.
• Drywall swelling, wood warping, and bacterial growth can occur after 1 day.
• Mold growth can begin after 2 days, resulting in increased health and safety problems.

If experts are not available around the clock, many homeowners may wake up to 2x the damage from standing water by the time they return home from work.

What Health Risks Are Associated with a Delayed Response?

Standing water becomes an ideal habitat for bacteria, viruses, and mold spores. As the humidity within a building rises, these contaminants circulate through the HVAC system and are distributed throughout the building. Bensalem Water Damage Restoration professionals protect your family from the health problems that can happen due to particles in the air caused by flooding. 

Anyone who is exposed to these pollutants can develop respiratory problems, allergic reactions to bacteria, viruses, or other pathogens, and long-term health complications, especially children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems.

By waiting to perform emergency water mitigation services after flooding occurs, the structural integrity of your home will decline quickly as water continues to soak into framing members, beams of support, and sublevels within your building. Eventually, wood will rot, metal fasteners will corrode, and the foundation will begin to fail due to the prolonged exposure to moisture.

How 24/7 Emergency Response Helps Protect Your Personal Belongings

You may be able to restore some of your possessions to pre-existing levels if you stop the water exposure as soon as possible. If the water damage is not treated within a reasonable time frame, you may find that your items swell or warp, become corroded, or even irreversibly contaminated.

Emergency 24/7 Bensalem Water Damage Restoration Company works to protect your items from damage by removing them from water-damaged areas as soon as possible and delivering them to drying chambers, where they are dried and cleaned using decontamination processes. Your items will be documented for insurance purposes.

• Insurance Companies Will Track How You Respond to Water Damage

Insurance companies are very specific as to how long it takes a homeowner to respond to a water removal emergency. If a homeowner delays responding after water damage, the insurance company will most likely view this as neglect and will deny the claim, in whole or in part.

By calling experts as soon as you experience water damage, you are establishing a clear chain of documentation that shows all the damage caused, what mitigation measures were taken, and the participation of professionals in the restoration of your home. This will allow for a quicker and more efficient process in receiving your claim.

• Emergency Response for Clean, Gray, and Black Water Damage

Three categories of water damage are classified according to contamination levels:

1. Clean Water – this includes water from a broken pipe, rainwater, or an overflow line.
2. Gray Water – this includes water from an overflow from an appliance or from a sump pump failure.
3. Black Water – this includes waste materials and water from sewage.

Each category requires its own specific protocol to ensure the safety of everyone involved in the restoration process. 24/7 Water Damage Restoration Services in Bensalem utilize the appropriate level of personal protective equipment, sanitation procedures, and containment processes to immediately protect all occupants involved.

Why Is DIY Emergency Clean-Up Not a Safe Alternative

Many people use their homes’ shop vacs, towels, and household fans to try to mitigate damage from water caused by flooding at their homes during the night. Unfortunately, this generally does not eliminate moisture hiding in various locations, as well as it can also allow for contaminated water to be released further into your structure.

Professionals use equipment such as commercial extractors, thermal imaging, and moisture meters to help locate and remove water from all areas that are otherwise not accessible to a homeowner, to help ensure proper drying and safe conditions.

When Water Damage Happens: Speed Is Your Best Tool for Restoration

The amount of time that passes since your property has sustained water damage will dictate the outcome of your property’s restoration. For every hour that passes without being responded to professionally, your water loss will continue to flood and damage your property, and cause the potential for health and financial risks to develop.

Bensalem Emergency Water Damage Restoration Services operate 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, to allow for quick, professional, thorough, safe, and efficient responses regardless of when or how the emergency occurs. If you respond quickly and efficiently, you will save your structure and your money, your livelihood, and your peace of mind.

Puro-tec Property Restoration is a leading emergency restoration company in Bensalem and nearby areas, dedicated to offering timely and professional water damage restoration services. We specialize in 24 hours a day, 7-day-a-week emergency response, structural drying for commercial and residential properties, complete restoration of properties, and mold remediation.

Feel free to contact us today to schedule a restoration service.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. When should I contact someone for Bensalem emergency water damage restoration services?

As soon as possible! The sooner that we are able to respond to your water-damaged property, the greater the chance of preventing mold growth and structural damage from occurring on the property.

1. Is Bensalem’s emergency response service more expensive than normal service costs?

Although we may charge a premium for emergency service, the savings that you will experience as a result of preventing extensive water damage far outweigh the emergency cost.

1. Is it permissible to wait until morning to call a Bensalem emergency water damage restoration company?

No, waiting to call a Bensalem emergency water damage restoration company will only increase the level of damage, the length of time necessary to dry your property, and the potential for health issues to develop.

1. Will insurance cover the cost of Bensalem’s emergency service?

In most cases, your homeowner’s policy will provide coverage for sudden and/or accidental water damage. However, in most cases, the only way to avoid the costs of extensive water damage is to have a professional respond to mitigate and repair the water damage as quickly as possible after it has occurred.

1. What should I do until the emergency responders arrive?

The first thing you should do is turn off the source of the water, if possible. Then, stay clear of any electrical hazards and take any valuable items away from standing water.