Time may heal all other wounds but not when it comes to flooding and water damage. Minor accumulation may go away on its own, without causing significant damage, once the rain is over. But for a state like Georgia that faces torrential rains, the damage is often not minor. This can be a huge issue for the residents and cause for concern for the authorities. However, water damage may also be caused by seepage from home appliances such as ACs or the fridge and overflowing drains.

We’ve been serving clients in areas like Lawrenceville, Alpharetta, Buford and Cumming for years now and have frequently seen negligence towards immediate water removal. The consequences of delaying the repair and restoration process can cause a lot of other problems.

Today, we’ll take a look at some of the most common ones.

Contamination

To understand the severity of contamination, we’ll divide the water into three categories.

• Clean water build up happens due to rain or a bursting tap that contains sanitary water
• Grey water often comes out of appliances and home equipment and contains traces of minerals—making it harmful for use
• Black water is either from unsanitary sources inside the home or floodwater mixed with human/animal waste. The water from lakes and rivers is also considered black water since it contains disease-causing pathogens.

It’s extremely difficult to protect your furniture as well as the structural integrity of your home from black water contamination.

Mold

It only takes between 20–40 hours after flooding for mold to grow on soaked items. Mold doesn’t discriminate and can start growing rampantly on anything from furniture to toys to clothing—and that’s not all. The health risks associated with mold are also worrisome and can cause breathing problems along with allergic reactions.

Utility Damage

Nothing—from furniture to appliances and wiring to gas lines—is safe during flooding and can leave you without utilities. When you call the local water extraction service, make sure that all electrical appliances are disconnected.

Structural Problems

Flooding and waterlogging will definitely seep into your home’s foundation if left unaddressed. While primary damage occurs from the impact of rapidly moving water, seepage only makes things worse. The foundation can easily shift and break.

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