Fires and flooding are unpredictable. What isn’t unpredictable is the likelihood of secondary damage if restoration services are delayed after experiencing such a catastrophic event. How quickly you schedule these services determines if you have higher structural repair costs. It also determines how quickly you can return to your property afterward. A faster response can reduce costly structural damage and the need for additional repairs.
Stop Secondary Property Damage
Secondary damage is possible after your property is flooded due to plumbing failures, an extinguished fire, or a storm. Secondary damage risks begin within 24 hours of these perils. A restoration service can extract water from your property and decrease secondary damage caused by mold.
Water and moisture create an environment where mold thrives. Slow response times allow mold not only to grow in the space but also to spread rapidly. Mold requires additional restoration services, including the proper labeling and packaging of contaminated materials. As it spreads, it can reach your HVAC and ventilation systems, posing health risks.
Salvage More of Your Building Materials
Faster restoration response times can help you salvage more of your building materials and reduce expenses. Deep water inside your property increases the risk of wood rot and structural damage. The wood can decay and weaken the longer it is exposed to water and moisture.
Further structural damage can cause property shifts and foundation damage. Support systems, such as the house’s framing, may also fail. You could face higher costs, including for demolition, waste disposal, and property reconstruction. Scheduling restoration services more quickly means you can retain more of the original materials and reduce these costs.
Prevent Unforeseen Costs
Delayed restoration increases unforeseen costs. For example, additional construction services may require extra building permits and inspections plus mandated building code upgrades. The more structural damage you have, the more you will pay for restoring your property.
Save Labor Costs
As you incur more structural damage, you’ll see labor costs increase. Typically, restoration technicians work in crews to cover more areas faster. However, further damage could mean you must pay an additional construction crew to perform repairs. With each added service, these labor costs increase.
Reduce Potential Downtime for Businesses
Major catastrophes in commercial buildings lead to further incurred costs. If you own one, not only will you face restoration and repair costs, but you will also lose money the longer your business is closed. Insurance for these losses may not help you fully recoup. However, faster restoration services can lower these risks so that you can reopen your business more quickly.
Restoration services are vital for repairing and protecting your property after a disastrous event. Faster response times can lower repair costs and stop secondary property damage. If you have structural damage, contact us at J Brian Day Emergency Services in Bellingham, MA for expert restoration services.
