First Call NY - Emergency Water Removal, Mold Remediation, Soot Removal, Carpet Cleaning

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Why is Time Such a
Crucial Element in
Water Damage Restoration

WITHIN MINUTES

Water contamination spreads to additional areas, rapidly increasing the cliam cost.
Stains released from furniture (especially antiques) stains carpet permanently.
Moisture-sensitive furniture turns white.
Paper goods area ruined due to miosture absorption with swelling and warping.
Latent animal urine odor becomes apparent.

WITHIN HOURS

Furniture in direct contact with water delaminates or swells, legs begin to split.
Swelling wood can cuase finish to crack.
Sheetrock (Drywall, gypsum board) swell and begins to disintegrate.
Bacteria's sour odor & sewage contaminates begin to go airborne & into air returns.
Dyes from non-colorfast fabrics start to migrate.
Metal surfaces start to tarnish.

WITHIN DAYS

Fungi (mold with it's musty odor) appear. Now replacement may be necessary instead of restoration, heavily increasing time, expenses and insurance coverage concerns.
Persons with asthma, the infirm elderly and young children may develop reactions to the mold.
Severe warping of wood furnishings becomes apparent; adhesive release causes delamination.
Hygroscopic internal components in pianos and organs swell, from miosture absorption.
Metal surfaces rust, pit and corrode causing permanent damage.
Paint blisters, plaster desolves, wall covering adhesives begin to release.
Wood (doors, windows, casings, decking, joists, studs) begin to swell, warp, split and delaminate.

WITHIN WEEKS

Adults may become sensitized to allergens arising from uncontrolled microorganism growth.
With proloonged dampness, mold sinks roots into and destroys materials (jute backing, paper coverings on Sheetrock, paneling, wood, contents).
Wood components warp and split, while chemicals within wood desolve, discolor and/or destroys finish.
Claim cost and renovation time escalate dramatically as the requirement for gutting the structure and replacing components becomes necessary.
Occupants may have to be evacuated due to biological health hazards.

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845.226.0868

First Call Restoration
P.O. Box 330
Stormville, NY 12582
Call: 845-226-0868