United Fire & Water a DKI Company

Call United Fire & Water Damage for 24/7 emergency water extraction in Baton Rouge! We typically respond in 60 minutes or less for water damage restoration.

So, what’s the big deal with water damage anyway? Don’t they say that time heals everything? Well, not with water damage. In fact, we cannot stress enough how important it is to begin water damage remediation as soon as possible. With water damage, the more time that goes by, the worse the damage gets. The following timeline can help you understand just how destructive water damage over extended amounts of time can be. Immediately after a water disaster Water will spread quickly, saturating everything it comes into contact with. Paper goods will begin to deteriorate very quickly once they are exposed to water, and other porous materials will begin to absorb the water. 24 hours after water disasters Materials like upholstery and carpet that have absorbed water become heavy and sodden. The breakdown of exposed materials like drywall, insulation begins because of all the swelling from the moisture. Wood will also begin to swell. Metal object will begin to tarnish, and...