How Quickly to Act After a Water Event

Hey folks! This is Tim from A Team Hardwoods LLC.

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Today's question is:

"How Quickly to Act After a Water Event"

Summary:

Tim's advice on timing after a water event is unequivocal: act immediately. If a homeowner sees a water leak, feels cupping underneath their feet, or notices their floors are no longer flat, that is the moment to call for help right away. He provides a clear timeline of consequences. After about a day, a homeowner will probably start feeling some cupping. Within two to three days, the situation could progress to mildew and mold spores developing. The faster a homeowner acts, the better it is for them and their family, who otherwise will be dealing with mold. Tim explains that his crew comes in, addresses the issue, deals with the subfloor if necessary, gets everything dried out, makes it safe for the family, and then repairs it. The urgency, he stresses, is about protecting both the floor and the household's health.

Answer:

On that one I would say immediately. The moment you see a water leak, or you start feeling cupping underneath your feet, or you notice your floors aren't flat anymore, that's when you want to call and get help right away. After about a day, I'd say you'll probably start feeling some cupping. Two to three days in, it could be getting some mildew and mold spores. So the faster you get on that, the better it is for you and your family, so you're not dealing with that mold. We come in, we address the issue, and if we have to address the subfloor, we do that too. We get it dried out, we get it safe for your family, and then we repair it. The bottom line is don't wait on it, because the longer that water sits in the floor, the worse it gets, both for the floor itself and for your household's health.