Faster To Any Size Disaster
24 Hour Emergency Service
We, at the SERVPRO of Germantown, hire crew members that are local to our business and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves in being able to respond to all of our customers as fast as possible. Each minute that passes during an emergency is critical and the longer it takes for a crew to be on site, the more time there is for damage to occur. The sooner a team can respond, the sooner the restoration/remediation process can begin.
SERVPRO of Germantown is a 24 hour service and has technicians on call at all times to respond to your needs.
Need Emergency Service? Call Us 24/7 – (215) 848-8875
Faster to Any Size Emergency
In many cleaning and restoration situations, immediate action is needed. With over 2270 U.S. and Canadian Franchise locations, SERVPRO is strategically positioned to be faster to any size emergency. An immediate response helps to minimize the damage and the cleaning and restoration costs.
Water is particularly invasive, quickly spreading throughout your property and being absorbed into floors, walls, furniture, etc. SERVPRO of Germantown arrives quickly and starts the water extraction process almost immediately.
Water Damage Timeline
Within Minutes
- Water quickly spreads throughout your property, saturating everything in its path.
- Water is absorbed into walls, floors, upholstery, and belongings.
- Furniture finishes may bleed, causing permanent staining on carpets.
- Photographs, books, and other paper goods start to swell and warp.
Hours 1 - 24:
- Drywall begins to swell and break down.
- Metal surfaces begin to tarnish.
- Furniture begins to swell and crack.
- Dyes and inks from cloth and paper goods spread and stain.
- A musty odor appears.
48 Hours to 1 Week:
- Mold and mildew may grow and spread.
- Doors, windows, and studs swell and warp.
- Metal begins to rust and corrode.
- Furniture warps and shows signs of mold.
- Paint begins to blister.
- Wood flooring swells and warps.
- Serious biohazard contamination is possible.
More Than 1 Week:
- Restoration time and cost increase dramatically; replacing contaminated materials and structural rebuilding may be extensive.
- Structural safety, mold growth, and biohazard contaminants pose serious risks to occupants.