The importance of professional water damage restoration.
Health concerns due to un-treated water damage!
If left un-treated water damage to your property can become toxic and result in potential health concerns for the property occupants. Even more so if the occupants are elderly or if they have any pre-existing health issues that could make them more vulnerable to a less than desirable indoor air environment. This increased moisture within the water affected property can create breathing issues for the occupants, especially for those with susceptibilities to asthma or any other respiratory issues.
Not only can this raised moisture lead directly to respiratory issues for the occupants, it will encourage the ideal environment for mould and bacterial growth if left un-treated for too long. Once mould growth sets in not only is the health risk for the occupants more serious, the integrity of the building structure will also be compromised. The longer the mould growth is left un-treated the more difficult and more expensive the mould remediation process will be. It is not uncommon for property occupants to be forced to move out of their homes due to severe mould contamination from the most simple water damage event if left un-treated.
How long does it take for mould growth to set in after water damage ?
This is a difficult question to accurately answer as there are so many variables to consider. Generally speaking given the right conditions in an area with a relatively high humidity levels, mould growth can begin the set in within 48 hours from the water damage event taking place. There are many things to consider that can contribute to the timeframe and the severity of the mould growth, a few of which are listed below.
- Environmental conditions – were the outdoor conditions wet and humid at the time of the water damage event?
- How wet did the property get – was it minor or major flooding to the property?
- What category of water was it – category 1, 2 or 3
- Were windows of the property opened up immediately to help reduce indoor air moisture levels?
- Was there an attempt to soak up the excess water with towels or even a wet vac?
- What is the condition of the water affected property – is it in a clean state ?
- What type of materials within the property have been water affected – carpet, gyprock walls , timber floors etc
- Are there any pre-existing mould issues within the property?
How fast should I act after a water damage event ?
With water damage, time counts the sooner the excess water is extracted and professional water damage restoration is implemented the better. The longer you wait the further the moisture will soak into the building materials and the risk of major mould growth is much higher. It is also not healthy to be occupying a space with such high moisture levels this will further contribute to possible health issues. When it comes to water damage, fast action is key to saving your health and saving your property.
The helpful team at Flood Fixers Adelaide are available around the clock 24/7 to provide emergency water extraction services Adelaide wide. We will never let you down so if you need urgent assistance due to water damage or flooding we have your back 24/7.
Helpful tips to protect your health when water damage strikes
- Open up all doors and windows to let the wet air out – if it is not raining.
- Lay down some towels to help soak up the excess water.
- Stay away from the affected water damaged area as much as possible.
- Call for help immediately – the team at Flood Fixers Adelaide are always on call 24/7.
- Remove your self from the house or stay with friends until help arrives.
- Limit your exposure to the wet affected area, until it is professionally remediated.
Exposure to water damage can be harmful to your health
Don’t take the risk, organising water extraction and water remediation services makes good sense. Let the professionals deal with the effects of water damage and let them return your property to a healthy, remediated condition as fast as possible. Save your health and save your property from permanent structural damage by acting fast and getting the water damage restoration professionals in straight away.