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Fire & Water - Cleanup & Restoration

Extensive Water Damage Found In Gaston?

7/21/2022 (Permalink)

We respond to property damage emergencies 24-hours a day in Washington County.

When you have a water damage emergency in Gaston, we can help! Our Hillsboro and Forest Grove team uses industrial-grade water extraction and drying equipment to ensure the area is dried thoroughly. Here is a water damage timeline from our website describing the damage water can do to a structure over time.

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

Call Us Today!

When your Gaston home or business has water damage, our local team in Hillsboro and Forest Grove will restore your damage “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 503-648-8513.

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