Faster To Any Size Disaster
24 Hour Emergency Service
A Fast Restoration Team Near You
SERVPRO was founded in 1967 with the commitment to be fast and reliable. That impulse was later captured in our motto: “Faster to Any Size Disaster.”
That’s exactly what we do and what we live by. When our team is called to a fire and water damage situation, we understand the need to address the problem immediately. We work FAST to get to your disaster and start the restoration process.
Unfortunately, what seems typical in the current reconstruction climate is for contractors to miss appointments and to over-promise and under-deliver. We understand that frustration and we’ve built a business that sets a new standard.
When an emergency happens, we run.
Need Emergency Service? Call Us 24/7 – (314) 638-7749
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 Affton / Webster Groves 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.