How Long Does It Take to Dry Out Water Damage?

1/26/2022 (Permalink)

How Long Does It Take to Dry Out Water Damage?

It depends on several factors, but in general, you can expect areas in your home exposed to water or moisture to dry in about five days. Sometimes it takes as little as two days to dry an area and other times it could take several weeks. Areas that are not that saturated with dryer air tend to be on the shorter end, while humid areas that have been fully saturated will stay wet longer.

Water damage only gets worse as time passes, and water damage also creates the ideal conditions for mold growth. Excess water and moisture needs to be extracted, and affected materials need to be dried out immediately, so it is imperative that it gets addressed right away. Professional water damage experts are able to speed the process and reduce the long-term damage with industrial tools.

Water damage can be caused by various sources, including natural flooding and pipe leaks. In the event of a leak, it is likely that your property will have water damaged drywall. This needs to be dried promptly to prevent the drywall from experiencing severe structural harm and encouraging mold growth.

It’s also important to realize that the drying out phase is only the first step in dealing with water damage. There are several other steps in the cleanup process. To prevent water exposure from creating long-term damage in your home, turn to SERVPRO of Martin County for professional cleanup.