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Wood naturally holds water—up to 10% depending on the type of floor. Wood can absorb another 5% to 10% without showing any noticeable effects. Within a few days, however, floors that cannot hold the water any longer will expand, causing cupping or crowning, therefore emergency response is critical to minimize damage to wood floors.

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"Our family has hired ServiceMaster Advantage on many occasions, and we have been impressed every single time. Last year we experienced severe flooding in our basement. Jeff Turner deployed his recovery team immediately. The service techs were very professional and efficient. This spring, we had more flooding in our window wells. Again, ServiceMaster Advantage responded right away and were at my home within the hour to pump water before it reached the interior of my home. And just last week, I hired ServiceMaster to clean carpets and upholstery. Again, I was impressed. They carpet cleaner used a very safe, non-toxic method to clean and pulled up stains that I didn't think could be removed. I highly recommend ServiceMaster Advantage for disaster recovery or cleaning needs."

-William and Karla Shelton
Lafayette, Indiana

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Keeping your head above water.

Water damage can harm more than just your carpet and furniture. Left untreated, it can hurt your health as well. ServiceMaster Advantage staff members are trained to repair any type of flood, water, or sewage failure, but we also employ damage-control techniques that stops additional damage before it starts. Our response rate and resourcefulness mean that you and your family can rest easily knowing that your health and home are safe.

Flood/water damage can begin within hours, along with dangerous bacteria growth that is difficult to repair. Water damage can stem from more than spring flooding: a leaky roof, failed sewer functions, storms, broken pipes, and leaking washing machines can all wreak havoc with your life as well.

The source of the water, structure of the building, duration of the damage and nature of the affected possessions all have an impact on the severity of water damage. For example, a house built on an improperly graded lot will suffer more damage from standing water after a flood: the water will not drain as quickly and will breed bacteria while damaging your possessions.

A professional restoration contractor is the best option for a property owner after any amount of water damage, no matter how small or large the damage appears. Amateur drying and repair techniques by unqualified contractors can potentially cause further damage after treatment and ultimately result in higher cost for the owner.

Don't wait to get help. Call ServiceMaster Advantage today for professional Flood/Water Damage Restoration.

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