Before

After

Sump Pump Failure

This large Holt, MI basement suffered extensive water damage when the sump pump failed to continue working properly. Utilizing the technique of Applied Structural Drying, our crew was able to get the walls dried out, and salvage the carpet, saving the homeowner some time and money.

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.

For help restoring your commercial space after a water loss, call SERVPRO of East Lansing/Haslett at 517-999-0789. We’ll make it “Like it never even happened.”