How fast does water damage get worse?
Within the first hour water spreads and soaks into floors and drywall. Within a day materials swell and smells start. After 24 to 48 hours mold can begin to grow.
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Answered by MyLocalWaterDamagePros · Damage and drying
Within the first hour water spreads and soaks into floors and drywall. Within a day materials swell and smells start. After 24 to 48 hours mold can begin to grow.
Key points
- See our hour-by-hour timeline.
- Starting drying early limits damage.
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