Before

After

Pipe Break in a Winchester Office

This flooded office in Winchester, MA was the result of a broken pipe. Notice the extent of the water damage; there was standing water throughout the main floor of the building. The after picture was taken only a few days after the incident.

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.

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• 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 Burlinton/ Woburn at 781-935-8222. We’ll make it “Like it never even happened.”