09/03/2026
Here in Greater Lafayette and Acadiana, we’re certainly no strangers to rain.
In fact, according to the National Weather Service, Lafayette, Louisiana receives about 60 inches of precipitation in a normal year.
But when water gets into your home or business, the real concern isn’t necessarily the water you can see.
It’s what may be happening behind the walls, beneath the floors, or inside the materials that help hold your property together.
👉 Wood can swell, warp and weaken.
👉 Drywall can soften and crumble.
👉 Subfloors can begin to break down.
And the longer moisture is allowed to remain, the greater the chance that a relatively manageable problem can turn into a much more expensive repair.
That’s why time matters.
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), water-damaged materials should ideally be dried within 24 to 48 hours to help prevent mold growth.
Think about that for a moment.
A delay of just a day or two can potentially mean the difference between drying materials that can still be saved and facing the much higher cost of replacing materials that have suffered further damage.
And just because the visible water is gone doesn’t necessarily mean the problem is.
Moisture can remain hidden behind walls, beneath flooring and in other areas you may never think to check.
If your home or business has experienced a leak, storm damage, flooding or another type of water intrusion, acting quickly can potentially help protect both your property and your wallet.
Superior Contract Cleaning is available 24/7 throughout Greater Lafayette and Acadiana.
📞 337-247-5567