Water damage can wreak havoc and bring devastation to your properties. When left unattended for long time, water can destroy your personal belongings, appliances, walls and floors. When water damage occurs in your home or commercial establishment, it is important that you call a restoration company that can handle all the proper restoration processes right away.
ServiceMaster by Wright discusses the basics of water damage and how to deal with it before the professionals arrive.
Classes of Water Damage
When evaluating water damage restoration alternatives, the type of damage involved is crucial.
- Class 1 is the least harmful form of damage. Materials absorb very little of the water from this type of damage. Water damage repair is the easiest in this type of situation.
- Class 2 has a fast rate of evaporation, which means that carpets and cushions may be damaged. Water damage repair is more difficult when it involves class 2 damage.
- Class 3 may need to have a lot more demolition involved. It has the fastest rate of evaporation. In this case, the water may come from broken sprinklers or other overhead sources, soaking the walls and furniture. Ceilings may be wet and damaged, along with other materials such as wet insulation and behind the walls.
- Class 4 requires special water restoration and water removal procedures. This type of damage may affect hardwood floors, plaster, and concrete. Special drying methods and longer dry out times are usually involved in these types of situations. This type is the most complicated and hardest to deal with.
Categories of Water Damage
ServiceMaster by Wright is here to help you understand the three (3) types of water damage as designated by the IICRC (the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification).
Category 1: Clean Water
- This type of water does not pose a threat to humans. Possible causes of this type of damage include broken appliances or sink overflows.
- However, Category 1 can quickly degrade into Category 2 if not dealt with right away.
Category 2: Grey Water
- Grey water is contaminated and may cause sickness if ingested. This type of water contains toxic microorganisms that can cause serious threats to our health.
- Examples of grey water are water from broken toilets, broken sump pumps, and seepage.
Category 3: Black Water
- Water that contains significant pathogens and is grossly unsanitary. It could cause severe illness or death if ingested.
- Black water includes sewer backups, flooding from rivers and streams, toilet overflows, and stagnant water that has begun to support bacterial growth.
Dangers of Water Damage
When dealing with water damage, watch out for the following:
Contamination
- Contamination usually happens after dealing with floodwaters. Contaminated water is very dangerous for you and your family’s health.
- Any depth of water seepage in your home or commercial establishment must be dealt with right away by a professional. At ServiceMaster by Wright, our extraction specialist have the right tools and equipment to handle any form of water damage.
Seepage
- Floodwaters can penetrate cracks and holes you can’t see, and a good assessment by a water damage restoration company can spot those holes and cracks.
- Seepage that has not undergone complete and thorough restoration can cause further damage, such as mold. Mold grows in unseen cracks and can affect your health.
Structures and Electrical Outlets
- Immediate attention is required when water damage penetrates your structures and electrical outlets.
- We at ServiceMaster by Wright have the needed equipment to properly extract water and start the drying process. We ensure that all the safety and proper water extraction procedures are followed so electrical outlets are dried properly before your power is turned back on.
Make an Appointment With One of Our Water Damage Restoration Specialists
As soon as you discover water damage in your home or commercial space, contact ServiceMaster by Wright at (239) 431-9947 for cleanup, repairs and restoration. You may also connect with us online to schedule an appointment.
- Over 40 years of experience
- IICRC-certified firm in Fort Myers, Florida
- Licensed and fully bonded technicians
We will take care of your restoration and repair needs. Other than water and fire damage, you can also trust us with carpet cleaning, mold remediation and inspection, trauma and crime scene clean up, interior and exterior painting, and more.
ServiceMaster by Wright has been the pioneering and trusted source of water damage restoration solutions in Southwest Florida since 1978. We are prepared 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist you and have our emergency response team respond to your needs as soon as possible. Call us now.