Water damage can happen in several ways. A fire can start and need to be put out with water, the area can be flooded during bad storms, pipes can break, or plumbing can back up. Appliances can malfunction, and overflow or groundwater can leak into a basement. Once a home or business building have been flooded, the water must be removed and the damage limited and repaired. Professional water damage restoration Saratoga companies can do the best job. The sooner help is called, the more the damage is limited.
Types of Water Damage
There are different categories of water damage including clean water, gray water, and black water.
- Clean water damage involves damaged appliance water lines, sink or bathtub overflows, or broken water pipes. This damage poses the least health risk.
- Gray water events include appliance overflows and fish tank overflows.
- Blackwater flooding is the most damaging and dangerous from a health standpoint. It involves flooding from weather events, breaks in sewer lines, toilet overflows involving fecal matter, and groundwater seepage.
When clean water and gray water events are handled quickly, they present the least risk to health and belongings. If the reason for the water damage is repaired and the water and moisture are removed quickly, the damage can be limited. Furnishings and flooring can be dried out and saved. Secondary damage like mold, warping, and delamination may be prevented by removing high amounts of humidity from the air and thoroughly drying everything out. This requires state of the art water extraction, drying equipment, and fans.
Serious Dirty or black Water Damage
When damage is caused by firefighting, natural disaster flooding, or other black water damage events, the challenge is greater. The risk of contamination and health risks are greater. More building materials, furniture, and belongings will be lost due to contamination. Mold will be more likely to develop. Water damage restoration Saratoga companies are equipped to safely restore these properties.
Because of the risk of contaminants, workers must take safety precautions when removing the dirty water, mud, and chemicals. Anything that has absorbed dirty water and contaminants must be removed and hauled away. Wallboard, carpet, upholstery, and other building materials saturated with contaminated water must be removed and replaced. Click here for more water damage information.
