Water Damage Classification
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Water is one of the most common causes of residential damage in the United States. According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), water damage affects roughly 14,000 people every single day.
Since water damage is so prevalent among homeowners and businesses, keeping an eye out for things like leaks, musty smells, and peeling paint can help catch water damage early on before it becomes a financial burden. Although did you know that not all water damage is equal? Water damage is classified into three categories—and we are going to explain them all to you.
When water damage strikes, the staff at Dry Force is available to support you. Our team of professionals offers reliable water classification and damage mitigation services for homes in areas of Texas such as Houston, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Dallas, Plano, Arlington, and Austin.
Our technicians will perform an inspection to determine the correct class of water damage and will help restore safety in your home. Contact our staff at (877) 589-7504 to receive support with water damage on your property.
3 Categories of Water Damage
The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) classifies and categorizes water based on its originating source, range of contamination, and quality after coming in contact with materials.
The team of professionals at Dry Force uses this water classification scale to determine the best water damage mitigation and restoration methods. What works for sanitary water won’t work for a black water classification.
Category 1: Sanitary Water
Also known as “clean water,” the IICRC defines sanitary water as water originating from a sanitary water source. These sources include water supply lines, clean toilet bowls, and toilet tanks. Rainwater and melted snow are also classified as sanitary sources.
This water classification doesn’t pose a substantial risk, but it can develop into contaminated water if it’s ignored for too long.
Category 2: Contaminated Water
Contaminated water has long been referred to as gray water. This classification of water damage contains a significant amount of contamination and has the potential to cause sickness when touched or consumed.
Types of gray water sources include dirty toilet bowls, broken aquariums, and overflowing dishwashers and washing machines. Significantly contaminated water is dangerous. If contaminated water has spilled onto your carpet, our team of professionals will make sure to remove the padding and disinfect the materials.
Category 3: Black Water
Black water is extremely contaminated and harmful to human health. Category three water damage is grossly contaminated and contains dangerous, toxic pollutants that can cause significant health risks.
Black water can come from sources like seawater, waste line backflows, rising flood water, and raw sewage. It can also result from tropical storms and wind-driven rain. Grossly contaminated water may result in major health risks or even death.
Water Damage Category Progression
Remember that clean water can quickly turn into Category 2 or Category 3 water damage if not dealt with right away. This is because microorganisms such as mold can grow in as little as 24 to 48 hours, making water damage cleanup a clock race.
If you have just faced a water disaster, the team at Dry Force is a call away. Contact us and we promise to be on your property in 60 minutes or less.
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Our Water Damage Mitigation Process
Stop the Water Flow
Determine Water Classification
Extract All Water
Dry and Sanitize
Repair and Restore
Water Damage Inspections
Sometimes it’s hard to know if you have a leak. That’s why we provide water damage inspection services. Our team utilizes the latest technology such as moisture meters and thermal imaging cameras to determine saturated areas, even if they’re behind walls or under your floors.
Experience and Trust
Since 2003, Dry Force has completed over 6,000 water reconstruction projects and over 40,000 water restoration projects. And as an IICRC Certified Firm, we are monitored by a non-profit, third-party to ensure we operate with the highest ethics and professional standards. Simply -- our goal is to allow customers to leverage our experience, professionalism and expertise to provide exceptional water damage restoration and reconstruction service.
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As a Certified Firm of the IICRC, a non-profit organization that establishes and monitors standards for the cleaning, inspection and restoration service industries, we operate with the highest ethics and professional standards. This is an important distinction when considering a company to rebuild your home or business.
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Water Damage Services
Standing water can cause permanent damage. Act now and let Dry Force prevent the damage from getting worse. Some of the common services we perform are listed below. Select a tile to learn more about the specific service we offer:
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Water Damage Categorization and Mitigation Services for Homes in Dallas, TX
Think you might have water damage? Do not hesitate to call our water damage professionals by phone at (877) 589-7504 to receive support. For over 20 years, Dry Force has been handling water damage of all sizes. From cleanup to restoration, we take care of everything from insurance claims to diagnosing the classification of water damage.
Our team of technicians offers extensive water damage categorization and mitigation services for homeowners in areas of Texas such as Frisco, Richardson, Houston, the Woodlands, San Antonio, and Austin. Give your home the best possible outcome by contacting the emergency team at Dry Force. We’re available seven days a week, 365 days a year.