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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.
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.
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.
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.
Our Water Damage Mitigation Process
The team of water damage technicians at Dry Force does not jump into the water mitigation process blindly. Check out our five-step water inspection process and learn more about how we approach water damage mitigation and restoration.
We start our water damage mitigation process by identifying the water source and shutting it down. However, we will have to wait until the storm has passed if the water damage is weather-related.
Once the water has stopped, we determine the classification of water damage. This is the part where we figure out whether your property suffered from clean, gray, or black water damage.
Now that we know what classification or category the water damage falls under, we will get to work on extracting all excess water. We make sure all water is eliminated from your property before making any repairs.
Next, we will use high-powered fans and dehumidifiers to dry the area. We will also use a special disinfectant solution to sanitize your space, especially if it is contaminated by gray or black water.
Finally, we get to put the mitigation process behind us and get to work on the repairs. This is the part where we remove and restore walls, floors, the ceiling, and anything else that was impacted by water damage.
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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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.