Types OF WATER LOSS
Category 1: Clean Water
A Category 1 or Clean Water loss is from a clean or potable source. These are plumbing supply line bursts or leaks, overflow from a sink or tub (with clean water) and a malfunctioning fridge water line. In these cases, if caught early, only structural drying is required with minimum tear out of drywall. Carpets will need to be pulled back and the underlayment replaced.
Category 2: Grey Water
A Category 2 or Grey Water loss does not need to have a colour or show contaminants to the naked eye. It also does not necessarily always have an odour. This can be a dishwasher or laundry machine overflow with soap, toilet overflows with urine but no faces and sump pump failures. This requires structural drying as well as general disinfection of affected areas.
Category 3: Black Water
A Category 3 or Black Water loss does not have to look black. It can look fairly clean actually. This type of water loss is grossly unsanitary! It can contain harmful bacteria such as E.coli, coliforms and Enterobacter. The source is usually a toilet overflow with faces, sewer back up, or rain water infiltration through massive flooding where there could have been mixing of surface water, storm sewer and sanitary sewer water. A Category 1 or 2 Water loss can turn into a Category 3 water loss by allowing too much time to pass before tending to the water loss. This is the most damaging of all water losses as all contents that came into contact with the water as well as removable surfaces/building materials have to be removed. The a detailed cleaning and disinfection protocol is required to kill harmful bacteria on the remaining structural surfaces.
Mould Growth
Mould Remediation and following the proper mould remediation guidelines to ensure a successful remediation occurs after any of the above water loss categories are not carried out in time. It may involve both remediation under contained conditions as well as structural drying at the same time. Call us, we can help.
Waterproofing
The first item on your list after any category water loss is dry it, remove it if mould has started or it has been affected by E.Coli, then prevent it from happening again. Talk to us about waterproofing options.
Emergency Restoration
We provide emergency restoration services 24/7 to help you get back on your feet after a disaster. Our team is equipped to handle water damage, fire damage, and other emergencies, and we work quickly to minimize damage and restore your property. Let talk.