How to Identify the Different Categories of Water Damage

4/4/2018 (Permalink)

These windows have been contained to keep rain water from coming in and damaging any more of the home.

There are varied types of damage that water can cause to the home, and to repair different categories of water damage one has to first identify the damage category.

Category 1: comprises of water damage caused by overflowing water outlets like broken taps, leaky sink or bathtub. It is easier to repair as it does not pose any health risks though it can cause formation of mold in the bathroom or kitchen. 

Category 2: damage that poses health risks to people in the nearby vicinity like crack in sewer line or water supply pipes and even leaking roof that can cause damage to furniture and people in the house. 

Category 3: this type of damage has to be attended to immediately by a remediation specialist. In this situation excess rains or blockage can lead to stagnant water from drains and toilets backing up into the house that can damage drinking water and people’s health due to foul odor. Action has to be taken immediately for removal of this filthy water.