Water Damage And Your West Sacramento Home

7/11/2018 (Permalink)

Homeowner Water Damage Information

Water damage in your home can become a bigger problem than just the damage it may cause. It can become contaminated and breed bacteria. This is why it is important to have a professional do your water damage remediation work.

SERVPRO West Sacramento understands the value you place in your family and home. We do our very best to make a challenging time as easy as possible and work quickly so that you and your loved ones can be assured that your home is safe. 

Water damage is categorized as one of three levels by how polluted the water source was that caused the damage.

Category 1: Water from a clean water source, like a fresh water line for a dishwasher. This water will not cause illness or any ill effects.

Category 2: Water that may cause illness through contact. It may have bacteria in it,

Category 3: Water that is highly contaminated. Contact can cause severe illness or death. Think sewage backup, an overflowing toilet, or storm waters.

Even though water may start out as Category 1, that doesn’t mean it will stay that way. Any contamination that the water touches, such as dirty carpeting or soil from the ground, can change water damage Category to 2 or even Category 3. And since standing water breeds bacteria, the longer the water is around, the worse the contamination of your property.

More contamination can mean that the restoration team will have to use more aggressive measures to clean your structure and property, and it might mean that soft furnishings, like your carpet and the carpet pad, may have to be discarded for your safety.

Water damage can be dangerous and expensive, so preventing water damage is an important part of home maintenance. But if you know the basics of what to do once it happens, you can prevent it from doing its worst.

For more tips on what you should know about water damage click on the helpful link below.

http://porch.com/advice/5-things-you-need-to-know-about-water-damage/