Max Water Restoration Service 6550 Long Point Rd # 203A, Houston, TX 77055 (713) 571-2292

 Max Water Restoration Service
6550 Long Point Rd # 203A, Houston, TX 77055
(713) 571-2292

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A lot of homeowners think that water damage control to their property is something that they can easily fix on their own. They assume that the water control is a simple process that will involve pumping out the water and drying out the area.

Though a flood cleanup contractor will employ the same principle in their control process, there are several finer details that can easily be missed out by homeowners. Some of them are mentioned below.

If you did not know about any of the following details, it is best that you let a commercial flood cleanup contractor carry out your basement flood clean or other water damage cleanup.

Types of water categories that can cause damage

There are 4 different categories of water that can cause damage. Category 1 is water that is pretty safe. Examples of this water are water from a broken pipe or a broken sink valve. Category 2 is water that contains some levels of harmful matter such as chemical pollutants or biological contaminants. This is also popularly known as grey water. Examples of water that belong to this category are water from toilets that will have urine in them. Water from the sumps will sometimes flood a house due to machinery malfunction and this would also be water control that will be categorized as 2. The last category which is the worst form of water that can cause damage will be category 3 or what is called as black water.

This is water that has high levels of bacteria, fungi and other microbes that can cause severe health problems. Water from sewages or natural sources such as rivers and streams are perfect examples of category 3 water. Only a commercial flood cleanup contractor will know how to tackle each category of water damage in the most appropriate manner possible. For example, he will use EPA approved chemicals in the water damage cleanup process where category 3 water might have been involved.

Types or intensity of damage that can be caused by water

There are 4 classes of water damage, with 1 being the least damaging while 4 is the worst kind of water damage that can be sustained by a property. Class 1 is when there is very little carpet and other porous materials that are affected. Class 2 water damage is when there is a considerable amount of carpet that is affected. A class 1 and class 2 cleanup is often used for a basement flood cleanup as there are no carpets or little carpet used in the construction of a basement. In addition to carpet, other porous construction materials such as wood, particle board and even plywood can be affected by moisture.

Class 3 is when the water has a very fast evaporation rate and when it can affect the ceilings, walls, flood, sub floor and even the insulation of a particular room. Class 4 is the worst form of water damage where even non porous materials such as hardwood, plaster, brick and even concrete are affected by stagnated water. Class 3 and 4 will require heavy duty water damage control that can be carried out only by an expert flood cleanup contractor.


Water Damage Restoration - How much does it Cost?

One of the major considerations in a water damage restoration job is the cost. You will find many generalizations online about how much a job costs, but such estimations do little to help you make informed decisions. The best way to know how much a job will cost you is to simply ask for a quote but do not accept over the phone or a verbal quote. Make sure the contractor provides a detail written quote with the breakdown of the costs so that there is no misunderstanding.

To understand how a contractor prices a specific job, you need to know about the different factors that are taken into consideration when preparing the cost estimate. One of the factors is the water height or the amount of still water that needs to be extracted. The more the water, the higher the price.

The type of water that the contractor needs to extract will affect water damage restoration estimates. There are three categories of water:

1. Clean water, which does not pose any health risks because the water is not contaminated, such as water from a faucet.

2. Grey water which comes from sources that contain physical, chemical or biological pollutants such as kitchen waste or laundry water can cause illness or discomfort to anyone who becomes exposed to it or who consumes it.

3. Black water, such as sewage water and flood water, is highly toxic and completely unsanitary

As one would assume, cleaning up black water requires more specialized restoration procedures and carries a lot more risk so you can expect to pay more. Since black water is a bio-hazard, everything that the water comes in contact with will most often have to be replaced.

Also the size of the affected area will have impact on the cost of water damage restoration price. The extent of the water damage will have an equal proportion to the cost. The smaller the damage the lower the cost. Repairing a small leak would of course cost less to repair a water damaged ceiling that is ready to collapse.

Materials will affect the cost. The price will vary on whether your floor is made of concrete, wood or carpet. If the water is non-toxic, most of the time carpet flooring can be saved. However, wood floors often begin to warp and need to be replaced. Labor is also a strong indicator of the cost of water damage restoration. In most cases contractors will charge by the hour.