Clear water damage is the best-case scenario. Although it can still drastically affect your home, it’s the safest type of water damage. Clear water is free of most hazardous materials, making it safer to handle and clean up. Without fear of disease or illness, it’s even possible to take care of the immediate standing water yourself. However, for restoration work, a professional is often required.

Clear water damage is most commonly found in kitchens and bathrooms where there’s a leaky pipe or faucet.

Gray water damage is a little more hazardous to handle. Although it’s mostly hazard-free, it can contain some chemicals and bacteria that could cause disease if not dealt with properly. While it’s relatively safe to remove with the right safety equipment (such as gloves and a mask), it’s best to let a professional water damage restoration team handle it for you.

Gray water damage is most often found in bathrooms where there’s been an issue with the toilet. Rainwater that leaks in through your roof or other support system is also considered gray water as it can sometimes carry in outdoor hazards.

Black water damage is extremely harmful and should never be handled without proper safety equipment and training. Black water carries bacteria, dirt, mud, viruses, and hazardous chemicals that can seriously impact your health. If you do have black water damage in your home, call Dry 24 right away to deal with the problem. The longer you wait, the more damage it can cause to your house and health.

Black water damage is mostly found after floods or sewage backups. You’ll be able to recognize black water easily due to its distinctly dark and murky appearance.

The Water Damage Restoration Process

When you hire Dry 24 for your water damage restoration services, you get a team of trained and dedicated technicians ready to help repair the damage done to your home. Our water restoration process is designed to be quick and efficient, helping you get back to a peaceful and safe life.

Water Extraction

 
The first step in our water damage restoration process is to remove any water and excess moisture from your home. Standing water can make it difficult to assess the damage, especially if it’s gray or black water. We use high-powered, industry-standard sump pumps to extract the water and ensure the area is clear for work. We also use fans and dehumidifiers to help remove any excess moisture from the air, preventing further damage caused by high humidity.

Inspection

 
Once we have the area clean, we’ll send in an Inspection Specialist to check the area for damages. This inspection is critical to our high-quality job performance. By doing an initial inspection, we can assess all the damages and give you an accurate quote for the repairs. But the inspection doesn’t just let you know what to expect; it helps our technicians as well. With the inspection report in hand, your service team will know exactly what tools and equipment they need to bring so they can get the job done right the first time around.

Now that all of the damage has been identified, your restoration technicians can begin work on the repairs. Water damage restoration includes services such as:

• Replacing or repairing damaged walls and flooring
• Removing, cleaning, and drying furniture and other upholstery
• Locating and removing mold growth
• Identifying and removing mildew
• Restoring damaged structural systems

With the bulk of the work done, there’s only one more step for our team to take. Before we leave, we’ll make sure to clean and sanitize where we worked. We won’t leave any trash or bulky equipment behind for you to deal with. We’ll make sure your home is in pristine condition, so it’s like we were never there in the first place.