How does water damage find its way in our St. Augustine homes?

8/6/2022 (Permalink)

Water damage has found its way into this home in large amounts, SERVPRO will have it like it never happened in no time!

Types of water damage

• Category 1: Clean water damage-includes water damage such as broken pipes and water supply lines, sinks and bathtubs which have overflowed, and various appliance issues. The main reason this type of damage is considered less severe is that it involves “clean water,” water that is sewage and toxin-free. Typically, most items damaged in category 1 incidents can be dried easily without and potential side effects for the property owner later on.
• Category 2: Grey water damage-includes water from appliances like toilets, washing machines, and sump pump backups. While consuming or coming into contact with grey water may or may not be harmful to humans, it is important to remove any affected items and disinfect completely if your home has been struck by category 2 water damage, as the waste and chemicals in grey water may prove harmful down the line.
• Category 3: Black water damage-the most extreme kind of water damage and requires swift action to mitigate serious health risks. Black water includes sewage, rising flood waters, seawater, as well as river and ground water. When category 3 water damage occurs, many items and materials will need to be removed from your property, and after drying has occurred your home will need to undergo significant disinfecting.

If you experience any of these water damages, call us now @ (904)429-4457

These water damages can find their way into our homes along St. Augustine beach and historical old town St. Augustine by rising tides, roof leaks, malfunctioning home equipment, cracks in the side of our properties and heavy rainfall causing flooding. SERVPRO of St. Augustine, St. Augustine Beach, S. Nocatee and World Golf Village can't tell you when or if you're going to have water damage but we can tell you that we will be there for you if it does. As our technicians are professionally trained with IICRC certified equipment responding at all times as we operate on a 24/7/365 schedule.