Established Protocols for Water Damage Scoping and Project Assessment 

After water damages your Fairfield home, a fast and professional assessment is essential. Partnering with the team from AdvantaClean of Fairfield and Mason ensures a swift inspection and assessment that lays the groundwork for an effective restoration plan. Our crews rely on research-based protocols mastered during training and certification from the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) and long-term safety and intervention standards established by the restoration industry.

The terminology we use to explain the extent and severity of the damage is understandably new and confusing to customers. We take responsibility for explaining the hazards we observed, listening to your concerns, and answering your questions as we outline how we intend to mitigate and remediate the damage.

Water Intrusion and Contamination

Before restoration begins, AdvantaClean of Fairfield and Mason meticulously assesses your home. We look for evidence of how and where the water intruded, ensuring we help arrange for necessary repairs or replacements of failed plumbing, appliance components, or compromised building materials that will prevent future leaks or flooding.

Then, we evaluated any water contamination involved, which will guide the implementation of safety measures like evacuation and barrier erection, workspace containment, and personal protective equipment (PPE) use. Water contamination categories are as follows:

  • Category 1 (Clean Water): 

Water comes from sanitary sources like supply pipes and water heaters, posing little to no health risk.

  • Category 2 (Gray Water): 

Water is linked to moderately contaminated sources like dishwashers, washing machines, or aquariums, which carry the potential for some health risks.

  • Category 3 (Black Water): 

The fluids involved are highly contaminated. Sewage backups, toilet overflows, or overland floodwaters pose severe health hazards from a broad array of substances, including disease-carrying bacteria and viruses in urine and feces, chemicals, deceased animals and vermin, and hazardous elements like lead and asbestos.

Delays in addressing standing and pooled water will contribute to increased contamination. Swift and efficient water mitigation and remediation are vital in minimizing the decline of water purity.

Water Damage Severity Impacts Interventions 

AdvantaClean of Fairfield and Mason technicians then classify water damage into four severity levels to determine the types and order of interventions.

  • Class 1 (Minor Damage): 

Limited areas show damage, with minimal water absorption. Although some homeowners might want to pursue a DIY remedy, professional drying ensures appropriate restoration outcomes.

  • Class 2 (Moderate Damage): 

Water damage can spread to entire rooms, saturating walls, flooring, and contents. Professional interventions using commercial extraction and drying equipment are indicated. Sometimes, controlled demolition is necessary to access wet materials.

  • Class 3 (Major Damage): 

Storm damage, overland flooding, or substantial plumbing issues cause widespread pooling and flowing of water from exterior breaches or ruptured supply or waste lines. Structural weakening is a risk, and support might be required.

  • Class 4 (Severe Damage): 

Extreme and prolonged water exposure affects concrete, plaster, and stone. Professional intervention is necessary for reinforcement, rebuilding, and complicated restoration efforts.

Count on AdvantaClean of Fairfield and Mason to assess Fairfield residential water damage and develop an effective and comprehensive restoration plan that fits your home’s specific circumstances. Call us 24/7 at  (513) 810-5343 for an immediate response supported with clear and compassionate communications 

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