After your house has been flooded, there will be a lot of cleaning up to do so that it’s livable again. Not only will you have to throw away some of your belongings that were damaged, but you’ll have to make sure that your house is safe from contaminants. Though you may be tempted to clean up the mess yourself, to ensure that your home is completely safe, you should call a company that specializes in Flood Damage in Queens. Below you’ll discover what to expect when you call a flood restoration company.
Inspection and Categorization
When a technician arrives at your house, he will first do an assessment of your home. He will use special equipment to test the amount of damage done to your home and to categorize the severity of contamination. There are three categories of contamination and they’re classified depending on the type of water that has flooded your home. Category 1 has the least level of contaminates and this is clean water coming into your home from the main line. Category 2 is water that may contain some harmful contaminants and this may be water from a washing machine, dishwasher or your toilet that contains no stool. The type of water that has the highest level of contamination is called Category 3 and it can be water from a sewer line, a toilet with stool present or from overflowing rivers or creeks. The level of contamination in your home can quickly get worse due to the growth of bacteria and microorganisms. When you have flood damage for any reason, you should immediately call a restoration service.
Restoration Process
After the categorization is complete, the crew from Flood Damage in Queens will immediately begin cleaning and restoring your home. They’ll use different types of equipment including large fans and dehumidifiers to dry out the floors in your home. They’ll also use special solutions and deodorizers to clean all of the surfaces in your home that are contaminated. After the restoration is complete, a technician will come back to your home in a couple of days for a final inspection.
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