Different Types Of Water Damage

Types of Water Damage

Scene Clean follows the IICRC standards and ethics for water restoration and water loss.  Here is what we used to determine the category and class of water damage upon arrival to your home or office.

Category of Water: (source of the water) 

Category 1 (a.k.a. “clean”) - originates from a sanitary water source

Category 2 (a.k.a. “gray”) – contaminated; may cause discomfort or sickness

Category 3 (a.k.a. “black”) – grossly contaminated; includes toxins, pathogens

Special Situations – regulated or hazardous materials 

Class of Water: (quantity; anticipated evaporation rate; initial dehumidifier calculations)

Class 1 – least amount of water, absorption and evaporation

Class 2 - large amount of water, absorption and evaporation (carpet; cushion; base of walls)

Class 3 – greatest amount of water, absorption and evaporation (ceiling; walls; insulation; flooring)

Class 4 – specialty drying – (hardwood; plaster; concrete) – deep pockets of saturation

Principles of Drying: Remove excess / evaporation / dehumidification (ventilation) / temperature control