A&J Restores the Three Types of Damage to Prevent a Water Problem from Becoming a Mold Problem, a Structural Problem…Or Worse

There are three different types of water damage and each type must be restored appropriately. If losses are not properly treated according to the type of water loss, significant additional property damage such as mold, structural deterioration and a variety of health hazards can occur.

The Three Types of Water Damage

Clean Water: A clean water loss is just what it sounds like; it involves clean water, typically from frozen and broken pipes, ice maker hoses, failed water heaters, roof leaks, etc.

Grey Water: This is water that has been used to clean something and therefore may contain contamination or soiling such as food, laundry soils, body soils and body oils, etc. Grey water damage generally comes from washing machines, dishwashers, tub overflows, spas, etc.

Black Water/Sewage: The most serious type of water damage is black water (or sewage), which contains human and/or animal waste and typically comes from toilet, sewer and septic system back-ups or overflows. Black water is teeming with thousands of disease causing viruses, bacteria and protozoa and can cause very serious illnesses if not treated properly.

A&J first evaluates the water damage, assessing the cause and the type, and uses the techniques best suited to its restoration. The result is faster, more effective restoration that contains and eliminates the water damage, assuring it doesn't cause other more expensive problems.

Contact A&J today to learn more about our water damage restoration services.