Determining if the Damage Is an Emergency
It’s helpful for homeowners to know the differences between flood damage and water damage. The property damage is considered flood damage when the water comes from a natural source, like rainfall or overflowing bodies of water. The property damage is considered water damage when the water comes from within the home, such as a broken pipe or an overflowing appliance.
Whatever the source, flooding within your home is nerve-wracking. Having a clear understanding of what constitutes an emergency will allow you to make urgent decisions more easily. An emergency typically requires professional attention to stop property damage or prevent health concerns. More common water damage problems are burst pipes, malfunctioning appliances, and toilets backflowing with wastewater, or “blackwater”. Anytime blackwater is involved, we consider that an emergency. Other emergencies could include fire sprinkler system failures, or structural problems from water damage, like collapsed ceilings from attic leaks, or crumbling drywall.
During emergency water removal, we pump water out to clear the property. Water mitigation is crucial to prevent water damage from spreading and causing further damage to the property. By focusing immediate efforts on emergency mitigation, we can reduce the likelihood of mold growth, bacteria, and other more severe problems from occurring.
Understanding Different Categories of Water Damage
Water damage and flood damage are both results of water catastrophes, but there is a clear distinction. Flood damage is an emergency caused by a natural source of water, like heavy rainfall, rising sea water, an overflowing body of water, etc. Water damage is an emergency caused by an indoor source, like an overflowing toilet, burst pipe, or an appliance that isn’t working correctly.
Water damage is broken up into three categories, making it easier to classify what type of emergency service is required. As the number increases, so does the severity of the emergency.
Category 1 is water damage from a source that is considered sanitary. This would include a home faucet or a broken water pipe. Category 1 isn’t considered an immediate health emergency, but still should be handled with fast-acting emergency restoration within 48 hours.
Category 2 consists of water damage from lightly contaminated water. This includes water from home appliances, showers, hand sinks, and other sources of water that don’t come in contact with waste. Category 2 is considered a more pressing emergency. An emergency restoration business should be contacted quickly.
Category 3 water damage is damage from blackwater. Blackwater can cause serious health problems due to contamination. Blackwater is wastewater that you should not consume or come in contact with. If water from the source had any contact with fecal matter, we would consider it a category 3 emergency. Emergency restoration should be contacted immediately.
By acting quickly, you can mitigate the damage from flooding, saving yourself time and money. No matter how severe the water damage is, we recommend reaching out to a restoration emergency service and having them inspect the damage. Any category 2 or 3 damage should be treated like an emergency and handled ASAP. Immediate action will also reduce insurance claims time. Contact Campbell Restoration for emergency services.
Non-Emergency Water Damage
Some water damage has minimal immediate impact and isn’t considered significant enough for emergency services. A leaky pipe, a leak in your roof, window sealant problems, or siding issues are not considered emergencies.
Any significant amount of water or a continuous problem that may be a health hazard or cause serious property damage would be considered an emergency. Emergencies like this need to be addressed within 24 or 48 hours, depending on how serious the damage is. Mold, bacteria, and mildew can all grow at a rapid pace, causing additional damage and health concerns. If you’re experiencing a water damage emergency, contact Campbell Restoration today. Our 24/7 emergency restoration services can mitigate the water damage and remove water immediately.
24/7 Emergency Restoration in Columbus Ohio
Any severe weather, flooding, or dangerous water damage is considered an emergency. Campbell Restoration provides 24/7 emergency restoration services to help reduce the impact of the damage and prevent mildew and mold growth. We offer immediate solutions to unexpected accidents. Water removal, sewage removal, building stabilization, smoke and soot cleaning, and many other emergency services are available today.
Damage Caused by Natural Disasters
It’s difficult, if not impossible, to prepare for a natural disaster. If your property has been flooded from a hurricane, heavy rainfall, overflowing body of water, or other natural disaster, it’s important to act quickly. Flood damage can cause serious problems in your home if left unattended for more than one or two days. Emergency restoration services prevent further water damage from occurring while also minimizing the harm caused by blackwater.
If you can prepare for a flood, raising your furniture off the ground can streamline the emergency restoration process. Flood water from a natural disaster is contaminated and can be a health risk. Even after the disaster has ended, take precautions until the removal process is completed.
If the structural integrity of your property is a concern, we make stabilization and protection our first priority. During an emergency response, we want to ensure that we can reduce the potential for further damage safely before water removal. Making sure the building is safe and secure ensures that no unnecessary damage will occur.
Smoke Damage and Fire Damage
Emergency restoration services are not strictly for flooding. Our emergency response team provides restoration services for smoke damage and fire damage. Recovery after a fire is a lengthy process, and damage from fire leaves residue and smoke that are harmful and can cause health problems. Just like water damage, leftover residue from fire damage can cause additional issues, increasing the cost of repairs. Like our flood damage services, we handle debris removal and cleaning to ensure the property is safe. Once the removal of dangerous materials is handled, we begin tackling the property damage done by the fire. Our restoration services include general damage, structural damage repairs, removal of odor, and more.
Campbell Restoration specializes in damage restoration, and with our extensive experience, we can provide emergency damage services while keeping you and your family safe. Whether it’s a fire emergency or minor fire damage, our damage restoration team is ready to begin recovery on your home!
Call for Emergency Damage Restoration
For the last 4 decades, Campbell Restoration has offered emergency restoration services, water damage restoration, fire restoration, and roof replacement services in Columbus, Ohio.
We approach each situation with personalized support. Every instance of water damage is unique and requires a personalized approach. We can remove sewage waste, stabilize a building, put up temporary covers to prevent rainwater from entering the building, set up professional dehumidifiers and fans, and more. If you have a water damage or flood damage emergency and need emergency restoration, contact Campbell Restoration immediately! We can offer emergency support or schedule a time to visit your property and assess the damage.