Port Orange Mold Removal & Water Damage

Water Damage Categories (Clean → Hazardous)

Category 1 – Clean Water

Comes from a sanitary source

Examples:

Broken supply line

Sink overflow (no contaminants)

Appliance line leak

Health risk: Minimal at first

Can turn into Category 2 or 3 if left too long (usually 24–48 hrs).

Category 2 – Gray Water

Contains contaminants that can cause illness.

Examples:

Washing machine discharge

Dishwasher overflow

Toilet overflow without feces

Health risk: Moderate.

Requires protective gear and proper cleaning.

Category 3 – Black Water

Highly contaminated / unsanitary

Examples:

Sewage backup

Flood water from rivers, oceans, storms

Toilet overflow with feces

Health risk: Severe.

Requires full PPE, removal of porous materials, and sanitization.

2. Water Damage Classes (Amount & Drying Difficulty)

Class 1 – Least Severe

Small area affected

Low absorption materials (tile, concrete)

Little moisture in structure

Quickest drying time

Class 2 – Moderate

Larger area

Water wicked into carpet, pad, and lower walls

Structural materials wet

More equipment and time needed

Class 3 – Severe

Water from above or entire room saturated

Ceilings, insulation, walls, floors soaked

Fastest evaporation rate

Requires extensive drying setup

Class 4 – Specialty Drying

Low-permeance materials:

Hardwood

Plaster

Brick

Concrete

Needs special techniques (heat drying, desiccants, etc.).

Longest drying time

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