Water Damage Repair Costs

Water Mold Fire Restoration knows that water damagerepair costs to your home can run the gauntletfrom next to nothing to quite expensive. However, it is difficult to determine final costs until a detailed inspection can be done. Overall cost can also depend on factors like the category of water involved and the length of time things have remained wet. So before we talk about water damage repair costs, we first need a better grasp of what is involved.

Category Of Water Damage

The category of the water plays is a major factor in determining the extent of damage. According to the IICRC (Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification) there are three categories of water that can damage your home:

• Category 1 Water: the water involved is "clean" water.Water from a clean sourcewith virtually no substantial risk of causing sickness. The water must not have been present for an excessive amount of time and the materials affected must be clean and well maintained.
• Category 2 Water: this water,called gray water, contains a significant quantity of contaminants. Examples would be water from an aquarium, dishwasher or washing machines discharges, and water that enters your home from outside.
• Category 3 Water: water (referred to as "black" water) from a grossly unsanitary source.This would include sewage water, sea or lake water resulting from a flood, or water that comes in from beyond a drain trap. This is the most dangerous category of water.Because of its severe contamination youshould not attempt to clean it up without professional assistance.

Clean water damage is the easiest to deal with, so it results in lower remediation and repair costs. Grey or black water damage, on the other hand, requires far more structural material removal, along with extraction and sanitization efforts. The total cost of remediation and repairs can escalate quickly.

Extent Of Water Damage Affects Costs

Another important factor is the extent of the damage. Also, the longer materials remain wet the more the water will migrate into previously unaffected areas and materials. After 72 hours have elapsed, certified restoration companies almost always remove anything that got wet, mainly because mold may start to develop in 48 to 72 hours, especially when category 2 and 3 water is involved.

You need to understand that there is a big difference between a small water loss in your basement and a huge flood on the main level of your home. The extent of damage is the prevailing factor behind costs.

Materials Involved

Yet another factor is the type of materials present in your home. Carpeting is much easier to deal with because it can be cleaned and/or replaced easier. Hardwood floors, for example, require more work, more time and are thus remediated at a higher cost.

Insurance Considerations

Hopefully, you not only have homeowners' insurance, but it is the right kind. You should periodically consult with your agent to make sure that ALL types of water damage are covered by your policy. Many times Water Mold Fire Restoration has heard about uninformed agentstelling homeowners that a particular type of damage insurance is not needed. Be very careful concerning this type of advice. (Obviously if you live in the Midwest you shouldn’t need hurricane insurance coverage, but other than something like that beware) You are also required by your insurance companythat you must take appropriate action to limit any further damage. If you don’t take action quickly, your insurance company could claim negligence on your part and deny your entire claim.

We Can Help

Obviously, prices vary, but one thing remains sure. No matter what, you need to address the problem in a timely manner. That is why Water Mold Fire Restoration, 800-905-0277, has emergency response crews standing by 24/ 7, 365 days a year, including holidays. Or, if you choose, you can email us for more information at help@watermoldfire.net.