Why Your Clients Need Expert Assistance for Stormwater Cleanup

6/10/2020 (Permalink)

Cleaning up after stormwater damage in Sierra Estate

Extreme weather events are increasing in frequency and number, which means an increase in water damage and storm claims filed by your clients. If you have the job of helping Sierra Estate, AZ, business owners recover from any type of storm damage or sewage cleanup, this discussion about water contamination may help you educate your clients.

Water Toxicity Levels

When stormwater enters a home or business, the damage is serious because of the toxicity level of the water. Floodwater is designated as Category 3 contamination, the highest level. Blackwater is another term for this highly toxic water. Professional cleanup services are recommended for the following reasons:

Floodwater can contain toxic chemicals, physical hazards, and sewage.
Stormwater damage requires specialized ventilation and safety equipment, which are standard procedures for restoration specialists.
Water remediation professionals are trained to work quickly, which minimizes the opportunity for secondary damage to develop.
Significant damage can be easily overlooked by the untrained eye.

Professional stormwater cleanup is best performed by experts due to the toxicity. It’s not recommended that a layperson attempt to clean damage caused by black water without assistance. It may help your clients to know what to expect from professional remediation crews.

Stormwater Cleanup Overview
Once the water has been removed with large vacuums, crews will set up ventilation systems and begin sorting water-damaged items. Your clients can generally work with the crews to set up drying areas and select items for restoration.
A team will professionally clean and disinfect your carpets, drapes, and other porous items, if possible. Drywall and other wet materials may need to be replaced. Paper-based items are challenging to savage but may be saved if addressed immediately. The toxicity of black water necessitates a multi-phase process of drying, sanitizing, and pressing. Sometimes document services will also furnish a HIPAA-certified professional to ensure the security of your documents.
Category 3 water damage presents a complex and stressful time for your clients. A team of specialists can offer safe and timely services to help your clients restore their properties and their peace of mind as soon as possible.