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Helpful Tips For Water Damage Repair In Owings Mills Maryland 

 

 

                             What Is Water Damage Repair ?

 

 

Water damage repair  also known as water damage restoration to the water damage restoration industry .  Most professional water damage repair companies should be following the IICRC Guidelines called the IICRC S500 ( www.iicrc.org ). It's important to understand at least the basics of the IICRC S500, to make sure that you or a water damage repair contractor is handling your situation correctly . The IICRC S500 guidelines breaks down water damage repair or water damage restoration into three categories .

 

                                  IICRC S500 Categories 

 

                                            Category 1 : Clean water or clean water source 

  • Clean water damage can come from a clean water source such as a toilet water , water heater or a clean water pipe, etc. 
  • Toilet water damage can be from a broken toilet over flow , malfunction toilet flange . 

 

 

                                              

 

 

 

 

 

                                             Category 2 : Significant contamination 

 

Water damage repair performed in Owings Mills Maryland

  • The water source has contaminated bacteria and or viruses and other diseases . It may not have actual sewage like materials ( poop, toilet paper, etc. ) in it , but it can be dangerous to your health. Outside ground water or water that has been sitting more than three days fist this category . 

 

                                             

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                 Category 3: Sewage contaminated water

 

I started my company SI Restoration in Owings Mills Maryland and have had many experienced with customers with sewage back up issues . Many of my customer experiences result in trying to explain that the sewage that has backed up in their basements that looks like a flooded basement , is a combination of their contributions as well as their neighbors . With understanding , it’s very important for flooded basements who have sewage back up to prepare for any disease , virus or bacteria . As I say to my customers, you never know who in your neighborhood went to a foreign county where you need a special vaccine shot .

 

                          Signs of Water Damage Repair Issues

 

  • Odors – Besides sewage back ups that have their own distinct smell, clean water has been sitting in pipes and the outside ground collecting foreign matter that gives off a smell
  • Stains on walls and ceilings – Many flooded basement customers don’t go down daily to visit their basement . When they do , they see new and old water stains on walls and ceilings which are a strong sign that unwanted water has appeared behind walls and ceilings .

Wet carpet – Wet carpet can be seen by a mirror like image on your carpets . You will wonder why your carpet looks shinny only to determine that you are walking on water . Another sign of wet carpet leading to a flooded basement is feeling the carpet with your feet and hands .

  • Strange sounds – Many times I hear customers say they knew something was wrong when they heard a hissing sound or a water flowing sound . If you hear something or have that strange feeling something isn’t right , go check it out .

 

 

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             Common Causes of Water Damage Repair Issues

 

Leaky or broken pipes- The last thing most homeowners think about is a leaky or broken pipe . But as home building products become cheaper due to less quality materials used, there is a greater chance that the pipes will break and leak. Pipe fittings that hold your pipe together also break . Here is a helpful idea. You can join your local plumbers maintenance plan that includes a yearly check on your pipes . As the saying goes , “ pay us now or pay us later “.  

  • Heavy rainfall- I think most homeowners get that nervous feeling when it rains heavy . The good news is that most basements don’t flood after a heavy rain. What usually happens over time is either your foundation of your basement starts to crack and or your landscaping levels change . Although it’s almost impossible to check your foundation walls , you can do a spring check for your landscaping to make sure that the ground next to the house forces rain water to go away from your house .

       Appliance Failures- There are many basements that are used as living spaces that have refrigerators , dishwashers other water using appliances . These appliances sometimes break down or the water line that leads to the appliance fails .  

 

 

                            Steps for Water Damage Repair

 

 

    1.  Safety- Before entering your basement to handle your water damage repair , make sure you have the proper personal protection equipment including face mask , air filters if needed, puncture resistant boots and gloves.

 

 

    1. Find source and turn off supply – Find out why and where your water damage is coming from and stop the source . If you need help , your local plumber will know what to do .

 

    1. Extract the water – Using sub immersible pumps and wet vacuums to extract the water or sewage

 

    1.  Drying equipment – Either contact your local hardware store or local water damage restoration company and bring in enough air movers and dehumidifiers to dry the area .

 

    1. Disinfectant  – Apply a disinfectant to area that received moisture or contaminated water . Remember that using disinfectant is not a guarantee that the water damaged area will not be effected by viruses, bacteria or mold . Complete drying is the most important .

 

If you have more questions and you are located in the Owings Mills Maryland and other parts of Maryland including Washington DC, please call Jeff at 410-458-5371.

 

If you live outside of Maryland , please visit these helpful web sites :

 

www.iicrc.org

https://www.epa.gov/natural-disasters/flooding

https://www.osha.gov/flood

https://www.cdc.gov/infection-control/hcp/reopen-health-facilities/water-wind-damage.html

https://www.si-restoration.com/services/mold-remediation

 

 

        

 

 

 

SI Restoration water damage cleanup services are available in the following Maryland areas  : 

 

Towson          

Pikesville 

Catonsville 

Bel Air 

Baltimore City 

Baltimore County 

Dundalk 

Essex 

Laurel 

Parkton 

Westminster 

Aberdeen 

Hyattsville 

Burtonsville 

Bowie 

Chevy Chase

Elkton 

Gaithersburg 

Rockville 
Germantown 

Hampstead 

Manchester 

Mount Airy 

Sykesville 

Takoma Park 

Upper Marlboro 

 

SI Restoration was by far the most professional, courtesy and prompt company of the three companies that came out. Thank you again for a job well done.

SI Restoration offers biohazard blood cleanup services, water damage clean up and mold remediation  in the following Maryland areas  : 

 

Towson          

Pikesville 

Catonsville 

Bel Air 

Baltimore City 

Baltimore County 

Dundalk 

Essex 

Laurel 

Parkton 

Westminister 

Aberdeen 

Hyattsville 

Burtonsville 

Bowie 

Chevy Chase

Elkton 

Gaithersburg 

Rockville 
Germantown 

Hampstead 

Manchester 

Mount Airy 

Sykesville 

Takoma Park 

Upper Marlboro 

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Helpful Tips For Water Damage Repair In Owings Mills Maryland 

 

 

                      What Is Water Damage Repair ?

 

 

Water damage repair  also known as water damage restoration to the water damage restoration industry .  Most professional water damage repair companies should be following the IICRC Guidelines called the IICRC S500 ( www.iicrc.org ). It's important to understand at least the basics of the IICRC S500, to make sure that you or a water damage repair contractor is handling your situation correctly . The IICRC S500 guidelines breaks down water damage repair or water damage restoration into three categories .

 

                                  IICRC S500 Categories 

 

                                            Category 1 : Clean water or clean water source 

  • Clean water damage can come from a clean water source such as a toilet water , water heater or a clean water pipe, etc. 
  • Toilet water damage can be from a broken toilet over flow , malfunction toilet flange . 

 

 

                                              Category 2 : Significant contamination 

 

  • The water source has contaminated bacteria and or viruses and other diseases . It may not have actual sewage like materials ( poop, toilet paper, etc. ) in it , but it can be dangerous to your health. Outside ground water or water that has been sitting more than three days fist this category . 

 

                                             Category 3: Sewage contaminated water

 

I started my company SI Restoration in Owings Mills Maryland and have had many experienced with customers with sewage back up issues . Many of my customer experiences result in trying to explain that the sewage that has backed up in their basements that looks like a flooded basement , is a combination of their contributions as well as their neighbors . With understanding , it’s very important for flooded basements who have sewage back up to prepare for any disease , virus or bacteria . As I say to my customers, you never know who in your neighborhood went to a foreign county where you need a special vaccine shot .

 

                          Signs of Water Damage Repair Issues

 

  • Odors – Besides sewage back ups that have their own distinct smell, clean water has been sitting in pipes and the outside ground collecting foreign matter that gives off a smell
  • Stains on walls and ceilings – Many flooded basement customers don’t go down daily to visit their basement . When they do , they see new and old water stains on walls and ceilings which are a strong sign that unwanted water has appeared behind walls and ceilings .

Wet carpet – Wet carpet can be seen by a mirror like image on your carpets . You will wonder why your carpet looks shinny only to determine that you are walking on water . Another sign of wet carpet leading to a flooded basement is feeling the carpet with your feet and hands .

  • Strange sounds – Many times I hear customers say they knew something was wrong when they heard a hissing sound or a water flowing sound . If you hear something or have that strange feeling something isn’t right , go check it out .

 

 

 

                     Common Causes of Water Damage Repair Issues

 

Leaky or broken pipes- The last thing most homeowners think about is a leaky or broken pipe . But as home building products become cheaper due to less quality materials used, there is a greater chance that the pipes will break and leak. Pipe fittings that hold your pipe together also break . Here is a helpful idea. You can join your local plumbers maintenance plan that includes a yearly check on your pipes . As the saying goes , “ pay us now or pay us later “.  

  • Heavy rainfall- I think most homeowners get that nervous feeling when it rains heavy . The good news is that most basements don’t flood after a heavy rain. What usually happens over time is either your foundation of your basement starts to crack and or your landscaping levels change . Although it’s almost impossible to check your foundation walls , you can do a spring check for your landscaping to make sure that the ground next to the house forces rain water to go away from your house .

       Appliance Failures- There are many basements that are used as living spaces that have refrigerators , dishwashers other water using appliances . These appliances sometimes break down or the water line that leads to the appliance fails .  

 

 

                            Steps for Water Damage Repair

 

 

    1.  Safety- Before entering your basement to handle your water damage repair , make sure you have the proper personal protection equipment including face mask , air filters if needed, puncture resistant boots and gloves.

 

 

    1. Find source and turn off supply – Find out why and where your water damage is coming from and stop the source . If you need help , your local plumber will know what to do .

 

    1. Extract the water – Using sub immersible pumps and wet vacuums to extract the water or sewage

 

    1.  Drying equipment – Either contact your local hardware store or local water damage restoration company and bring in enough air movers and dehumidifiers to dry the area .

 

    1. Disinfectant  – Apply a disinfectant to area that received moisture or contaminated water . Remember that using disinfectant is not a guarantee that the water damaged area will not be effected by viruses, bacteria or mold . Complete drying is the most important .

 

If you have more questions and you are located in the Owings Mills Maryland and other parts of Maryland including Washington DC, please call Jeff at 410-458-5371.

 

If you live outside of Maryland , please visit these helpful web sites :

 

www.iicrc.org

https://www.epa.gov/natural-disasters/flooding

https://www.osha.gov/flood

https://www.cdc.gov/infection-control/hcp/reopen-health-facilities/water-wind-damage.html

https://www.si-restoration.com/services/mold-remediation

 

 

        

 

 

 

SI Restoration water damage cleanup services are available in the following Maryland areas  : 

 

Towson          

Pikesville 

Catonsville 

Bel Air 

Baltimore City 

Baltimore County 

Dundalk 

Essex 

Laurel 

Parkton 

Westminster 

Aberdeen 

Hyattsville 

Burtonsville 

Bowie 

Chevy Chase

Elkton 

Gaithersburg 

Rockville 
Germantown 

Hampstead 

Manchester 

Mount Airy 

Sykesville 

Takoma Park 

Upper Marlboro 

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