Having a home suffer damage from either water or fire is always devastating, and restoring the structural integrity of the house is certainly difficult. While water damage restoration is somewhat easier (and more likely to be salvageable) than fire damage restoration, neither task is easy or cheap. Water damage repairs and fire damage repairs are different processes, and each requires a different set of tools and procedures. Here, we’ll take a look at some of the different effects of water and fire damage, as well as some of the ways in which the repair process can be made simpler.

Water damage restoration is divided into several categories. Category one, is any type of water that is from a sanitary source. Common examples of this include clean water from toilet tanks, faucets, and certain water lines. Category two is any type of water coming from a contaminated source that could potentially cause illness if ingested. Category two water sources can include overflow from washing machines and dishwashers. Category three, water damage sources are highly unsanitary, with a chance of causing grave illnesses or even death. Category three, water is also known as “black water,” and typically come from such sources as sewage, a toilet bowl with feces, and standing water that can support bacteria and viruses.

Fire damage restoration is also separated into categories. Category one is that which does not pose any permanent damage to the structure, such as a small electrical fire that is quickly contained. This type of fire damage can generally be repaired by the homeowner, using tools and material from the hardware store. Category two generally results from larger electrical or cooking fires, and can pose a small risk of long-term or permanent damage to a structure. It tends to require professional help to repair. Category three is a significant risk to the structure, and requires extensive professional work to repair.

If your home has suffered either of these types of damage, then a water damage restoration or fire damage restoration company is likely the best solution. If you want to try repairing water damage on your own, then looking up some information on how to accomplish various levels of the repair process will help. It will not only allow you to decide whether you’re up to the task, but increase your chances of success.

ESN is a San Diego Water Damage Restoration Company. If you have been the victim of water damage or flood damage in San Diego, Riverside, or South Orange County please call ESN for immediate response. Our water damage restoration experts are on stand by to assist you get back to normal life. For more information on San Diego Water damage restoration visit our website www.4esn.com.