Water Mitigation: Everything you Need to Know in 2022

Wheaton IL

16 April, 2022

11:45 PM

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It's every homeowner's worst nightmare. After a long day of driving kids to school and setting fires at work, you arrive at your doorstep exhausted. You get unexpected pushback when you try to open the door after you have unlocked it. Then, suddenly, it opens and floods onto your front porch. You step inside to see the water-soaked carpet beneath your feet and water damage along your walls. You feel a sense of relief as you rush for the water shutoff valve. But this is only the beginning. Now comes water mitigation. These actions are crucial. Reduce humidity quickly or you risk more black mold and mildew. Here are the steps to reduce your losses, and start the cleanup process. Water damage in homes: Causes Although the above scenario may seem like the most unlikely way water damage can occur in your home, it's also one of the most damaging. Water damage can occur in any modern home due to: Basement flood Toilets not working Roof damage Frozen pipe Natural disasters Flood damage Broken water supply line or broken nozzle Blockage in the dishwasher Excessive debris found in a gutter/downspout What does water mitigation cost? Cleaning up a water-damaged home in 2021 will cost an average of $1,202 to $5,104. But it could be more than $12,000. The price tag does not include a complete restoration and can vary greatly. Is the water damage limited to a single room or area of your house? To dry the damage properly, do ceilings, floors, or walls need to be removed? The final price will be affected by your answers. The smallest details can really make a difference in the price of your product. Laminate flooring, for example, is more expensive to repair than hardwood. It absorbs water and holds moisture on the floor, which can cause it to rot. Wet outer walls are more expensive than dry inner walls. These costs can quickly add up. Here is a breakdown of some of these costs. Costs based upon the type of water damage Water mitigation companies often classify water damage in three main categories: Category 1: Water that is clean (e.g. A discharge from the water supply for the washing machine, toilet, or shower. It's not usually dangerous as it is freshwater. Category 2: Gray water. This water is water that has not reached the sewage and will eventually turn to black water. This water is yucky but less dangerous. You should note that gray water may actually be black. Only a licensed water mitigation professional is qualified to make this determination, based on industry standards. Category 3: Water that is not regulated by the city (e.g., sewage backup or toilet backup). Water flowing into a street/yard from the street/yard is more likely to be contaminated with disease-causing pathogens. You can see that water mitigation on dirty water is more expensive due to the health risks involved, the saturation of walls and carpets, etc. possible fecal bacteria. Here are some estimates based on the water type you are dealing with. Clean Water - $3.75 per square foot Gray Water - $4.50 per square foot Black Water - $7 per square foot Mold can also be a problem. This adds to your cost. Mold removal costs on average $1100-3300 in 2021. That's roughly $10-$25 per sq. ft. A large-scale job could cost upwards of $6000. The cost of mold damage to your HVAC system can reach $10,000. How to Reduce or Prevent Water Damage Water damage can never be avoided. However, you can prepare for possible water events and prevent further destruction. These are some water mitigation tools that you might choose to invest in before it happens: Sump pump Industrial dehumidifiers Water meter key Sand or water bags Contact us:Service Restoration 75 Monaco DrRoselle, IL 60172(773) 337-7530