DFW & NORTH TEXAS
WATER DAMAGE RESTORATION SERVICES
When water floods your home, time is of the essence. It is important to mitigate your property within 24-72 hours to prevent Category 3 environmental growth and further damage.
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EMS provides all the mitigation equipment needed for water extraction and dry out.
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Deploy an experienced EMS IICRC water technician today!
WATER EXTRACTION
Our team of mitigation professionals will extract water from your property using state-of-the-art equipment to prevent further damage.
DRY OUT
When water damage occurs, EMS will use advanced moisture reading equipment to help map out the best restoration plan for your property.
INSURANCE CLAIM
Emergency Mitigation Solutions has insurance experts on the team with years of experience ready to assist with your loss.
OFFERING YOU THE BEST SOLUTION FOR WATER DAMAGE
Our team of experts provides the best solution for your water damage problems. We are committed to restoring your property to its pre-damage condition.
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CATEGORY 1
Water Damage: Sanitary
“Clean Water”
The IICRC S500 defines Category 1 water damage as water that “originates from a sanitary water source and does not pose a substantial risk from dermal, ingestion, or inhalation exposure.” Examples can include:
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Water supply lines
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Melting ice/snow
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Rainwater
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Toilet tanks
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Toilet bowls without contaminants
The keywords here are “sanitary water source” and “does not pose a substantial risk”. That is why this water is considered “clean”. Wet drywall, carpet, pad, hardwood flooring, and more can and are oftentimes dried and salvaged on Category 1 water damage incidents.
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CATEGORY 2
Water Damage: Significantly Contaminated “Grey Water”
The IICRC S500 defines Category 2 water damage incidents as water that “contains significant contamination and has the potential to cause discomfort or sickness if contacted or consumed by humans.” Examples can include:
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Dishwasher/washing machine discharge or overflow
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Toilet bowl overflow with urine
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Hydrostatic pressure seepage (commonly occurs in basements or slabs)
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Broken aquariums
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Punctured water beds
Category 2 water loss contain significantly contaminated water. Make sure your restoration contractor removes wet carpet padding and disinfects affected materials like carpeting. EMS uses an anti-microbial spray and HEPA vacuuming to disinfect affected materials after category 2 water damage incidents.
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CATEGORY 3
Water Damage: Grossly Contaminated “Black Water”
The IICRC S500 defines Category 3 water damage as water that is “grossly contaminated and can contain pathogenic, toxigenic, or other harmful agents and can cause significant adverse reactions to humans if contacted or consumed.” Examples of Category 3 water damage can include:
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Sewage
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Waste line backflows originating from beyond the trap
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Seawater
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Rising water from rivers/streams
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Wind-driven rain from hurricanes/tropical storms
Category 3 water loss contain grossly contaminated water. Your restoration company contractor should remove all affected cosmetic materials such as insulation, hardwood flooring, drywall, carpet padding, carpet, and cushions. EMS uses an anti-microbial spray and HEPA vacuuming to disinfect affected items after category 3 water damage incidents.
