Can My Carpet be Saved After Water Damage?

12/23/2019 (Permalink)

Always call SERVPRO of Plymouth/ Wareham when faced with water damage in your Manomet Beach, Wareham, or Kingston home or business.

Water categories, and what that means for your carpet

After a flood or water damage event, homeowners often wonder whether their carpet and pad are salvageable. Knowing what type of water that caused the damage is a key factor in determining whether you should get rid of it, or if can be salvageable. There are three categories of water that you should familiarize yourself with.

Category 1 (clean water): water that is non-contaminated that usually comes from a broken sink, pipe etc. Carpets and pads effected by this type of water can be dried and restored in place once all water has been properly extracted.

Category 2 (gray water): dirty water released by sump pumps, washing machines, dishwashers, etc. Carpets effected by this type of floodwater can usually be restored if it has been wet for less than 48 hours. In most cases the pad is replaced.

Category 3 (black water): water that contains hazardous contaminants from sewage and toilet back-flows or floods caused by natural disasters. Carpets and pads effected by black water are never salvageable, and should be removed and replaced by professional.

Every water damage situation varies, so you should always call professionals like our trained technicians at SERVPRO of Plymouth/ Wareham to inspect the damage before deciding if your carpet or pad is salvageable. We have the knowledge, damage restoration experience and specialized equipment to restore your home and handle your water damage restoration needs.

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