Wash Out: Laundry Water Heater Leak Causes Category 2 Loss

There’s never a good time for water damage. Whether caused by a flood or water heater leak, it’s a massive inconvenience for any home or business. However, if the water damage is caused by grey water, the situation can be dire.

Grey water contains hazardous contaminants, including bacteria and viruses. The damage arising from grey water is classified as a category-two loss, indicating a significant risk to your health and your property’s structural integrity. It is very important to address this issue quickly and with the utmost care.

Water Heater Leak Woes

Recently, we received a call from a homeowner in Kearny Mesa. They found water leaking through the garage and living room ceiling from their third-floor laundry room. Without further information, our team arrived on the scene ready to investigate.

Following our preliminary assessment, we identified a water heater leak originating in the laundry room. We then verified the source using our advanced infrared cameras and moisture meters, tracking the full spread of the water damage. Before initiating our water damage restoration process, we conducted abatement testing to detect the presence of asbestos. Fortunately, the results came back negative, allowing us to proceed with the restoration.

Our team removed much of the waterlogged building materials and dried the home using industrial equipment.

Then, our IICRC-certified technicians removed saturated building materials in the garage and living room. This included drywall, ceiling drywall, baseboards, carpet, hardwood flooring, and vinyl flooring. With the structural elements of the home exposed, we strategically deployed two state-of-the-art dehumidifiers, two air scrubbers, and eleven air movers to facilitate the comprehensive drying process.

After five days of drying and progress checks in between, we dried the home thoroughly. Our final step involved an inspection and an application of an anti-microbial solution that prevents mold growth. Within a week, the home was back on track for reconstruction. Great work, team!

Contact PuroClean of Clairemont for Water Damage Restoration Services Today!

When water damage strikes, reach out to the trusted professionals! PuroClean of Clairemont offers immediate restoration services for any water damage your home or business may have suffered. We provide round-the-clock water damage restoration services in Clairemont and the surrounding areas. Our skilled technicians are ready to respond. Please feel free to call us at (858) 869-1313 today!