Experts in Water Removal Serving Newtown, Southbury, Brookfield & Danbury CT

Some of the hidden dangers of water damage include:

• The explosive growth of mold, bacteria, and other potentially harmful microorganisms
• Deterioration of indoor air quality
• Persistent odors
• Toxic chemical contamination due to spilled solvents and fuels
• Contamination due to sewage waste backups
• Tough-to-remove silt residue on all submerged surfaces after natural flooding
• Electrocution hazards and appliance fires when power returns

Water damage can range from minor to serious

Water damage may also be defined by the types of materials affected by flooding.

• Class 1 damage is relatively limited, such as the corner of a room. Materials in contact with the water are not very porous and may include structural wood, hardwood flooring, and ceramic tile. Evaporation is minimal.
• Class 2 water damage may encompass an entire room and has soaked into porous materials, such as carpeting and upholstered furnishings.
• Class 3 damage is often due to water coming into lower floors from overhead, such as when an upstairs bathroom leaks undetected for a long period of time. Walls, ceilings, insulation, carpeting and sub-floor have become saturated.
• Class 4 damage is when water has infiltrated materials that are difficult to dry, such as concrete and plaster.

Some specialized restoration jobs require advanced techniques. We can restore artwork to its original condition, as well as documents and print photos. If your electronics that were affected by water, we can test and, in many cases, restore them to working order.