If there’s a best case scenario for water damage, clean water is it. “Clean water” is the purified water from your home’s own supply; it’s free from contaminants that could harm your health. But, it still requires immediate action to prevent further damage and mold development.

Gray water damage is the intermediate type. It’s considered contaminated, but its contaminants are not dangerous and may include soap residue, hair, food particles, dirt, and other harmless debris. Gray water damage can stem from your dishwasher leaking mid-cycle, a toilet (without solid waste) overflowing, or a washing machine overflowing.

Black water damage is an entirely different game. This is the type of water that occurs during flooding from a natural disaster or a sewer backup into a property. This is the type of water we experienced when Hurricane Harvey flooded our area. Black water can contain bacteria, pesticides, waste, disease, garbage, and chemicals. This type of water should not be handled by anyone without the right equipment or training.

We can restore any type of water damage at Restoration 1 of Central Houston. We have the certification and the equipment to clean the water, dry the area, make permanent repairs, and ensure things are 100 percent mold-free when we leave. Contact us 24/7 for emergency water damage restoration services!