It can be traumatic to experience a flood in your home, and the stress of having to cope with the damage that results from floods can feel insurmountable.
Commercial and residential properties that have been impacted by flooding require urgent care.
Flood water can come into a building at any time. When it does, it can cause structural damage, electrical concerns and potential health hazards.
Whether it’s the result of a relatively minor leak or a catastrophic flood, the water damage restoration process relies on speed, knowledge and technical skill to mitigate the effects quickly and efficiently.
Contact our expert team today to see how Vinci Response can help.
Arrange Your Flood Damage Restoration In 3 Simple Steps
- Call us today to arrange a convenient date and time for one of our senior surveyors to conduct a free site survey.
- During the site survey, we’ll also produce a detailed proposal.
- Once the proposal is agreed and the necessary paperwork completed, our technicians can commence with the cleaning.
Signs of Water Damage
Water damage is generally caused by either external flooding or an internal leak.
Any damage due to flooding would be ‘primary’ and therefore would not cause mould or paint peeling as the water would enter the property very quickly.
Water damage caused by an internal leak can sometimes take a while to be discovered.
This means that the water damage can be more severe.
Some clues to water damage caused by an internal leak might include:
- Discolouration on walls (read How to Dry Out Walls After Water Damage)
- Paint peeling
- Signs of mould
- Floors rotting
In addition to visible evidence, water damage could also be identified by musty smells of damp.
This could be a key indication of hidden issues requiring professional water damage restoration services.
Levels of Water Damage
There are four levels – or classes – of water damage that can help determine the seriousness of the situation.
Class 1 – Caused by clean/potable water. This is the lowest level, indicating minimal damage has occurred.
Class 2 – Caused by grey water, often from a washing machine leak or dishwasher leak. Water damage is likely to have spread beyond a localised area, and you might be able to smell damp.
Class 3 – Caused by black water, i.e. sewage or from a flooding event. At this level of water damage, it is likely to have affected structural parts of the building. The restoration process will require thorough investigation.
Class 4 – Caused by contaminated water, e.g. water that has been contaminated with asbestos/heavy metals/chemicals/etc. This is the most severe level of water damage. Restoration should be carried out by experienced professionals with the relevant skills and equipment.
Vinci Response’s Water Damage Restoration Process
Once you have contacted our flood water damage restoration team, our experts will conduct a site survey to assess the overall damage and identify any potential hazards.
As part of this initial process, they will be able to identify the type of flood water present.
Types of Flood Water
Clean Water
Water that does not present a health risk and is uncontaminated at the source.
Grey Water
Water that has been tainted with contaminants or germs. It is dangerous to consume and might make you sick.
Black Water
High concentrations of noxious pollutants (such as germs and poisons) with an offensive smell. Poses a significant risk to one’s health.
Flood Water Damage Restoration
Before the restoration process can begin, the flood water must be removed.
We use various methods to remove water from homes and commercial properties.
You can find out more information about our flood water clean-up services and drying solutions.
We will begin the flood damage repair procedure once the building has dried out sufficiently.
This involves replacing any necessary dry-lining, timber, and plasterboard that the flooding has ruined.
We will leave your building in a condition that is as similar to that of before the flood as we can manage.
Contact Vinci Response Today
We have experience working with the following, so call us today to arrange your flood water damage restoration.
- Homeowners
- Tenants
- Landlords
- Business owners
- Insurers
Take a look at some of the recent flood damage restoration work we have done.
If your premises have suffered damage, get in touch with Vinci Response today and see how we can help.
For a free, no obligation estimate and to arrange your brick and stone cleaning site survey, call us on 03335 772 996. Alternatively, you can leave us a message and a member of our team will respond accordingly.
Further reading
Frequently Asked Questions About Flood Water Damage Restoration
What is flood damage restoration?
The process of repairing a property after flood damage is known as flood restoration. All sorts of buildings, including residential and commercial ones, are susceptible to flooding, which necessitates prompt action to return the property to its pre-incident state.
What if parts of my property are beyond being restored?
A comprehensive examination will be performed on-site if any areas of the property are considered inappropriate for restoration. Additional actions may be needed to reinstall or dispose of impacted objects.
Can you remove standing water from a property?
Using the most up-to-date equipment, our professionals can clear any property of any standing water, polluted water, or hazardous garbage.
Do you offer cleaning and sanitising after the water and flood damage is removed?
After the water has been drained, our team provides cleaning and sanitising services to take care of the situation. Because floods may frequently contain and leave behind several forms of hazardous germs, whether from backed-up toilets, local sewage lines, or other types of filth and grime, we always advise cleaning and sanitising the impacted areas.
Read more about how to minimise water damage repairs.
