Water where it is not needed, can pose as a big threat for any home or business causing critical downtime. Getting water extracted, dried out quickly and properly is the key to preventing secondary damage like mold or structural damage. Above ALL has been doing emergency water damage restoration in Atlanta for over 20 years. Along with our experience, we use the latest equipment and training in our water extraction processes. We have multiple 24 Hour Water Damage Emergency Restoration Teams standing by to respond to you throughout the State of GA.
Above ALL will employ a team of Certified Specialists equipped specialty equipment that helps determine moisture levels and the amount of water damage and plan a strategy to restore a property that has suffered from water damage. Anything from a wet or flooded basements to a frozen water pipe that has burst we have done it all. We are fully licensed, insured and certified when Atlanta calls for help.
What is the source?
· Storm Related Water Damage
A leaking roof, or water intrusion from a river or fallen tree on your property are all related to storm damage. In most cases, if the source of water is coming from up high like a roof it classifies as category 1, but if the source is a river or water is mixed with soil or other containments it is considered category 2 to category 3 water. Mold can start to grow with in 24 to 48 hours. That’s why it is curtail that you call a professional like Above ALL to immediately extract the water and help out with tarpping or boarding of the property. We are available 24 hours a day for all of your emergency storm restoration needs!
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· Wet or Flooded Basement
A flooded basement can bring many serious problems that can range from toxic or contaminated water, which can speed up mold growth, to serious structural damage to the foundation of the property. Generally a basement flood classifies as category 2 to Category 3 water and prone to the growth of mold due to the amount of contaminates. With proper water extraction processes and antimicrobial treatment to the water-damaged area we can prevent any secondary damage. We are available for emergency response to help minimize residual damage.
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· Busted Pipes or Pipe Bursts
There are many different reasons that pipes burst ranging from poor construction to frozen pipes that crack and eventually rupture when thawed. Unless it is drainpipe or sewage water, the in most cases busted pipes or a fire sprinkler system failure this is classified as category 1 water. This type of water damage generally can be cleaned up quickly to minimize exposure to the water and lessen the chances of toxic mold forming. The great news is that most pipe bursts are covered by insurance! If a busted pipe or pipe burst has lead to flooding to your property, prevent secondary damage and CLICK HERE for an email on tips of “What To Do Next & What Not To Do Next”
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· Flooding from a river or sewage backed up:
Due to sump pump failure
· WATER CATEGORIES & CLASSES
CATEGORY 1 – Clean Water – Clean water originates from a source that does not pose a substantial harm to humans.
CATEGORY 2 – Gray Water – Gray water contains an elevated level of contamination and has potential to cause discomfort or sickness if consumed by or exposed to humans.
CATEGORY 3 – Black Water – Black water contains pathogenic (disease causing) agents and is grossly unsanitary. Black water includes sewage and other contaminated water sources entering or affecting the indoor environment.
If category 2 water is not removed promptly from the structure, it may be reclassified as category 3.
Class 1 – Slow Rate of Evaporation- A water loss that affects only part of a room or area or with wet, low permeability/porosity materials such as plywood, structural wood, VCT, or concrete, etc.
Class 2 – Faster Rate of Evaporation- A water loss that affects the entire room of carpet and cushion. The water has wicked up the walls less than twenty-four inches.
Class 3 – Fastest Rate of Evaporation- A water loss that enters the structure from overhead saturating the entire area, including the ceiling, walls, insulation, carpet, cushion, subfloor.
Class 4 – Specialty Drying Situation- A water loss that involves wet material with very low permeability/porosity.
We offer cost effective repair for flood and water damage. Please contact us for additional information.
