Water Damage Category 3: Sewage, Silt, or Rising Water

Category 3 is grossly contaminated and may contain pathogenic, toxigenic  or other harmful agents. Such water sources may carry silt, organic matter, pesticides, heavy metals, regulated materials, or toxic organic substances.*

*Time and temperature can also affect the quality of water, thereby changing its category.

Step 1:  Apply initial disinfectant                                  
Step 2: Extract sewage.                                                           
Step 3: Remove affected carpet.
Step 4: Remove carpet padding.
Step 5: Set up Lead Containment, if applicable.                                                         
Step 6: Remove affected baseboards and dry wall.
Step 7: Detailed clean up.
Step 8: Steam clean.
Step 9: Final disinfectant.
Step 10: Install equipment.