Bathroom Bedlam: Our Team Responds to a Toilet-Related Water Loss

Water loss is never a pleasant experience, especially when the water is highly-contaminated, category- three water. This type of water can contain harmful agents that can cause adverse reactions in humans if ingested or come into contact with, making it nearly impossible to deal with such situations on your own.

If you are stuck in a category three water loss situation, act quickly and call a professional restoration company like PuroClean of Bonita. We have the experience and training to handle any water loss job and are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to answer your property damage emergency.

No Wax Ring, Big Problems

Our team recently headed to a residential property in Chula Vista, where a family of four dealt with a category three water loss originating from an upstairs bathroom area. The wax ring in the bathroom toilet had failed, causing a major malfunction and a flood. The ensuing mess also affected the bathroom downstairs.

The first step our experts took was to assess the extent of the damage thoroughly. Once we had an idea of what we were looking at, we created an area of containment to prevent the spread of harmful toxins throughout the property. We performed content manipulation, moving all unaffected belongings to a safer location to further secure the property.

We removed the drywall, ceiling drywall, insulation, baseboards, ceramic tile flooring, and shower enclosure from the downstairs bathroom, which had been affected. The toilet was also detached to prevent further contamination, and our crew treated all affected areas with professional-grade anti-microbial solutions to eliminate contaminants.

We set up four high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) certified air movers and two dehumidifiers to start drying. Once that was complete, we moved upstairs to repeat these steps in the upstairs bathroom.

Because the house was built in 1977, asbestos testing was required to ensure the structure was safe from toxic agents. Our team of experts followed the necessary protocol and conducted the asbestos tests, and thankfully, all test results returned negative.

It took us a total of five days to complete this job. The family was left satisfied with the care we gave their home and were pleased with the job’s outcome. Another fantastic job in the books for our wonderful team!

Water Damage Wreaking Havoc? Call PuroClean of Bonita Today!

When water damage strikes, it can leave property owners feeling overwhelmed and powerless. That’s when you need to contact the professionals at PuroClean of Bonita. Our experienced team handles all types of water damage restoration in Bonita and surrounding areas. With our advanced equipment and proven techniques, we’ll quickly and efficiently remediate your home or business to its pre-loss condition. As the “Paramedics of Property Damage®,” we’re available 24/7 to respond to your emergency. Please call us today at (619) 765-4445.