Vehicle Water Damage Restoration
Vehicle Water Restoration
When water enters a motor vehicle, absorption of water into door linings, seats, carpets, the sub-floor, the dashboard and other soft furnishings can cause serious damage. Furthermore, if left untreated, water absorption can result in mould growth and can cause further damage. So for the best results of vehicle water restoration, where possible, vehicles should be processed immediately in order to minimise further damage and reduce restoration costs.
Vehicle Water Restoration Damage Categories
Water damaged vehicles can generally be placed into two categories. Accordingly this determines which restoration procedures should be applied to provide the best result.
General Water Damage is classified as ‘clean water’ such as rain water that has entered via an open window, roof or door. So early treatment may only require drying the interior, followed by detailing. Generally, early treatment ensures that a high quality restoration can be achieved to bring the vehicle to pre-loss condition.
Black Water Damage is classified as water entering via the door seals (door linings) and is caused predominantly by flooding. Water from floods are usually teeming with bacteria and contaminants and therefore known as black water damage. In fact, it has significantly more contaminants, compared to other classes, all of which can be dangerous if not dealt with promptly and correctly. Because of this black water contaminated vehicles may require a more extensive restoration process, This could include: removal of seats and carpets, thorough drying and the application of an antimicrobial agent and fogging. Following this, the final detail clean will ensure that the vehicle is returned at an optimal condition.
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Vehicles will be assessed on a case by case basis. Assessment can take up to 3 days from the day of acceptance.
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There are two types of odours, “real odour” a pure sensation of smell transmitted to the brain and ‘psychological odour’ or ‘heightened awareness odour’ that people think they smell based on experience, suggestion and past experience. The latter is the most difficult odour to address for the restoration technician.
Odour can be difficult to eliminate. As such Vehicle assessment will take place on a case by case basis.