Class 1 Water Damage

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Class 1 Water Damage is the least severe type of water intrusion, where only a small area is affected with minimal absorption (like a spill on a waterproof floor). It’s the “easiest” to fix—but still needs quick action!

Key Features:

  • Small area (<5% of a room)
  • Low-porosity materials (tile, concrete, sealed wood)
  • Little-to-no carpet involved
  • Fast evaporation rate (dries quickly with proper equipment)

Common Causes:
🚰 Small pipe leaks
💧 Overfilled sink/tub
🌧️ Minor roof drips

ExampleA toilet supply line leak soaked only the vinyl floor—making it a Class 1 cleanup with no wall damage.

⚠️ Warning: Even Class 1 can turn into Class 2 or 3 if ignored (water spreads fast!).

Restoration Approach:
1️⃣ Extract standing water
2️⃣ Use air movers for surface drying
3️⃣ Monitor with moisture meters (usually 1-2 days)

📊 Fun Fact: Insurance adjusters use this classification system to estimate costs!

🚀 Simple Version“The ‘papercut’ of water damage—small but still needs a bandage!” 💦🩹

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