Sewage, black water, and contaminated floodwater are Category 3, requiring full disinfection beyond standard extraction. Our IICRC-certified crew responds 24/7 with EPA-registered protocols and adjuster documentation.
Live dispatcher answers 24/7. A certified crew gets moving toward your Bothell property as soon as one is available.
Dri-Eaz LGR dehumidifiers, Velo PRO air movers, and FLIR thermal imaging on every truck.
Fast extraction and structured drying stop mold before it starts, typically within 24 to 48 hours.
FLIR thermal mapping and moisture meters document every affected zone for your insurance adjuster.
Containment is established on arrival. We assess the full scope with FLIR thermal imaging, since Category 3 water migrates into wall cavities and subfloor the same way clean water does.
Truck-mount extractors remove standing Category 3 water. Porous materials that can't be restored are removed per IICRC S500 Category 3 standards. All contact surfaces receive EPA-registered antimicrobial treatment.
LGR dehumidifiers and air movers dry the structure to IICRC S500 moisture goals. HEPA-filtered air scrubbers run throughout the drying period.
Final moisture readings verify drying goals. Complete documentation is delivered to you and your insurance adjuster.
Category 3 water, sewage, floodwater, and black water all require more than extraction and drying. Every surface it touched needs EPA-registered disinfection, and every porous material it soaked needs to come out. We apply the full IICRC S500 Category 3 protocol on every biohazard job.
Category 3 water damage restoration requires drying to IICRC S500 moisture goals and disinfection of every contact surface, not one or the other. We apply EPA-registered disinfection to every surface and run HEPA air scrubbers throughout drying.
Live dispatcher every call, day or night. No voicemail, no answering service.
IICRC-certified technicians with WRT and ASD credentials on every job.
From extraction to mold prevention, one crew handles the full restoration process.
Locally operated in Bothell, not a franchise call center. We respond to Category 3 events tied to both plumbing failures and storm-driven contamination near the Sammamish River.
Every Category 3 event has the same rule: every surface it touched needs EPA-registered disinfection. Here are the two biohazard scenarios we respond to most.
Problem: A main line blockage can cause sewage backup through floor drains, toilets, and sinks throughout a home, with contamination affecting tile, drywall, and subfloor across the lower level.
Our Solution: Containment established on arrival. All affected porous materials removed per Category 3 disposal protocols, with EPA-registered disinfection applied to all contact surfaces and full adjuster documentation delivered.
Problem: Heavy storms can push contaminated floodwater from the Sammamish River or North Creek into a first-floor living area, and a floodwater source is treated as Category 3 by default.
Our Solution: Category 3 assessment on arrival, with all saturated materials removed. EPA-registered disinfection of affected surfaces, HEPA filtration throughout drying, and complete documentation delivered to the adjuster.
Category 3 water, or black water, is contaminated water carrying bacteria, viruses, and pathogens: sewage, outside floodwater, or water from drainage systems. Standard extraction isn't sufficient. All materials in contact must be disinfected or removed under IICRC S500 protocols.
Sewage backup cleanup is often covered if your policy includes a sewer backup endorsement; basic policies may exclude it otherwise. Storm-related flooding typically requires separate flood insurance rather than a standard homeowners policy. We document the Category 3 classification for your adjuster.
Timing depends on how many rooms are affected and whether water reached wall cavities. We provide daily documentation throughout and confirm drying and disinfection are both verified before calling a job complete.
Not recommended. HEPA air scrubbers manage airborne contaminants but the cleanup process creates exposure risk. For commercial properties, we establish hard containment boundaries to protect occupied adjacent areas.
✓ IICRC Certified S500 Water Damage Restoration
✓ L&I-Registered General Contractor (RCW 18.27)
✓ OSHA Compliant, Licensed & Insured in Washington
✓ Locally operated in Bothell, WA, not a franchise
Sewage drain and pipe backup cleanup with full containment and Category 3 documentation.
Category 3 water events not dried quickly can trigger mold growth.
Heavy storms near the Sammamish River can deliver Category 3 water into residential areas.