Water Damage Vancouver WA
A Case Study for Water Damage in Vancouver WA
The homeowner was insured by Farmers Insurance for a residential property at NE 17th St | Vancouver, WA 98664 that faced significant water damage due to a burst toilet supply line. Urgent response was needed to limit further damage and restore the affected areas. This case study outlines the successful water damage restoration project executed by Benchmark Restoration & Cleaning, highlighting the challenges faced, strategies employed, and the positive outcome achieved. Welcome to Benchmark’s water damage restoration in the North Garrison Heights Community of Vancouver WA, as a case study.



Strategies Employed: Rapid Response Protocol
- Assessment (0-4 Hours)
Process: On-site evaluation to classify damage (e.g., water class 1-4 per IICRC S500). Use moisture meters, thermal imaging, and IoT sensors for precise mapping.
- Mitigation (4-48 Hours):
Process: See below
Containment: Install barriers and negative air pressure to isolate affected areas (per IICRC S520).
Extraction & Drying: Remove water with extraction vehicles, dehumidifiers, air movers; achieve <48-hour dry-out to prevent mold.
Sanitizing: Apply antimicrobial treatments, remove bacteria, and neutralize odors.
*Metrics: 95% of jobs meet dry-out timeline to avoid secondary damage.

- Rebuild & Verification (48-120 Hours):
Drywall: Install, Mud Tape & Texture
Painting: Paint all new drywall
Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT): Reinstall new luxury vinyl tile
Baseboard Installation: New MDF baseboards painted, & installed
Covebase: Reinstall new cove base (Bathroom)
Final Cleaning & Sanitize: Showroom cleaning removing all dust, debris and bacteria
Verification: Walkthrough with insured homeowner & insurance adjuster for final approval.
Completed in 99 Hrs: 4 Days & 3 Hours from first being onsite.
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