Category 1 vs Category 2 vs Category 3 Water Damage Explained

August 04, 2026/ Shine Charaya

Learn the differences between Category 1, Category 2, and Category 3 water damage. Understand how restoration professionals classify water damage and why proper assessment is essential.

March 25, 2026

Category 1 vs Category 3 Water Damage — What’s the Difference?

March 25, 2026/ Shine Charaya

Not all water damage is the same. In the restoration industry, water damage is classified into different categories based on contamination levels.

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