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Category 3 Conversations

Category 3 Conversations

By: CAT 3 Recovery
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Category 3 Conversations is a short-form podcast by CAT 3 Recovery, a Fort Myers–based water damage restoration, fire damage cleanup, and mold remediation company owned and operated by Nino and Gavin, alongside their experienced restoration team.


In these quick 45–60 second episodes, the CAT 3 Recovery team shares real-world insight from the front lines of property losses—breaking down what actually happens after a leak, flood, fire, or mold issue. Topics include why waiting 24 hours makes water damage worse, what insurance adjusters notice first, how improper drying leads to mold, why odors signal unresolved damage, and what professional mitigation looks like behind the scenes.


Each episode is grounded in real loss scenarios handled throughout Fort Myers and Southwest Florida, offering clear, practical guidance without sales pitches, theory, or fluff. Just straightforward insight from restoration professionals who respond to emergency calls, document losses, and restore properties every day.


Category 3 Conversations is built for homeowners, property managers, real estate professionals, and anyone who wants to understand restoration done right—before small problems turn into major losses.

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Episodes
  • Episode 4: What Insurance Adjusters Notice First

    Episode 4: What Insurance Adjusters Notice First
    Feb 3 2026

    When an adjuster walks a loss, they’re not just looking at damage—they’re looking at documentation.

    They want to see moisture readings, drying logs, photos from day one, and evidence that the loss was mitigated properly. Sloppy or missing documentation raises red flags and slows claims.

    Good restoration protects the property. Great restoration protects the claim.

    Takeaway: Proper documentation is just as important as proper drying.

    https://cat3recovery.com/how-to-document-water-damage-for-insurance-photos-readings-logs/

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    1 min
  • Episode 3: The Biggest Mistake Property Owners Make After a Leak

    Episode 3: The Biggest Mistake Property Owners Make After a Leak
    Feb 2 2026

    The most common mistake after water damage isn’t ignoring it—it’s trying to dry it without understanding what’s wet.

    People rent fans, open windows, and think visible dryness means the problem is solved. Meanwhile, moisture is still trapped behind walls, under flooring, and inside cabinets. That hidden moisture is what causes mold, odor, and structural failure weeks later.

    Drying isn’t guesswork. It’s measurement, mapping, and control.

    Takeaway: If moisture isn’t measured, it isn’t managed.

    https://cat3recovery.com/structural-drying/

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    1 min
  • Episode 2: Why Waiting 24 Hours Makes Water Damage Worse

    Episode 2: Why Waiting 24 Hours Makes Water Damage Worse
    Jan 30 2026

    Water damage doesn’t stay the same overnight—it escalates.

    In the first few hours, moisture spreads through drywall, flooring, and framing. By 24 hours, materials swell, adhesives break down, and microbial growth can begin. At 48 hours, you’re no longer dealing with simple water damage—you’re dealing with secondary damage and potential mold conditions.

    The biggest losses we see aren’t from the initial leak. They’re from waiting.

    Takeaway: Water damage is time-sensitive—every hour of delay increases cost and complexity.

    https://cat3recovery.com/water-damage-mitigation/

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