Water Damage Restoration in Ashland

Water damage is often caused by something that seems minor, like a leaky faucet or something major, like frozen and burst pipes. Whatever the cause, large or small, PuroClean of Ashland, WI is prepared to respond quickly and remove standing water and moisture from your property in or around Ashland, WI. Our experienced technicians will take care of your home or business. Our goal is to avoid additional damage and avoid the risk that mold will affect the structure or your belongings. Don’t wait to call us anytime, at (715) 682-2900.

Trust PuroClean of Ashland, WI for your Water Damage Restoration

Our QuickDry systems is designed to dry affected structural materials and contents and in a timely and effective manner can include:

• A thorough assessment and inspection of the structure to determine what’s wet and how wet structural materials and contents are with infrared cameras and moisture meters.
• The removal of standing water.
• The application of specialized drying equipment.
• Daily inspections and monitoring until materials have reached their pre-loss condition and established drying goals.

The Water Removal Process: The PuroClean of Ashland, WI has certified water removal technicians that will ensure the water damage that is both visible and invisible is restored, while being respectful of your property and belongings.

Mold and Odor Removal: Water losses not handled in a timely manner and dried down quickly can lead to secondary damage such as microbial growth, as well as cause structural components to lose their integrity, potentially impact indoor air quality, and may ultimately result in compromised occupant health issues. PuroClean’s IICRC certified technicians follow industry standards to properly remediate mold that has infected and/or damaged and return the property to a pre-loss condition. Once a scope of remediation and repair has been established, they will implement engineering controls and containment to prevent cross-contamination to unaffected sections of a building utilizing negative pressure with HEPA air filtration devices. A remediation protocol is developed to remove contaminants by:

• The removal of compromised materials and contents per industry standards.
• A thorough cleaning using HEPA air filter devices and HEPA vacuums.
• A thorough cleaning of all surfaces with cleaning solutions that can include EPA registered disinfectants, followed by another HEPA vacuuming of all surfaces.

A lot of people use bleach to clean mold; however, this is an ineffective approach as bleach doesn’t kill the spores; it only bleaches them. PuroClean’s goal is to return your property to a safe and clean condition.

Odors are an indicator that something could still be wet. If something has a musty pungent odor it can indicate microbial issues that can create MVOC’s (microbial volatile organic compounds) and can cause health related issues. PuroClean’s approach is to follow industry standards to develop the right scope of repair for your business or home, which includes employing specialized equipment, cleaning practices, followed by recommending a clearance test to ensure your property has reached the desired goal.

Ongoing Communication: PuroClean will work with you and your insurance provider throughout the Ashland, WI water damage repair process. This is to make sure that you both know what is transpiring, what to expect and what you can do. At PuroClean of Ashland, WI, we are always transparent to ensure all parties involved are fully informed and making confident decisions.

It is our goal to assist you with as much compassion and minimal disruption to your everyday life, because we respect the trauma you are experiencing. PuroClean of Ashland, WI can be trusted to respond to your Ashland, WI water damage emergency urgently and sensitively 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and to act with professional speed and care to salvage your home.

Our IICRC certified technicians use advanced equipment to precisely measure just how bad the water damage is and to thoroughly restore your property that has been affected by both visible and invisible water damage. We will continue to keep you and your insurance company updated on our progress during the process.

PuroClean Emergency Flood and Related Water Damage Repair Services in Ashland, WI

The Water Damage Assessment:

• Our technicians will first conduct a thorough assessment, perform daily inspections and monitoring to develop drying strategies and answer: What’s wet, how wet is it, is it drying, and has it reached its dry standard.
• The assessment helps determine what damaged material may need to be removed due to structural integrity issues, damage not restorable, or contamination. Our goal is to dry all materials such as drywall, wood, carpet and padding, baseboards, furniture, insulation, furniture, upholstery, and more, providing they are not contaminated, or structurally compromised according to industry standards.

Emergency Extraction of Water in Ashland, WI

We begin by removing any standing water present on your premises using specially designed equipment strategically placed to extract all water from the area.

• The first step calls for immediate water removal using our advanced pumping machines. Once the water is removed, all damaged items and materials will be removed and stored or discarded.
• Once completed, our machines will be removed and the water will be disposed of off-site by PuroClean’s technicians.

Dehumidification & Drying

When all areas requiring this process have been identified, the areas are isolated and prepped for drying and dehumidification.

1. This procedure calls for all belongings to be removed to thoroughly complete the water removal.
2. When ready, the PuroClean professional will place air moving machines around the isolated area. Remember that these machines are loud. The air movers will be concentrated on parts of the house or business that contain moisture to remove any trapped water.
3. During this dehumidification process, the moisture is pulled into the air by air movers, which are specially designed to increase evaporation in the given space and create airflow so dehumidifiers can be most effective. PuroClean technicians dispose of the water that was removed in a different location.
4. Only after monitoring humidity levels and confirming that the levels have returned to normal, your items will be returned to the original location.

Final Cleaning Processes

Odors can form in a carpet that has been water damaged very easily due to soils and potentially from other issues such as mildew and may spread beyond the affected area to your entire home or business. PuroClean’s professional process of cleaning, deodorizing and spot removal will safely and effectively remove soils and organics that are odor-causing.

• Our technicians will begin with a complete inspection and dry vacuuming of your carpet.
• To properly repair the affected carpet, where needed, your furniture may require repositioning.
• Pre-treatments may be required for heavily soiled areas, spots, or pet odors.
• Post cleaning treatments can include textile or fiber protection, the cleaning of hard surfaces and contents that can help protect and prolong the value of your property.

PuroClean’s Dos and Don’ts of Water Damage in Ashland, WI

Mitigating or restoring water damage in Ashland, WI is one of our main goals. However, our primary concern is the safety of all individuals involved in our process, technicians and customers alike. Follow these tips to reduce setback chances due to roof leaks, faulty plumbing and AC, rains, floods, etc.

To Do:

• Shut off main water supply: Turn off your home’s water supply. You may also need to call a plumber for repairs.
• Be very careful: Watch where you step as floors may be wet and slick. Keep a lookout for obstacles and any exposed wiring. USE CAUTION.
• Water removal: Mop as much water as possible. In cooler weather, open windows to speed up drying and in hot weather, only if it’s safe to do so, turn on your A/C.
• Prop Up Upholstery: Take out all loose cushions and prop up upholstered furniture.
• Eliminate obstacles – Remove rugs: Pick up wet rugs and take out any items that are sitting on the floor and could pose a treat when walking.
• Dry Storage Containers: Open wet suitcases or storage bins; and, if possible, dry them in the sun.
• Protect Your Valuables: Paintings, artwork, and any other valuables should be relocated to a safe, dry place.
• Dry Clothing: Immediately dry all garments. Hang fur and leather goods to dry at room temperature.
• Furniture Protection: Put tinfoil or some sort of plastic under all furniture legs touching wet carpets. Open drawers and cabinet doors to dry out interiors (but do not force them open).
• Call PuroClean Immediately: Call PuroClean of Ashland, WI. Our trained technicians are highly skilled in Ashland, WI water damage repair.

Do Not Do:

• DO NOT VACUUM: You should not use a traditional household vacuum cleaner. Only use a wet vac, the type specifically created to handle water.
• Don’t mess with electrical outlets: DO NOT unplug or plug any electrical cords or outlets and don’t touch anything that’s plugged in.
• DO NOT USE APPLIANCES: DO NOT USE TVs, radios, computers, ceiling fans, or any other electrical appliances while standing on wet floors or carpets, particularly tile or concrete floors.
• Don’t turn up the heat: keep interiors as cold as possible, as mold grows in heat and moisture.

Our Frequently Asked Questions

Below are the questions typically asked by our PuroClean customers:

What happens if I have a flood late at night and need assistance?

We at PuroClean of Ashland, WI are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and will respond to your call for assistance at any time and on any day. We restore your property as if it were our own and will ensure the damage will be in a better state than it originally was. Call us now at (715) 682-2900.

What do I need to do to get a free estimate, or how much does it cost?

Call us now at (715) 682-2900 for a free estimate of our water damage services.

Does homeowners insurance cover flooding or water damage? Do you work with insurance companies to minimize the cost and hassle?

Homeowners insurance provides coverage for sudden and accidental damage (such as water heater ruptures or pipe bursts). However, flood damage, no matter the water source, is NOT covered by standard homeowners policies. Also, a standard homeowners insurance policy will not cover water damage that results from a lack of maintenance.