Water Damage Restoration in Lorain, Cuyahoga and Surrounding Counties

Something as simple as a leaky faucet or as major as a burst pipe are often causes of significant water damage. PuroClean Emergency Restoration of Lorain & Cuyahoga County, OH is dedicated to responding quickly to make sure that any water and moisture is removed from your home, regardless of the cause. Our trained technicians will take care of your home or business. Our goal is to avoid further damage and avoid the risk that mold will affect the structure or your belongings. Don’t wait to call us – call anytime at (440) 653-8222.

Trust PuroClean Emergency Restoration of Lorain & Cuyahoga County, OH 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.

Water Removal Process:PuroClean Emergency Restoration of Lorain & Cuyahoga County, OH‘s IICRC certified technicians respectfully care for your property and belongings while ensuring water damage, both seen and unseen, is restored.

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, possibly impact indoor air quality, and may ultimately result in compromised occupant health issues. PuroClean Emergency Restoration’s IICRC certified technicians follow industry best practices 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 determined, they will implement engineering controls and containment to prevent cross-contamination to unaffected areas 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 Emergency Restoration’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 Emergency Restoration’s approach is to follow industry standards to develop the right scope of repair for your home or business, which includes employing specialized equipment, cleaning practices, followed by recommending a clearance test to ensure your property has reached the desired goal.

Ongoing Communication: During the Lorain & Cuyahoga County, OH water damage repair process PuroClean Emergency Restoration works with you and your insurance provider to keep you both aware of what’s happening, what to expect and what to do. It is our goal at PuroClean Emergency Restoration of Lorain & Cuyahoga County, OH to be transparent, to ensure everyone affected stay fully aware of what’s taking place and are able to make decisions confidently.

We respect the impact this has on you and your loved ones and will help you with compassion and minimal disruption to daily life. PuroClean Emergency Restoration of Lorain & Cuyahoga County, OH can be counted on to quickly and carefully respond to your Lorain & Cuyahoga County, OH water damage emergency 24/7 and to salvage your property as professionally as possible.

We keep you and your insurance provider informed about our progress throughout the whole process. PuroClean Emergency Restoration’s IICRC certified technicians will use state-of-the-science equipment to precisely measure the extent of your damage and will restore areas with both visible and hidden water damage.

PuroClean Emergency Flood and Related Water Damage Repair Services in Lorain & Cuyahoga County, OH

Water Damage Assessments:

• 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 Lorain & Cuyahoga County, OH

We start out by strategically placing high grade water removal equipment to quickly get rid of standing water.

• Our specialized pumping equipment will be used to remove all standing water immediately upon arrival. Your damaged belongings will be removed to be stored or discarded.
• Once completed, the equipment will be removed and the water will be discarded elsewhere by PuroClean Emergency Restoration’s technicians.

Dehumidification and Drying

The next step is to identify, isolate and prep all areas that need drying and dehumidification.

1. The moving of belongings and upholstery are required to ensure that the process can be accurately done and completed.
2. When ready, the PuroClean Emergency Restoration technician will place air moving machines around the affected premises. Please note that these machines are quite noisy. The air movers will be focusing on areas of the house or business that contain moisture to pull out any trapped water.
3. These air movers are specially designed to increase evaporation in the given space and create airflow so dehumidifiers can be most effective. The water removed is disposed of professionally by our technicians at a different location.
4. Only after monitoring the humidity and confirming the levels have returned to normal, your items will be returned to their 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 Emergency Restoration’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.

Lorain & Cuyahoga County, OH Water Damage Do’s and Don’ts

Although the repair of water damage in Lorain & Cuyahoga County, OH is a high priority, safety of our customers and technicians is our most important priority. The following tips will help reduce risk of suffering setbacks due to a rain event, flood, roof leaks or faulty plumbing or AC units; regardless of whether you are mitigating or restoring water damage.

What To Do:

• Shut Off Water: Shut down your home’s water source and call a plumber for repairs.
• Be extra careful: Watch where you step as floors may be slippery and wet. Keep an eye out for obstacles and any exposed electrical wiring. USE CAUTION.
• Remove Excess Water: Mop up as much water as possible. In colder weather, open windows to speed the drying process; in hot weather, if safe, switch on your A/C.
• Prop Up Upholstery: Take out all loose cushions and prop up upholstered furniture.
• Remove obstacles – Remove all rugs: Pick up any wet rugs and remove all items that may be sitting on the floor and/or in the main walkway area.
• Dry Storage Containers: Open any wet suitcases and storage bins; and, if possible, dry them in the sun.
• Protect Valuables: Relocate paintings and other art to a safe, dry place.
• Dry Wet Clothing: Quickly dry all wet clothes. Hang leather goods and furs to dry at room temperature.
• Protect Your Furniture: Put tinfoil or plastic under furniture legs on wet carpeting. Open (but don’t force) drawers and cabinet doors to dry out the inside.
• Call PuroClean Emergency Restoration Immediately: Call PuroClean Emergency Restoration of Lorain & Cuyahoga County, OH at (440) 653-8222. Our experienced technicians are highly skilled in Lorain & Cuyahoga County, OH water damage repair.

What Not To Do:

• Do not operate a vacuum cleaner: DO NOT USE your ordinary household vacuum cleaner. You may use a wet vac or wet/dry vac that is created to handle water cleanup.
• Do not touch electrical outlets: Leave cords alone. If it is plugged in, leave it and if it’s not plugged in, leave it alone. Do not touch any cords at all.
• Do not use any devices or appliances: DO NOT touch or run any electrical appliances, such as TVs, computers, radios, fans, or anything that is or may be plugged into electric power – and ESPECIALLY while you are standing on any wet floor, regardless of the material.
• Do Not turn up the heat: keep interiors cool, as mold grows with heat and moisture.

Our Frequently Asked Questions

Below are the questions typically asked by our PuroClean Emergency Restoration customers:

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

We at PuroClean Emergency Restoration of Lorain & Cuyahoga County, OH 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 (440) 653-8222.

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

Call us now at (440) 653-8222 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.