Water Damage Restoration in Barrington, IL

PuroClean of Barrington, IL takes pride in the ability to respond rapidly to water damage issues and emergencies in Barrington, IL and surrounding areas. We understand that water damage can be caused by all sorts of events ranging from leaky faucets to something more significant like frozen or burst pipes. Your home is in good hands with our experienced and trained technicians. Our goal here at PuroClean of Barrington, IL is to avoid any further problems and avoid the risk of mold that could affect the structure of your property. Don’t hesitate to contact us anytime at (847) 991-1600.

Trust PuroClean of Barrington, IL 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 Barrington, IL has certified water removal technicians that will ensure the visible and invisible water damage is restored, while making sure to care for your property and belongings.

Mold and Odor Removal: Water losses not handled in a timely manner and dried down quickly can lead to additional 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 to develop. 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 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 does not kill the spores; it only bleaches them. PuroClean’s mission is to return your property to a safe and clean condition.

Odors are a sign 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 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 Barrington, IL water damage repair process PuroClean works with you and your insurance provider to keep you both in the loop on what’s happening, what to expect and what to do. It’s our mission at PuroClean of Barrington, IL to be transparent, to ensure everyone impacted stay fully aware of what’s taking place and are able to make decisions confidently.

It’s our mission to support you with as much compassion and little disruption to your everyday life, because we understand the trauma you are experiencing. PuroClean of Barrington, IL can be trusted to respond to your Barrington, IL 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.

We will stay in contact with you and your insurance agent through the whole process to make sure you are kept updated on the progress. Our advanced cleaning equipment is used by our IICRC certified technicians to accurately measure the extent of water damage and completely restore your property by removing visible and invisible water damage.

PuroClean Emergency Flood and Related Water Damage Repair Services in Barrington, IL

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 Barrington, IL

We begin by extracting any standing water found in your home or business using high-grade equipment strategically placed to extract all water from the premises.

• Our specialized pumping equipment will be immediately used to remove all standing water right away upon arrival. Your affected property will be removed to be stored or discarded.
• The equipment is taken away upon completion and the PuroClean technicians will discard the water at another location.

Drying and Dehumidification

Once all areas requiring this process have been identified, these premises are isolated and prepped for drying and dehumidification.

1. The moving of belongings and upholstery are required to ensure that the process can be finished completely.
2. When ready, the PuroClean professional will place air moving machines around the affected premises. Keep in mind that these machines are quite noisy. The air movers will be focusing on areas of the house or business that contain moisture to displace any trapped water.
3. Next, the water will be pulled into the air by the air movers, which are specially designed to increase evaporation in the given space and create airflow so dehumidifiers can be most effective. All of the water pulled out will be disposed of by the PuroClean technician in another location.
4. Only after monitoring the humidity and confirming that the levels have returned to normal, your items and property 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’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.

Barrington, IL Water Damage Do’s and Don’ts

Mitigating or restoring water damage in Barrington, IL is one of our main goals. However, our top priority 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.

What You Should Do:

• Shut off the main water supply: Turn off your home’s water supply. You may also need to call a plumber for repairs.
• Be extra careful: Watch your step as flooring may be wet and slick. Keep a lookout for obstacles and any exposed electrical wiring. USE CAUTION.
• Remove Water: Mop up as much water as possible. In cool weather, open windows to speed drying; in hot weather, if safe, turn on your Air Conditioning.
• Upholstery should be propped up: Any loose cushions and upholstered furniture should be propped up in a dry place.
• 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: Please open and dry all of your wet storage containers, bins, or suitcases. If possible, have them dry in the sun.
• Protect Valuables: Move any paintings and other art to a safe, dry place.
• Dry Wet Clothing: Quickly dry all damp clothes. Hang leather goods and furs to dry at room temperature.
• Protect Your Furniture: Put aluminum foil or plastic wrap under furniture legs on wet carpeting. Open (but don’t force) drawers and cabinet doors to dry out interiors.
• Call PuroClean Immediately: Call PuroClean of Barrington, IL. Our experienced technicians are highly skilled in Barrington, IL water damage repair.

Do Not Do:

• DON’T VACUUM: You shouldn’t use a traditional household vacuum cleaner. Only use a wet vac, the type specifically designed to deal with water.
• Don’t mess with electrical outlets: DO NOT unplug or plug any electrical cords or outlets and don’t touch anything that’s already 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 let it get too hot: Try to keep wet areas as cool as possible because hot, moist areas stimulate mold growth

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 Barrington, IL 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 (847) 991-1600.

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

Call us now at (847) 991-1600 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.