Water Damage Restoration in Northwest Austin

Something as simple as a leaky faucet or as major as a burst pipe are often causes of significant water damage. Whatever the cause, large or small, PuroClean of Northwest Austin, TX is prepared to respond quickly and remove standing water and moisture from your property in or around Northwest Austin, TX. Your home or business is in good hands and will be taken care of by our experienced technicians. Our goal is to avoid further damage and avoid the risk that mold will affect the structure or your belongings. Call us anytime at (512) 337-9544 – Don’t wait!

Trust PuroClean of Northwest Austin, TX 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.

During Our Water Removal Process: Our IICRC certified PuroClean of Northwest Austin, TX water damage restoration technicians ensure that the water damage to your property – the damage that can be seen and is hidden, is restored, they do this while caring for your property and your 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 to develop. PuroClean’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 strategy as bleach doesn’t kill the spores; it only bleaches them. PuroClean’s mission is to return your property to a clean and safe 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 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 of Northwest Austin, TX strives to practice transparency in all its work to ensure that all parties are aware and confident in making decisions. Throughout the Northwest Austin, TX water damage repair process, PuroClean will ensure that you and your insurance provider understand what is happening, what to expect, and what you can do.

It is our mission to support you with as much kindness and minimal interruption to your daily routine, because we understand the trauma you are experiencing. PuroClean of Northwest Austin, TX can be counted on to respond to your Northwest Austin, TX water damage emergency urgently and sensitively 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and to act with professional speed and kindness to salvage your home or property.

Our certified technicians use advanced equipment to accurately measure the extent of the water damage and to thoroughly restore your property that has been affected by both visible and invisible water damage. We will keep you and your insurance provider updated on our progress throughout the entire process.

PuroClean Emergency Flood and Related Water Damage Repair Services in Northwest Austin, TX

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.

Northwest Austin, TX Emergency Water Extraction

Qualified specialists will begin by removing all standing water from your premises. We strategically place commercial grade water removal equipment to remove the water as quickly as possible.

• Our advanced pumping machines will be used to remove all standing water immediately upon arrival. Your affected property will be removed to be stored or discarded.
• Once completed, our machines will be removed and the water will be discarded elsewhere by PuroClean’s professionals.

Drying & Dehumidification

Areas needing dried and dehumidified are marked, isolated and prepped to undergo this process.

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 affected premises. Remember 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. During the dehumidification process, the water is 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. PuroClean technicians dispose of all the excess water in a separate location.
4. Once moisture levels return to normal, our technicians will bring back relocated property and items to their original location. The humidity levels are monitored closely by our technicians to ensure that things can get back to normal as quickly as possible.

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 Northwest Austin, TX

Repairing water damage in Northwest Austin, TX is very important, but the safety of everyone involved is our top priority. Whether mitigating or restoring water damage, the following tips will help lower the risk of you suffering a setback due to a heavy rain, flood, faulty plumbing, leaking AC, or roof.

What You Should Do:

• Shut Off Your Water: Shut down your home’s water source and call a plumber for repairs.
• Be very careful: Watch your step as flooring may be slippery and wet. Keep an eye out for obstacles and any exposed electrical wiring. USE CAUTION.
• Remove Water: Mop up as much water as possible. In colder weather, open windows to speed drying; in hot weather, if safe, turn on your A/C.
• Prop Up Upholstery: Remove all loose cushions and prop up upholstered furniture.
• Eliminate obstacles – Remove rugs: Pick up wet rugs and remove any items that are sitting on the floor and/or in the main walkway area.
• Dry Storage Containers: Open wet suitcases or storage bins; and, if at all possible, dry them in the sun.
• Protect Your Valuables: Paintings, artwork, and any other valuables should be relocated to a safe, dry place.
• Dry Wet Clothing: Quickly dry any wet clothes. Hang leather goods and furs to dry at room temperature.
• Furniture Protection: Put aluminum foil or some sort of plastic under all furniture legs that are touching wet carpets. Open cabinet doors and drawers to dry out interiors (but don’t force them open).
• Contact PuroClean ASAP: Call PuroClean of Northwest Austin, TX. Trained technicians highly trained in Northwest Austin, TX water damage are ready and waiting to come to you.

What Not To Do:

• Don’t Use a Vacuum Cleaner: Only use a wet vac, which is produced to deal with water. DON’T USE your normal everyday vacuum.
• Don’t touch electrical outlets: Leave cords alone. If it is plugged in, leave it and if it is not plugged in, leave it alone. Do not touch electrical cords at all.
• Don’t use electrical devices or appliances: DON’T touch or run any electrical appliances, such as TVs, computers, radios, fans, or anything that may be hooked to electric power – and ESPECIALLY while standing on any wet floor, regardless of the material.
• Do not turn on your heat: The cooler you keep your affected area, the better. Hotter temperatures promote 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 Northwest Austin, TX 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 (512) 337-9544.

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

Call us now at (512) 337-9544 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.