Water Damage Restoration in Lancaster, PA

PuroClean of Northern Lancaster County takes pride in the ability to respond rapidly to water damage problems and emergencies in Lancaster, PA and surrounding areas. We respect that water damage can be caused by all kinds 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 Northern Lancaster County is to avoid any further problems and avoid the risk of mold that could impact the structure of your home. Don’t wait to contact us anytime at (717) 690-0100.

Trust PuroClean of Northern Lancaster County for your Water Damage Remediation

PuroClean QuickDry System™

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 Process of Water Removal: The PuroClean of Northern Lancaster County certified water damage specialists are there to make sure that the obvious and hidden water damaged areas of your property are restored – while giving special care to all of your belongings and property.

Mold and Odor Removal: Water losses not handled 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 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 method 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 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 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: PuroClean of Northern Lancaster County strives to practice transparency in all its work in order to ensure all parties are fully aware and confident in making decisions. Throughout the Lancaster, PA water damage repair process, PuroClean will make sure that you and your insurance provider understand what is happening, what to expect, and what can be done.

Trust that PuroClean of Northern Lancaster County will respond to your Lancaster, PA water damage report with urgency and sensitivity, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and to professionally salvage your home or property. We respect the trauma you and your family are going through, and we will assist you with compassion, and minimal disruption to your daily life.

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

PuroClean Emergency Flood and Related Water Damage Repair Services in Lancaster, PA

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.

Lancaster, PA Emergency Water Extraction

We begin by strategically placing commercial water removal equipment that will quickly get rid of standing water.

• The first step consists of immediate water removal with our advanced water pumps. Once the water has been extracted, 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 professionals.

Drying & Dehumidification

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

1. To ensure this process can be completely performed, relocating items and upholstery will be necessary.
2. A PuroClean technician will assess the isolated area and choose locations for the powerful air movers. Areas of the home or business that are affected with the most moisture and trapped water are our top concern, to pull out trapped water. Remember, these air movers are quite loud.
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. PuroClean techs will put back any moved property to where they belong once moisture levels return to normal. The technicians monitor humidity levels closely during the process of drying to make sure that proper drying is taking place.

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.

Lancaster, PA Water Damage Do’s and Don’ts

Although the repair of water damage in Lancaster, PA is a high priority, safety of our customers and technicians is our most important goal. The following tips will help lower 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 You Should Do:

• Shut Off Your Water: Shut off the home’s water supply and call a plumber for repairs.
• Use Caution: Due to wet floors, make sure to watch your step. Also, watch for any trip and fall hazards and for any exposed electrical wires.
• Water removal: Mop as much water as possible. In cooler weather, open windows to speed up the drying process 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.
• Deal with Area Rugs and Obstacles: Take out rugs and pick up any items that are sitting on the floor.
• 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 Your Valuables: Paintings, artwork, and any other valuables should be moved to a safe, dry place.
• Dry Wet Clothing: Quickly dry any wet garments. Hang leather goods and furs to dry at room temperature.
• Furniture Protection: Put tin foil or some sort of plastic under all furniture legs touching wet carpets. Open any drawers and cabinet doors to dry out interiors (but don’t force them open).
• Contact PuroClean ASAP: Call PuroClean in Lancaster, PA. Trained technicians highly trained in Lancaster, PA water damage are waiting to come to you.

Do Not Do:

• Do not operate a vacuum cleaner: DON’T USE your basic household vacuum cleaner. You can use a wet vac or wet/dry vac that is built to handle water cleanup.
• Don’t mess with electrical outlets: DO NOT plug or unplug 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 you are standing on wet floors or carpets, particularly tile or concrete floors.
• Do not let it get too warm: Try to keep wet areas as cool as possible as hot, damp areas increase 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 in Lancaster, PA 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 (717) 690-0100.

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

Call us now at (717) 690-0100 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.