Call the experts at PuroClean of Columbus Ohio if your property floods or experiences other water damage. We’re available 24/7. Floods often result in water damage to homes, which may appear on the surface as a minor loss, but can quickly escalate into needless, extensive damage to both health and property. Timing is critical to reducing additional damage. PuroClean’s licensed and certified techs work compassionately, professionally and as quickly as possible to contain the water first. Call us today at 614-689-0012!

Trust PuroClean of Columbus Ohio for your Water Damage Remediation

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 Columbus Ohio has technicians that are IICRC certified 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, 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 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 strategy 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: During the Columbus Ohio water damage repair process PuroClean works with you and your insurance provider to keep you both aware of what is happening, what to expect and what to do. It is our goal at PuroClean of Columbus Ohio to be transparent, to ensure all parties involved stay fully aware of what is happening and are able to make decisions confidently.

We understand the impact this has on you and your family and will help you with both compassion and minimal disruption to daily life. PuroClean of Columbus Ohio can be counted on to quickly and carefully respond to your Columbus Ohio water damage emergency 24/7 and to salvage your property as professionally as possible.

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 water damage that can be seen and unseen. We will continue to keep you and your insurance agent updated on our progress throughout the entire process.

PuroClean Emergency Flood and Related Water Damage Repair Services in Columbus Ohio

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.

Columbus Ohio Emergency Water Extraction

To remove the standing water from your home or business, we start by using strategically located commercial grade water removing equipment that expeditiously eliminates the water.

• 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 the water is completely removed from your property, the equipment is removed, and the pumped water will be disposed of at an environmentally safe location.

Drying & Dehumidification

When 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 thoroughly completed.
2. A PuroClean professional will assess the marked off premises and choose locations for the powerful air movers. Areas of the home or business that have the most moisture and trapped water will be the key focus, to pull out trapped water. Remember, these machines are quite loud.
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 by technicians at a different location.
4. PuroClean techs will put back any relocated items to their original location once moisture levels return to normal. The technicians monitor humidity levels closely during the process of drying to make sure that proper drying is happening.

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 Columbus Ohio

Repairing water damage in Columbus Ohio is very important, but the safety of all parties 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, problem plumbing, leaky AC, or roof.

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 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 the drying process, in hot weather, if safe, switch on your Air Conditioning.
• Upholstery should be propped up: All loose cushions and upholstered furniture should be propped up in a dry place.
• Manage Area Rugs and Obstacles: Remove any area rugs and pick up any items that may be sitting on the floor.
• Dry Storage Containers: Any storage containers like wet suitcases and storage bins should be opened and dried in the sunlight if at all possible.
• Protect Valuables: Move paintings and other art 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 tin foil or some sort of plastic under all furniture legs that are touching wet carpets. Open drawers and cabinet doors to dry out interiors (but don’t force them open).
• Call PuroClean Immediately: Call PuroClean of Columbus Ohio. Our trained techs are highly skilled in Columbus Ohio water damage repair.

Do Not Do:

• Don’t Use a Vacuum Cleaner: Only use a wet vac, which is designed to deal with water. DON’T USE your standard everyday vacuum.
• Don’t mess with electrical outlets: DO NOT plug or unplug any electrical cords or outlets and don’t touch anything that’s plugged in.
• Don’t Operate Any Electrical Appliances: DON’T USE TVs, radios, computers, ceiling fans, or any electrical appliances while standing on wet carpets or floors, particularly concrete or tile floors.
• Do not turn on your heat: The cooler you keep your affected area, the better. Warmer temperatures encourage 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 Columbus Ohio 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 614-689-0012.

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

Call us now at 614-689-0012 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.