Call the experts at PuroClean of Howell if your property floods or experiences other water damage. We are available 24/7. Floods will often result in water damage to homes, which may appear on the surface as a minor problem, but can quickly turn into needless, extensive damage to both property and health. Timing is critical to reducing additional damage. PuroClean’s licensed and trained technicians work compassionately, professionally and as quickly as possible to contain the water first. Call us today at (517) 292-8700!

Trust PuroClean of Howell 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 Howell has certified water removal technicians that will ensure the visible and invisible water damage is restored, while being respectful of your property and belongings.

Mold and Odor Removal: Water losses not handled 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. 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 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.

Many 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 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: PuroClean of Howell strives to be transparent in all its work so that all parties are aware and confident in making decisions. Throughout the Howell 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 help you with as much kindness and minimal interruption to your everyday life, because we respect the trauma you are experiencing. PuroClean of Howell can be trusted to respond to your Howell water damage emergency with urgency and sensitivity 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and to act with professional speed and kindness to salvage your home or property.

The PuroClean certified techs accurately measure the extent of the water damage using the best and latest equipment and thoroughly restore damaged property by addressing both visible and invisible water damage. Throughout every step of the way we will keep you and your insurance broker appraised on our progress.

PuroClean Emergency Flood and Related Water Damage Repair Services in Howell

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 Howell

Our technicians will start by removing all unwanted water from your premises. We strategically locate commercial grade water removal machines to remove the water as quickly as possible.

• 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.
• Once completed, the equipment will be removed and the water will be disposed of off-site by PuroClean’s professionals.

Drying & Dehumidification

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

1. The moving of belongings and upholstery will be necessary to ensure that the process can be accurately done and completed.
2. A PuroClean technician will assess the marked off premises and choose locations for the powerful air movers. Areas of the home or business that contain the most moisture and trapped water will be the key focus, to pull out trapped water. Remember, these air movers 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 professionally by our technicians at a different location.
4. Only after monitoring the humidity and confirming that the levels have returned to normal, your items will be returned to the 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.

PuroClean’s Dos and Don’ts of Water Damage in Howell

Although the repair of water damage in Howell is a high priority, the 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 To Do:

• Shut Off Your Water: Shut off the home’s water source and call a plumber for repairs.
• Be Cautious: Due to wet floors, make sure to watch your step. Also, watch for any trip and fall hazards as well as for any exposed electrical wires.
• 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 A/C.
• Prop Up Upholstery: Remove 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 or storage boxes; and, if at all possible, have them dry in the sun.
• Protect Valuables: Relocate paintings and other art to a safe, dry place.
• Dry Clothing: Immediately dry all articles of clothing. Hang fur and leather goods to dry at room temperature.
• Protect Furniture: Put aluminum foil or plastic wrap underneath furniture legs on wet carpeting. Open (but don’t force) drawers and cabinet doors to dry out interiors.
• Call PuroClean Immediately: Call PuroClean of Howell. Our trained technicians are highly skilled in Howell water damage repair.

Do Not 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.
• 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 turn up the heat: keep interiors as cold as possible, as mold grows with heat and moisture.

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 Howell 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 (517) 292-8700.

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

Call us now at (517) 292-8700 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.