Water Damage Restoration in Lexington, KY

Water damage is often caused by something that seems minor, like a leaky faucet or something major, like frozen and burst pipes. Your local PuroClean of Lexington, KY is dedicated to responding quickly to make sure that any water and moisture is removed from your home, regardless of the cause. Our trained technicians will take care of your home or business. It’s important to avoid the risk of mold damage. Our goal is to prevent additional damage. Don’t wait to call us anytime, at (859) 436-1717.

Trust PuroClean of Lexington, KY 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 Lexington, KY certified water damage professionals 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 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 determined, 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 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 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: We strive to be transparent so that all parties impacted are fully informed and able to make important decisions. Throughout your water damage in Lexington, KY repair process, we ensure that you and your insurance agent are fully informed on all aspects of our work. We let you know what to expect and what you can and can’t do as we go along.

It’s our mission to support you with as much kindness and minimal disruption to your daily life, because we understand the trauma you are experiencing. PuroClean of Lexington, KY can be trusted to respond to your Lexington, KY water damage emergency urgently and sensitively 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and to act with professional speed and care to restore your home.

Our IICRC certified technicians 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 company appraised on our progress.

PuroClean Emergency Flood and Related Water Damage Repair Services in Lexington, KY

The 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 Lexington, KY

We begin by strategically using commercial water removal equipment to quickly rid your property of standing water.

• After the water has been removed, any affected areas and belongings are removed to be stored or thrown away. This first step takes place immediately and is carried out using our advanced pumping machines. PuroClean will begin water removal immediately using our powerful commercial water pump machines. Upon completion of the water removal procedure, PuroClean will remove all affected structures and/or belongings whether they are to be stored or discarded.
• When the water is completely removed from your property, the equipment is removed, and the displaced water will be discarded at an environmentally safe location.

Dehumidification & Drying

The affected areas that need dried and dehumidified are marked, isolated and prepped to be our focus for drying and dehumidification.

1. Relocation of belongings and upholstery will be necessary to ensure that the process can be thoroughly completed.
2. A PuroClean technician will assess the isolated area and choose locations for air moving machines. 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 machines are quite loud.
3. Following this, 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 is to be disposed of by the PuroClean employee in another location.
4. Once moisture levels return to normal, your PuroClean technicians will bring back relocated property and items to where they belong in your house. These humidity levels are closely monitored by our technicians to make sure 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 Lexington, KY‘s Water Damage Dos and Don’ts

Although the repair of water damage in Lexington, KY 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 heavy rain, flood, roof leaks or faulty plumbing or AC units; regardless of whether you’re mitigating or restoring water damage.

What You Should Do:

• Turn Water Off: Shut off the home’s water supply 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 and for any exposed electrical wires.
• Water removal: Mop as much water as possible. In cool weather, open windows to speed up drying and in hot weather, only if it’s safe to do so, turn your A/C on.
• Prop Up Upholstery: Take out all loose cushions and prop up upholstered furniture.
• Remove obstacles – Remove all 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: Please open and dry all of your wet storage containers, bins, or suitcases. If possible, have them dry in the sun.
• Protect Valuables: Relocate paintings and other artwork to a safe, dry place.
• Dry Wet Clothing: Quickly dry any wet garments. Hang leather goods and furs to dry at room temperature.
• Protect Your Furniture: Place aluminum foil or plastic wrap under furniture legs on wet carpeting. Open (but don’t force) drawers and cabinet doors to dry out the inside.
• Contact PuroClean ASAP: Call PuroClean of Lexington, KY. Trained technicians highly trained in Lexington, KY water damage are waiting to come to you.

What Not To Do:

• DO NOT VACUUM: You shouldn’t use a common everyday vacuum cleaner. Only use a wet vac, the type specifically designed to handle water.
• Do Not Touch Plugs or Outlets: DO NOT PLUG OR UNPLUG any electrical appliances or touch anything that is plugged in already.
• Do not Operate Electrical Appliances: DO NOT TURN ON 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 can keep your affected area, the better. Warmer 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 Lexington, KY 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 (859) 436-1717.

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

Call us now at (859) 436-1717 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.