Call the experts at PuroClean of McLean and West Falls Church for water damage restoration in McLean and Arlington, VA, and surrounding areas. We are always available. Floods often result in water damage to homes, which may appear on the surface as a minor loss. But, it can quickly escalate into needless, extensive damage to both property and health. Therefore, timing is critical to reducing further damage. PuroClean’s licensed and certified technicians work compassionately, professionally and quickly to contain the water.

Trust PuroClean of McLean & Arlington for your Water Damage Restoration

In order to restore as much of your water damaged property as possible, we use our PuroClean QuickDry System™ – which is an applied psychrometric science. This proven process that properly manages dehumidification and temperature to effectively facilitate the drying process.

Water Removal Process: PuroClean of McLean & Arlington’s certified technicians respectfully care for your property and belongings while ensuring water damage, both seen and unseen, is restored.

Removal of Mold and Odor: Mold damage problems aren’t solved by only using bleach. By using HEPA Air Filters and HEPA vacuums, our certified technicians sanitize the mold damaged areas and remove potential airborne contaminants. Also, the odor resulting from mold damage in McLean & Arlington can permeate an area and be difficult to remove. Fortunately, with our advanced equipment, we will restore your home or business to its pre-loss condition.

Ongoing Communication: During the McLean & Arlington water damage repair process PuroClean works with you and your insurance provider to keep you both aware of what’s happening, what to expect and what to do. It is our mission here at PuroClean of McLean & Arlington to be transparent, to ensure all parties involved stay fully aware of what’s taking place and are able to make decisions confidently.

You can trust PuroClean of McLean & Arlington to respond to your McLean & Arlington water damage incident with urgency and sensitivity, 24/7, and to professionally restore your home or property. We respect the trauma you and your family are experiencing, and we will assist you with compassion, and minimal disruption to your daily life.

We will consistently stay in contact with you and your insurance company through the whole process to make sure you are kept updated on the progress. Our certified technicians use our advanced cleaning equipment to precisely measure the extent of water damage and completely restore your property by removing visible and invisible water damage.

PuroClean Emergency Flood and Related Water Damage Repair Services in McLean & Arlington

Our Water Removal Process:

• The first thing our technicians will do is remove damaged materials that will either be restored or discarded. These materials include baseboards, insulation, furniture, upholstery, carpeting, carpet padding, fragile wood, drywall, and more.
• After all the items are removed, we begin drying out the water and sanitizing the damaged areas. Specialized tools like air movers and dehumidifiers are usually used in the process of drying the material.
• Technicians will then sanitize and restore the areas with mold damage in a timely manner to stop the mold from spreading.

McLean & Arlington 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.

• The first step consists of immediate water removal using our advanced pumping machines. Once we extract the water, all affected belongings and structures will be removed and stored or discarded.
• Once completed, our machines will be removed and the water will be discarded elsewhere by PuroClean’s technicians.

Drying & Dehumidification

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

1. Your belongings and upholstery need to be moved to ensure the process can be completely finished.
2. Air moving machines will be sat out around the premises strategically in the most affected areas. The areas that contain the majority of the water will be the focus, to pull out trapped water. Remember, these machines are very loud.
3. Next, the water will be sucked out and dried by the fans as they complete the dehumidification process. All of the water pulled out will be disposed of by the PuroClean technician in another location.
4. Once moisture levels are normal, our technicians will replace relocated items to their original location. These humidity levels are closely monitored by our technicians to ensure that things can get back to normal as quickly as possible.

Restoring Carpets

These are the steps that PuroClean uses to take your water damaged carpet and restore it to its pre-damaged state.

1. Finding the source of the water damage is the first step, and deciding if we believe your carpet is salvageable or not.
2. If the findings of step one show that the carpet is restorable, we will remove any additional water through water extraction.
3. We will then use industrial air movers (fans) to remove any remaining moisture within the carpet and prevent mold growth.
4. During this drying process, PuroClean of McLean & Arlington’s technicians will keep all parties updated on the progress.
5. Once the carpet is completely dry, our crew will place furniture and belongings back to their previous location.

Cleaning, Deodorizing and Spot Removal of Carpet

Mildew often forms in water damaged carpet very easily. This mildew can create odors that may spread beyond the damaged area and into your entire home or business. PuroClean’s process of cleaning, deodorizing and spot removal will safely and properly remove this odor.

• This process begins by our certified technicians performing a complete inspection and carpet vacuuming.
• To properly restore the damaged carpet, where needed, any furniture will be removed.
• If necessary, a pet odor and spot removal will be performed during this time.
• Available textile or fiber protection is also available, that will protect and prolong the value of your carpet.

Our Mold Removal Process

Please note that getting a PuroClean technician on-site quickly to assess the water damage is crucial within the mold prevention process. We will manage your mold damage and ensure your property is fully back to normal. We follow this rigid process for McLean & Arlington’s water and mold removal.

• The first thing we do is perform a mold assessment, delicately inspecting your home for signs of mold. Once this is complete we will begin the full mold removal.
• The deodorizing process follows the mold removal. We will clean, sanitize, and deodorize after removing all presence of mold.
• To be sure your property and belongings are dry, our technicians use advanced equipment such as HEPA air filters and vacuums.

PuroClean’s Dos and Don’ts of Water Damage in McLean & Arlington

Mitigating and restoring water damage in McLean & Arlington is one of our primary goals. However, our top priority is the safety of everyone involved in our process, technicians and customers alike. Follow these tips to reduce setback chances due to roof leaks, faulty plumbing and AC, rains, floods, etc.

What You Should Do:

• Turn Water Off: Shut off the home’s water supply and call a plumber for repairs.
• Be extra careful: Watch your step as the flooring may be slippery and wet. Keep an eye out for obstacles and any exposed wiring. USE CAUTION.
• 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, put your A/C on.
• Upholstery should be propped up: All loose cushions and upholstered furniture should be propped up in a dry place.
• Manage Area Rugs and Obstacles: Take out any area rugs and pick up all items that may be 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 relocated to a safe, dry place.
• Dry Wet Clothing: Quickly dry all wet clothes. Hang leather goods and furs to dry at room temperature.
• Protect Furniture: Place tinfoil or plastic under furniture legs on wet carpeting. Open (but don’t force) drawers and cabinet doors to dry out interiors.
• Call PuroClean Immediately: Call PuroClean of McLean & Arlington. Our experienced technicians are highly skilled in McLean & Arlington water damage repair.

What Not To Do:

• Don’t Use a Vacuum Cleaner: You can only use a wet-vac, which is able to deal with water. DO NOT USE your standard household vacuum.
• Do not touch electrical outlets: Leave cords alone. If it’s plugged in, leave it and if it is not plugged in, leave it. Do not touch any cords at all.
• Don’t use electrical devices or appliances: DON’T touch or run any electrical appliances, such as televisions, computers, radios, fans, or anything that may be hooked to electric power – and ESPECIALLY while you are standing on any wet floor, regardless of the material.
• Do Not turn up the heat: keep interiors as cold as possible, as mold grows in heat and moisture.

Our Frequently Asked Questions

Below are the questions that our PuroClean customers frequently ask:

What happens if I have a flood late at night and need assistance?

We at PuroClean of McLean & Arlington 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 (571) 620-2200.

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

Call us now at (571) 620-2200 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 damage that is sudden and accidental (such as water heater ruptures or pipe bursts). However, standard homeowners’ policies do NOT cover flood damage, no matter the source of the water. Also, a standard homeowner’s insurance policy does not cover the water damage that results from a lack of maintenance.