Water Damage Restoration in Miami

Water damage is often caused by something minor, like a leaky faucet or something significant, like frozen and burst pipes. Your local PuroClean of Miami, FL is dedicated to responding quickly to make sure that any water and moisture is removed from your home, regardless of the cause. Our experienced technicians will take care of your home or business. It’s important to avoid the risk of mold damage. Our goal is to prevent further damage. Don’t wait to call us anytime, at (305) 752-4019.

Trust PuroClean of Miami, FL 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.

During Our Water Removal Process: Our IICRC certified PuroClean of Miami, FL water damage restoration technicians ensure that the water damage to your property – the damage that can be seen and is hidden, is restored, they do this while caring 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, possibly 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.

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 goal is to return your property to a safe and clean 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: PuroClean of Miami, FL strives to be transparent in all its work to ensure that all parties are aware and confident in making decisions. Throughout the Miami, FL water damage repair process, we will ensure that you and your insurance provider understand what is happening, what to expect, and what can be done.

It’s our goal to support you with as much kindness and little interruption to your daily life, because we respect the trauma you are experiencing. PuroClean of Miami, FL can be counted on to respond to your Miami, FL water damage emergency with urgency and sensitivity 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and to act with professional speed and care to restore your home or property.

Our IICRC certified technicians use state-of-the-science equipment to accurately measure just how bad the water damage is and to thoroughly restore your property that has been affected by both visible and invisible water damage. 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 Miami, FL

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.

Miami, FL Emergency Water Extraction

We begin by extracting any standing water present on your premises using high-grade equipment strategically placed to remove all water from the area.

• The first step calls for immediate water removal through our advanced pumping machines. Once the water has been extracted, all affected belongings and structures will be removed and stored or discarded.
• The equipment is taken away upon completion and the PuroClean technicians will discard the water at another location.

Drying & Dehumidification

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

1. Your belongings and upholstery need to be moved to make sure the process can be completely finished.
2. Air moving machines will be located strategically in the most appropriate locations. The areas that contain the most moisture will be the focus to pull out trapped water. Remember, these machines are very loud.
3. Next, 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 will be disposed of by the PuroClean employee in another location.
4. To ensure that everything is drying, your PuroClean technician will closely monitor moisture levels. Once moisture levels are at a normal level, any removed property will be placed back to their original locations.

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 Miami, FL‘s Water Damage Dos and Don’ts

Mitigating and restoring water damage in Miami, FL is one of our main goals. However, our primary concern is the safety of all parties 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:

• Shut Off Your Water: Shut down the home’s water supply and call a plumber for repairs.
• Use Caution: Watch your step, as floors may be slippery. Also, watch for any trip and fall hazards and for exposed electrical wires.
• Water removal: Mop as much water as possible. In cool weather, open windows to help speed up drying and in hot weather, only if it’s safe to do so, switch on your A/C.
• Prop Up Upholstery: Remove all loose cushions and prop up upholstered furniture.
• Deal with Area Rugs and Obstacles: Remove any area rugs and pick up any items that may be sitting on the floor.
• Dry Storage Containers: Storage containers like wet suitcases and storage bins should be opened and dried in the sunlight if at all possible.
• Protect Valuables: Relocate any 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: Place tinfoil or plastic wrap under furniture legs on wet carpeting. Open (but do not force) drawers and cabinet doors to dry out the inside.
• Call PuroClean Immediately: Call PuroClean of Miami, FL. Our experienced technicians are highly skilled in Miami, FL water damage repair.

What You Should Not Do:

• Don’t operate a vacuum cleaner: DON’T USE your regular household vacuum cleaner. You may use a wet vac or wet/dry vac that is built to handle water.
• Don’t mess with electrical outlets: DO NOT unplug or plug any electrical cords or outlets and don’t touch anything that’s plugged in.
• Don’t Operate Electrical Appliances: DO NOT USE TVs, radios, computers, ceiling fans, or any electrical appliances especially while standing on wet carpets or floors, particularly concrete or tile floors.
• Don’t let it get too hot: Try to keep wet areas as cool as possible as hot, damp areas 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 Miami, FL 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 (305) 752-4019.

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

Call us now at (305) 752-4019 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.