Water Damage Restoration in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Something as simple as a leaky faucet or as major as a burst pipe are often causes of significant water damage. Whatever the cause, large or small, PuroClean of Millersville, MD is prepared to respond quickly and remove standing water and moisture from your property in or around Millersville, MD. Your home or business is in good hands and will be taken care of by our experienced techs. It’s important to avoid the risk of mold damage. Our goal is to prevent additional damage. Call us anytime at (443) 961-2200 – Don’t wait!

Trust PuroClean of Millersville, MD for your Water Damage Restoration

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.

Water Removal Process: PuroClean of Millersville, MD’s certified technicians strongly care for your property and belongings while ensuring water damage, both seen and unseen, is restored.

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 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 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.

A lot of people use bleach to clean mold; however, this is an ineffective method 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 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 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 Millersville, MD water damage repair process we will work 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 Millersville, MD to be transparent, to ensure everyone impacted stay fully aware of what is happening and are able to make decisions confidently.

Trust that PuroClean of Millersville, MD will respond to your Millersville, MD water damage report with urgency and sensitivity, 24/7, and to professionally restore your property. We understand the trauma you and your family are experiencing, and we will assist you with compassion, and as few disruptions to your daily life as possible.

Our certified technicians use advanced equipment to precisely 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 keep you and your insurance company updated on our progress during the process.

PuroClean Emergency Flood and Related Water Damage Repair Services in Millersville, MD

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.

Millersville, MD Emergency Water Extraction

We begin by strategically locating specially designed water removal equipment in order to quickly rid your property of standing water.

• When the water has been removed, any affected areas and belongings are relocated to be stored or discarded. This first step happens right away and is carried out using our advanced pumping machines. PuroClean will begin water removal immediately using our high tech commercial water pumping equipment. Upon completion of the water removal procedure, PuroClean will remove all damaged structures and/or belongings whether they are to be stored or discarded.
• When the water is fully removed from your property, the equipment is removed, and the pumped water will be disposed of at an environmentally safe location.

Drying and Dehumidification

Then our focus is to identify, isolate and prep all areas that need drying and dehumidification.

1. Relocation of belongings and upholstery will be necessary to ensure that the process can be finished completely.
2. When ready, the PuroClean technician will place air moving machines around the affected premises. Please note that these machines are quite noisy. The air movers will be focusing on areas of the house or business that contain moisture to remove any trapped water.
3. During our dehumidification process, the moisture is 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. PuroClean technicians dispose of all the excess water in a separate location.
4. PuroClean techs will put back any relocated property to where they belong once moisture levels are 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 Millersville, MD

Mitigating or restoring water damage in Millersville, MD is one of our primary goals. However, our top priority 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 To Do:

• Shut off main water supply: Turn off your home’s water supply. You may need to call a plumber for repairs.
• Be extra careful: Watch where you step as flooring may be wet and slick. Keep a lookout for obstacles and any exposed wiring. USE CAUTION.
• Remove Excess Water: Mop up as much water as possible. In cool weather, open windows to speed the drying process; in hot weather, if safe, turn on your A/C.
• Prop Up Upholstery: Remove all loose cushions and prop up upholstered furniture.
• Remove obstacles – Remove rugs: Pick up wet rugs and remove all items that may be sitting on the floor and could pose a treat when walking.
• Dry Storage Containers: Any storage containers such as wet suitcases and storage bins should be opened and dried in the sunlight if at all possible.
• Protect Your Valuables: Paintings, artwork, and any other valuables should be relocated to a safe, dry place.
• Dry Clothing: Immediately dry all garments. Hang leather and fur goods to dry at room temperature.
• Protect Your Furniture: Put aluminum foil or plastic wrap underneath 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 Millersville, MD. Our certified techs are highly skilled in Millersville, MD water damage repair.

Do Not Do:

• DO NOT VACUUM: You should not use a common everyday vacuum cleaner. Only use a wet vac, the type specifically designed to deal with water.
• Don’t Touch Plugs or Outlets: DO NOT PLUG OR UNPLUG any electrical appliances or touch anything that is plugged in already.
• Do not use electrical appliances: DO NOT touch or operate any electrical appliances, such as TVs, computers, radios, fans, or anything that is or may be plugged into electric power – and ESPECIALLY while you are standing on any wet floor, regardless of the material.
• Do not let it get too warm: Try to keep wet areas as cool as possible because hot, damp areas increase 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 Millersville, MD 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 (443) 961-2200.

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

Call us now at (443) 961-2200 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 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.