Water Damage Restoration in Miami Lakes

PuroClean of Miami Lakes prides itself on the ability to respond quickly to water damage problems and emergencies in Miami Lakes and surrounding areas. We respect that water damage can be caused by all kinds of events ranging from leaky faucets to something more significant like frozen or burst pipes. Your home is in good hands with our certified and trained technicians. Our goal here at PuroClean of Miami Lakes is to prevent any further damage and avoid the risk of mold that could impact the structure of your home. Don’t hesitate to contact us anytime at 305-894-4334.

Trust PuroClean of Miami Lakes 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 Process of Water Removal: The Miami Lakes certified water damage professionals are there to make sure that the obvious and hidden water damaged areas of your property are restored – they do this while giving special care to all of your belongings and property.

Mold and Odor Removal: Water losses not handled and dried down quickly can lead to secondary 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.

A lot of 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: We will work with you and your insurance provider throughout the Miami Lakes water damage repair process, to ensure you both know what is happening, what you can expect and what you can do. At PuroClean of Miami Lakes, we strive to be transparent to ensure that all parties know what’s happening and can make confident decisions.

We respect the impact this has on you and your loved ones and will help you with compassion and minimal disruption to daily life. PuroClean of Miami Lakes can be trusted to quickly and carefully respond to your Miami Lakes water damage emergency 24/7 and to salvage your property as professionally as possible.

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 keep you and your insurance company updated on our progress every step of the way.

PuroClean Emergency Flood and Related Water Damage Repair Services in Miami Lakes

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.

Miami Lakes Emergency Water Extraction

To extract 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 with our advanced water pumps. Once the water has been extracted, all affected belongings and structures will be removed and stored or discarded.
• The equipment will be removed upon completion and the PuroClean technicians will discard the water at another location.

Drying and Dehumidification

Once all areas needing attention have been identified, the areas are isolated and prepped for drying and dehumidification.

1. To ensure this procedure can be completely performed, relocating items and upholstery will be necessary.
2. PuroClean technicians will place powerful air movers, focusing on the most affected areas. The most highly affected areas will be the focus, and trapped water will be removed by the machines. These machines are very loud.
3. These powerful air movers are specially designed to increase evaporation in the given space and create airflow so dehumidifiers can be most effective. The water that was removed is disposed of by technicians at a separate location.
4. To make sure that everything is being dried properly, your PuroClean technician will monitor moisture levels. Once moisture levels are at a normal level, any removed items 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’s Dos and Don’ts of Water Damage in Miami Lakes

Although the repair of water damage in Miami Lakes 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 To Do:

• Shut off the main water supply: Turn off your home’s water supply. You may need to call a plumber for repairs.
• Use Caution: Watch your step, as floors may be slippery. Also, watch for trip and fall hazards as well as 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, switch on your A/C.
• Prop Up Upholstery: Take out all loose cushions and prop up upholstered furniture.
• Remove obstacles – Remove rugs: Pick up any wet rugs and take out all items that may be sitting on the floor and/or in the main walkway area.
• Dry Storage Containers: Any storage containers like wet suitcases and storage boxes 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 Wet Clothing: Quickly dry all damp clothes. Hang leather goods and furs to dry at room temperature.
• Furniture Protection: Put tin foil or some sort of plastic under all furniture legs touching wet carpets. Open drawers and cabinet doors to dry out interiors (but do not force them open).
• Call PuroClean Immediately: Call PuroClean of Miami Lakes. Our experienced techs are highly skilled in Miami Lakes water damage repair.

What Not To Do:

• Do not operate a vacuum cleaner: DO NOT USE your regular household vacuum cleaner. You can use a wet vac or wet/dry vac that is designed to handle water cleanup.
• Do Not Touch Outlets or Plugs: DO NOT PLUG OR UNPLUG any electrical appliances or touch anything that is already plugged in.
• Do not Operate Electrical Appliances: DO NOT USE TVs, radios, computers, ceiling fans, or any other electrical appliances while standing on damp carpets or floors, particularly concrete or tile floors.
• DON’T USE YOUR HEAT: The cooler you can keep your affected area, the better. Hotter temperatures encourage 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 Lakes 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 305-894-4334.

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

Call us now at 305-894-4334 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.