How can you determine if property has hidden water damage?

You can check the walls and ceilings for water stains, the floors for warping and buckling, and the pipes for corrosion, leaks, missing grout, and mold. Attics and basements may have damaged flooring, mildew or mold, dampness, and odors. Also, be sure to inspect the exterior of the home for cracked roof tiles, puddles, standing water, and whether the ground is sloping away from the house.

What should I do after a flood or water leak in my home or business?

First, if safe, shut off the utilities in your home to avoid further damage. Don’t enter your home if it has suffered structural damage. Don’t walk through floodwater if electricity hasn’t been turned off, and avoid contaminants. Next, contact a water-damage restoration company, such as PuroClean of Montgomery, as soon as possible. Don’t wait, as water can cause mold and irremediable damage to the wood, walls, and carpet. Then, depending on the extent of the damage and the recommendation of the remediation company, contact your insurance provider to start the claim process.

Can a flooded home or business be salvaged?

There are many variables that determine whether a flooded property can be saved: the amount of water, and even more important, the amount of time the water was in/around the property. Every situation is different, and PuroClean of Montgomery expert restoration professionals can determine what can be salved once one site.

What are the dangers of water damage to homes and businesses?

Property water damage can pose several dangers including structural instability, electrical hazards, mold and mildew growth leading to health issues, contamination from sewage or chemicals, and potential collapse of weakened structures.

What are the effects when water floods my home or business?

Water flooding can cause extensive damage including structural damage to walls, floors, and foundations, damage to personal belongings, electrical hazards, and potential health risks from mold and bacteria growth. The longer water sits, the more severe the damage becomes.

Water Damage Restoration Services in Montgomery, AL

Water damage can be caused by something minor, like a leaky faucet, or something major, like frozen and burst pipes. Whatever the cause, large or small, PuroClean of Montgomery, AL is prepared to respond quickly and remove standing water and moisture from your property in or around Montgomery, AL. Your home or business is in good hands and will be taken care of by our trained technicians. Our goal is to prevent additional damage and avoid the risk that mold will affect the structure or your belongings. Don’t wait to call us anytime, at (866) 997-7876.

Trust PuroClean of Montgomery, AL 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.

During our Process of Water Damage Restoration: The Montgomery, AL certified water damage professionals are there to ensure that the obvious and hidden water damaged areas of your home and 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 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 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 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 strategy as bleach doesn’t 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 Montgomery, AL water damage restoration process PuroClean works with you and your insurance company to keep you both in the loop on what is happening, what to expect, and what to do. It is our mission at PuroClean of Montgomery, AL to be transparent, to ensure everyone impacted stays fully aware of what is happening and is able to make decisions confidently.

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

We will stay in contact with you and your insurance agent throughout the entire process to keep you updated on our progress. State-of-the-science equipment is used by our certified technicians to accurately measure just how bad the water damage is and completely restore your property by removing visible and invisible water damage.

PuroClean Emergency Flood and Related Water Damage Restoration Services in Montgomery, AL

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.

Montgomery, AL Emergency Water Extraction

We begin by extracting any standing water present on your premises using specially designed equipment strategically placed to remove all water from the premises.

After the water has been removed, any affected areas and property are removed to be stored or thrown away. This first step happens right away and is carried out using our commercial pumps. Our technicians start water removal immediately using our high tech commercial water pump machines. Upon the finishing of the water removal process, PuroClean will remove all affected structures and/or belongings regardless if you’re keeping or trashing them.
When the water is fully removed from your property, the equipment will be removed, and the pumped water will be discarded at an environmentally safe location.

Dehumidification & Drying

Areas to be dried and dehumidified are marked, isolated, and prepped to be our focus for drying and dehumidification.

To ensure this procedure can be completely performed, relocating items and upholstery will be necessary.
When ready, the PuroClean technician will place air moving machines around the isolated area. Remember that these machines are loud. The air movers will be concentrated on parts of the house or business that contain moisture to displace any trapped water.
The water is extracted into the air by these powerful air movers, which are specially designed to increase evaporation in the given space and create airflow so dehumidifiers can be most effective. PuroClean technicians will make sure the water is disposed of in another location.
Only after monitoring the humidity and confirming that the levels have returned to normal, your items and property will be returned to their original location.

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.

Montgomery, AL Water Damage Do’s and Don’ts

Water mitigation: Mitigating and restoring water damage in Montgomery, AL is one of our primary goals. However, our primary concern is the safety of all individuals 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.

To Do:

Shut Off Water: Shut down your home’s water supply and call a plumber for repairs.
Use Caution: Floors may be slippery so be sure to watch your step. Also, watch for trip and fall hazards as well as for exposed electrical wires.
Water removal: Mop as much water as possible. In cool weather, open windows to speed up the drying process and in hot weather, only if it’s safe to do so, turn your air conditioning on.
Prop Up Upholstery: Take out all loose cushions and prop up upholstered furniture.
Deal with Area Rugs and Obstacles: Take out rugs and pick up all items that are 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 Valuables: Relocate any paintings and other artwork to a safe, dry place.
Dry Wet Clothing: Quickly dry any wet clothes. Hang leather goods and furs to dry at room temperature.
Furniture Protection: Put aluminum 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 Montgomery, AL. Our trained technicians are highly skilled in Montgomery, AL water damage repair.

What Not To Do:

Don’t Use a Vacuum Cleaner: Only use a wet vac, which is built to deal with water. DON’T USE your standard household vacuum cleaner.
Do Not Touch Plugs or Outlets: DON’T PLUG OR UNPLUG any electrical appliances or touch anything that is already plugged in.
Don’t Operate Electrical Appliances: DON’T USE TVs, radios, computers, ceiling fans, or any other 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 because 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 Montgomery, AL 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 (866) 997-7876.

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

Call us now at (866) 997-7876 for a free estimate of our water damage restoration 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.