Water Damage Restoration in Northbrook

PuroClean of Northbrook, IL prides itself on the ability to respond rapidly to water damage problems and emergencies in Northbrook, IL 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 Northbrook, IL is to avoid any further problems and avoid the risk of mold that could affect the structure of your home. Don’t wait to contact us anytime at (847) 564-4379.

Trust PuroClean of Northbrook, IL 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.

The Water Removal Process: The PuroClean of Northbrook, IL has certified water removal technicians that will ensure the visible and invisible water damage is restored, while respectfully caring for your property and belongings.

Water damage is often caused by something minor, like a leaky faucet or something significant, like frozen and burst pipes. Your local PuroClean, serving is dedicated to responding quickly to make sure that any water and moisture is removed from your home, regardless of the cause. Your home or business is in good hands and will be taken care of by our trained technicians.It’s important to avoid risk of mold damage. Our goal is to prevent further damage. Call us anytime at (847) 564-4379 – Don’t wait!

Trust PuroClean, serving for your Water Damage Remediation

Our PuroClean QuickDry System™: In order to make sure that we are able to dry and restore as much of your water damaged property as possible, we use advanced applied psychrometric science that enables us to quickly and properly handle the temperatures and dehumidification process.

During Our Water Removal Process: Our IICRC certified PuroClean, serving 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 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 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 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: PuroClean of Northbrook, IL strives to practice transparency in all its work so that all parties are aware and confident in making decisions. Throughout the Northbrook, IL water damage repair process, we will make sure that you and your insurance provider understand what is happening, what to expect, and what you can do.

Here at PuroClean of Northbrook, IL, you can trust us to respond to Northbrook, IL water damage emergencies with urgency and sensitivity 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We always perform our work professionally and carefully when salvaging your property. We always strive to be here for you with as much compassion and as little disruption to your daily life. We understand this is a traumatic experience.

We will consistently stay in contact with you and your insurance provider through 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 home by removing visible and invisible water damage.

PuroClean Emergency Flood and Related Water Damage Repair Services in Northbrook, IL

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.

Emergency Extraction of Water in Northbrook, IL

To remove the standing water from your affected area, we begin by using strategically located commercial grade water removing equipment that expeditiously eliminates the water.

• Once the water has been removed, any affected structures and belongings are relocated to be stored or thrown away. This first step takes place immediately and is carried out using our advanced pumping machines. Our technicians start water removal immediately using our high tech commercial water pump machines. Upon the finishing of the water removal procedure, PuroClean will remove all affected structures and/or belongings whether they are to be stored or discarded.
• The equipment is taken away upon completion and the PuroClean technicians will discard the water at another location.

Drying and Dehumidification

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

1. To ensure this process can be completely performed, removal of belongings and upholstery will be necessary.
2. Air moving machines will be placed strategically in the most appropriate locations. 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. During the dehumidification process, the water is pulled into the air by 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 different location.
4. PuroClean techs will put back any moved items to their original location once moisture levels are normal. Our technicians monitor humidity levels closely during the drying process to ensure proper drying is taking place.

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 Northbrook, IL‘s Water Damage Dos and Don’ts

Repairing water damage in Northbrook, IL is very important, but the safety of everyone involved is our number one priority. Whether mitigating or restoring water damage, the following tips will help lower the risk of you suffering a setback due to a heavy rain, flood, faulty plumbing, leaking AC, or roof.

To Do:

• Shut off 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 any trip and fall hazards and for any exposed electrical wires.
• Remove Water: Mop up as much water as possible. In cool weather, open windows to speed drying; in hot weather, if safe, turn 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 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 Your Valuables: Paintings, artwork, and any other valuables should be moved to a safe, dry place.
• Dry Clothing: Immediately dry all articles of clothing. Hang fur and leather goods to dry at room temperature.
• Protect Your Furniture: Place tinfoil or plastic wrap underneath furniture legs on wet carpeting. Open (but do not force) drawers and cabinet doors to dry out the inside.
• Contact PuroClean ASAP: Call PuroClean of Northbrook, IL. Trained technicians highly trained in Northbrook, IL water damage are ready to come to you.

What You Should Not Do:

• DON’T VACUUM: You shouldn’t use a common everyday vacuum cleaner. Only use a wet vac, the type that is specifically created to deal with water.
• Do Not Touch Outlets or Plugs: DON’T PLUG OR UNPLUG any electrical appliances or touch anything that is plugged in already.
• DO NOT USE APPLIANCES: DO NOT USE TVs, radios, computers, ceiling fans, or any other electrical appliances while you are standing on wet carpets or floors, particularly concrete or tile floors.
• 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 typically asked by our PuroClean customers:

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

We at PuroClean of Northbrook, IL 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 (847) 564-4379.

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

Call us now at (847) 564-4379 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.