Water Damage Restoration in Simi Valley, CA

Something as simple as a leaky faucet or as major as a burst pipe are often causes of significant water damage. Your local PuroClean of Simi Valley, CA is dedicated to responding quickly to make sure that any water and moisture is removed from your home, regardless of the cause. Our trained technicians will take care of your home or business. It’s important to avoid the risk of mold damage. Our goal is to prevent additional damage. Call us anytime at (805) 424-1221 – Don’t wait!

Trust PuroClean of Simi Valley, CA 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 Simi Valley, CA water damage restoration technicians ensure that the damage caused by water to your property – the damage that can be seen and is hidden, is restored, they do this while keeping a high level of care for your property and belongings.

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 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 doesn’t kill the spores; it only bleaches them. PuroClean’s mission is to return your property to a clean and safe condition.

Odors are an indicator 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 Simi Valley, CA strives to practice transparency in all its work to ensure all parties are aware and confident in making decisions. Throughout the Simi Valley, CA water damage repair process, PuroClean will make sure that you and your insurance provider understand what is happening, what to expect, and what can be done.

It’s our mission to support you with as much compassion and little interruption to your daily routine, because we understand the trauma you are experiencing. PuroClean of Simi Valley, CA can be trusted to respond to your Simi Valley, CA water damage emergency urgently and sensitively 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and to act with professional speed and care to restore your home.

We will stay in touch with you and your insurance agent through the entire process to keep you updated on our progress. Our advanced cleaning equipment is used by our certified technicians to accurately measure the extent of water damage and completely restore your property by removing visible and invisible water damage.

PuroClean Emergency Flood and Related Water Damage Repair Services in Simi Valley, CA

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.

Simi Valley, CA Emergency Water Extraction

We begin by extracting any standing water found in your home or business using high-grade equipment strategically placed to remove all water from the premises.

• When the water has been removed, any affected areas and property 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 pumping equipment. Upon the finishing of the water removal process, PuroClean will remove all damaged structures and/or belongings whether they are to be stored or discarded.
• After the water is completely removed from the premises, the equipment is removed, and the pumped water will be disposed of at an environmentally safe location.

Drying and Dehumidification

The affected areas that need dried and dehumidified are marked, isolated and prepped to undergo this process.

1. To ensure this process can be completely performed, relocating items and upholstery will be necessary.
2. PuroClean technicians will place air moving machines, focusing on the most affected areas. The most highly affected areas will be the focus, and hidden moisture will be removed by the machines. These machines are very loud.
3. Following this, the water will be sucked out 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 technician in another location.
4. PuroClean technicians will put back any relocated items to where they belong once moisture levels return to normal. The technicians monitor humidity levels closely during this process of drying to make sure that 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’s Dos and Don’ts of Water Damage in Simi Valley, CA

Although the repair of water damage in Simi Valley, CA is a high priority, safety of our customers and technicians is our most important priority. The following tips will help lower risk of suffering setbacks due to a rain event, flood, roof leaks or faulty plumbing or AC units; regardless of whether you are mitigating or restoring water damage.

What You Should Do:

• Shut off main water supply: Turn off your home’s water supply. You may need to call a plumber for repairs.
• Be Cautious: Due to wet floors, make sure to watch your step. Also, watch for any trip and fall hazards and for 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 Air Conditioning.
• Upholstery should be propped up: Any loose cushions and upholstered furniture should be propped up in a dry place.
• Deal with Area Rugs and Obstacles: Remove rugs and pick up any items that may be sitting on the floor.
• Dry Storage Containers: Open wet suitcases and storage bins; and, if possible, have them dry in the sunlight.
• Protect Your Valuables: Paintings, artwork, and any other valuables should be relocated to a safe, dry place.
• Dry Wet Clothing: Quickly dry any wet garments. Hang leather goods and furs to dry at room temperature.
• Furniture Protection: Put tin foil or some sort of plastic under all furniture legs that are touching wet carpets. Open drawers and cabinet doors to dry out interiors (but don’t force them open).
• Call PuroClean Immediately: Call PuroClean of Simi Valley, CA. Our trained technicians are highly skilled in Simi Valley, CA water damage repair.

Do Not Do:

• DON’T VACUUM: You shouldn’t use a regular household vacuum cleaner. Only use a wet vac, the type specifically created to deal with water.
• Don’t mess with electrical outlets: DO NOT unplug or plug any electrical cords or outlets and don’t touch anything that is already plugged in.
• Do not Operate Any Electrical Appliances: DON’T TURN ON TVs, radios, computers, ceiling fans, or any electrical appliances especially while standing on wet carpets or floors, particularly concrete or tile floors.
• Don’t turn up the heat: keep interiors cool, 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 Simi Valley, CA 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 (805) 424-1221.

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

Call us now at (805) 424-1221 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.