Water Damage Restoration in Springfield

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 Springfield, VA 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 further damage. Call us anytime at (703) 334-0410 – Don’t wait!

Trust PuroClean of Springfield, VA for your Water Damage Restoration

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 Springfield, VA water damage restoration technicians ensure that the damage caused by water to your property – both visible and invisible 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 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. 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.

Many 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 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 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 Springfield, VA strives to be transparent in all its work to ensure that all parties are fully aware and confident in making decisions. Throughout the Springfield, VA water damage repair process, we will ensure that you and your insurance provider understand what is happening, what to expect, and what can be done.

You can count on PuroClean of Springfield, VA to respond to your Springfield, VA water damage incident with urgency and sensitivity, 24/7, and to professionally restore your property. We respect the trauma you and your family are going through, and we will help you with compassion, and minimal disruption to your daily life.

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 visible and invisible water damage. We will continue to keep you and your insurance agent updated on our progress throughout the entire process.

PuroClean Emergency Flood and Related Water Damage Repair Services in Springfield, VA

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 Springfield, VA

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

• When 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 achieved using our commercial pumps. PuroClean will begin water removal immediately using our powerful commercial water pumping equipment. 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.
• Once completed, the equipment will be removed and the water will be discarded elsewhere by PuroClean’s professionals.

Dehumidification and Drying

Then our fucus is to identify, isolate and prep all areas that up for drying and dehumidification.

1. Your belongings and upholstery need to be moved to make sure the process can be completely executed.
2. Air moving machines will be placed strategically in the most affected areas. The areas that contain the most moisture will be the focus to pull out trapped water. Please note, these machines are very loud.
3. The water is extracted 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. Our technicians dispose of the water in another location.
4. Once moisture levels return to normal, our technicians will bring back moved items to where they belong in your house. The humidity levels are closely monitored by our technicians to ensure that things can get back to normal as soon as possible.

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.

Springfield, VA Water Damage Do’s and Don’ts

Water damage repair in Springfield, VA is very important, but the safety of everyone involved is our first 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.

What To Do:

• Turn Water Off: Shut off your home’s water source and call a plumber for repairs.
• Be very careful: Watch your step as flooring may be wet and slick. Keep a lookout for obstacles and any exposed wiring. USE CAUTION.
• Remove Water: Mop up as much water as possible. In colder weather, open windows to speed the drying process; in hot weather, if safe, turn on your Air Conditioning.
• Upholstery should be propped up: All loose cushions and upholstered furniture should be propped up in a dry place.
• Eliminate obstacles – Remove rugs: Pick up 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 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 moved to a safe, dry place.
• Dry Clothing: Immediately dry all articles of clothing. Hang fur and leather goods 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 any drawers and cabinet doors to dry out interiors (but do not force them open).
• Contact PuroClean ASAP: Call PuroClean of Springfield, VA. Experienced technicians highly trained in Springfield, VA water damage are ready to come to you.

Do Not Do:

• Don’t operate a vacuum cleaner: DON’T USE your basic household vacuum cleaner. You can use a wet vac or wet/dry vac that is built to handle water.
• Don’t Touch Plugs or Outlets: DON’T PLUG OR UNPLUG any electrical appliances or touch anything that is plugged in already.
• Don’t Operate Electrical Appliances: DON’T TURN ON TVs, radios, computers, ceiling fans, or any electrical appliances while standing on damp carpets or floors, particularly concrete or tile floors.
• DON’T USE YOUR HEAT: The cooler you keep your affected area, the better. Hotter temperatures 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 Springfield, VA 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 (703) 334-0410.

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

Call us now at (703) 334-0410 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.