Water Damage Restoration in Milwaukee, WI

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 Milwaukee, WI 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. Our goal is to avoid additional damage and avoid the risk that mold will affect the structure or your belongings. Call us anytime at (414) 516-4300 – Don’t wait!

Trust PuroClean of Milwaukee, WI 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.

The Water Removal Process: The PuroClean of Milwaukee, WI has certified water removal technicians that will ensure the visible and invisible water damage is restored, while making sure to 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, potentially 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 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 does not kill the spores; it only bleaches them. PuroClean’s mission is to return your property to a safe and clean 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 Milwaukee, WI strives to be transparent so that all parties affected are fully informed and able to make crucial decisions. Throughout your water damage in Milwaukee, WI repair experience, we ensure that you and your insurance agent are fully informed on all aspects of our work. We let you know what to expect and what you can and can’t do as we go along.

Here at PuroClean of Milwaukee, WI, you can always trust us to respond to Milwaukee, WI water damage emergencies with urgency and sensitivity 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We always conduct ourselves professionally and thoughtfully 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 respect and understand that this is a difficult situation to be in.

We will stay in contact with you and your insurance company through the entire process to keep you updated on our progress. State-of-the-science equipment is used by our certified technicians to precisely 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 Milwaukee, WI

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.

Milwaukee, WI Emergency Water Extraction

PuroClean will begin by removing all standing water from your property. We strategically place commercial grade water removal machines to remove unwanted water as quickly as possible.

• The first step calls for immediate water removal using our advanced pumping machines. Once the water has been extracted, all damaged items and materials 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 requiring this process have been identified, the areas are marked off and prepped for drying and dehumidification.

1. To ensure this procedure can be completely performed, removal of belongings and upholstery will be necessary.
2. We 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 our technicians at a different location.
4. To make sure that everything is being dried properly, your PuroClean technician will monitor moisture levels. Once moisture levels are back to normal, all removed property 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 Milwaukee, WI‘s Water Damage Restoration Dos and Don’ts

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

To Do:

• Shut Off Your Water: Shut down the 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 any trip and fall hazards and for exposed electrical wires.
• Remove Excess 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 A/C.
• Upholstery should be propped up: Any loose cushions and upholstered furniture should be propped up in a dry place.
• Manage Area Rugs and Obstacles: Remove any area rugs and pick up all items that are sitting on the floor.
• Dry Storage Containers: Storage containers like wet suitcases and storage bins should be opened and dried in the sunlight if at all possible.
• Protect Valuables: Move any paintings and other art to a safe, dry place.
• Dry Clothing: Quickly dry all articles of clothing. Hang fur and leather goods to dry at room temperature.
• Furniture Protection: Put tinfoil 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 don’t force them open).
• Call PuroClean Immediately: Call PuroClean of Milwaukee, WI. Our certified technicians are highly skilled in Milwaukee, WI water damage restoration.

Do Not Do:

• DO NOT VACUUM: You should not use a traditional everyday vacuum cleaner. Only use a wet vac, the type that is specifically made 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 use any appliances: DO NOT touch or run any electrical appliances, such as TVs, computers, radios, fans, or anything that may be hooked to electric power – and ESPECIALLY while standing on any wet floor, regardless of the material.
• DON’T USE YOUR HEAT: The cooler you keep your affected area, the better. Warmer 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 Milwaukee, WI 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 (414) 516-4300.

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

Call us now at (414) 516-4300 for a free estimate of our water mitigation 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.