Water Damage Restoration in Williston

Something as simple as a leaky faucet or as major as a burst pipe are often causes of significant water damage. Whatever the cause, large or small, PuroClean of Burlington, VT is prepared to respond quickly and remove standing water and moisture from your property in or around Burlington, VT. Your home or business is in good hands and will be taken care of by our experienced techs. It’s important to avoid the risk of mold damage. Our goal is to avoid additional damage. Don’t wait to call us anytime, at (802) 864-5551.

Trust PuroClean of Burlington, VT 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 Water Removal Process: Our IICRC certified PuroClean of Burlington, VT 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 your 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, potentially impact indoor air quality, and may ultimately result in compromised occupant health issues. 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 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 goal 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 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 Burlington, VT water damage repair process PuroClean works with you and your insurance company to keep you both up to speed on what is happening, what to expect and what to do. It’s our goal here at PuroClean of Burlington, VT to be transparent, to ensure everyone involved stay fully aware of what is taking place and are able to make decisions confidently.

Here at PuroClean of Burlington, VT, you can trust us to respond to Burlington, VT water damage emergencies with urgency and sensitivity 24/7. We will perform our work professionally and carefully when restoring your property. We will 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 touch with you and your insurance provider through the whole process to make sure you are kept updated on the progress. State-of-the-science equipment is used by our certified technicians to precisely 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 Burlington, VT

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 Burlington, VT

Our technicians will start by removing all unwanted water from your affected areas. We strategically locate commercial grade water removal machines to remove unwanted water as quickly as possible.

• Our specialized pumping equipment will be used to remove all standing water right away upon arrival. Your damaged belongings will be removed to be stored or discarded.
• Upon completion, the equipment will be removed and the water is discarded elsewhere by PuroClean’s professionals.

Dehumidification & Drying

Afterwards, our goal is to identify, isolate and prep all areas that need drying and dehumidification.

1. Your belongings and upholstery need to be moved to make sure the process can be completely performed.
2. When ready, the PuroClean technician will place air moving machines around the affected premises. Remember that these machines are loud. The air movers will be concentrated on parts of the house or business that contain moisture to pull out any trapped water.
3. The water is sucked 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. PuroClean technicians dispose of the water in another location.
4. Only after monitoring humidity levels and confirming that the levels have returned to normal, your items 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.

Burlington, VT Water Damage Do’s and Don’ts

Mitigating and restoring water damage in Burlington, VT is one of our main goals. However, our top priority is the safety of all parties 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.

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 extra careful: Watch where you step as flooring may be slippery and wet. Keep a lookout for obstacles and any exposed wiring. USE CAUTION.
• Water removal: Mop as much water as possible. In cooler weather, open windows to speed up the drying process and in hot weather, only if it’s safe to do so, switch your A/C on.
• Upholstery should be propped up: All loose cushions and upholstered furniture should be propped up in a dry place.
• Deal with Area Rugs and Obstacles: Remove any area rugs and pick up any 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 Wet Clothing: Quickly dry any wet garments. Hang leather goods and furs to dry at room temperature.
• Protect Furniture: Place tinfoil or plastic wrap under furniture legs on wet carpeting. Open (but do not force) drawers and cabinet doors to dry out interiors.
• Call PuroClean Immediately: Call PuroClean of Burlington, VT. Our certified techs are highly skilled in Burlington, VT water damage repair.

What Not To 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 designed to handle water cleanup.
• Do Not Touch Plugs or Outlets: DO NOT PLUG OR UNPLUG any electrical appliances or touch anything that is already plugged in.
• DO NOT USE APPLIANCES: DO NOT USE TVs, radios, computers, ceiling fans, or any other electrical appliances while standing on wet floors or carpets, particularly concrete or tile floors.
• Don’t let it get too warm: Try to keep wet areas as cool as possible – 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 Burlington, VT 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 (802) 864-5551.

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

Call us now at (802) 864-5551 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.