Water Damage Restoration in Wood Dale

Get in touch with the experts at PuroClean of Wood Dale, IL if your home floods or experiences other water damage. We’re available 24/7. Floods often result in water damage to homes, which may appear on the surface as a minor loss, but can quickly escalate into needless, extensive damage to both property and health. Timing is important to reducing further damage. PuroClean’s licensed and trained techs work compassionately, professionally and as quickly as possible to contain the water first. Call us today at (630) 477-9120!

Trust PuroClean of Wood Dale, IL 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.

Water Removal Process: PuroClean of Wood Dale, IL‘s certified technicians respectfully care for your property and belongings while ensuring water damage, both visible and invisible, is restored.

Mold and Odor Removal: Water losses not handled in a timely manner 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 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 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 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: During the Wood Dale, IL water damage repair process we will work with you and your insurance provider to keep you both in the loop on what’s happening, what to expect and what to do. It is our goal at PuroClean of Wood Dale, IL to be transparent, to ensure everyone affected stay fully aware of what’s taking place and are able to make decisions confidently.

Trust that PuroClean of Wood Dale, IL will respond to your Wood Dale, IL water damage incident with urgency and sensitivity, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and to professionally salvage your home or property. We respect the trauma you and your family are experiencing, and we will assist you with compassion, and minimal disruption to your daily life.

Our IICRC certified technicians accurately measure the extent of the water damage using state-of-the-science equipment and thoroughly restore damaged property by addressing both visible and invisible water damage. Every step of the way we will keep both you and your insurance agent in the loop on our progress.

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

Water Damage Assessments:

• 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.

Wood Dale, IL Emergency Water Extraction

To remove the standing water from your affected area, we begin by using strategically located high-grade water removing equipment that quickly removes the water.

• Our advanced pumping machines will be used to remove all standing water right away upon arrival. Your affected property will be removed to be stored or discarded.
• After the water is fully removed from your property, the equipment is removed, and the pumped water will be disposed of at an environmentally safe location.

Drying & Dehumidification

Once all areas needing attention have been identified, the areas are marked off and prepped for drying and dehumidification.

1. To ensure this step can be completely performed, relocating items and upholstery will be necessary.
2. A PuroClean professional will assess the marked off premises and choose locations for air moving machines. Areas of the home or business that contain the most moisture and trapped water will be the key focus, to pull out trapped water. Remember, these air movers are quite loud.
3. Next, 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 employee in another location.
4. PuroClean techs will put back any relocated property to where they belong once moisture levels return to normal. Our technicians monitor the humidity levels closely during this 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.

Wood Dale, IL Water Damage Do’s and Don’ts

Mitigating or restoring water damage in Wood Dale, IL 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 To Do:

• Shut off the 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 floors may be wet and slick. Keep a lookout for obstacles and any exposed electrical wiring. USE CAUTION.
• 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: All loose cushions and upholstered furniture should be propped up in a dry place.
• Manage Area Rugs and Obstacles: Remove rugs and pick up any items that may be 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 paintings and other artwork to a safe, dry place.
• Dry Clothing: Immediately dry all articles of clothing. Hang leather and fur goods to dry at room temperature.
• Protect Your Furniture: Put aluminum foil or plastic underneath furniture legs on wet carpeting. Open (but don’t force) drawers and cabinet doors to dry out interiors.
• Call PuroClean Immediately: Call PuroClean of Wood Dale, IL. Our experienced techs are highly skilled in Wood Dale, IL water damage repair.

Do Not Do:

• DO NOT VACUUM: You shouldn’t use a regular household vacuum cleaner. Only use a wet vac, the type that is specifically designed to handle water.
• Don’t Touch Outlets or Plugs: DO NOT PLUG OR UNPLUG any electrical appliances or touch anything that is plugged in already.
• Do not use any appliances: DO NOT touch or run any electrical appliances, such as TVs, computers, radios, fans, or anything that is or may be plugged into electric power – and ESPECIALLY while you are standing on any wet floor, regardless of the material.
• Do not let it get too warm: Try to keep wet areas as cool as possible as hot, moist areas increase 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 Wood Dale, 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 (630) 477-9120.

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

Call us now at (630) 477-9120 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.