Water Damage Restoration & Removal in Reading, PA

Call the experts at PuroClean of Reading, PA if your property floods or experiences other water damage. We are available 24/7. Floods can result in water damage to properties, which may appear on the surface as a minor loss, but can quickly turn into needless, extensive damage to both property and health. Timing is important to reducing additional damage. PuroClean’s licensed and trained techs work compassionately, professionally and as quickly as possible to contain the water first. Call us today at (484) 668-1133!

Trust PuroClean of Reading, PA 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 Process of Water Removal: The PuroClean of Reading, PA IIRCRC certified water damage restoration technicians are there to ensure that the obvious and hidden water damaged areas of your home and property are restored – they do this while giving special care to all of your belongings and property.

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, possibly 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 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 approach as bleach doesn’t kill the spores; it only bleaches them. PuroClean’s goal is to return your property to a clean and safe 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: PuroClean will work closely with you and your insurance provider throughout the Reading, PA water damage repair process, to ensure you both know what is transpiring, what you can expect and what you can do. At PuroClean of Reading, PA, we strive to be transparent to ensure that all parties involved are fully informed and making confident decisions.

Trust that PuroClean of Reading, PA will respond to your Reading, PA water damage incident with urgency and sensitivity, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and to professionally salvage your property. We respect the trauma you and your family are going through, 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 the best and latest equipment and thoroughly restore damaged property by addressing both visible and invisible water damage. Throughout every step of the way we will keep both you and your insurance broker in the loop on our progress.

PuroClean Emergency Flood and Related Water Damage Repair Services in Reading, PA

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.

Reading, PA Emergency Water Extraction

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

• Our specialized pumping equipment will be used to remove all standing water immediately upon arrival. Your affected property will be removed to be stored or discarded.
• Once the water is fully removed from your property, the equipment will be removed, and the displaced water will be disposed of at an environmentally safe location.

Drying & Dehumidification

Once all areas requiring this process have been identified, they are isolated and prepped for drying and dehumidification.

1. This procedure calls for all belongings to be relocated to thoroughly complete the water removal.
2. Air moving machines will be sat out around the premises 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. Following this, the water will be pulled 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. All of the water pulled out will be disposed of by the PuroClean employee in another location.
4. To ensure that everything is drying, a PuroClean technician will monitor moisture levels. Once moisture levels are at a normal level, all removed items 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’s Dos and Don’ts of Water Damage in Reading, PA

Although the repair of water damage in Reading, PA is a high priority, safety of our customers and technicians is our most important priority. The following tips will help reduce risk of suffering setbacks due to a heavy rain, 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 Water: Shut down the home’s water source and call a plumber for repairs.
• Be very careful: Watch your step as flooring may be slippery and wet. Keep a lookout for obstacles and any exposed electrical wiring. USE CAUTION.
• Water removal: Mop as much water as possible. In cooler weather, open windows to speed up drying and in hot weather, only if it’s safe to do so, put your air conditioning 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: Take out any area rugs and pick up all items that may be 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 Valuables: Relocate any paintings and other art to a safe, dry place.
• Dry Clothing: Quickly dry all garments. Hang leather and fur goods to dry at room temperature.
• Furniture Protection: Put tin foil or some sort of plastic under all furniture legs touching wet carpets. Open drawers and cabinet doors to dry out interiors (but do not force them open).
• Call PuroClean Immediately: Call PuroClean of Reading, PA. Our experienced techs are highly skilled in Reading, PA water damage repair.

What Not To Do:

• Don’t Use a Vacuum Cleaner: Only use a wet vac, which is equipped to handle water. DO NOT USE your normal household vacuum.
• Don’t touch electrical outlets: Leave cords alone. If it is plugged in, leave it and if it’s not plugged in, leave it. Do not touch any cords at all.
• Don’t use any devices or appliances: DO NOT touch or operate any electrical appliances, such as TVs, computers, radios, fans, or anything that may be hooked to electric power – and ESPECIALLY while you are standing on any wet floor, regardless of the material.
• Don’t let it get too warm: Try to keep wet areas as cool as possible because hot, damp 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 Reading, PA 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 (484) 668-1133.

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

Call us now at (484) 668-1133 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.