Water Damage Restoration in Anderson

Water damage is often caused by something that seems minor, like a leaky faucet or something significant, like frozen and burst pipes. Your local PuroClean of Anderson, SC 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. It’s important to avoid the risk of mold damage. Our goal is to prevent additional damage. Don’t wait to call us anytime, at (864) 844-8080.

Trust PuroClean of Anderson, SC 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.

The Water Removal Process: The PuroClean of Anderson, SC has certified water removal technicians that will ensure the water damage that is both visible and invisible 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, possibly impact indoor air quality, and may ultimately result in compromised occupant health issues to develop. 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 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 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 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 will work closely with you and your insurance company throughout the Anderson, SC water damage repair process. This is to make sure that you both know what is happening, what to expect and what you can do. At PuroClean of Anderson, SC, we are always transparent to ensure all parties involved are fully informed and making confident decisions.

Here at PuroClean of Anderson, SC, you can trust us to respond to Anderson, SC water damage emergencies with urgency and sensitivity 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We always conduct ourselves professionally and thoughtfully when restoring your property. We always 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 company through the whole 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 Repair Services in Anderson, SC

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.

Anderson, SC Emergency Water Extraction

We begin by strategically locating high grade water removal equipment that will quickly rid your property of standing water.

• After the water has been removed, any affected structures and belongings are relocated to be stored or discarded. This first step takes place immediately and is performed using our commercial pumps. Our technicians start water removal immediately using our high tech commercial water pumping equipment. Upon the finishing of the water removal process, PuroClean will remove all damaged 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 technicians.

Drying & Dehumidification

The affected areas that need dried and dehumidified are marked, isolated and prepped to be our focus for drying and dehumidification.

1. Your belongings and upholstery need to be moved to ensure the process can be completely performed.
2. We will place air moving machines, 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 powerful air movers 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. PuroClean technicians will make sure the water is disposed of in another location.
4. To make sure that everything is drying, your PuroClean technician will monitor moisture levels. Once moisture levels are back to normal, any 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 Anderson, SC‘s Water Damage Dos and Don’ts

Although the repair of water damage in Anderson, SC is a high priority, the safety of our customers and technicians is our most important goal. The following tips will help lower risk of suffering setbacks due to a rain event, 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 main water supply: Turn off your home’s water supply. You may also need to call a plumber for repairs.
• Be Cautious: Watch your step, as floors may be slippery. Also, watch for any trip and fall hazards as well as for exposed electrical wires.
• Remove Excess Water: Mop up as much water as possible. In cool 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.
• Deal with Area Rugs and Obstacles: Remove rugs and pick up any 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: Move any paintings and other artwork 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: Put aluminum foil or plastic under furniture legs on wet carpeting. Open (but do not force) drawers and cabinet doors to dry out the inside.
• Contact PuroClean ASAP: Call PuroClean of Anderson, SC. Trained technicians highly trained in Anderson, SC water damage are waiting to come to you.

What You Should Not Do:

• DO NOT VACUUM: You should not use a regular household vacuum cleaner. Only use a wet vac, the type that is specifically designed to handle water.
• Do Not Touch Outlets or Plugs: DO NOT PLUG OR UNPLUG any electrical appliances or touch anything that is already plugged in.
• Do not use any appliances: DO NOT touch or operate any electrical appliances, such as televisions, 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.
• Do not let it get too hot: Try to keep wet areas as cool as possible – 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 Anderson, SC 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 (864) 844-8080.

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

Call us now at (864) 844-8080 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.