Water Damage Restoration

Water damage restoration would be needed when caused by something minor, like a leaky faucet or something significant, like frozen and burst pipes. Your local PuroClean of Salt Lake City, UT is dedicated to responding quickly to make sure that any water and moisture is removed from your home ensuring water damage restoration, regardless of the cause. Our experienced Water damage restoration technicians will take care of your home or business. Our goal is to avoid additional damage and avoid the risk that mold will affect the structure or your belongings. Don’t wait to call us anytime, at (801) 254-6204.

Trust PuroClean of Salt Lake City, UT 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.

During our Process of Water Removal and Water damage restoration : The Salt Lake City, UT certified water damage restoration specialists are there to make sure 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 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.

A lot of people use bleach to clean mold; however, this is an ineffective method as bleach does not 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 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: Our Water damage restoration experts will work with you and your insurance provider throughout the Salt Lake City, UT water damage restoration process, to ensure you both know what is happening, what to expect and what you can do. At PuroClean of Salt Lake City, UT, we are always transparent to ensure that all parties involved are fully informed and making confident decisions.

Here at PuroClean of Salt Lake City, UT, you can always trust us to respond to Salt Lake City, UT water damage restoration emergencies with urgency and sensitivity 24/7. We will conduct ourselves professionally and thoughtfully when salvaging 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 keep you and your insurance agent informed about our progress throughout the entire process. Our IICRC certified techs will use state-of-the-science equipment to precisely gauge the extent of your damage and will restore areas with both visible and hidden water damage.

PuroClean Emergency Flood and Related Water Damage Restoration Services in Salt Lake City, UT

Water Damage Restoration 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.

Salt Lake City, UT Emergency Water Extraction

We begin by extracting any standing water present on your premises using specially designed equipment strategically placed to extract all water from the area.

• The first step calls for immediate water removal through our advanced pumping machines. Once the water is removed, all damaged items and materials will be removed and stored or discarded.
• Upon completion, the equipment will be removed and the water will be discarded elsewhere by PuroClean’s employees.

Drying and Dehumidification

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

1. Relocation of belongings and upholstery will be necessary to ensure that the process can be thoroughly completed.
2. Our professionals 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. The water is extracted into the air by these powerful air movers, which are specially designed to increase evaporation in the given space and create airflow so dehumidifiers can be most effective. Our technicians dispose of the water in a separate location.
4. Only after monitoring humidity levels and confirming the levels have returned to normal, your items will be returned to the 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.

PuroClean’s Dos and Don’ts of Water Damage restoration in Salt Lake City, UT

Mitigating and restoring water damage in Salt Lake City, UT is one of our main goals. However, our primary concern 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.

To Do:

• Shut Off Water: Shut off your home’s water source and call a plumber for repairs.
• Use Caution: Watch your step, as floors may be slippery. Also, watch for trip and fall hazards and for exposed electrical wires.
• Water removal: Mop as much water as possible. In cool weather, open windows to help speed up drying and in hot weather, only if it’s safe to do so, 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 any area rugs and pick up all 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 relocated to a safe, dry place.
• Dry Clothing: Immediately dry all garments. Hang leather and fur goods to dry at room temperature.
• Protect Your Furniture: Place aluminum foil or plastic underneath furniture legs on wet carpeting. Open (but do not force) drawers and cabinet doors to dry out the inside.
• Call PuroClean Immediately: Call PuroClean of Salt Lake City, UT. Our certified techs are highly skilled in Salt Lake City, UT water damage repair.

What You Should Not Do:

• DON’T VACUUM: You should not use a common household vacuum cleaner. Only use a wet vac, the type specifically made to handle water.
• Don’t Touch Plugs or Outlets: DON’T 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 you are standing on wet floors or carpets, particularly tile or concrete floors.
• Do not let it get too hot: Try to keep wet areas as cool as possible – hot, moist 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 Salt Lake City, UT 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 (801) 254-6204.

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

Call us now at (801) 254-6204 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.