Water Damage Restoration in Corvallis

Water damage can be caused by something minor, like a leaky faucet or something significant, like frozen and burst pipes. Whatever the cause, large or small, PuroClean of Albany & Corvallis, OR is prepared to respond quickly and remove standing water and moisture from your property in or around Albany & Corvallis, OR. Your home or business is in good hands and will be taken care of by our experienced technicians. Our goal is to avoid further damage and avoid the risk that mold will affect the structure or your belongings. Call us anytime at (541) 286-3111 – Don’t wait!

Trust PuroClean of Albany & Corvallis, OR 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 Albany & Corvallis, OR‘s IICRC certified technicians strongly care for your property and belongings while ensuring water damage, both seen and unseen, 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, possibly impact indoor air quality, and may ultimately result in compromised occupant health issues. 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 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 does not kill the spores; it only bleaches them. PuroClean’s goal is to return your property to a clean and safe 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 Albany & Corvallis, OR water damage repair process we will work with you and your insurance agent to keep you both aware of what is happening, what to expect and what to do. It is our mission at PuroClean of Albany & Corvallis, OR to be transparent, to ensure all parties affected stay fully aware of what is taking place and are able to make decisions confidently.

It is our goal to help you with as much compassion and minimal interruption to your everyday life, because we respect the trauma you are experiencing. PuroClean of Albany & Corvallis, OR can be counted on to respond to your Albany & Corvallis, OR water damage emergency urgently and sensitively 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and to act with professional speed and kindness to restore your home.

The PuroClean certified techs 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. Every step of the way we will keep you and your insurance provider updated on our progress.

PuroClean Emergency Flood and Related Water Damage Repair Services in Albany & Corvallis, OR

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.

Emergency Extraction of Water in Albany & Corvallis, OR

To extract the standing water from your affected area, we begin by using strategically located high-grade water removing equipment that expeditiously eliminates the water.

• Our advanced pumping machines will be immediately used to remove all standing water immediately upon arrival. Your affected property will be removed to be stored or discarded.
• Once completed, our machines will be removed and the water will be discarded elsewhere by PuroClean’s technicians.

Dehumidification and 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. 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 are our top concern, to pull out trapped water. Remember, these machines are quite loud.
3. During the dehumidification process, the water is pulled into the air by 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 that was removed in a separate location.
4. To make sure that everything is drying, your PuroClean technician will closely monitor moisture levels. Once moisture levels are back to normal, any 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 Albany & Corvallis, OR

Although the repair of water damage in Albany & Corvallis, OR is a high priority, the safety of our customers and technicians is our most important goal. The following tips will help reduce 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.

To Do:

• Turn Water Off: Shut down your home’s water source and call a plumber for repairs.
• Be very careful: Watch where you step as floors may be slippery and wet. Keep an eye out for obstacles and any exposed wiring. USE CAUTION.
• 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 Air Conditioning.
• Prop Up Upholstery: Remove all loose cushions and prop up upholstered furniture.
• Manage Area Rugs and Obstacles: Remove 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 Valuables: Relocate paintings and other art to a safe, dry place.
• Dry Clothing: Quickly dry all articles of clothing. Hang leather and fur goods to dry at room temperature.
• Furniture Protection: Put tinfoil or some sort of plastic under all furniture legs that are touching wet carpets. Open cabinet doors and drawers to dry out interiors (but don’t force them open).
• Call PuroClean Immediately: Call PuroClean of Albany & Corvallis, OR. Our experienced technicians are highly skilled in Albany & Corvallis, OR water damage repair.

What Not To Do:

• Don’t operate a vacuum cleaner: DON’T USE your basic household vacuum cleaner. You may use a wet vac or wet/dry vac that is created to handle water.
• Don’t Touch Plugs or Outlets: DO NOT PLUG OR UNPLUG any electrical appliances or touch anything that is plugged in already.
• 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.
• Do not turn on your heat: The cooler you keep your affected area, the better. Hotter 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 Albany & Corvallis, OR 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 (541) 286-3111.

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

Call us now at (541) 286-3111 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.