Water Damage Restoration in North Fort Myers

Something as simple as a leaky faucet or as major as a burst pipe are often causes of significant water damage. Whatever the cause, large or small, PuroClean of Estero, FL is prepared to respond quickly and remove standing water and moisture from your property in or around Estero, FL. Your home or business is in good hands and will be taken care of by our trained techs. Our goal is to avoid additional damage and avoid the risk that mold will affect the structure or your belongings. Call us anytime at (239) 985-5566 – Don’t wait!

Trust PuroClean of Estero, FL 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: The Estero, FL certified water damage professionals are there to make sure that the obvious and hidden water damaged areas of your 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 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. 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 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 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: We strive to be transparent so that all parties impacted are fully informed and able to make important decisions. Throughout your water damage in Estero, FL repair process, we ensure that you and your insurance agent are fully informed on all areas of our work. We let you know what to expect and what you can and can’t do as we go along.

We respect the impact this has on you and your family and will help you with both compassion and minimal disruption to daily life. PuroClean of Estero, FL can be trusted to quickly and carefully respond to your Estero, FL water damage emergency 24/7 and to salvage your property as professionally as possible.

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. Throughout every step of the way we will keep you and your insurance agent in the loop on our progress.

PuroClean Emergency Flood and Related Water Damage Repair Services in Estero, FL

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 Estero, FL

Our technicians will start by removing all unwanted water from your premises. We strategically locate commercial grade water removal equipment to remove the water as quickly as possible.

• The first step calls for immediate water removal through our advanced water pumps. Once the water has been extracted, 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 professionals.

Drying and Dehumidification

Areas to be dried and dehumidified are marked, isolated and prepped to undergo this process.

1. Your belongings and upholstery need to be moved to make sure the process can be completely finished.
2. Air moving machines will be sat out around the premises strategically in the most affected areas. The areas that contain the majority of the water will be the focus to pull out trapped water. Please note, these machines are very loud.
3. During our 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 all the excess water in a separate location.
4. Once moisture levels return to normal, your PuroClean technicians will bring back moved items to where they belong in your house. The humidity levels are monitored closely by our technicians to make sure that things can get back to normal as soon as possible.

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 Estero, FL

Although the repair of water damage in Estero, FL is a high priority, safety of our customers and technicians is our most important priority. The following tips will help lower risk of suffering setbacks due to a heavy rain, flood, roof leaks or faulty plumbing or AC units; regardless of whether you’re 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.
• Use Caution: Floors may be slippery so be sure to watch your step. Also, watch for 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 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: Take out rugs and pick up all 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: Relocate any paintings and other art to a safe, dry place.
• Dry Wet Clothing: Quickly dry any wet garments. Hang leather goods and furs to dry at room temperature.
• Furniture Protection: Put aluminum foil or some sort of plastic under all furniture legs touching wet carpets. Open cabinet doors and drawers to dry out interiors (but don’t force them open).
• Contact PuroClean ASAP: Call PuroClean of Estero, FL. Experienced technicians highly trained in Estero, FL water damage are waiting to come to you.

Do Not Do:

• Don’t Use a Vacuum Cleaner: Only use a wet vacuum, which is produced to handle water. DON’T USE your standard household vacuum cleaner.
• Don’t mess with electrical outlets: DO NOT unplug or plug any electrical cords or outlets and don’t touch anything that is already plugged in.
• Don’t Operate Electrical Appliances: DON’T USE TVs, radios, computers, ceiling fans, or any electrical appliances while standing on wet carpets or floors, particularly concrete or tile floors.
• Don’t let it get too warm: Try to keep wet areas as cool as possible because hot, moist areas stimulate 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 Estero, FL 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 (239) 985-5566.

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

Call us now at (239) 985-5566 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.