Water Damage Restoration in Fort Mill

Call the experts at PuroClean of Fort Mill, SC if your property floods or experiences other water damage. We’re available 24/7. Floods will often 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 health and property. Timing is critical to reducing additional damage. PuroClean’s licensed and trained techs work compassionately, professionally and quickly to contain the water first. Call us today at (980) 237-6188!

Trust PuroClean of Fort Mill, SC 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 Water Removal Process: Our IICRC certified PuroClean of Fort Mill, SC water damage restoration technicians ensure that the damage caused by water to your property – the damage that can be seen and is hidden, is restored, they do this while keeping a high level of care for your property and your 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, potentially 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 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: We will work closely with you and your insurance company throughout the Fort Mill, SC water damage repair process, to ensure you both know what is transpiring, what you can expect and what you can do. At PuroClean of Fort Mill, SC, we are always transparent to ensure all parties know what’s happening and can make confident decisions.

Here at PuroClean of Fort Mill, SC, you can count on us to respond to Fort Mill, SC water damage emergencies with urgency and sensitivity 24/7. We always perform our work professionally and thoughtfully when restoring your property. We always strive to serve 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 during the entire process. Our IICRC certified techs will use advanced cleaning equipment to precisely measure the extent of your damage and will restore areas with both visible and hidden water damage.

PuroClean Emergency Flood and Related Water Damage Repair Services in Fort Mill, 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.

Emergency Extraction of Water in Fort Mill, SC

To extract the standing water from your affected area, we begin by using strategically placed high-grade water removing equipment that quickly removes the water.

• The first step calls for immediate water removal using our advanced water pumps. Once the water has been extracted, all affected belongings and structures will be removed and stored or discarded.
• The equipment will be removed upon completion and the PuroClean technicians will discard the water at another location.

Dehumidification & Drying

Once all areas needing attention have been identified, the areas are marked off and prepped for drying and dehumidification.

1. The moving of belongings and upholstery will be necessary to ensure that the process can be finished completely.
2. PuroClean technicians will place industrial 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. 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. Once the moisture levels are normal, our technicians will bring back moved items to where they belong in your house. These humidity levels are closely monitored by PuroClean technicians to ensure 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.

Fort Mill, SC Water Damage Do’s and Don’ts

Although the repair of water damage in Fort Mill, SC 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 rain event, flood, roof leaks or faulty plumbing or AC units; regardless of whether you’re mitigating or restoring water damage.

What To Do:

• Shut Off Water: Shut down your home’s water source and call a plumber for repairs.
• Be very careful: Watch your step as floors may be wet and slick. Keep an eye out 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, switch on your A/C.
• Upholstery should be propped up: Any loose cushions and upholstered furniture should be propped up in a dry place.
• Remove obstacles – Remove all rugs: Pick up wet rugs and remove any items that may be sitting on the floor and/or in the main walkway area.
• Dry Storage Containers: Open wet suitcases and storage bins; and, if at all possible, dry them in the sun.
• Protect Your Valuables: Paintings, artwork, and any other valuables should be moved to a safe, dry place.
• Dry Wet Clothing: Quickly dry any damp garments. Hang leather goods and furs to dry at room temperature.
• Protect Your Furniture: Put tinfoil 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 Fort Mill, SC. Our experienced techs are highly skilled in Fort Mill, SC water damage repair.

What You Should Not Do:

• Do not operate a vacuum cleaner: DO NOT USE your ordinary household vacuum cleaner. You may use a wet vac or wet/dry vac that is designed to handle water.
• Do Not Touch Plugs or Outlets: DON’T 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 you are standing on wet carpets or floors, particularly concrete or tile floors.
• Do Not turn up the heat: keep interiors as cold as possible, as mold grows with heat and moisture.

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 Fort Mill, 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 (980) 237-6188.

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

Call us now at (980) 237-6188 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.