Water Damage Restoration in McLean

Something as simple as a leaky faucet or as major as a burst pipe are often causes of significant water damage. Your local PuroClean of McLean, VA 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. Call us anytime at (571) 620-2200 – Don’t wait!

Trust PuroClean of McLean, VA 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.

The Water Removal Process: The PuroClean of McLean, VA has IICRC certified technicians that will ensure the visible and invisible water damage is restored, while respectfully caring for your property and belongings.

Mold and Odor Removal: Water losses not handled and dried down quickly can lead to secondary 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 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 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 approach 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 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 McLean, VA water damage restoration process PuroClean works with you and your insurance provider to keep you both in the loop on what is happening, what to expect and what to do. It’s our mission at PuroClean of McLean, VA to be transparent, to ensure all parties affected stay fully aware of what is taking place and are able to make decisions confidently.

It’s our goal to support you with as much compassion and little interruption to your daily routine, because we understand the trauma you are experiencing. PuroClean of McLean, VA can be counted on to respond to your McLean, VA water damage emergency with urgency and sensitivity 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and to act with professional speed and care to salvage your home or property.

Our certified technicians use advanced equipment to accurately measure just how bad the water damage is and to thoroughly restore your property that has been affected by both water damage that can be seen and unseen. We will keep you and your insurance provider updated on our progress during the process.

PuroClean Emergency Flood and Related Water Damage Repair Services in McLean, VA

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 McLean, VA

To extract the standing water from your affected area, we start by using strategically located commercial grade water removal equipment that expeditiously eliminates the water.

• Our specialized pumping equipment will be immediately used to remove all standing water immediately upon arrival. Your affected property will be removed to be stored or discarded.
• When the water is fully removed from the premises, the equipment is removed, and the displaced water will be disposed of at an environmentally safe location.

Dehumidification & Drying

When all areas requiring this process have been identified, these premises are isolated and prepped for drying and dehumidification.

1. To ensure this step can be completely performed, removal of belongings and upholstery will be necessary.
2. Air moving machines will be located 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. These powerful air movers are specially designed to increase evaporation in the given space and create airflow so dehumidifiers can be most effective. The water that was removed is disposed of by our technicians at a different location.
4. Once the moisture levels return to normal, your PuroClean technicians will bring back moved items and property to their original location. The humidity levels are monitored closely by PuroClean technicians to ensure that things can get back to normal as quickly 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 McLean, VA

Mitigating or water damage restoration in McLean, VA is one of our primary goals. However, our primary concern is the safety of everyone 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 the main water supply: Turn off your home’s water supply. You may 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.
• Water removal: Mop as much water as possible. In cooler weather, open windows to help speed up the drying process and in hot weather, only if it’s safe to do so, turn your air conditioning on.
• Prop Up Upholstery: Remove all loose cushions and prop up upholstered furniture.
• Remove obstacles – Remove all rugs: Pick up wet rugs and remove all items that are sitting on the floor and could pose a treat when walking.
• Dry Storage Containers: Open wet suitcases or storage bins; and, if possible, have them dry 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 all damp clothes. Hang leather goods and furs to dry at room temperature.
• Protect Furniture: Put tinfoil or plastic wrap under 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 McLean, VA. Our trained technicians are highly skilled in McLean, VA water damage restoration and repair.

What You Should Not Do:

• Do not Use a Vacuum Cleaner: You can only use a wet-vac, which is equipped to deal with water. DO NOT USE your regular household vacuum.
• Do not touch electrical outlets: Leave cords alone. If it is plugged in, leave it and if it is not plugged in, leave it. Don’t touch electrical cords at all.
• Do not Operate Electrical Appliances: DO NOT USE TVs, radios, computers, ceiling fans, or any other electrical appliances while standing on damp carpets or floors, particularly concrete or tile floors.
• Do not let it get too hot: Try to keep wet areas as cool as possible as 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 McLean, VA 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 (571) 620-2200.

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

Call us now at (571) 620-2200 for a free estimate of our water damage restoration 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.