Water Damage Restoration in Mineola, NY

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 Mineola, NY is prepared to respond quickly and remove standing water and moisture from your property in or around Mineola, NY. 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 avoid additional damage. Don’t wait to call us anytime, at (516) 387-0900.

Trust PuroClean of Mineola, NY for your Water Damage Remediation

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 Mineola, NY 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 in a timely manner and dried down quickly can lead to secondary 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 areas 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 mission is to return your property to a safe and clean condition.

Odors are a sign 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 practice transparency so that everyone involved are fully informed and able to make crucial decisions. Throughout your water damage in Mineola, NY repair service, we ensure that you and your insurance agent are fully informed on all aspects of our work. We always let you know what to expect and what you can and can’t do as we go along.

It’s our mission to help you with as much kindness and little interruption to your everyday life, because we respect the trauma you are experiencing. PuroClean of Mineola, NY can be counted on to respond to your Mineola, NY water damage emergency urgently and sensitively 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and to act with professional speed and kindness to salvage your home or property.

Our certified technicians use advanced equipment to precisely measure the extent of the water damage and to thoroughly restore your property that has been affected by both visible and invisible water damage. We will continue to keep you and your insurance agent updated on our progress during the process.

PuroClean Emergency Flood and Related Water Damage Repair Services in Mineola, NY

The 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.

Mineola, NY Emergency Water Extraction

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

• When the water has been removed, any affected areas and property are relocated to be stored or thrown away. This first step happens right away and is carried out using our commercial pumps. Our technicians start water removal immediately using our powerful commercial water pump machines. Upon completion of the water removal procedure, PuroClean will remove all damaged structures and/or belongings whether they are 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

The affected areas that need dried and dehumidified are marked, isolated and prepped to be our focus for drying and dehumidification.

1. To ensure this step can be completely performed, removal of belongings and upholstery will be necessary.
2. When ready, the PuroClean professional will place air moving machines around the isolated area. Remember that these machines are quite noisy. The air movers will be focusing on areas of the house or business that contain moisture to displace any trapped water.
3. The water is extracted 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. PuroClean technicians will make sure the water is disposed of in another location.
4. PuroClean technicians will put back any relocated property to their original location once moisture levels return to normal. Our technicians monitor the humidity levels closely during the drying process to ensure proper drying is taking place.

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 Mineola, NY‘s Water Damage Dos and Don’ts

Water damage repair in Mineola, NY is very important, but the safety of all parties is our number one priority. Whether mitigating or restoring water damage, the following tips will help lower the risk of you suffering a setback due to a rain event, flood, faulty plumbing, leaky AC, or roof.

What You Should Do:

• Shut off the main water supply: Turn off your home’s water supply. You may need to call a plumber for repairs.
• Be Cautious: Due to wet floors, make sure to watch your step. Also, watch for any trip and fall hazards and for exposed electrical wires.
• Remove 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 A/C.
• Prop Up Upholstery: Remove all loose cushions and prop up upholstered furniture.
• Deal with Area Rugs and Obstacles: Remove 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: Quickly dry all garments. Hang leather and fur goods to dry at room temperature.
• Protect Furniture: Place tinfoil or plastic wrap under furniture legs on wet carpeting. Open (but don’t force) drawers and cabinet doors to dry out the inside.
• Call PuroClean Immediately: Call PuroClean of Mineola, NY. Our certified technicians are highly skilled in Mineola, NY water damage repair.

What You Should Not Do:

• Don’t Use a Vacuum Cleaner: You can only use a wet-vac, which is equipped to deal with water. DO NOT USE your standard household vacuum.
• Don’t Touch Plugs or Outlets: DO NOT PLUG OR UNPLUG any electrical appliances or touch anything that is already plugged in.
• Don’t Operate Electrical Appliances: DO NOT TURN ON TVs, radios, computers, ceiling fans, or any electrical appliances while standing on wet carpets or floors, particularly concrete or tile floors.
• Don’t turn up the heat: keep interiors cool, 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 Mineola, NY 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 (516) 387-0900.

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

Call us now at (516) 387-0900 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.