Water Damage Restoration in Oak Park, IL

PuroClean of Oak Park, IL prides itself on responding quickly to water damage problems and emergencies in Oak Park, IL and surrounding areas. We understand that water damage can be caused by all kinds of issues ranging from leaky faucets to something more severe like frozen or burst pipes. Your home is in good hands with our certified and trained technicians. Our goal here at PuroClean of Oak Park, IL is to avoid any further damage and avoid the risk of mold that could affect the structure of your home. Don’t hesitate to contact us anytime at (708) 665-6800.

Trust PuroClean of Oak Park, IL for your Water Damage Restoration

PuroClean QuickDry System™

Our QuickDry systems are 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 Damage Restoration and Water Removal Process: Our IICRC certified PuroClean of Oak Park, IL water damage restoration technicians ensure that the water damage to your property – both visible and invisible is restored, all while caring for your property and belongings.

Mold and Odor Removal: Water losses not handled promptly 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. PuroClean’s IICRC certified technicians follow industry best practices to properly remediate mold that has infected and damaged and return the property to a pre-loss condition. Once the 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 water damage restoration mission is to return your property to a clean and safe 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 cause health-related issues. PuroClean’s approach is to follow industry standards to develop the proper scope of repair for your home or business, which includes employing specialized equipment, cleaning practices, followed by recommending a clearance test to ensure your property has reached the desired goal.

Ongoing Communication: PuroClean will work with you and your insurance company throughout the Oak Park, IL water damage restoration process. This is to make sure that you both know what is transpiring, what to expect, and what you can do. At PuroClean of Oak Park, IL, we are always transparent to ensure all parties involved are fully informed and confident in decisions.

We understand the impact this has on you and your loved ones and will help you with compassion and minimal disruption to daily life. PuroClean of Oak Park, IL can be counted on to quickly and carefully respond to your Oak Park, IL water damage restoration emergency 24/7 and to salvage your property as professionally as possible.

Our IICRC certified technicians use state-of-the-science equipment to precisely measure just how bad the water damage is and to thoroughly restore your property that has been affected by both visible and invisible water damage. We will keep you and your insurance provider updated on our progress every step of the way.

PuroClean Emergency Flood and Related Water Damage Restoration Services in Oak Park, IL

The Water Damage Restoration Assessment:

• During a water damage restoration, 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 Oak Park, IL

We begin the water damage restoration process by removing any standing water found in your home or business using high-grade equipment strategically placed to extract all water from the area.

• Our advanced pumping machines will be immediately used to remove all standing water right away upon arrival. Your affected property will be removed to be stored or discarded.
• The equipment is taken away upon completion and the PuroClean technicians will discard the water at another location.

Dehumidification and Drying

Once all areas requiring this process have been identified, they are isolated and prepped for drying and dehumidification.

1. Your belongings and upholstery need to be moved to make sure the process can be completely performed.
2. PuroClean technicians will place powerful air movers, focusing on the most affected areas. The most highly affected areas will be the focus, and trapped water removal will be done by the machines. These powerful air movers are very loud.
3. The water is sucked into the air by these powerful 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 in a separate location.
4. PuroClean technicians will put back any moved property to where they belong once moisture levels return to normal. The technicians monitor humidity levels closely during the process of drying to make sure that proper drying is taking place.

Final Cleaning Processes

Odors can form in a carpet that has been water damaged very quickly 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 water damage restoration 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 Oak Park, IL‘s Water Damage Restoration Dos and Don’ts

Water damage restoration in Oak Park, IL 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 reduce the risk of you suffering a setback due to a rain event, flood, faulty plumbing, leaky AC, or roof.

To Do:

• Shut Off Water: Shut down the home’s water source and call a plumber for repairs.
• Be extra careful: Watch your step as floors may be wet and slick. Keep a lookout for obstacles and any exposed electrical wiring. USE CAUTION.
• 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, put your A/C on.
• Prop Up Upholstery: Remove all loose cushions and prop up upholstered furniture.
• Deal with Area Rugs and Obstacles: Remove any area rugs and pick up any items that may be sitting on the floor.
• Dry Storage Containers: Open wet suitcases and storage bins; and, if 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 all damp garments. Hang leather goods and furs to dry at room temperature.
• Protect Your Furniture: Place aluminum foil or plastic wrap underneath furniture legs on wet carpeting. Open (but do not force) drawers and cabinet doors to dry out interiors.
• Contact PuroClean ASAP: Call PuroClean of Oak Park, IL. Experienced technicians highly trained in Oak Park, IL water damage are waiting to come to you.

Do Not Do:

• Don’t operate a vacuum cleaner: DO NOT USE your regular household vacuum cleaner. You can use a wet vac or wet/dry vac that is built to handle water.
• Don’t mess with electrical outlets: DO NOT plug or unplug any electrical cords or outlets and don’t touch anything that is plugged in.
• 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 tile or concrete floors.
• Do Not turn up the heat: keep interiors cool, as mold grows in 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 Oak Park, IL 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 ensure the damage will be in a better state than it originally was. Call us now at (708) 665-6800.

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

Call us now at (708) 665-6800 for a free estimate of our water damage services.

Does homeowner’s 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, no matter the water source, flood damage 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.