Water Damage Restoration in Oshkosh

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 Oshkosh, WI is dedicated to responding quickly to make sure that any water and moisture is removed from your home, regardless of the cause. Our trained technicians will take care of your home or business. It’s important to avoid the risk of mold damage. Our goal is to avoid further damage. Call us anytime at (920) 232-3511 – Don’t wait!

Trust PuroClean of Oshkosh, WI 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 Oshkosh, WI has certified water removal technicians that will ensure the water damage that is both visible and invisible 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 additional 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 to develop. 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 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.

A lot of 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 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 can cause health related issues. PuroClean’s approach is to follow industry standards to develop the right 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 closely with you and your insurance company throughout the Oshkosh, WI water damage repair process. This is to make sure that you both know what is happening, what to expect and what you can do. At PuroClean of Oshkosh, WI, we are always transparent to ensure that all parties know what’s happening and can make confident decisions.

Here at PuroClean of Oshkosh, WI, you can trust us to respond to Oshkosh, WI water damage emergencies with urgency and sensitivity 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We always perform our work professionally and thoughtfully when salvaging your property. We always strive to serve you with as much compassion and as little disruption to your daily life. We respect and understand that this is a hard situation to be in.

We will stay in contact with you and your insurance broker throughout the entire process to keep you updated on our progress. Our advanced cleaning equipment is used by our certified technicians to precisely measure the extent of water damage and completely restore your property by removing visible and invisible water damage.

PuroClean Emergency Flood and Related Water Damage Repair Services in Oshkosh, WI

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.

Oshkosh, WI Emergency Water Extraction

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

• After the water has been removed, any affected structures and property are removed to be stored or thrown away. This first step happens right away and is carried out using our advanced pumping machines. Our technicians start water removal immediately using our powerful commercial water pump machines. Upon completion of the water removal process, PuroClean will remove all affected structures and/or belongings whether they are to be stored or discarded.
• The equipment will be removed upon completion and the PuroClean technicians will discard the water at another location.

Drying and Dehumidification

Then our fucus is to identify, isolate and prep all areas that up for drying and dehumidification.

1. Your belongings and upholstery need to be moved to make sure the process can be completely performed.
2. Our professionals 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 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. Our technicians dispose of the water in another location.
4. Only after monitoring humidity levels and confirming that the levels have returned to normal, your items and property will be returned to their original location.

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 Oshkosh, WI‘s Water Damage Dos and Don’ts

Water damage repair in Oshkosh, WI is very important, but the safety of everyone involved is our top 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.

To Do:

• Shut Off Your Water: Shut off your home’s water source and call a plumber for repairs.
• Be very careful: Watch where you step as floors may be slippery and wet. Keep an eye out for obstacles and any exposed wiring. USE CAUTION.
• Remove Water: Mop up as much water as possible. In colder weather, open windows to speed drying; 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: Remove rugs and pick up all items that may be 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 Valuables: Relocate paintings and other art to a safe, dry place.
• Dry Wet Clothing: Quickly dry any damp clothes. Hang leather goods and furs to dry at room temperature.
• Furniture Protection: Put tinfoil or some sort of plastic under all furniture legs touching wet carpets. Open cabinet doors and drawers to dry out interiors (but do not force them open).
• Contact PuroClean ASAP: Call PuroClean of Oshkosh, WI. Trained technicians highly trained in Oshkosh, WI water damage are ready and waiting to come to you.

What You Should Not Do:

• Don’t operate a vacuum cleaner: DON’T USE your ordinary household vacuum cleaner. You may use a wet vac or wet/dry vac that is built to handle water.
• Don’t touch electrical outlets: Leave cords alone. If it’s plugged in, leave it and if isn’t plugged in, leave it alone. Don’t touch electrical cords at all.
• Don’t use electrical appliances: DON’T touch or run any electrical appliances, such as televisions, computers, radios, fans, or anything that is or may be plugged into electric power – and ESPECIALLY while standing on any wet floor, regardless of the material.
• Don’t let it get too hot: Try to keep wet areas as cool as possible – hot, damp areas increase 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 Oshkosh, WI 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 (920) 232-3511.

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

Call us now at (920) 232-3511 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.