Water Damage Restoration in Alsip

PuroClean of Chicago, IL takes pride in the ability to respond quickly to water damage issues and emergencies in Chicago, IL and surrounding areas. We understand that water damage can be caused by all kinds of issues ranging from leaky faucets to something more significant like frozen or burst pipes. Your home is in good hands with our certified and trained technicians. Our goal here at PuroClean of Chicago, IL is to avoid any further problems and avoid the risk of mold that could affect the structure of your home. Don’t hesitate to contact us anytime at (708) 929-9696.

Trust PuroClean of Chicago, IL 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 Chicago, IL has certified water removal technicians that will ensure the visible and invisible water damage is restored, while making sure to care for your property and 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, possibly 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 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 approach as bleach does not kill the spores; it only bleaches them. PuroClean’s goal is to return your property to a safe and clean 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: PuroClean of Chicago, IL strives to be transparent so that all parties involved are fully informed and able to make crucial decisions. Throughout your water damage in Chicago, IL repair experience, we ensure that you and your insurance provider are fully informed on all areas of our work. We let you know what to expect and what you can and can’t do as we go along.

Trust that PuroClean of Chicago, IL will respond to your Chicago, IL water damage report with urgency and sensitivity, 24/7, and to professionally restore your home or property. We understand the trauma you and your family are experiencing, and we will help you with compassion, and as few disruptions to your daily life as possible.

We keep you and your insurance broker informed about our progress throughout the entire process. Our IICRC certified techs will use advanced cleaning equipment to precisely gauge 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 Chicago, IL

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.

Emergency Extraction of Water in Chicago, IL

To remove the standing water from your affected area, we start by using strategically placed specially designed water removing equipment that expeditiously eliminates the water.

• Our advanced pumping machines will be immediately used to remove all standing water immediately 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.

Drying & Dehumidification

Areas to be dried and dehumidified are marked, isolated and prepped to undergo this process.

1. Your belongings and upholstery need to be moved to make sure the process can be completely finished.
2. Air moving machines will be located strategically in the most appropriate locations. The areas that contain the majority of the water will be the focus to pull out trapped water. Keep in mind, these machines are very loud.
3. These 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 professionally by technicians at a separate location.
4. To make sure that everything is being dried properly, your PuroClean technician will monitor moisture levels. Once moisture levels are at a normal level, any removed property will be placed back to their original locations.

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.

Chicago, IL Water Damage Do’s and Don’ts

Repairing water damage in Chicago, IL is very important, but the safety of everyone involved is our top priority. Whether mitigating or restoring water damage, the following tips will help reduce the risk of you suffering a setback due to a heavy rain, flood, problem plumbing, leaky AC, or roof.

What You Should Do:

• Turn Water Off: Shut down your home’s water supply and call a plumber for repairs.
• Be extra careful: Watch your step as flooring 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 cool weather, open windows to help 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 any wet rugs and remove any items that may be sitting on the floor and/or in the main walkway area.
• Dry Storage Containers: Any storage containers such as wet suitcases and storage bins should be opened and dried in the sunlight if at all possible.
• Protect Valuables: Move any paintings and other art to a safe, dry place.
• Dry Clothing: Immediately dry all garments. Hang fur and leather goods to dry at room temperature.
• Protect Your Furniture: Place aluminum foil or plastic 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 Chicago, IL. Our experienced technicians are highly skilled in Chicago, IL water damage repair.

What Not To Do:

• Don’t operate a vacuum cleaner: DO NOT USE your ordinary household vacuum cleaner. You can use a wet vac or wet/dry vac that is created to handle water cleanup.
• Don’t mess with electrical outlets: DO NOT plug or unplug any electrical cords or outlets and don’t touch anything that’s plugged in.
• Don’t use electrical devices or appliances: DO NOT touch or run any electrical appliances, such as televisions, computers, radios, fans, or anything that may be hooked to electric power – and ESPECIALLY while standing on any wet floor, regardless of the material.
• Do not turn on your heat: The cooler you keep your affected area, the better. Hotter temperatures encourage 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 Chicago, 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 will ensure the damage will be in a better state than it originally was. Call us now at (708) 929-9696.

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

Call us now at (708) 929-9696 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.