Water Damage Restoration in St. Albans

PuroClean of St. Albans, NY prides itself on the ability to respond quickly to water damage issues and emergencies in St. Albans and surrounding areas. We understand that water damage can be caused by all sorts of events ranging from leaky faucets to something more significant like frozen or burst pipes. Your home is in good hands with our experienced and trained technicians. Our goal here at PuroClean of St. Albans, NY is to prevent any further damage and avoid the risk of mold that could affect the structure of your property. Don’t hesitate to contact us anytime at (718) 301-8055.

Trust PuroClean of St. Albans, NY for your Water Damage Restoration

PuroClean QuickDry System™

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 St. Albans, NY has certified water removal technicians that will ensure the water damage that is both seen and hidden is restored while making sure to care 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. 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.

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 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 of St. Albans, NY strives to be transparent in all its work to ensure all parties are fully aware and confident in making decisions. Throughout the St. Albans, NY water damage repair process, PuroClean will ensure that you and your insurance provider understand what is happening, what to expect, and what you can do.

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 St. Albans, NY can be trusted to quickly and carefully respond to your St. Albans, NY water damage emergency 24/7 and to salvage your property as professionally as possible.

Our IICRC certified technicians accurately determine the extent of the water damage using the best and latest equipment and thoroughly restore damaged property by addressing both visible and invisible water damage. Throughout every step of the way, we will keep you and your insurance provider appraised on our progress.

Water Damage Restoration Queens, St. Albans, NY & surrounding Areas | PuroClean Emergency Flood and Related

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.

St. Albans, NY Emergency Water Extraction

Qualified specialists will commence by removing all standing water from your affected areas. We strategically place commercial-grade water removal machines to remove the water as quickly as possible.

• Our specialized pumping equipment will be used to remove all standing water right away upon arrival. Your damaged belongings will be removed to be stored or discarded.
• Once completed, the equipment will be removed and the water will be disposed of off-site by PuroClean’s technicians.

Dehumidification and Drying

Then our focus is to identify, isolate, and prep all areas that need drying and dehumidification.

1. Relocation of belongings and upholstery are required to ensure that the process can be thoroughly completed.
2. A PuroClean professional will assess the isolated area and choose locations for the powerful air movers. Areas of the home or business that are affected with the most moisture and trapped water will be the key focus, to pull out trapped water. Remember, these air movers are quite 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 by our technicians at a different location.
4. Once moisture levels return to normal, your PuroClean technicians will bring back moved items to where they belong in your house. The humidity levels are closely monitored by PuroClean technicians to ensure that things can get back to normal as soon 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 St. Albans, NY

Mitigating and restoring water damage in St. Albans, NY is one of our primary goals. However, our primary concern is the safety of all parties 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.

What You Should Do:

• Shut off the main water supply: Turn off your home’s water supply. You may also need to call a plumber for repairs.
• Use Caution: Watch your step, as floors may be slippery. Also, watch for trip and fall hazards as well as for exposed electrical wires.
• Remove Water: Mop up as much water as possible. In colder weather, open windows to speed the drying process; in hot weather, if safe, turn on your Air Conditioning.
• 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 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 moved to a safe, dry place.
• Dry Clothing: Immediately dry all garments. Hang leather and fur goods to dry at room temperature.
• Furniture Protection: Put aluminum foil or some sort of plastic under all furniture legs that are touching wet carpets. Open drawers and cabinet doors to dry out interiors (but don’t force them open).
• Call PuroClean Immediately: Call PuroClean of St. Albans, NY. Our certified techs are highly skilled in St. Albans, NY water damage repair.

What Not To Do:

• DO NOT VACUUM: You shouldn’t use a regular household vacuum cleaner. Only use a wet vac, the type that is specifically created to handle water.
• Don’t mess with electrical outlets: DO NOT unplug or plug any electrical cords or outlets and don’t touch anything that is already plugged in.
• Do not use any 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 you are standing on any wet floor, regardless of the material.
• Do not let it get too hot: Try to keep wet areas as cool as possible because hot, moist 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 St. Albans, 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 (718) 301-8055.

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

Call us now at (718) 301-8055 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.