Water Damage Restoration in Thousand Oaks

Water damage is often caused by something minor, like a leaky faucet or something major, like frozen and burst pipes. Whatever the cause, large or small, PuroClean of Thousand Oaks, CA is prepared to respond quickly and remove standing water and moisture from your property in or around Thousand Oaks, CA. Our experienced 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. Don’t wait to call us anytime, at (805) 367-3118.

Trust PuroClean of Thousand Oaks, CA 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.

During Our Water Removal Process: Our IICRC certified PuroClean of Thousand Oaks, CA water damage restoration technicians ensure that the damage caused by water 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 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 method as bleach does not kill the spores; it only bleaches them. PuroClean’s mission 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 Thousand Oaks, CA strives to be transparent in all its work in order to ensure all parties are aware and confident in making decisions. Throughout the Thousand Oaks, CA water damage repair process, we will ensure that you and your insurance provider understand what is happening, what to expect, and what you can do.

You can count on PuroClean of Thousand Oaks, CA to respond to your Thousand Oaks, CA water damage incident with urgency and sensitivity, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and to professionally restore your home or property. We respect the trauma you and your family are going through, and we will help you with compassion, and as few disruptions to your daily life as possible.

Our certified technicians use state-of-the-science equipment to accurately measure just how bad the water damage is and to thoroughly restore your property that has been affected by both water damage that can be seen and unseen. We will keep you and your insurance provider updated on our progress throughout the entire process.

PuroClean Emergency Flood and Related Water Damage Repair Services in Thousand Oaks, CA

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.

Emergency Extraction of Water in Thousand Oaks, CA

We begin by extracting any standing water present on your premises using high-grade equipment strategically placed to remove all water from the area.

• Our specialized pumping equipment will be immediately used to remove all standing water right away upon arrival. Your affected property will be removed to be stored or discarded.
• Once the water is completely removed from your property, the equipment is removed, and the displaced water will be disposed of at an environmentally safe location.

Drying & Dehumidification

Once all areas requiring this process have been identified, the areas are marked off and prepped for drying and dehumidification.

1. This procedure calls for all belongings to be removed to thoroughly complete the water removal.
2. A PuroClean technician will assess the isolated area and choose locations for air moving machines. Areas of the home or business that contain the most moisture and trapped water are our top concern, to pull out trapped water. Remember, these air movers are quite loud.
3. During this dehumidification process, the water is pulled into the air by 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 that was removed in a separate location.
4. PuroClean technicians will put back any moved items to their original location once moisture levels return to normal. The technicians monitor humidity levels closely during this 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 Thousand Oaks, CA‘s Water Damage Dos and Don’ts

Mitigating and restoring water damage in Thousand Oaks, CA is one of our main goals. However, our top priority 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 Your Water: Shut down the home’s water supply and call a plumber for repairs.
• Be extra careful: Watch where you step as flooring may be wet and slick. Keep an eye out for obstacles and any exposed wiring. USE CAUTION.
• Water removal: Mop as much water as possible. In cool weather, open windows to help speed up the drying process and in hot weather, only if it’s safe to do so, switch on your A/C.
• Prop Up Upholstery: Take out all loose cushions and prop up upholstered furniture.
• Manage Area Rugs and Obstacles: Take out rugs and pick up any items that may be sitting on the floor.
• Dry Storage Containers: Any storage containers like wet suitcases and storage bins should be opened and dried in the sunlight if at all possible.
• Protect Valuables: Relocate paintings and other artwork to a safe, dry place.
• Dry Wet Clothing: Quickly dry any wet garments. Hang leather goods and furs to dry at room temperature.
• Furniture Protection: Put tin foil or some sort of plastic under all furniture legs touching wet carpets. Open drawers and cabinet doors to dry out interiors (but do not force them open).
• Call PuroClean Immediately: Call PuroClean of Thousand Oaks, CA. Our experienced technicians are highly skilled in Thousand Oaks, CA water damage repair.

What Not To Do:

• Do not operate a vacuum cleaner: DO NOT USE your basic household vacuum cleaner. You may use a wet vac or wet/dry vac that is built to handle water.
• Do not touch electrical outlets: Leave cords alone. If it’s plugged in, leave it and if it is not plugged in, leave it alone. Don’t touch electrical cords at all.
• Do not Operate Any Electrical Appliances: DO NOT USE TVs, radios, computers, ceiling fans, or any electrical appliances especially while standing on wet carpets or floors, particularly concrete or tile floors.
• Do not turn on your heat: The cooler you can keep your affected area, the better. Warmer areas promote 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 Thousand Oaks, CA 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 (805) 367-3118.

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

Call us now at (805) 367-3118 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.