Water Damage Restoration in Williamsburg

PuroClean of Williamsburg, VA prides itself on the ability to respond quickly to water damage problems and emergencies in Williamsburg, VA and surrounding areas. We understand that water damage can be caused by all sorts of events ranging from leaky faucets to something more serious like frozen or burst pipes. Your home is in good hands with our certified and trained technicians. Our goal here at PuroClean of Williamsburg, VA is to avoid any further problems and avoid the risk of mold that could affect the structure of your property. Don’t wait to contact us anytime at (757) 208-7377.

Trust PuroClean of Williamsburg, VA 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.

During Our Water Removal Process: Our IICRC certified PuroClean of Williamsburg, VA 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 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, possibly 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 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 method as bleach doesn’t kill the spores; it only bleaches them. PuroClean’s goal 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: We strive to be transparent so that all parties impacted are fully informed and able to make important decisions. Throughout your water damage in Williamsburg, VA repair experience, we ensure that you and your insurance provider are fully informed on all steps of our work. We let you know what to expect and what you can and can’t do as we go along.

You can trust PuroClean of Williamsburg, VA to respond to your Williamsburg, VA water damage incident with urgency and sensitivity, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and to professionally restore your home or property. We understand the trauma you and your family are experiencing, and we will assist you with compassion, and minimal disruption to your daily life.

We keep you and your insurance agent informed about our progress during the whole process. Our certified techs will use state-of-the-science equipment to precisely measure the extent of your damage and will restore all areas with both visible and hidden water damage.

PuroClean Emergency Flood and Related Water Damage Repair Services in Williamsburg, VA

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 Williamsburg, VA

We begin by strategically placing commercial water removal equipment in order to quickly rid your property of standing water.

• Once the water has been removed, any affected structures and property are removed to be stored or discarded. This first step takes place immediately and is carried out using our commercial pumps. Our technicians start water removal immediately using our powerful commercial water pumping equipment. Upon the finishing of the water removal procedure, PuroClean will remove all affected structures and/or belongings whether they are to be stored or discarded.
• Upon completion, the equipment will be removed and the water is discarded elsewhere by PuroClean’s employees.

Drying and Dehumidification

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

1. Your belongings and upholstery need to be moved to ensure the process can be completely finished.
2. A PuroClean technician will assess the marked off premises and choose locations for the powerful air movers. Areas of the home or business that contain the most moisture and trapped water will be the key focus, to pull out trapped water. Remember, these machines are quite loud.
3. These powerful air movers are specially designed to increase evaporation in the given space and create airflow so dehumidifiers can be most effective. The water removed is disposed of professionally by our technicians at a different location.
4. PuroClean technicians will put back any moved property to where they belong once moisture levels are normal. The technicians monitor humidity levels closely during this process of drying to make sure that proper drying is happening.

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 Williamsburg, VA

Mitigating or restoring water damage in Williamsburg, VA is one of our primary goals. However, our primary concern is the safety of all individuals 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 Water: Shut off your home’s water source and call a plumber for repairs.
• Use Caution: Due to wet floors, make sure to watch your step. Also, watch for any trip and fall hazards as well as for any exposed electrical wires.
• 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, turn on your A/C.
• Prop Up Upholstery: Remove all loose cushions and prop up upholstered furniture.
• Remove obstacles – Remove rugs: Pick up wet rugs and remove any items that are sitting on the floor and/or in the main walkway area.
• 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 any 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.
• Protect Furniture: Put tinfoil or plastic underneath furniture legs on wet carpeting. Open (but don’t force) drawers and cabinet doors to dry out the inside.
• Contact PuroClean ASAP: Call PuroClean of Williamsburg, VA. Experienced technicians highly trained in Williamsburg, VA water damage are ready to come to you.

Do Not Do:

• Do not operate a vacuum cleaner: DON’T USE your basic household vacuum cleaner. You can use a wet vac or wet/dry vac that is designed to handle water cleanup.
• Do not touch electrical outlets: Leave cords alone. If it is plugged in, leave it and if isn’t plugged in, leave it alone. Do not touch electrical cords at all.
• Do not use electrical appliances: DO NOT touch or operate any electrical appliances, such as TVs, 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 – hot, damp areas stimulate 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 Williamsburg, VA 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 (757) 208-7377.

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

Call us now at (757) 208-7377 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.