We know that dealing with emergency flood damage can be frustrating, so we want to inform you to feel slightly more ease throughout the process and experience minimal disruption to your daily life.
Finding a licensed contractor in Pinellas county like PuroClean using the latest equipment to accurately measure the extent of the water damage and thoroughly restore your property while keeping you and your insurance agent updated at each step is important.
PuroClean of New Port Richey will respond to your water damage emergencies with professionalism and courtesy 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Emergency Flood Damage Removal:
- Technicians will first remove damaged materials that will either be restored or discarded. These materials include baseboards, insulation, furniture, upholstery, carpeting, carpet padding, fragile wood, drywall, and more.
- After removing the damaged items, they begin drying out the water and disinfecting the affected areas. Specialized tools like air movers and dehumidifiers are typically used in drying.
- Technicians will then handle mold damage in the restoration process. Mold-infected surfaces will be disinfected and restored quickly to prevent mold from spreading. If there is more than 10 square feet in Pinellas County, Florida you have to use a licensed mold remediator.
Emergency Water Extraction
Emergency flood damage calls for emergency water extraction. They begin by extracting any standing water in your home or business using high-grade equipment strategically placed to remove all the water from the area.
- The first step requires immediate water removal through our advanced pumping machines. Once the water has been extracted, all affected belongings and structures will be removed and either stored or discarded.
- Once completed, the equipment will be removed, and the water will be discarded elsewhere by the professional technicians.
Drying & Dehumidification
Once all areas requiring this process have been identified, the areas are isolated and prepped for drying and dehumidification.
- Removal of belongings and upholstery will be necessary to ensure the process can be done thoroughly.
- Your technician will place air-moving machines around the isolated area when ready. Keep in mind that these machines are loud. The fans will be focusing on areas of the house or business that contain moisture to pull out any trapped water.
- Next, the water will be pulled into the air and the fans as they go through the dehumidification process. All of the water pulled out will be disposed of by the technician in another location.
- To ensure everything is drying, technicians will monitor moisture levels. Once moisture levels are normal, any removed items will be placed back in their original locations.
Carpet Restoration
Carpet restoration is the process to take your damaged carpet and restore it to its pre-loss condition.
- The first step is to find the source of the water damage, as this determines whether or not your carpet is salvageable.
- If the findings of step one show that the carpet is salvageable, any remaining water is removed through water extraction.
- Then, high-grade air-moving fans will be used to remove the moisture from the carpet to prevent mold growth.
- Technicians will update you and your insurance agent during the drying process.
- Once the carpet is dry, all equipment will be removed from the area, and all belongings will be put back into place.
Carpet Cleaning, Deodorization & Spot Removal
Any carpet that has been affected by emergency flood damage is subject to mildew formation, which can cause an odor to spread not only in the affected room but also throughout the entire home or office. Any odors can be removed from your carpet with proper cleaning, deodorization, and/or spot removal.
- Technicians will begin with a complete inspection and vacuuming of your carpet.
- Then, your furniture will be removed to repair your carpet.
- Spot and pet odor treatment will be done should the need arise.
- Fiber or textile protection is also available, which will protect and prolong the value of your carpet.