Water damage restoration may include a few or all of the following:

- Work authorization agreements are layed out in detail and then signed.

- Moisture meters detect and determins the extent of damage to the structure.  All structure surfaces are analyzed including walls, ceilings, carpets, sub-flooring, crawl spaces, etc.

- Water is extracted if the scope of the damage calls for it.

- Pack-up any contents within the affected area if needed.  Move and block up furniture within the affected area if needed.

- Chemical application to affected surfaces & contents using odor removals, deodorizers, and disinfectants to prevent bacterial growth and mildew in carpets.  Any area affected by moisture is a breeding ground for microbial growth. 

- Setup the necessary drying equipment strategically within the affected area (air movers/fans, dehumidifiers, air cleaners, etc).

- Monitor daily the equipment and the results of the drying process by taking all required readings.  Drying typically takes three to seven days, but at times takes longer.

Once the drying is completed and the structure is back to it's pre-existing state, some of the things that may occur are the following:

- Contents are cleaned and placed back into it's original setting.

- Necessary repairs are completed and carpet and pad is reinstalled if necessary.

- Carpeted areas are cleaned accordingly as well as all traffic areas that were used during the entire process.

- Move and reset furniture as necessary.

- Final inspection is completed and customer sign-off.

Obviously, each water disaster is different and calls for different techniques and areas of expertise.  What I described above is the framework of a typical water loss claim that we see on the residential-side of the business.  If you have any questions please let me know or visit our website at www.PuroCleanProServices.com

Emilio Soli and George Cruz, Managing Partners