Category Archives: Water Damage

When water damage happens inside your home or business from burst pipes, burst water heaters, leaky plumbing or floods we remove the water, clean, dry and sanitize so no toxic mold will grow

You might have a mold problem if . . . . you have been diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Mushrooms grow on top of mold in this Burlington, NJ home

In a previous blog post, the answer to the question “you might have a mold problem if” was answered by visual evidence: mold and mushrooms growing in water damaged buildings that had not been dried and sanitized properly. But, for many people diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, it may be the mold they can’t see […]

Also posted in Mold inspection & removal | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

You might have a mold problem if . . . (WARNING: GRAPHIC!)

biohazard times 4

A gallery of some of our favorite photos from jobs we’ve done and people we’ve helped the last 5 years! Warning: the “yuch factor” is pretty high on this one! Lucky for you, you know PuroClean Emergency Recovery Services! We can help you prevent mold growth by cleaning, drying, and sanitizing water damaged properties before […]

Also posted in Bio hazard, Flood Damage, Flood damage New Jersey, Mold inspection & removal, New Jersey flood damage, Philadlephia flood damage | Tagged | 1 Comment

For Business owners and Homeowners: 4 Steps to take if your water heater bursts

burst hot water heater

Recently our team was called out to a business on a bright and beautiful Monday morning. The employees had arrived to work on time only to find a tsunami of water waiting for them as they opened the door. The cause: Sometime over the weekend their next door neighbor’s water heater had burst. There was […]

Also posted in New Jersey Property Damage Restoration | Tagged , | 1 Comment

Why should I care about Ice Dams? Things to know before the snow . . .

What are ice dams? Ice dams occur after a snowfall – even 1 or 2 inches – and several days of freezing temperatures. Warm air inside your home or business leaks into the attic and warms the roof causing snow and ice on the roof to melt. The melted water then drains along the roof, […]

Also posted in Storm Damage | Leave a comment

What to do about frozen and burst pipes

Do You know where your water main shut off vale is?

Freezing temperatures outside can mean frozen pipes inside. Frozen water in pipes causes water pressure to build up between the ice blockage and the closed faucet at the end of a pipe. Once the pressure builds, water pipes can burst at their weakest point. Frozen and burst pipes can lead to expensive home or business […]

Also posted in Frozen Pipes | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

PuroClean Emergency Recovery Services: The Year in Pictures

All life is precious

For most of the year, it was quiet. We worked steadily but without pressure. Then, Sandy hit. . . . There was so much devastation left after Hurricane Sandy passed. Neighborhoods looked like war zones. What were obscure-sounding New Jersey town names like Manasquan, Manahawkin, Brick, Freehold, Toms River, and Point Pleasant became familiar names […]

Also posted in Bio hazard, New Jersey flood damage, Storm Damage | Tagged , , , , | 5 Comments

Clean up after Hurricane Sandy: What to do while you wait

Calls are pouring in from across our region with homeowners and business owners needing help with the clean-up process after Sandy’s devastating landfall this week. Like all the professional restoration companies, we’re working around the clock to provide service and comfort to those most affected by the storm damage. While everyone is waiting for the […]

Also posted in Bio hazard, Flood Damage, Flood damage New Jersey, New Jersey flood damage, Storm Damage | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Things to know after Hurricane Sandy passes. . .

Water supplies may become contaminated after Hurricane Sandy. If drinking water is contaminated you will know from an announcement by your local Public Health Department if they issue a “boil water order” when the hurricane passes. During this time, use only your bottled and/or pre-stored water, or boil your water for at least 10 minutes […]

Also posted in Flood Damage, Flood damage New Jersey, New Jersey flood damage, Philadlephia flood damage, Storm Damage | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

What to do if you have storm water damage from Hurricane Sandy

Hurricane Sandy swept across our Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey region causing massive flooding and much chaos. Even with the best of preparation, many homeowners and business owners have been left with so much storm damage they’re simply overwhelmed. The predicted subsequent power outages for our region haven’t help either because they can caused sump […]

Also posted in Flood Damage, Flood damage New Jersey, New Jersey flood damage, Philadlephia flood damage, Storm Damage | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

6 Tips for homeowners and business owners to prevent storm water damage

By now, everyone seems to know the drill when a big storm is approaching. The usual activities of stocking up on a 3-day supply of water, non-perishable food, stockpiling flashlights and fresh batteries and a battery powered radio, planning an evacuation route over high ground ahead of time, and planning to use text messaging to […]

Also posted in Commercial Property Management, Flood Damage, Flood damage New Jersey, New Jersey flood damage, Philadlephia flood damage, Storm Damage | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment