Homeowners, condo associations and property managers in Bethel, Newry, Locke Mills and Greenwood can reach Bouchard Cleaning & Restoration DKI at 207-740-9449. We offer every service on this page in Bethel and answer emergency calls 24/7/365.
About a third of the housing in Bethel is used only part of the year, and that shapes the work, so the sections begin with it.
Water damage and frozen pipes in Bethel
About one housing unit in three here is vacant most of the year because it is a second home, camp or condo. When the heat goes off or a pipe splits in one of those, nobody is there to notice, and the water can run for days. We can dry wet papers and documents too. If heat is out in winter, our tips suggest antifreeze in toilets and sinks, or a call to a plumber.
The Androscoggin also floods farmland, campgrounds and Intervale Road, and Route 26 goes under in a bigger rise. River water is contaminated, so wet porous materials come out before drying. Our water damage restoration page has the process, and the water emergency tips help before we arrive.
Condominiums, rentals and commercial cleaning
More than 250 housing units here are in buildings of five or more units, which includes condominium buildings. Water or smoke in one unit reaches its neighbors through floors and walls, so we work through the building and dry or clean every unit affected. For owners and managers of rental homes and condos we handle move-in and move-out cleaning, including carpet and tile, on a timeline agreed with you so a unit is ready for the next guest.
We also clean and sanitize restaurants, gyms, schools, offices and lodging. See cleaning and sanitizing and turnover cleaning.
Fire, smoke and wood stove soot
Nearly two thirds of the year-round homes here heat with oil, and about one in six burns wood. Oil burner puff-backs and chimney fires are the likeliest causes of soot damage, and an empty camp can fill with smoke before anyone sees it. Do not wipe the surfaces, because soot smears.
We secure the building with board-up and tarping, pack out and inventory contents, clean the structure, run HEPA air scrubbers and deodorize. We work with every kind of insurance company and can explain the claims process. The smoke and fire restoration page covers soot, smoke and odor work in detail.
Mold in closed-up and seasonal homes
A house that sits shut for weeks with a slow leak or high humidity is a good setting for mold, and you may find it only when you open up for the season. Mold can begin 24 to 48 hours after water arrives. Condensation on the windows is a sign the humidity is too high.
Project managers stay in touch, starting with the plan and any testing. Removal can include HEPA air scrubbing, anti-microbial treatment and tear-out and rebuild by our own contractors. The mold removal page describes the process and the mold prevention tips cover keeping the space dry.
Sewage and biohazard cleanup
A sewage backup from a blocked line, a failed septic system or high water needs the affected area cleaned and sanitized. Whatever cannot be saved comes out, and the area is then cleaned and disinfected. In a camp or second home that sat shut, a backup can run for some time before anyone finds it, and the smell and bacteria spread into the floors. We also clean up bodily fluids, animal waste and vandalism, which can matter in a vacant property. Start with the biohazard cleanup page.
Carpet, upholstery and floor care
Winter sand and salt end up in carpet, and rental condos and lodging take heavy wear between guests. Our van-mounted hot steam extraction cleans carpet and upholstery, and there is no prep for you, since we move the furniture ourselves. Pet odors and stains are treated during the visit, and tile can be waxed with the grout cleaned. The floor care page lists what each visit includes.
Air duct cleaning
Wood smoke, pets and allergies are all reasons to clean ducts sooner, and about one household in six here burns wood. In an oil-heated house a puff-back is another. Second homes and condos that sit unheated for weeks collect dust in the ducts, and cleaning before the family or the guests arrive is easier than after. The air duct cleaning page covers the reasons to book this service.
Post-construction cleanup
Building or remodeling a second home leaves drywall dust, adhesive and packaging debris in every room and in the ducts, and a restoration job after water or fire leaves its own. The last step is cleaning what the work left behind, including windows, carpet, tile and ducts, so the owner or guest walks into a clean house. Condo associations and builders can handle that in one visit. Owners and contractors can read what is included on the construction cleanup page.
Clothing and soft contents restoration
Bedding, curtains and clothing from a fire, flood, sewage or mold loss can often be cleaned and kept. Winter coats, gear and linens stored in a camp or condo that was shut up for months are common casualties of a slow leak or a stove fire. Our wash system is built for soft contents, with a phosphate-free detergent and about half the usual water. Ask before you throw anything away. The clothing cleaning page explains what we can restore.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you serve Newry, Locke Mills, Hanover and Greenwood?
Yes. We serve Bethel and the nearby Oxford County towns, including Newry, Hanover, Greenwood, Woodstock, Gilead and Rumford. Call 207-740-9449.
We own a camp in Bethel and found water on the floor on arrival. What do we do first?
Shut off the water if you can do it safely, keep out of rooms with sagging ceilings and call us. We extract the water and monitor moisture until the structure is dry. Our water damage tips cover the rest.
Our camp lost heat while we were away. What should we do?
Call a plumber or us before you turn the heat back on, since a split pipe can flood once water flows again. Empty the refrigerator and freezer if the power was off, and use antifreeze in toilets and sinks if the heat stays off.
Our condo unit flooded and the unit below is wet. Who is responsible?
That is a question for your association and insurers. We dry every affected unit, monitor moisture readings and work with every insurance carrier. We can help you understand the claims process.
The river flooded the lower level of our property. Can the carpet and drywall stay?
Silt and contamination come in with river water, which usually means wet drywall, insulation and carpet have to be removed. Before anything leaves the building we tell you what can be cleaned and dried.
We opened the house for the season and smell mold. Is it safe to stay?
Stay out of the affected areas and wear an N95 mask if you must enter. Do not use bleach, which lightens mold without killing it. Call us for an assessment.
Can you turn over a rental cabin between guests?
Yes. We clean the whole unit and can clean the ducts in the same visit. Give us the checkout and check-in times and we will plan around them.
Is financing available if insurance does not cover the loss?
Yes. Enhancify, our financing partner, takes applications on our website and lets you repay over time.
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