We respond to water, fire, mold and sewage emergencies in Bucksport, Orland, Verona Island, Prospect and Orrington, and we also clean carpets, ducts and commercial space in the area. Bouchard Cleaning & Restoration DKI takes calls at 1-800-479-6676 and 207-947-4454 and is available 24 hours a day.
Bucksport’s housing is a mix of older village houses, mobile homes and apartment buildings, and the sections below are written with that mix in mind.
Water damage and flooding in Bucksport
About one house in four here dates from before 1940, and older plumbing, older roofs and stone or block foundations let water in more easily than newer construction does. A burst pipe, a roof leak or a storm can put water into any of them. Extraction comes first and drying equipment second, and moisture readings tell us when the building is dry.
Almost one home in seven is a mobile home. Water gets into the floor and insulation under the home, where it stays hidden, so we dry the underfloor as well as the rooms you can see. Stay out of rooms with sagging ceilings while you wait. See water restoration and the emergency tips.
Apartment and commercial cleaning in Bucksport
Around one housing unit in seven here is in a building of five or more units. For landlords and property managers we handle move-in and move-out cleaning, covering carpets and tile as well as the ducts, and we agree on the scope, timeline and budget with you before we start. Offices, shops and restaurants can book sanitizing on a schedule or after an illness goes through the staff. Details of the method are on the commercial cleaning page, and turnovers are described under apartment cleaning.
Smoke and fire damage in Bucksport
Oil is the most common heating fuel in Bucksport, with propane and electricity close behind, and nearly one household in ten burns wood. Oil burners can puff soot through a house, wood stoves and chimneys leave smoke residue, and kitchen fires add grease. Left alone, smoke corrodes surfaces, discolors them and leaves odor, which is why we start quickly.
Please do not wipe soot off walls yourself. We pack out and clean contents, clean the ducts and deodorize, and we work with all insurance companies. See smoke and fire damage services and the tips for after a fire.
Mold assessment and removal in Bucksport
Mold follows leaks and damp basements, and with a good share of older houses and mobile homes here, it often shows first as a smell or a stain under flooring. Under a mobile home it grows in the insulation and subfloor, out of sight, long before it reaches a room.
Nothing is removed until we have assessed the problem and explained the plan, including any testing. We then remove the mold with anti-microbial treatment, and tear out and rebuild damaged materials. The mold removal page lays out the steps, and the tips to prevent mold growth explain what keeps it from coming back.
Sewage and biohazard cleanup in Bucksport
A backup from a private septic system gets the same treatment as one from a public sewer line. We remove what cannot be saved, clean and disinfect the area, and handle animal waste, bodily fluid cleanup, hoarding and vandalism. Sewage in a mobile home soaks the subfloor and insulation from underneath, so we check there as well as in the rooms. Property managers and landlords can book the same service for a rental unit. For the full job list, read the sewage cleanup page.
Duct cleaning in Bucksport
A puff-back or a smoky wood stove leaves residue in the ducts, and clean ducts can also improve air quality. Oil is the main heating fuel in town, so the furnace has plenty of chances to circulate what a puff-back leaves behind. Mobile homes have a duct run under the floor that collects dust, and an older village house that has been renovated holds plaster dust in its runs. Pets and allergies bring the recommended three to five years forward. The duct services page shows what to expect on the day.
Carpet, upholstery and floor care in Bucksport
Carpet and upholstery are cleaned in place by our van-mounted hot steam extraction system. We move the furniture ourselves, so no preparation is needed, and carpet is typically dry the next day. We treat pet odors and stains while we are there. Landlords of the apartment buildings here can have units done between tenants, and commercial floors can be waxed and the grout on tile cleaned. For tile, grout and upholstery work, read the floor care services page.
Post-construction cleanup in Bucksport
After a build or renovation, dust and leftovers reach the windows, the floors and the ducts. New and renovated buildings alike need the finishing clean once the trades leave. We clear debris, mud and adhesive, clean walls and high spaces, peel factory stickers off new windows and wash the glass, sills and screens. Carpet and tile are cleaned, and the duct system is cleaned and inspected. The post-build cleaning page goes through the work step by step.
Clothing and contents restoration in Bucksport
Clothing and other soft contents damaged by smoke, water, sewage or mold can be cleaned with a phosphate-free detergent and about half the water of conventional washing. A wet basement or a leaking mobile home floor soaks whatever is stored there, including winter coats and bedding. Wood smoke from a stove fire gets into clothing as well. Third-party testing shows about 90 percent of soft contents come back food-grade clean. Details are on the soft contents cleaning page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you serve Orland, Verona Island and Prospect as well as Bucksport?
Yes. We serve all 16 Maine counties, and that includes the towns around Bucksport on the Penobscot.
Water got under our mobile home. Can that be dried?
Yes. We extract water, dry the floors and insulation underneath as well as the rooms, and monitor moisture. Tell us what part of the home was wet when you call.
Who do I call at night in Bucksport?
1-800-479-6676 or 207-947-4454. A member of the on-call staff phones you back.
A wood stove smoked up the house. Is cleaning enough or is the chimney a separate issue?
We clean the smoke residue from surfaces, contents and ducts. Have the stove and chimney inspected before using them again.
Our apartment building needs a full turnover clean between tenants. Can you do several units?
Yes. We have several crews and can work with you on the scope, timeline and budget for multiple units.
How do we know if the smell in the basement is mold?
We assess it and tell you what testing is needed. Stay out of the area if you can, and wear an N95 mask if you cannot.
Do you move furniture when you clean carpets?
Yes. Our technicians move the furniture themselves. You do not need to do anything before we arrive.
Insurance denied our claim. Are there options?
A denied claim still leaves the option of financing through Enhancify, which lets you pay over time.
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