Kittery is the first Maine town on the way north, and Bouchard Cleaning & Restoration DKI serves it from our Westbrook office at 24 Bridgton Road, along with Kittery Point, Eliot and the other southern York County towns. Call the southern Maine number, 207-536-7220, or toll-free 1-800-479-6676. For fire, water, mold and sewage emergencies we are reachable 24/7/365.
Houses, rentals and commercial buildings in Kittery can all book any service we offer. The sections below begin with the problems this town sees most.
Water damage and storm flooding in Kittery
Much of the flooding here comes from the ocean. The town reported flooding in many areas during the January 2024 storms, when high tide, waves and heavy rain arrived together. Floodwater from the tide can carry silt and sewage. Soaked wallboard and carpeting generally come out, and the rest of the structure is cleaned and dried.
Inland, the causes are the usual ones: a burst pipe, a roof leak, a failed sprinkler line. About a quarter of the housing is in multi-unit buildings, so a leak upstairs often reaches the apartment below. The water damage service page explains the job and the water damage tips cover the first steps.
Mold in older Kittery houses and damp cellars
Roughly one home in four was built before 1940, and the older ones tend to have stone or block cellars that stay damp. Mold can start growing a day or two after a wet event.
We look at the damage first and set out the work and any testing in plain terms. Removal can involve anti-microbial treatment, and tearing out and rebuilding affected materials. Bleach only lightens the look of mold. The mold removal page describes the process and the tips for preventing mold cover keeping the space dry.
Fire, smoke and oil burner puff-backs
About six in ten homes burn fuel oil. A burner that misfires can push soot through the ductwork and leave a film on walls, ceilings and everything stored in the house. Soot smears when it is wiped, so please wait for us before cleaning anything.
Smoke corrodes and discolors surfaces, so the sooner cleaning begins the better. We clean the ducts too, so the heating system does not carry soot back through the rooms. We work with every insurance carrier. The smoke and fire damage services page covers the cleanup and the fire damage tips cover what to do meanwhile.
Sewage backups and biohazard cleanup
A backed-up sewer line or an overflowing septic tank puts bacteria on the floor, and a mop will not remove it. After a storm surge, tidal water in a cellar can carry sewage as well. Cleanup starts with removing the affected materials, followed by cleaning and sanitizing the area with the TOMI SteraMist system, which leaves no residue. The same crews handle bodily fluid cleanup, animal waste, hoarding and vandalism, and on hoarding jobs they work with the owner and the property manager. Our sewage cleanup page describes each type of job.
Commercial cleaning, sanitizing and apartment turnovers
There is a large retail area along Route 1, and the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard sits across the river channel. We clean and sanitize offices, restaurants, gyms, schools, nursing homes and other public buildings, with the work scheduled to suit the building.
With a third of households renting, move-in and move-out cleaning is steady work, and we plan it around the date the unit has to be ready. The sanitizing services page covers the method, and apartment and condo cleaning covers rental turnovers.
Air duct cleaning
Soot left in the ducts after a puff-back gets blown through the house each time the heat comes on, and with six in ten homes on oil that is the common reason to have them cleaned. Rentals are the second. Storm rebuilds also leave dust in the system. Cleaning every three to five years is the trade association guideline. The duct services page explains what the job involves.
Carpet, upholstery and floor care
Carpet and upholstery are cleaned with our van-mounted hot steam extraction systems. There is nothing to prepare, and the carpet typically dries in 12 to 24 hours. Stains are pre-treated before extraction, and Scotchgard can be applied afterward. Shops and offices can add tile floor waxing and grout cleaning, which helps when winter sand and salt are tracked in. Carpet that flooded gets water extraction. Our carpet cleaning page explains each floor service we offer.
Post-construction cleanup
When a renovation or a rebuild after storm damage is finished, a fine layer of dust is left in places a broom does not reach. We remove debris, dust, mud and adhesive, clean walls and high spaces, strip the factory stickers from new windows and wash the windows, sills and screens. Ducts are cleaned and inspected so the dust does not return. The post-build cleaning page lists what is included.
Clothing and soft contents restoration
Clothing, bedding and curtains that were in a fire, flood, sewage backup or mold problem can often be saved. Seawater in a ground-floor room soaks whatever was stored low, and a fire in a multi-unit building smokes the neighbors’ belongings. We wash soft contents with the Esporta system, which returns about 90% of them to food-grade clean using half the water. Soft contents are inventoried and packed out as part of fire and mold jobs. The soft contents cleaning page explains what we can restore.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you serve Kittery Point and Eliot as well as Kittery?
Yes. We cover all of southern York County, including Kittery Point, Eliot, South Berwick and York. Call 207-536-7220 from any of them.
Seawater came into our ground floor during a storm. Can it be saved?
Often the framing and concrete can be saved and dried, while soaked wallboard, insulation and carpet are removed. We check moisture as we go and tell you what can stay before anything is thrown out.
Our basement is damp after the storm and smells musty. Is that mold?
It may be. Mold can begin within 24 to 48 hours of water getting in, and we can assess it and explain what testing is needed. Our mold prevention tips cover small damp areas you can handle yourself.
What number do I call at night or on a holiday?
Dial 207-536-7220 or 1-800-479-6676. After hours, our on-call staff call you back.
Our rental unit had a pipe burst and the tenant below has damage too. Can you handle both?
Yes. We extract and dry every affected unit and monitor moisture until each one is dry, and our own contractors can rebuild afterward.
Can you clean a restaurant or office after an illness outbreak?
Yes. We sanitize commercial spaces as preventive care or after an outbreak.
Does insurance cover storm flooding?
That depends on your policy. We work with all insurance carriers and can help you follow the claims process. If a claim is denied or you have no coverage, financing from our partner Enhancify can spread the cost.
How do I get a quote for a post-construction cleaning?
Use the estimate request form or call 207-536-7220. Tell us the size of the space and when the work finishes, and we will quote it.
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