Machias, East Machias, Machiasport, Marshfield, Jonesboro and the other towns along the Down East coast can reach Bouchard Cleaning & Restoration DKI at 1-800-479-6676 or 207-947-4454. Calls are taken 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and a member of our on-call staff gets back to you after hours.
All of our services are available in Machias. The sections that follow start with the tide, the older buildings and the many rental units that shape the work here.
Flood and water damage in Machias
Downtown Machias gets water from the Machias River as well as from the sky. The National Weather Service describes tidal flooding in which low areas along Route 1 between Short Street and the causeway and along Court Street fill up, and in the highest cases water gets into buildings near the causeway. Storm surge on a high tide has put water over the dike onto Court Street in recent years.
Once tidal water is inside a building, we pump it out, set up drying equipment and keep checking moisture. The water damage tips say what to do while the crew is on the way, and water damage restoration lays out the drying process.
Cleaning and sanitizing in Machias
About a third of the homes are in buildings with two or more units, a high share for a small town, and the University of Maine at Machias and Down East Community Hospital are in town as well. We clean and sanitize medical buildings, nursing homes, schools, offices, restaurants and municipal buildings with the TOMI SteraMist system, either as preventive care or after an outbreak. See cleaning & sanitizing.
For landlords and managers we clean apartments between tenants, including surfaces, windows, walls, carpets and tile, and we set the scope, timeline and budget with you first. Apartment & condo cleaning explains the turnover.
Mold assessment and removal in Machias
Almost a third of the housing was built before 1940, and old basements and walls that stay damp after a flood or a leak grow mold. Bleach only lightens mold, so we do not recommend it. Removal uses HEPA air scrubbing and anti-microbial treatment, and we tear out and rebuild material that cannot be saved. Assessment, removal and rebuild are described under mold assessment & removal, and the mold prevention tips suit damp basements like these.
Smoke and fire damage in Machias
About six homes in ten heat with oil, and a smaller number use propane or wood. After a puff-back or a fire, smoke and soot travel through the building, and wiping the walls spreads the residue. Open windows or a damaged roof get boarded up and tarped first. Furniture, clothing and papers can be packed out, listed in an inventory and cleaned off-site, and we can rebuild what the fire damaged. The cleanup is explained under fire and smoke damage restoration.
Sewage and biohazard cleanup in Machias
Where a flood or heavy rain overloads a drain, sewage can come back up inside. In a building with several units, tell us which units were affected when you call. We take out what cannot be saved, clean the area and sanitize it with the TOMI SteraMist system, which leaves no residue. We also handle hoarding, animal waste, bodily fluids and vandalism, working with homeowners, property managers and realtors. The method is on our biohazard cleaning page.
Carpet, upholstery and floor care in Machias
Rental turnover and campus housing put carpet and upholstery through hard use, and flooding from the tide soaks whatever is on the ground floor. Our technicians clean with van-mounted hot steam extraction, and flooded carpet gets water extraction first. Scotchgard, stain treatment and pet odor removal are available, and carpet is usually dry in 12 to 24 hours. Tile waxing and grout cleaning are offered as well. The details are on the floor care page.
Duct cleaning in Machias
Ducts in an older building that stayed damp after a flood collect dust, and a puff-back sends soot through them. Six in ten homes use oil, so soot is the more frequent reason, and cleaning the ducts is a normal part of recovering from either one. Most guidance says every three to five years. The duct cleaning page explains how cleaner ducts help air quality and heating and cooling costs.
Post-construction cleanup in Machias
When a rebuild or renovation wraps up, we do the final cleaning of walls, windows, floors and ducts, and we give a free quote first. Drywall and sanding dust settle on everything that survived a flood, and a rebuilt space needs a full clean before it reopens. We remove debris, dust and adhesive, wash windows and sills, and clean carpet and tile. Rebuilds are covered under post-construction cleaning.
Clothing and contents restoration in Machias
Flood water, smoke or mold can ruin the soft contents of a home, and often they can be saved. A tidal flood leaves ground-floor closets and boxed bedding soaked, and an apartment fire smokes the neighbors’ belongings. The Esporta Wash System returns about 90% of soft contents to food-grade clean in third-party testing, using about half the usual water, as described on the clothing restoration page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the tide flooding in downtown Machias count as flood damage you handle?
Yes. Extraction, drying and moisture monitoring work the same way for tidal water. Tell us on the phone that is what it was.
Which Washington County towns near Machias do you cover?
We serve all 16 Maine counties, including East Machias, Machiasport, Marshfield, Jonesboro, Whitneyville, Roque Bluffs and Jonesport, along with islands off the coast.
A burst pipe flooded our rental upstairs and the unit below. Can you dry both?
Yes. Water travels between units, so we dry the structure on every affected floor and monitor moisture until it is normal.
Our basement stayed wet after the water went down. When does mold start?
Spills should be dried within 24 to 48 hours. If it has been longer, we assess the area and tell you what removal and testing are needed.
Can you sanitize a dormitory or clinic after an outbreak?
Yes. We use the TOMI SteraMist system, effective against norovirus, MRSA, C. diff and H1N1, and we treat both preventively and after an outbreak.
Who answers if I call at night?
Call 207-947-4454 or 1-800-479-6676 at any hour. Our on-call staff return after-hours calls.
Do you remove musty smells after a flood?
Yes. Deodorization and HEPA air scrubbing are part of our water and mold work.
Can we pay over time if the claim is denied?
Yes. Our partner Enhancify offers financing in that case.
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