Whether you have had the unfortunate experience of having your home flooded or you have water damage caused by a water main break, water removal is something that should not be taken lightly. If done improperly, water removal can leave your carpeting ruined, and it can lead to the establishment of mold. Arizona Fire and Water Restoration, Inc. has the tools and the expertise to deal with any and all water removal situations. The main object with a water removal situation is to simply get as much of the water out of the structure as quickly as possible. There are steps you can take to help speed up this process. For example, if you have removable carpeting, you can roll it up and take it to a dry location. This will help avoid warping your floorboards. You can also try to soak up any standing water with towels and sponges. The more water you can remove, the more likely you are to avoid serious damage. One of the first major steps of any water removal job is determining which items are salvageable. Arizona Fire and Water Restoration, Inc. will come out to your home or office site, and they can determine on-the-spot what can be saved and restored and what cannot. After the salvageable items are taken to their full-service cleaning facility, the process of removing the water can really get into full swing. After any remaining standing water is removed, they'll perform a water extraction process followed by a dehumidification process. Psychometric Charts Ensure Your Structure Is Dry The key to water extraction is, of course, getting the water out of the structure and objects, but how can you tell if the water is actually gone? Arizona Fire and Water Restoration, Inc. uses psychometric charting in order to accurately assess the water content in the air. This ensures that your structure is as absolutely dry as possible. With an equipment list that includes Hydro-X Extreme Extractors, LGR and desiccant dehumidifiers, and turbo blower fans, Arizona Fire and Water... read full post »

Water extraction is a time-sensitive process. The quicker you can begin the water extraction process, the better. Standing water can not only cause severe damage to carpeting, walls, floorboards, and furniture, but it can also create a perfect environment for the development of mold. Arizona Fire and Water Restoration, Inc. will respond to your water extraction emergency 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They will also prepare a detailed estimate of the damage incurred that can be used by your insurance company to calculate your total benefits. In addition to their quick response and excellent customer service, Arizona Fire and Water Restoration, Inc. offers the use of the leading industry tools to get the job done. One of the very best tools they use is the Hydro-X Extreme Extractor. This electric-powered, hand-activated piece of equipment has the ability to extract water from carpets and padding. It removes water in a process referred to as "top-down" drying. This simply... read full post »

Water damage restoration can be a complex and intricate issue. When a home or structure floods, many different types of damage can occur. Depending on how much water entered the structure, any number of items can be affected including electronic equipment, pieces of art, books, cabinetry, dry wall, and carpeting. Arizona Fire and Water Restoration, Inc. has a team of experts who know all of the appropriate techniques for water damage restoration. They have the capacity to restore a wide variety of items and to prevent the many types of secondary damage that can occur. For instance, as water moves through your structure, much of it changes from a liquid to a vapor. Later, that vapor will turn to liquid once again as condensation, which is a prime condition for mold growth. Even when you don't see any water remaining, the effects of that water are still damaging your structure. Arizona Fire and Water Restoration, Inc. can stop that mold growth before it starts. After they have... read full post »

When it comes to structural damage, it is difficult to quantify exactly how much damage water can cause. A small leak behind a bathroom wall can, over time, thoroughly rot and decimate the interior structure of the wall. The extent of water damage caused by flooding is absolutely phenomenal. One of the most dangerous and invasive side effects of water damage is mold. If a water-damaged area has not been adequately dried or if it has not been dried quickly enough, mold can become a serious problem. Mold not only compromises structural integrity over time--it can also be a very serious health issue. Perhaps one of the best ways to avoid serious water damage is to act quickly. The staff at Arizona Fire and Water Restoration, Inc. knows that standing water needs to be removed as quickly as possible, hopefully within the first 24-48 hours or less. The longer water stands in a structure, the more chance there is for both structural damage (in the form of warping and swelling) and mold... read full post »

In the world of restoration, structural drying has certainly come a long way. Arizona Fire and Water Restoration, Inc. utilizes highly sophisticated techniques to dry structures thoroughly, safely, and quickly. The benefits of advanced structure drying techniques are easy to discern. The first step in any structural drying process is removing any standing water. This can be done in a number of different ways, but the process is essentially the same. The bulk of the water has to be soaked up and transported to a drainage location. Once the standing water is removed, then the real work of advanced structure drying comes into play. Arizona Fire and Water Restoration, Inc. uses a machine called the Hydro-X Extreme Extractor. This sophisticated machine allows the experts at Arizona Fire and Water Restoration, Inc. to be able to extract water from carpeting without having to remove the padding, or "float" the carpeting. This not only saves you time, but it can certainly save you... read full post »

In the realm of property damage appraisal, structural damage is perhaps the most difficult to deal with. Structural damage implies damage that affects the very core of the building structure. This is not a type of damage that can be put off, or neglected. Structural damage simply must be dealt with, and oftentimes it has to be dealt with first and foremost. Buildings can incur structural damage in a number of different ways. Earthquakes, fires, floods, and other "acts of God" are common causes of minor to severe structural damage. If your home or building has structural damage, speak with a restoration expert at Arizona Fire and Water Restoration, Inc. The first and perhaps most important step when it comes to addressing serious structural damage is the initial assessment. Only by going into a damaged building and correctly determining the extent of the structural damage can an accurate property damage appraisal be submitted to the insurance claims adjuster. Making the... read full post »

Suffering through extensive property damage is something that nobody wants to have to experience. That being said, after the damage has been done, there is nothing to do but figure out a way to bring one's life back to normalcy. The first step in any reconstruction or restoration project is to generate an accurate and fair property damage appraisal. Arizona Fire and Water Restoration, Inc. is fully qualified to give accurate and speedy property damage appraisals. They utilize a variety of specialized equipment in order to generate an accurate documentation of the losses incurred. They employ everything from digital cameras and thermal imaging cameras to moisture meters, thermal hygrometers, and psychometric calculators to ensure that their documentation is as accurate and specific as possible. The staff at Arizona Fire and Water Restoration, Inc. is qualified to give property damage appraisals for residential, commercial, and light industrial buildings. They utilize highly... read full post »

In the world of contracting, home restoration emerges as one of the most demanding fields of expertise. Those who choose to work in the home restoration business have to be not only proficient but expert in a wide variety of jobs. When a home is decimated by disaster, it is up to the restoration company to come in, clean up the mess, and get the building back to its pre-loss condition. Perhaps the first step to any home restoration job is to properly assess the damage. This is a very important step in that it allows one to correctly convey to the insurance claims adjuster the extent of the damage. A proper and accurate damage appraisal can ensure that you are able to speedily get your home back to its pre-loss condition. Not all general contractors are experienced in dealing with insurance claims--this is a very important distinction that many homeowners don't make in time. Choosing Arizona Fire and Water Restoration, Inc. ensures that your restoration needs will be communicated... read full post »

If you are in a situation where you are going to have to build or thoroughly remodel a home or building after flood or fire damage, you need a good general contractor who knows what they are doing. A qualified general contractor will correctly and accurately assess the steps needed to return your building to its pre-loss condition. Arizona Fire and Water Restoration, Inc. is a qualified general contractor who can do just that and more. There is much for a general contractor to take into consideration when assessing a particular building. Good contractors must also have the ability to communicate with insurance companies and describe the nature of the necessary repairs. To be effective and cost-efficient, you need a contractor who is an expert in design and materials procurement. You'll also want a general contractor who can manage a given project from start to finish. They need to have the ability to create and work with architectural and engineering drawings, and they have to... read full post »

There are a few different facts you should know when it comes to flood damage. Floods have the potential to cause a variety of types of damage to homes and the objects within them. Having access to a good flood restoration company is the key to quickly and efficiently assessing flood damage. Floods can cause both immediate and secondary types of damage. Immediate damage might consist of swollen and warped floor boards and drywall. Water can also render electronic equipment and other objects completely unusable. This impact of this damage can be reduced if quick action is taken to remove as much water as possible. With this in mind, water restoration professionals recommend trying to blot flooded surfaces dry as much as possible to remove standing or visible water puddles. In addition to primary flood damage, there is also a secondary (but perhaps more invasive) type of damage associated with floods. Mold thrives in moist areas with little ventilation, and water-soaked carpeting can... read full post »