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 »

One of the many unfortunate side effects of a home or building fire is the smoke damage that occurs. Smoke is quite pervasive and it can infiltrate fabrics and porous surfaces easily and quickly. If you are in a situation where you are attempting to deal with smoke damage, call in the experts who can remove the visible damage and the odor caused by excessive smoke exposure. Arizona Fire and Water Restoration, Inc. has a staff of highly trained experts. They know all too well the damage that smoke can cause, and they have access to the most innovative techniques for treating smoke-damaged objects. While you are waiting for the experts to come to your home or building, there are a few things you can to do help minimize the effects of the smoke damage. First and foremost, open up as many windows as possible. Good ventilation and air circulation is a huge defense against the effects of smoke damage. If you have a good fan, you might want to turn it on to help circulate the air as much... 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 »

Odors are by their very nature mysterious and indefinable. We cannot see them, nor can we touch them, but if you have had to deal with an unpleasant and pervasive odor in your home, then you know well the frustration these invisible nuisances can cause. To combat them, contact a specialist who deals with a wide variety of odors, and who knows how to contain their source and eliminate them. Arizona Fire and Water Restoration, Inc. is a full-service restoration company that, in addition to a wide variety of home restoration services, also deals with odor control and elimination. The key to any odor situation is finding the ultimate source of the odor. Arizona Fire and Water Restoration, Inc. has a staff of experts who know how to correctly root out the source of an unpleasant odor. After the source of an odor has been found, the next step is to eliminate or contain the source. Arizona Fire and Water Restoration, Inc. utilizes the latest technology to either eliminate the odor or seal... read full post »

Getting rid of mold is a much more complex and serious issue than it might seem at first glance. Instinctively, you might think that mold can simply be "cleaned" off a surface. While small instances of mold can probably be treated in this way if caution is exercised, larger mold problems require the skills of an expert. Many people wonder just when to call an expert--at what point is the problem out of your control? If your home smells musty and you are unable to determine the source of the smell, you might have a serious mold problem lurking in an unseen location. In this situation, improper handling of the contaminated surface can only compound your mold problem. Mold removal experts are also necessary if you have had a flood or massive leak in your home. Mold thrives in moist, sun-deprived areas and water-soaked carpeting and floor boards fit the bill perfectly. If this is happening in your home (or you suspect it may be happening), contact Arizona Fire and Water... read full post »