American Restoration: Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certified Professionals

American Restoration is a proud holder of a Cleaning and Restoration Certification issued by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification organization, an international non-profit advancing and controlling the standards of inspection, cleaning, and restoration.

Water

How to Protect Your Home From Flooding

Unless you live on a mountain top where the land slopes dramatically away from the foundation of your home, your home is at risk of flooding. Flooding is the most common natural disaster in the United States, causinG approximately 2.7 billion dollars in losses annually. In New Mexico, with our summer monsoon season, we receive […]

Fire

Pet Safety During a Fire

American Restoration wants to keep you and your family safe, your whole family, which for many in New Mexico, includes dogs, cats, gerbils, birds, and probably much more! Hopefully you have a plan in place to safely and quickly evacuate your family in the event of a house fire, but you may not have taken […]

Water

Care for Your Furniture After a Flood

Flooding not only has a dramatic impact on your life, but on many of your possessions, including your furniture. Flood water in your home and the resulting moisture in the air can dramatically effect upholstery, wood furniture, and mattresses. At American Restoration Water & Fire we know how difficult it can be to pick up […]

Property Damage & Restoration

Disaster Restoration and Casualty Insurance

As you review insurance policy types to protect your home from natural disasters, flooding, smoke damage, fire damage, and more, it is important to have a full understanding of many types of insurance. At American Restoration Water & Fire, we hope to make the insurance purchasing process, as well as the disaster restoration process as […]

Mold

The Dangers of Mold Exposure

At American Restoration, we frequently work with homeowners who have experienced toxic mold growth in their homes. Mold grows where moisture is present, so if your home has recently experienced flood damage, or even leaky pipes, roof, vents, or a faulty heating and cooling system, you may be at risk. Mold exposure can have a […]

Property Damage & Restoration

Prepare for Emergency: Creating a Home Inventory

American Restoration knows that our friends and family in the Albuquerque area spend years building and creating the perfect home. It’s frightening to see how quickly disaster, such as flooding or fire, can take that sense of safety and comfort away. As quickly as all of your most valued possessions can be taken away from […]

Water

Common Household Appliances That Cause Flooding

Modern life is full of convenience and time saving equipment that help us all get things done more quickly. From washing machines to dishwashers, these appliances add ease to our daily chores and help us find more time to relax during our hectic schedules. Unfortunately, American Restoration has seen many instances in which these appliances […]

Smoke

Enlist Professionals for Smoke Damage Repair

After the fire trucks have left, and the emotions settle, you may think that your home or business has suffered as much damage as it possibly can. Unfortunately, after a fire has impacted your home, it will never be the same, and enlisting professionals, like the certified experts at American Restoration, to perform smoke damage […]

Smoke

Daylight Savings Time is a Great Reminder to Change Smoke Detector Batteries

Fire departments around the country are reminding families to check and change the batteries of their smoke detectors as we “spring forward” and look toward the upcoming warmer months. American Restoration Water & Fire would like to echo this sentiment and outline the importance of changing smoke detector batteries for New Mexico’s families in order […]

Property Damage & Restoration

Extend the Life of a Property through Preventive Maintenance

Whether you are a property manager, a real estate investor, or a homeowner, in order to get the maximum value out of your home and safeguard your property from disaster, it is essential that you invest in preventive maintenance. The specialists at American Restoration frequently see water damage, home fires, and smoke damage that could […]

Fire

Putting Your Life Back Together After a Fire

Disaster can strike at any moment. American Restoration Water & Fire knows how important it is to be prepared for the possibility of a home fire, and we have seen how much of a difference it makes among our clients to have a strategy to piece their lives and their homes back together in the […]