Soot and Smoke Removal: Best Practices

For people who’ve experienced a fire in their home, the initial cleanup of soot and water can be only the beginning. On top of the devastation of possibly losing irreplaceable personal items and memorabilia, the process of getting the home back in living order can be filled with difficulties.

Water

Watches and Warnings: Know the Difference

Many advance weather warnings will be initiated throughout the state of New Mexico this monsoon season—American Restoration Water & Fire believes it is important to your safety to understand the differences between the levels of concern related to your weather safety.

Water

Monsoons are Looming: Safety First

Heavy sudden rains are a reality for home and business owners in the New Mexico. As monsoon season approaches, it is especially important to stay up to date with local weather forecasts and predictions. American Restoration Water & Fire believes it’s important that all family members and all business employees are aware of evacuation plans […]

Water

Home Floods: Know the Dangers

Sometimes people mistakenly think that because they live in a dry climate that there is no chance of their home flooding. Nothing is further from the truth. All homes have hidden flooding dangers that can occur, wreaking havoc on the house’s contents and its occupants. If left unchecked, water damage from interior flooding can make […]

Property Damage & Restoration

New Mexico Monsoons and Your Roof

The intense rains and high winds of monsoon season in the Southwest here. The high concentration of moisture and very real flash flooding risk during monsoon months can wreak havoc on the exteriors of homes and other buildings.

Water

Beware of Pipe Corrosion in your Home or Business

Property owners should understand that water supply lines or pressurized toilet tanks can create flooding dangers inside a residential or commercial structure, leading to significant damages to a building’s materials and structure. To prevent a flooding incident that can cause serious damage to a structure’s walls, floors or ceilings, at American Restoration Water & Fire, […]

Property Damage & Restoration

Pros and Cons of Flat Roofs

Home and business owners throughout New Mexico considering upgrading their roofing may want to consider the advantages as well as disadvantages of installing a flat roof rather than one featuring sloped construction. American Restoration Water and Fire LLC understands that flat roofs are becoming increasingly popular because of their affordability, but they must be properly […]

Fire

Home and Business Fires

The United States Fire Administration states that you should absolutely not re-enter your home or business until the fire department specifically says that it’s safe to do so. Fires can start again, even if they appear to be put out.

Property Damage & Restoration

Emergency Restoration AND Customer Service

Your home represents security and piece of mind. We get that — we are in this business because care about you, your family, and your home. At the time of an incident, American Restoration, Water and Fire, LLC takes the time to go over all the information to help you put your life back together.

Property Damage & Restoration

El Niño

You’ve probably hear of El Niño—but what is it? El Niño refers to a series of irregular weather patterns along the earth’s equator, primarily affecting Pacific weather patterns, caused by a significant change in water temperature.

Property Damage & Restoration

New Mexico Monsoon Season

Are you ready for heavy rains? The New Mexico Monsoon Season is upon us and threatens to bring us heavy rain, dangerous flooding, and possible damage to homes and businesses.

Mold

Mold Exposure: When to be Concerned

How do you know if your home, office, basement or other structure has mold and if it’s serious enough that it needs to be removed, a process known as “remediation”? In New Mexico, we don’t have nearly the amount of rainfall and humid climate that is known to set the stage for mold growth. But […]