Returning To Your Home After Fire Damage

Thousands of homeowners experience fire damage to their homes each year. Beyond the emotional trauma, the homeowner endures, they also are left to pick up the pieces after the fire. When returning to your home after a fire, there are many things to remember. Here’s what the experts at American Restoration think you should know. […]

Fire

Fire Dangers and Fall Changeover

Fall is a wonderful time of the year with crisp weather and changing leaves. With temperature changes comes the yearly changeover from cooling to heating, which means switching to your furnace. It may come as a surprise, but heating equipment is the most common cause of house fires. The experts at American Restoration recommend you […]

Smoke

How to Properly Maintain Smoke Detectors

Smoke detectors are an important aspect of a safe home. Detectors are one of your first defenses against home fires and fire damage. When properly installed and maintained, smoke detectors can alert you to the first signs of smoke and help prevent any risks to your home and your health. Here are a few steps […]

Asbestos

Asbestos Safety after Fire Damage

House fires can be devastating. The aftermath of a house fire is daunting, to say the least. Most turn their attention to recover and rebuild; however, there are certain risk factors, one deadly factor being asbestos. Asbestos is a mineral fiber that occurs in rock and soil. Asbestos was commonly used as a ubiquitous ingredient […]

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Toxic Smoke Dangers

When it comes to house fires, your home is not the only thing that can be affected; There is a danger beyond the flames that many are unaware of. Toxic smoke created by fires can pose risks to those exposed, even after the fact. Here are a few things to know about deadly smoke dangers. […]

Water

What Types of Flood Damage Can Occur During the Monsoon Season

When it comes to the weather during Monsoon Season, New Mexicans know what to expect, but do they know what to expect regarding how it impacts their homes? New Mexico is one of the many areas in the Southwest affected by the “Monsoon Season.” Monsoon Season occurs between June 15th and September 30th. During this […]

Fire

Electrical Shorts from Unseen Leaks

For homeowners, water leaks can cause extensive damage to the home. But sometimes, it’s a small leak, perhaps only after heavy rainfall, and the signs that a problem exists could be overlooked. Here’s an example: an outdoor light fixture with a cover can still allow rainwater to enter. That water can cause anything plugged into […]

Water Damage Insurance Won’t Cover

Water damage is one of the most frequent claims homeowners make on their insurance. In 2019, nearly 25 percent of home insurance claims were tied to water damage and freezing pipes. Having homeowners’ insurance is vital to restoring the home, but in some cases, homeowners’ insurance does not cover the damage. Those situations include: Damage […]

Commercial Water Damage to Your Business

Commercial water damage to your business can be devastating. Flooding to your business can cause extensive damage to your property, and repairing it could easily exceed the cost of moving to a new location. Problems with commercial water damage can be especially troublesome for small businesses that do not have the resources for large-scale disaster […]

Black Mold Exposure

Black mold exposure can be one of the most harmful things that can get into your home after a flood or water damage. Without some sort of flood restoration directly after a flood, mold can spread throughout the entire home, especially if there are plenty of moist, dark places to support it. If you find […]

Fire

Private Well Water After a Wildfire

Private water wells are owned by an individual or a business, but the well’s groundwater source is not from a municipal or other public water supply. The CDC estimates that more than 8 million households in the United States rely on private wells. Private wells are a common water source for homes in rural areas […]

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Water Extraction: Why it is Important After a Home Flood

Water damage after a home flood is not only devastating but difficult to clean up. Your home and family must be protected. It is extremely important that the dry out process starts immediately, and you hire a professional water extraction service with IICRC Certification. American Restoration offers water and fire restoration, mold removal, and water […]