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Plain answers for Casa Grande and Pinal County homeowners: leaks, monsoon storms, fire and smoke, sewage, drying and insurance.
Monsoon & RoofStorm damage insurance claims in Arizona: step by stepTo file a storm damage claim in Arizona, make the home safe, stop more water from getting in, and photograph everything before cleanup. Then report the...
Drying & MoldHardwood floor water damage: cupping, crowning and repairWater-damaged hardwood can often be repaired. The floor is dried first with drying mats and dehumidifiers, then left to settle before anyone decides on sanding. Mild...
Drying & MoldWhy household fans can't dry water damageHousehold fans move water from wet materials into the room air, but nothing removes it from the air, so it soaks back into the house. They...
Drying & MoldWater damage under tile floorsWater gets under tile through porous grout and thinset, or up from a leak under the slab. Signs include grout that stays dark, hollow-sounding tiles, white...
Drying & MoldMusty smell in the house but no visible moldA musty smell with no visible mold usually means moisture is hidden inside a wall, under a sink, beneath flooring, or in the AC or cooler....
Insurance & CostHow long does a water damage insurance claim take?A small clean-water claim often closes in a few weeks to a couple of months, while a large loss with rebuild, contents and a mortgage lender...
Insurance & CostWater mitigation vs restoration: what's the difference?Water mitigation is the emergency phase: stopping the water, extracting it, removing materials that cannot be saved, and drying the structure until readings confirm it is...
Insurance & CostWhat happens on the first visit from a restoration crewOn the first visit, a restoration crew walks the home with you, checks safety, confirms the leak is stopped, maps wet areas with moisture meters, photographs...
Insurance & CostWater damage in an HOA home: who is responsible?It depends on where the water started and what your CC&Rs say the association maintains. In most single-family HOA neighborhoods, you are responsible for your whole...
Local GuidesCoolidge and Eloy: older homes, hard water and leaksOlder homes in Coolidge and Eloy usually leak from age and hard water: galvanized or copper pipes that thin and clog, original water heaters, seized shutoff...
Local GuidesManufactured and mobile home water damage in Pinal CountyIn a manufactured home, leaks soak particleboard or OSB floors and collect in the belly wrap under the home, while monsoon rain gets in at roof...
Local GuidesNew-build homes near the Lucid plant: common water problemsNew homes around Casa Grande most often leak at PEX fittings that were not crimped right, at fixtures and appliance lines installed in a hurry, and... Water or smoke damage right now?
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