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Some of the more common causes of water damage include:

• Flooding from storm damage that may include thunderstorms, tornadoes, tropical storms and hurricanes
• Leaking appliances, water heaters and plumbing
• Overflowing bathtubs and toilets
• Sewer backups
• Sump pump failures
• Dishwasher flood
• Washing machine flood
• Flooding as a result of firefighting efforts

Floods can happen at any time. A little preparation can go a long way toward reducing associated stress, costs and risks to health and property. When flooding occurs, the safety of people and pets is of utmost importance. Homeowners should always follow evacuation directives. It is strongly advised that they keep insurance policies and other important documents in a safe and accessible location. Water extraction and drying should promptly begin when the cause can safely be contained or eliminated. When there is significant flooding or when it is not safe to remain in the property, people and pets should be prepared to relocate until safe occupancy is assured.

Here’s what you can expect from Armstrong as an experienced, licensed and certified provider of water damage, mold remediation and disaster restoration services for water, mold and fire damage.

• During the immediate period, our goal is to ensure your safety and analyze the cause, extent, and duration of the damage.
• Upon your consent, we deal directly with your insurance company and work to maximize your claim benefits based on your policy and our analysis.
• We follow IICRC standards for containment and management of flood damage.
• We help you find suitable accommodations when appropriate.
• We use special equipment to detect and measure moisture during the drying period.
• We use special industrial equipment to extract water and dry building structures.
• We contain, dry and restore personal property that can be salvaged.
• When roofing, plumbing and/other specialty trades are required, we remain in contact with these contractors as needed for a safe, quality, efficient and appropriate workflow process.
• We recommend an inspection and testing from a certified and unbiased mold environmental company before mold remediation is performed.
• We restore your property to better than new condition.
• From beginning to end, your assigned account representative is there to help you to get through a catastrophic event in the best possible way.

A burst pipe is a plumbing emergency that should be handled immediately by a reputable and trustworthy plumber. A burst pipe may be obvious or hidden behind building structures. Until the source of the flood and water damage can be determined, the first initial step is to turn off the water at the main shut-off valve. The second step is to call your insurance company and initiate a claim. The third step is to call a reputable water damage, mold remediation, and restoration company.

When you call Armstrong, our inspection and determination of the cause is performed at no cost to you. If we determine that your flood is related to a plumbing issue, we help you to obtain the services of a reputable plumber to repair the leaking or broken pipe. Rapid response to a burst pipe and appropriate pipe burst cleanup is essential to safeguard building structures, people, pets and personal property. Water damage repair is the best way to prevent the formation and spread of toxic mold that is often the consequence when drying and repairs are not performed quickly and appropriately.

Floods from sewage backup occur when water comes up or is pushed into your home through the pipes from sewer or drainage systems. This type of flooding event is one of the most serious as it involves unsanitary dirty water from the sewer. Even if the water appears clean, it is contaminated with microorganisms that pose a serious risk to people and pets and can destroy personal property and building structures.

A sewage backup cleanup should be initiated at the time of the flood. If a plumber is already on the premises, be cautious in allowing them to assist you in obtaining sewer backup cleanup services. Their recommendations may be based on financial compensation. It is not uncommon for companies who pay kickbacks to overcharge and exploit the homeowner with extensive demolition that may not be needed.

It is always best to contact your insurance company and ask them who they recommend. They may offer to send someone to your property and cover 100% of the cost. Armstrong Water Mold Cleanup & Restorations is one of only a few water damage service providers recommended by insurance companies because of our quality and ethical practices.

Even a relatively minor flood can allow water to seep behind cabinets, baseboards, flooring and building structures. You may believe that you adequately mopped up all the water. But when it comes to structures that are hidden from your view, proper drying is unlikely. Without appropriate drying and dehumidification, water can result in irreversible structural damage. A warm, moist, dark environment behind building structures and cabinets provides an ideal breeding ground for mold. Within 48-72 hours, Mold rapidly replicates and spreads to other areas of your home. Hiring a water damage repair professional can be a relatively minor expense to prevent catastrophic damage when left untreated.

Water damage repair services are performed by a state licensed, insured and certified contractor to assure safe, quality and appropriate intervention. Water damage repair can consist of extraction, structural drying, and repair and/or replacement of affected building structures, appliances, and materials. It also includes cleaning to restore water damaged furniture, draperies, carpets, tile flooring, and personal property.

Water leaks can be the result of faulty plumbing, roofing, gutters and other building materials in poor condition. Signs of a water leak include water stains on ceilings, walls and along baseboards. The staining may be associated with cracking, peeling paint. When a musty odor is present with or without visible mold, it is likely that water leak damage has occurred for some time.

If you have or suspect a water leak, water leak detection services are a must. Armstrong is an experienced reputable water damage service company. Contact us for a free inspection and estimate for water leak detection and repair services. The inspection consists of a thorough analysis to determine the source and a plan to eliminate the problem and restore the property to a like new condition.

When water damage affects building structures such as drywall, baseboards, carpets, flooring, and/or cabinets, structural drying and dehumidification is accomplished by high powered fans and industrial grade dehumidification equipment that operates 24/7 for several days. The equipment is monitored daily with measurements to determine the degree of moisture in these structures and when it can safely be discontinued. Structural drying is an essential step in safely resolving a water damage event.

When there is a catastrophic water damage or mold event, we take the protection of people and pets very seriously. We help you to find suitable short-term accommodations and take advantage of insurance benefits to cover these expenses when available. We contain damaged personal property and affected building structures that can be salvaged through proper drying and dehumidification. Through water damage repair, we use commercial grade fans and dehumidification equipment to dry and remove moisture in areas behind flooring, baseboards, cabinets and drywall. If left untreated, these weaken building structures and provide an optimum breeding ground for the growth of mold and bacteria. When toxic mold or a mold infestation is present, we use mold containment and remediation to remove mold and prevent mold spores from propagating and spreading into other parts of your property.

Infrared thermal imaging is a technology in which color in vibrant shades of blue indicates moisture behind building structures. It is extremely valuable in identifying areas of water damage that are hidden from view. Along with other equipment, we use the same infrared imaging to monitor the effectiveness of the drying process.

Water damage restoration is performed after initial steps are implemented. These include eliminating the cause, drying and dehumidifying affected surfaces and building structures, and removing porous materials that cannot be salvaged. When there is evidence of a mold infestation or toxic mold confirmed by testing, mold remediation would be performed to safely remove the mold and prevent the spread of mold spores.

Restoration is the final step to bring the property to its like new condition. This may include replacement of flooring, drywall, baseboards, ceiling tiles, ceramic tiles and anything else that restores the property to its pre-damaged condition. Included in this phase of water damage restoration is proper cleaning and odor removal for affected upholstered furniture, draperies, and tile and grout. AC duct cleaning is also recommended to remove mold spores that could spread throughout the home.

Besides being IICRC and an EPA lead-safe certified contractor, Armstrong is a fully licensed and insured Florida contractor for providing complete restorations and renovations in residential and most commercial properties.

Black mold is a greenish black fungus that is most commonly found in flood-damaged buildings. Toxic black mold produces mycotoxins that are associated with some serious health problems including respiratory infections, allergies, and asthma, shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, eye irritation, nose and throat irritation, and headaches. Risks are increased in children, the elderly and people with respiratory problems.