Mold Remediation, Testing & Removal Services

We’ve seen the extreme scenarios on TV shows such as MythBusters; “Water Heater Explodes and Leaves Hole In Roof,” but, what happens to cause water heaters to fail? Water heaters typically go bad for two reasons: Not changing the anode rod, which leads to corrosion that eats through the tank. If you haven’t had your water heater’s anode rod replaced (typically about every 10 years), it can become a ticking time bomb that can fail very soon. Sediment covering the electric elements / gas burner, at which point performance will be reduced. This will often cause “popping” noises, as the elements get quite hot and then cause water trapped within the sediment to almost instantaneously boil, causing a tiny explosion as the water turns to vapor. So, now that we know that, what can we do to stop a potential disaster? Since most people don’t maintenance their water heater on a regular basis (due to it being out of sight and out of mind), that’s one place you can start; Regularly turn your water heater up past 140 degrees Fahrenheit to kill any potentially deadly microbes If you know what to look for on your anode rod, replace it when it needs replacing. If not, contact a certified professional to take a look at it for you. Clean around / replace burner elements when they need replacing. Periodically check the relief valve. These can become blocked or corroded over, and if so, it is a good idea to contact a professional. Unfortunately, since most people do not have the opportunity to do the above steps, or the knowledge on what to look for when maintaining water heaters, it increases the chances that the water heater won’t be properly maintained and may fail. If you maintain your water heater, you can expect many years of use out of it. If you are unsure of when yours was last serviced, Absolute Flood Response can put you in contact with one of our GREAT plumbing company partners here in Las Vegas, NV to help keep your equipment serviced and to keep you safe!

Insurance can be very confusing to most homeowners, especially when a disaster strikes, so, Absolute Flood Response does everything we can to make sure the process goes smoothly for homeowners, so that all you have to worry about it you and your family, not if the job will get done right. Absolute Flood Response is so confident about our experience and expertise working with insurance companies that we will begin work on your project as soon as possible. We have an excellent knowledge of the insurance process. This means we can expedite the entire process to make the necessary repairs and get you back in your home or building in record time. As soon as we arrive, we digitally document any and all damage we see on site. If necessary, we will assist you in submitting the claim and the process of filling out damage assessment forms detailing the value of your property in the same format required by a wide range of insurance providers. Absolute Flood Response will create a detailed assessment / invoice for your insurance company using Xactimate, the same software accepted industry-wide by adjusters and carriers. Depending on your policy, insurance companies should pay most, if not all, of the cost to repair any water damage, fire damage, smoke damage and sewer backups as well as any rebuilding that needs to be performed. In addition, to make sure everything continues to go smoothly, one of our Certified technicians will meet personally with the field adjuster from your insurance company when they come to inspect your property. If disaster happens, it is important to have a knowledgeable mediator on your side. Trust Absolute Flood Response to successfully complete your claim and restore your premises to an as new condition. We will make sure your claim is represented accurately so you can get your home or business back to its pre-loss condition as soon as possible. For the best restoration services in Las Vegas, call (702) 243-5663 and allow us the privilege of serving you.

When you think of the term “hoarding” what comes to mind? No doubt many people think of homes full of piles of old newspapers, or bags of garbage piling up. Some people may even simply think of the A&E show “Hoarders” and some of the incredible lengths that some people will go to in order to avoid throwing anything out. According to the American Psychiatric Association, hoarding is a serious psychological problem in which the person with the hoarding disorder has persistent difficulty parting with possessions. This clutter is more than just a mess, however. A hoarder will often have collected for years or even decades, leaving only enough room to get around in their-now maze-like house. A home that has been affected by hoarding can be not only a cleaning crew’s nightmare, but also a hazard to live and work in. Among the hazards are collapses, fires and even structural integrity. Collapses are caused by the piles of material collected by the hoarder. These piles can become unstable over time and might topple over onto an occupant of the house, or, someone working in there to remove the clutter, causing possible injury. One of the most famous examples of this happened to a pair of brothers who were hoarders, and whose bodies were not found for weeks by authorities due to a collapse in their house. As collections of possessions grow inside the house, so does the risk of fire and other associated hazards. With more flammable materials lying around, fire can spread more quickly. Larger accumulations of possessions in a maze-like living space can also cause problems for rescue workers who may have to try and navigate the house if someone is trapped inside. This doesn’t even begin to discuss the problem of the stresses that these collections can often put houses under. When built correctly, load-bearing parts of a house are meant to support only a certain amount of weight. However, as these collections grow, floors can buckle under the weight of these materials, causing unsafe living conditions where floors are crushed under the weight of a hoarder’s collection. The problem of mold in a house is only exacerbated by the inability to find it due to immense clutter. A pipe could develop cracks or leaks and this problem would not be found for months or even years, becoming a breeding ground for mold. This danger can last even longer when you consider that the clutter in the house must be removed before remediation can occur, leading to mold continuing to grow for a longer period of time. Mold spores can also be released into the air during the cleanup, due to all the moving and touching of damaged materials affected by the mold. We recommend that if you come into contact with mold in a hoarders’ house, call in a professional such as Absolute Flood Response. We will ensure that the job is done right the first time and that everything will be done to make sure that the mold will be contained to the areas that it is already in, and not spread to other parts of the house.