The Hazards of Mold

We take our job and your health very seriously. Absolute Flood Response requires all technicians to be certified by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC). As certified mold professionals, we follow the IICRC-S520 standard of care guidelines as well as have post-remediation tests done by a 3rd-party indoor air quality hygienist to certify that the job is done correctly on every large mold job. Slight discolorations on the walls and ceiling may go unnoticed for a long time as they gradually spread and get more severe. Even if they are noticed, they often are ignored because it is thought that some discoloration will occur as a part of normal wear and tear in a home. Molds spread throughout the living space leading to serious health consequences. Symptoms caused by mold allergy are watery, itchy eyes, a chronic cough, headaches or migraines, difficulty breathing, rashes, tiredness, sinus problems, nasal blockage and frequent sneezing. Absolute Flood Response also offers “Free Contactless Mold Inspections For Homeowners”. We have the expertise and experience to contain and remove mold from your home, and restore it back to its pre-loss condition. You can rest assured that mold problems have been properly addressed because we use clearance tests to verify that our job was done right each and every time. When it happens to you, you don’t have to ask yourself “My house has mold, now what do I do?” Call (702) 243-5663 for the best mold remediation services in Las Vegas and allow us the privilege of serving you.

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.