What happens when you call
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Tell us what happened. 30 seconds - what burned and whether the home is secure.
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You're connected with a local restoration crew while you're on the line.
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The crew confirms timing and your arrival time - board-up comes first if the house is open.
What Phoenix crews handle
What's different in Phoenix?
Phoenix water damage peaks in monsoon season - July-to-September microbursts drive rain under parapet flat roofs and through evaporative-cooler penetrations. The rest of the year it's failed water heaters, AC condensate lines, and supply lines aged by hard water. Desert heat dries surfaces deceptively fast while wall cavities stay wet - which is exactly where mold starts.
Monsoon wind damage and wind-driven rain are standard homeowner's coverage in Arizona, but street or wash flooding entering the home is not - that requires separate flood insurance. Sudden plumbing failures fall under the standard policy.
Your call goes to a crew based in the Phoenix area. Serving Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale, Tempe, Chandler, Glendale, and all of Maricopa County.
Common questions
Can we stay in the house?
Depends on smoke spread and structural safety - the crew tells you straight after inspection. If you can't, most policies pay for temporary housing (loss-of-use coverage).
Is fire damage covered by insurance?
Typically yes. Fire is a core homeowner's peril, and coverage usually includes smoke damage, water from firefighting, board-up, and rebuilding, subject to your limits and deductible - check your declarations page for those. Ask the contractor about documentation and coordination with your adjuster.
Should I start cleaning up myself?
It's best to wait on soot cleanup. Wiping soot the wrong way can drive it deeper, and moving debris before photos may reduce what your claim can show. Waiting on cleanup doesn't mean delaying safe steps to prevent further damage, like board-up or tarping once it's safe. Photograph first.