Once there has been water damage to your home, the structure is just half of the issue. Your furniture, clothes, photos, documents, electronics, and irreplaceable possessions all have to be removed in order to allow the structure to be dried and repaired. They may need drying and cleaning on their own, as well.
Arizona Water Damage Experts will assist you in the removal and cleaning of your belongings from Phoenix (85028), Tucson (85712), Prescott (86301), Sun City West (85375) and anywhere else in Arizona. We offer contents pack-out and restoration throughout the state, complete with an itemized inventory, professional packing, climate-controlled storage, and cleaning of those items that can be saved.
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It’s more than just boxing up the rooms. Photos are taken of each room before the process begins. Inventory will take place – usually room-by-room and box-by-box – to ensure that your insurance company is aware of all the contents of your house, along with the conditions they were in before the damage happened. Your possessions are segregated into three categories: those which are unaffected, but require safeguarding; those which are damaged but restorable; and those which are no longer restorable.
Unaffected and restorable possessions are then packed and transferred to climate-controlled storage facilities. Those possessions which are restorable are then cleaned and dried using appropriate methods, ranging from hand-cleaning furniture to special methods for restoring documents and photographs. Those possessions which are not restorable are photographed and documented with appropriate descriptions as part of your contents claim before they are disposed of, with your consent. Once the restoration process is completed, everything is then put back into its proper place.
In Arizona, storage conditions matter. A non-air-conditioned garage or unit in summer can exceed 120 degrees, which warps wood, damages electronics and ruins photographs. We store packed-out contents in climate-controlled space, never in a hot trailer in your driveway.
Pack-outs move quickly once drying begins, but they start with planning. Here is what to expect.
We walk each affected room with you to identify priorities, irreplaceable items and anything that must stay or travel with you.
Rooms are photographed, and items are inventoried and labeled so every box can be tracked to its room and contents.
Items are wrapped, boxed and moved using padding and the right containers for fragile, heavy or valuable pieces.
Contents go to secure, air-conditioned storage, and restorable items begin cleaning and drying.
Move rugs, boxes, books and fabric items off wet floors and onto a dry surface. Put foil or plastic under furniture legs to prevent stains.
Set aside medications, IDs, jewelry, cash, important papers, laptops and chargers so they stay with you during the restoration.
Photograph damaged items before discarding anything. Your insurer may need to see them. Call (602) 835-1948 and we will handle the inventory.
Some items look fine after water damage but are not. Watch for these signs.
Upholstered furniture, mattresses and clothing that sat in damp rooms can absorb odor and moisture even if they never touched water.
Wood furniture that sat in water or high humidity can swell at the feet, separate at the joints or develop white water marks.
Documents, books and photographs that got wet need prompt, careful drying. Left alone, they stick, stain and grow mold.
Wet fabrics, papers and wood furniture start to stain, warp and grow mold within a day or two. Getting contents out and drying the right way saves far more than waiting. Call Arizona Water Damage Experts and we will schedule a pack-out.
Not every water damage job needs a full pack-out. These are the situations where it usually does.
When carpet, wood or tile has to be removed, furniture and belongings must come out of the room entirely for the work to happen.
Burst pipes, water heater ruptures and monsoon flooding that affect several rooms leave no space to move items around within the home.
Items in rooms affected by sewage or dirty floodwater must be removed, separated and either cleaned properly or documented and discarded.
If drying and rebuild will take weeks, packing contents into secure storage protects them from dust, damage and theft during construction.
Contents work follows a careful process so nothing is lost, mixed up or damaged further.
Every room is photographed and every item or box is inventoried and labeled with its room and condition.
Items are separated into unaffected, restorable and non-restorable groups, with photos and descriptions for anything that cannot be saved.
Restorable items are cleaned and dried by material type, and all items are kept in secure, climate-controlled storage.
When repairs are complete, contents are delivered, unpacked and placed back in their rooms, and the inventory is checked off with you.
Water damage can take different forms, and thus each requires a unique treatment. Arizona Water Damage Experts provides all types of water damage repair services under one roof so that you will not have to juggle many contractors.
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A full restoration service following any leaks, flooding or appliance problems, all extraction, drying, cleaning and repair in one visit by a qualified team. View Service
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Rapid extraction of water using truck-mounted and portable extractors, preventing water from penetrating further into floorboards and wall cavities. View Service
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Careful containment and remediation of mold growth along with the solution to the underlying moisture problem to ensure that the mold does not recur. View Service
Moisture detection, thermal imaging and laboratory testing to locate concealed mold problems and inform you precisely what you are up against. View Service
Extraction of trapped water, replacement of wet drywall and insulation, drying out and a complete reconstruction of the stained or sagging ceiling. View Service
Water extraction, mud removal, cleaning, and drying after storm water damage. View Service
Careful cleanup and sanitation after sewage damage with containment measures. View Service
Structural drying of walls, floors, and framing using LGR dehumidification and air movement techniques with daily moisture content logging. View Service
Photos, moisture content documentation, and scope of work that get your insurance claim moving faster with fewer hassles. View Service
Quick water damage cleanup and drying from burst pipes and plumbing leaks. View Service
Fast and flexible water damage repair for office buildings, restaurants, retail and apartment complexes. View Service
Storage of furniture, electronics, clothes, and valuables during restoration work at your property. Learn More about Service
Water damage cleanup and drying of ceilings, attics and closets in case of AC condensate leaks, as well as prevention tips. Learn More about Service
Moisture detection and drying of damaged floors and walls due to slab leaks. Learn More about Service
Leak extraction and water damage drying in garages, closets and utility rooms. Learn More about Service
Pack-out costs depend on how many rooms and items are involved, how long items are stored and how much cleaning is needed.
| Service | Typical Price Range |
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| Single room pack-out and storage | $800 to $2,000 |
| Multi-room pack-out (2 to 4 rooms) | $2,000 to $6,000 |
| Whole-home pack-out | $6,000 to $15,000+ |
| Climate-controlled storage (per month) | $200 to $900 |
| Soft goods cleaning and deodorizing | Quoted per item or load |
| Document and photo drying | Quoted per box |
| Pack-back and placement | Included or quoted per project |
Most homeowners policies cover contents separately from the structure, often with their own limits. Insurers commonly pay to restore an item when restoration costs less than replacement. Our itemized inventory, photos and notes on what could not be saved give your adjuster a clear contents list.
Watching strangers box up your home is stressful. Arizona Water Damage Experts explains every step, keeps a detailed inventory you can review and stores everything in climate-controlled space until your home is ready.
A good pack-out ends with everything back in its place and nothing missing. These projects are typical of our contents work.
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A burst pipe in a Scottsdale (85258) home flooded the living room, dining room and office, and the hardwood floors needed to be replaced.
We photographed and inventoried each room, packed more than 120 boxes and the furniture, and moved everything to climate-controlled storage for six weeks while floors were replaced.
Every item was returned and placed, and the homeowner’s adjuster used our inventory for the contents portion of the claim.
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A slab leak under the living room of a Sun City West (85375) home owned by a winter resident went unnoticed for weeks.
We coordinated access with the owner by phone, packed out the living room and two bedrooms, cleaned and deodorized upholstered pieces and dried a box of family documents.
The owner returned to a repaired home with belongings cleaned and back in place.
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A water heater rupture in a Tucson (85712) garage soaked stored boxes of photographs, holiday decorations and tools.
We separated the boxes, dried the photographs and papers, cleaned and dried the tools, and documented items that could not be saved.
Most of the family photographs were recovered, and the owner had a clear list for the insurer.
Immediate response, honest opinion, and dry home top the list of concerns of the customers.
We had a leak coming through the ceiling at midnight. They answered within two rings and came to us in less than an hour. They remained cool headed, guided us through and saved our flooring.
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Jessica
Homeowner, Mesa
After being flooded with the rain in our garage, we were clueless about what we needed to do next. They did the cleaning, drying and explained the whole insurance procedure.
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Carlos
Homeowner, Tucson
It was the doubled bills which informed us of a slab leak in our home. They located the problem area with their equipment and dried it properly. Since then, we haven’t had a single spot of mold or any foul smell.
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Amanda
Homeowner, Scottsdale
Our sprinkler line burst over the weekend and flooded our office. They worked overnight and had us back up and running in two days. Very professional.
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Robert
Business Owner, Phoenix
I manage multiple rental properties and I depend on them. They coordinate with tenants, provide full report to the insurance company and complete the job on time.
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Linda
Property Manager, Chandler
Our pipe burst during a cold spell while we were out of town. They came out promptly and dried out the entire bottom floor for us.
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Mark
Homeowner, Flagstaff
We provide contents restoration and pack-out services across the Phoenix metro, the East and West Valley, Tucson and Pinal County, including homes owned by winter residents who are out of state when damage happens. Cities we serve include:
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Contents Pack-Out Scottsdale, AZ
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Contents Pack-Out Sun City West, AZ
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Contents Pack-Out Litchfield Park, AZ
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Contents Pack-Out Sahuarita, AZ
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Contents Pack-Out Anthem, AZ
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Contents damage varies with what was in the room. Here are three common situations and how they were handled.
Boxes of paperwork and photos stored on a closet floor were soaked by a water heater leak.
We separated the stuck pages and photos, dried them carefully and cleaned off residue before storing them in new boxes.
Store important papers and photos in sealed plastic bins on shelves, never directly on the floor.
Upholstered furniture sat in a damp room for several days after a pipe leak and developed a musty smell.
The furniture was packed out, cleaned and deodorized, then stored until the room was repaired and returned.
Get furniture out of wet rooms within a day or two to prevent odor and mold.
Wood dining chairs and a table sat in an inch of water during a slab leak, causing white rings and swollen feet.
We dried the furniture slowly to avoid cracking, treated the water marks and returned it after the floor was replaced.
Put foil or plastic under furniture legs as soon as you notice water on the floor.
Answers to common questions about contents restoration and pack-out in Arizona.
Contents restoration and pack-out refers to the procedure of the careful removal, documentation, packaging and transport of contents affected by water damage. AZ Water Damage Experts assists Arizona property owners in safeguarding salvageable contents, organizing affected contents and facilitating the restoration process as the repairs and drying proceed.
You might need the contents pack-out services if you experience flooding, burst pipes, leaks or any other form of water damage in your home or business. It might be helpful to relocate your possessions to ensure they will not get further damaged by the presence of water during the extraction and drying.
Depending on the nature of the damage, your furniture, clothing, electronics, documents, artwork and household accessories may be good candidates for restoration. Every object should be examined individually, as it depends on whether contamination or excessive moisture or just the materials the object is made of make its restoration possible.
The content pack-out process starts with the assessment and inventory of affected contents. Contents are photographed, documented, carefully packed and transported to an appropriate secure storage or restoration center. Once the work at the property is completed, contents that are qualified can be returned.
Yes, some possessions might be able to be salvaged when exposed to water damage if handled properly. This will depend upon the type of water, duration of exposure, degree of contamination, and type of material. AZ Water Damage Experts might be of assistance in evaluating the affected possessions and determining which would be candidates for salvage.
Coverage will depend upon your particular policy, the cause of the water damage, and any limitations on that coverage. Some policies will cover the cost of handling, cleaning, storing, or restoring possessions as part of a claim under your policy. You should contact your insurance company about coverage issues and keep inventories, photos, estimates, and receipts.
The timetable will depend upon the number of possessions, the degree of damage, the method of cleaning or restoring the possessions, and the availability of storage and restoration services. Smaller pack-outs will take less time, while others will be more extensive.
AZ Water Damage Experts provides aid in solving the problems caused by water damage with the assistance in contents assessment and restoration. The professional management of the contents could be helpful in ensuring that the salvageable items remain safe and the property restoration becomes more efficient. Feel free to contact us to find out about the available options.
Arizona Water Damage Experts packs out, stores, cleans and returns your belongings with a full inventory at every step. Call (602) 835-1948 to schedule a contents pack-out anywhere we serve in Arizona.
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