Water Damage A I R
Advanced Insurance Restoration
45 W. Main St.
Sharpsville, PA 16150
1-800-245-2030
724-962-1932
Emergency Service Pager
724-646-0123
Jerry Stefanak – Owner
Mark Switzer – Project Manager
Advanced Insurance Restoration (AIR for short) has been in the restoration business since 1993. With our 14 years of experience in emergency services and restoration, you can be assured that your customer will be receiving the best-trained and most experienced professionals to mitigate damages and restore their home or business.
Cost-Effective Recovery
Fast Response- AIR is available 24/7 to respond to your emergency service needs, mitigating damages in a timely and cost effective manner. We have a 15-minute customer callback and 1-3 hour response time (time dependent on location). Once the mitigation is complete, we will provide a repair estimate within 72 hours.
Customer Service- AIR is built on a strong foundation of providing quality customer service each time, every time. Whether the job is small or large, AIR professionals will provide the highest level of service on each project. All of our work is done according to current codes and manufacturer’s recommended installation techniques. AIR provides customers with a written warranty of quality.
On-Going Training- AIR Personnel receive the highest levels of training in restoration services. AIR personnel are IICRC certified.
IICRC Certifications
WRT- Water Restoration Technician
FSRT- Fire and Smoke Restoration Technician
AMRT- Advanced Mold Remediation Technician
ASD- Applied Structural Drying
OCT- Odor Control Technician
CCT- Carpet Cleaning Technician
The above certifications demonstrate our commitment to being the best as we ensure our personnel are properly trained and we continue to strive for certification in all areas that could make us better in lessening the cost to you and your company while restoring your customer to normality.
List of Services
Water Damage
Water damage can arise from a number of sources. These sources can include broken pipes, blocked drains, storms, flooding, malfunctioning appliances, fire damage, and other causes. Whatever the origin of the water, successful restoration depends largely on the speed with which the structure and contents can be dried.
By safely drying, deodorizing, and disinfecting the area affected by water, we minimize the overall damage to the property. Our certified technicians utilize current technology, advanced products and equipment to dry the property quickly and effectively.
There are 3 categories of water damage:
Category 1 – "Clean" water – does not pose substantial harm to humans. It includes water from broken water supply lines, tub or sink overflows, melting ice, or rainwater. If untreated, it can turn into "gray" water and generate mold or mildew.
Category 2 – "Gray" water – potentially contains some degree of contamination that may cause sickness. This can include water from dishwashers, washing machines, toilet overflows with urine, and broken waterbeds. If untreated, it can turn into "black water" within 48 hours. Carpet padding must always be removed and disposed of.
Category 3 – "Black" water – may contain pathogenic agents that can adversely affect occupant health. This water can derive from sources such as rivers, ground surface water, and fecal contamination (sewage). All porous materials must be removed and disposed of.
The most important thing in water damage mitigation is the speed with which a company can dry a structure. Pathogens and microbials increase exponentially if given the opportunity. For instance, "clean" water can become "black" water in a matter of 7 days if left untreated or unmitigated, which can pose a substantial increase in the health risk to occupants and work crews.
When we come onto a job, we also look at the extent of water damage in regards to the structure. By determining how extensive the damage is to building materials, we are able to select and implement our strategy for mitigating and restoring the damage. Water damage is divided into 4 classes based on the amount of saturation in the environment.
The 4 Classes of Water Damage are:
Class 1 Water Loss- A Class 1 Water Loss has the least amount of affected area. Generally, it is damage to a small area (smaller than a room) and limited porous materials (couches, cushions, etc.).
Class 2 Water Loss- A Class 2 Water Loss has a large amount of water, absorption, and evaporation. This type of loss generally affects at least an entire room and porous materials. A Class 2 Water Loss will also have water that wicked up walls less than 24 inches and will have some moisture in remaining structural materials.
Class 3 Water Loss- A Class 3 Water Loss has the greatest amount of water, absorption, and evaporation. The water may have come from overhead. The ceilings, walls, insulation, carpet, cushion, and sub floor in virtually the entire area are water saturated.
Class 4 Water Loss- A Class 4 Water Loss is one that requires specialty-drying situations. These situations arise when a wet material has a very low permeance (concrete, hardwood floor, etc.). These types of materials are very hard to saturate due to the limited number of pores. For this reason, they are also very hard to dry and often require longer drying periods and special drying techniques or equipment.
Customer Guidance – Category 1 Water Damage
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Customer Guidance – Category 2 and Category 3 Water Damage
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Fire and
Smoke Damage
After fire damage, it is natural to want to clean an area and its contents. Timely action can be advantageous; however, incorrect action can impede satisfactory restoration. We offer complete pack out, inventory, cleaning, and storage of contents. Also, we offer emergency board up service to protect the contents of the home from further damage from the elements and to secure the home from potential intruders. We will also handle any water damage that frequently goes hand in hand with a fire. We are able to successfully handle the complete cleaning, restoration, and repairs to the structure as well as removing any lingering odors from the damage.
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Mold
The best way to prevent mold growth is to keep material dry, or if they get wet, dry them as quickly as possible. If you find mold in your home, it is not necessarily a reason for panic. By knowing what kind of mold you’re dealing with and the amount of concentrations, a plan for removal can be formulated. Sometimes, a small amount of work is needed to eliminate the problem.
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The air in your home or office may be the main source of air pollution in your life. According to a study by the Environmental Protection Agency, indoor levels of harmful air contaminants are usually much higher than that outdoors.
The air ducts, vents, and heating and cooling systems in your home or office could be harboring many impurities such as mold, mildew, yeasts, dust and pet dander. These impurities can be major contributors to the causes of allergies.
Our air duct cleaning procedures are as follows:
Carpet and
Furniture Cleaning
Our Hot Water Extraction cleaning is the best method to clean your carpets.
DuPont—
From instructions for general terms and conditions of DuPont Xtra Life Carpet Warranty—"to refresh carpet texture, a process commonly known as Hot Water Extraction, performed by a trained, qualified carpet care professional, is required every 18 months. Proof of this service is required."
Shaw Industries—
From Shaw Industries consumer tips on proper carpet care—"Shaw Industries recommended the Hot Water Extraction system, which research indicates provides the best capability for cleaning. This system is commonly referred to as ‘steam cleaning’ although no steam is actually generated."
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