Spotlight On John Sexton: Restoration Technician John is originally from San Diego and moved to New Mexico 27 years ago. He is married with 3 children, 2 boys ages 4 and 10 and one 8-year-old girl. His family enjoys activities that give them the opportunity to spend time together. John and his wife create bonding […] Read More >
The Mold Remediation Process: Part 4 of 5 Not only is mold unsightly, it is also a health hazard. It’s important to hire the professionals at Water Extraction Experts who can take care of it right away. What is Mold Remediation? Mold remediation is the process of removing and cleaning contaminated areas from mold and […] Read More >
Water Damage Reconstruction: Part 5 of 5 Complete Restoration Process The last four blogs of this 5 part series has explained the process of water damage repair and its costs. The final step is the reconstruction process where we restore your home to the state before the damage occurred. Depending on the damage, restoration can […] Read More >
Water Damage Mitigation: What to Expect: Part 3 of 5 If you experience water damage in your home you will want to take care of it immediately. The longer it sits the more damage can occur, the more damage, the more expense to you. No one wants that. You will need the help of an […] Read More >
Water Damage Costs: The Estimate – Part 2 of 5 Whether it’s a broken pipe, a leaky roof or bathtub overflow, water damage can cause much frustration to homeowners. It’s important to act fast and call Water Extraction Experts in order to lessen damage to your home and unnecessary strain on your checkbook. How water […] Read More >
When facing water damage, you will need the help from someone you can trust. Our team of professional technicians will use their experience, knowledge, plus the latest in technology to determine the extent of water and mold damage to your home. Below are the steps we take during the inspection process when determining water damage. […] Read More >
Spotlight on DJ Aragon – Restoration Technician New Mexico born and raised! DJ is originally from Tierra Amarilla. He has lived in Edgewood since 2003. Before coming to work for us in October 2022, he worked in flooring installation which has proved to be a valuable asset to our company. He says, “What’s unique about […] Read More >
No te metas con aguas negras de categoría 3 A continuación encontrará información sobre la Categoría 3 y qué hacer si le sucede. Las fuentes más comunes de la Categoría 3: Líneas de alcantarillado rotas Red de alcantarillado de respaldo Incluso un pequeño desbordamiento del inodorocausa daños de categoría 3 cuando el agua contaminada se […] Read More >
Don’t Mess with Category 3 Black Water Water damage in a home can be devastating, even more so when facing Category 3 water damage. It is important to act quickly and seek help. Below are answers to common questions concerning Category 3 and what to do if it happens to you. How Does It Happen? […] Read More >
5 Common Causes of Drain Backups The things we take for granted. Things like water flowing flawlessly through our pipes day in and day out. That is until we face a drain backup and have to make a mad dash for the plunger. It’s the worst! But it happens to most everyone. Why? Read below […] Read More >
“My first clue was a questionable odor which I suspected was emanating from our crawl space. Someone had to go down there and check things out. I immediately called Water Extraction Experts. My suspicions were right; they found the crawl space flooded with about a foot deep of grey water. It was painfully obvious we […] Read More >
Scott was born and raised in New Mexico and has lived in Edgewood for the last 4 years. Before coming to Water Extraction Experts, Scott was a warehouse forklift operator. He has been with Water Extraction Experts since the beginning and has been Project Manager for 6 years. He oversees the remediation jobs and all […] Read More >
Spotlight On – Seth Mileson: Restoration Technician Seth Mileson was born and raised in San Jose California then later moved to Albuquerque in 2012. Before he came to Water Extraction Experts, Seth worked in retail, custodial, kitchen work, landscaping, maintenance, and plumbing. He adds, “You could say I tried a little of everything before coming […] Read More >
Homes with crawlspaces can still have moisture problems. Although crawl spaces usually have vents to circulate fresh air from the outside, the vents often fail to work well. The moisture from the ground under and around your home evaporates causing water vapor in your home’s crawl space. When water vapor and wood combine, it can […] Read More >
Are Crawl Space Leaks Serious? Though any type of leak can be difficult to deal with, a leak found in the crawl space can be exceptionally serious. There is an immense amount of water flowing in and out of home plumbing every day. Water pipes bring water in and sewer lines take it away. A […] Read More >
For most people, the crawlspace is among the last places of their home they want to visit—dirt or rock-filled floor, cobwebs, and the potential for spiders, bugs, and even rodents. While this was once considered the optimal condition for a crawl space—keeping the area as similar to the outdoors as possible—that thought has drastically changed. […] Read More >
When it comes to buying a home, it pays to be cautious. Although they are not always required, a home inspection is much too important to forego as it’s essentially a safety net to protect you and help you know if you’re making the right investment and paying a fair price for the condition of […] Read More >
If you live in a rainy area, at the bottom of a hill, or in an area with a high water table—such as parts of Weld County in Colorado including Windsor and Greeley—there’s a good chance your house has a sump pump. A sump pump is a small pump installed below the lowest part of […] Read More >
It’s May and everyone is ready to start watering their grass and planting their gardens. But as many people out here know, weather can be very unpredictable in Northern Colorado and Southeast Wyoming. It’s important to wait until after the last deep freeze which can often be in the middle of May and temperatures aren’t […] Read More >
Even though the areas we live in, Colorado and Wyoming are considered drier climates, older homes with crawlspaces can still have problematic moisture problems. Older homes were built with a crawl space to circulate fresh air. These crawl spaces usually have vents to bring in fresh air from the outside. Unfortunately, these vents don’t work […] Read More >