What to Do When Your Phoenix Home has Water Damage

shutterstock_231995860Water damage in Phoenix is not what most people expect when purchasing a desert home, but the truth is flooding can occur in any state, city or street. Arizona’s monsoon season begins on June 15th and lasts until September 30th, but storms become more frequent and bountiful toward the end of the summer. This rare seasonal rainfall actually makes the ground resistant to water when monsoon season arrives, so a great deal of water can trickle downhill and into residential homes. The summer heat combined with moisture is the ideal formula for mold, microbial growth and airborne contaminants that make residents sick. In the case of water damage, homeowners have a few options. Continue reading