Water damage help for Blue Horizons homes
Blue Horizons is a Buckeye neighborhood of mid age homes, many with the tile roofs, stucco walls and slab floors typical of the area. Homes here are old enough that roofs, water heaters and plumbing parts have seen years of desert sun and hard water, and new enough that many owners have not had to deal with a major repair yet.
When water damage hits, call (623) 555-0148 any time.
Common water damage risks in Blue Horizons
Monsoon water around foundations and garages
During heavy monsoon storms, water that is not guided away from the house can pool against walls and garage doors. Stucco walls have a small gap at the base, called a weep screed, and when water sits against it, moisture can work its way inside.
Garage flooding
Garage floors often sit a little lower than the house. Storm water can run under the garage door and toward the interior door, soaking stored items and the base of the shared wall.
Aging roof underlayment
The tiles on a tile roof last a long time, but the underlayment beneath them wears out sooner in the Arizona sun. By the time a home reaches its mid age, the underlayment may be cracking, and monsoon rain can find its way into the attic.
Water heaters and hard water
Hard water sediment shortens tank life. Mid age homes may be on their second water heater, and it may be nearing the end.
Supply lines and fixtures
Original supply lines, valves and toilet parts wear out with age and mineral buildup.
Protecting your Blue Horizons home in storm season
- Make sure soil and landscaping slope away from the house.
- Keep downspouts and scuppers pointed away from the foundation.
- Seal gaps at the bottom of garage doors.
- Have the roof checked for cracked or slipped tiles before July.
- Keep valuables off the garage floor during monsoon season.
Services Blue Horizons homeowners call us for most
How we help
We find where the water came from and where it went. We extract standing water, clean floodwater contamination, dry walls, floors and framing and repair everything that was damaged. You get a written estimate before work begins and documentation for your insurance claim.
Frequently asked questions
Can water get through stucco walls?
Stucco itself sheds water, but water pooling at the base of the wall can seep in, and cracks can let wind driven rain through.
My garage flooded in a storm. Do I need help?
If water reached the interior door or shared walls, yes. It can soak drywall and framing from the bottom. We check with moisture meters.
How do I know if my roof underlayment is failing?
Ceiling stains after storms, a wet attic or loose tiles are common signs. A roofer can inspect it.
Is storm damage covered by insurance?
Wind damage and rain entering through that damage are often covered. Rising outside water usually needs flood insurance.
How soon should I call after a storm?
Right away. Take photos first, then call so drying can start before mold has a chance.
Do you serve all of Blue Horizons?
Yes, along with every other neighborhood in Buckeye.