Editorial Policy

How we create our guides

Every guide on AZ Water Damage Help is written in plain English for Arizona homeowners and reviewed by Noah Miller. We base facts on public sources such as the EPA, the IICRC S500 water damage standard, the National Weather Service, FEMA and Arizona state agencies, and we link those sources in each article.

• Accuracy. We check facts against official or industry sources and link them.
• Local focus. We explain how Arizona's climate, monsoon season, hard water and slab homes affect water damage.
• Updates. Each page shows when it was last reviewed. We update guides when guidance or rules change.
• No paid placement. We do not accept payment to change what a guide says.

Main sources we use

• EPA: Mold
• EPA: A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home
• National Weather Service Phoenix
• National Weather Service: Flood Safety
• Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions
• Arizona Registrar of Contractors
• FloodSmart (FEMA National Flood Insurance Program)
• Arizona Geological Survey
• IICRC (Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification)

Corrections

If you see something wrong, call (833) 937-0179 and ask for a correction to be sent to Noah Miller. We review every request.