Water Removal Services
Water accumulation can lead to serious issues, including mold and structural damage. Our water removal services include:
- Flood Water Extraction: Quick response to remove flood water from your home, minimizing damage and facilitating the drying process.
- Moisture Control: Solutions to manage and eliminate excess moisture, protecting your home from potential water-related problems.
Plumbing Emergencies and the Need for Flood Water Removal
What are some of the circumstances in San Diego, CA that will call for water removal? We have set forth a few of the more common emergencies where our services are called for.
Frozen or Burst Pipes
A pipe that has frozen and/or burst can put your home under water in short order. You will want to have the excess taken care of by our removal team.
Supply Line Failure
Tons of water can be let loose in your home should the lines to your washing machine, toilet, dishwasher or ice maker come apart or break.
Main Water Line Breaks
While this calls for a repair or replacement of the line, you must also have the water it has spilled inside or under the house removed.
Overflowing Fixtures
An unexpected overflow from a shower, tub or toilet is not uncommon and can flood the room in question as well as those below.
Sump Pump Failure
The sump pump is there to see to it that water is out of your home in a flood. If it goes down, the flooding can happen in an instant.
How we go about water extraction
Our first step is to stop the source of the flood and do a safety check on the area for any electrical hazards and the like. We will then pump out the standing water and eliminate what moisture remains with specialized drying equipment, taking moisture readings to confirm the job is done.
Why Moisture Detection and Control is important
There are good reasons to monitor and control the moisture levels in your home:
Hidden Mold Risk: It can get trapped in pipe cavities, behind drywall, in the insulation, walls and ceilings, setting the stage for hazardous mold.
Informed Drying Process: We rely on humidity readings to know when we are finished drying.
Protects Furniture and Structure: Excess moisture has the capacity to warp floors, make cabinetry swell and even compromise the structural frame of the house.
Proper Documentation: For any insurance claims on water damage, having the moisture logs is helpful.
After the water is gone, the plumbing repair process begins
Once we have located the leak our team will look over the surrounding plumbing and put in new parts as needed. The system is then pressure tested to be sure there are no leaks before we put your water back on and go over the work with you.
For Homeowners in Need of Water Removal in San Diego, CA
Here is what to do first:
- Keep your distance from standing water in the vicinity of any electrical fixtures or outlets.Shut off the power to the area if you can.
- Use the main shutoff to cut the water to the house.
- Put your belongings out of the plumber’s way, provided it is safe.
- Make a record of the damage with photos or video for your insurance claim.
Some Frequently Asked Questions on Water Removal
How long does the removal and drying take?
It is a function of how much water there was, how long it sat and what materials were damaged. Extraction may be over in a few hours but expect the drying to run for several days.
Do you put right the plumbing that led to the flood?
Our plumbers will diagnose and make the necessary repairs.
Is it all right to remain in the house while the work is being done?
With clean water it is generally safe so long as the structure is not at risk. Your Mauzy plumber can advise you on the best way to proceed.