Water Damage Blog for Chatsworth and the Northwest Valley
Local water problems, one at a time: copper slab leaks, attic AC overflows, hillside storm runoff, sewer lateral backups and what a claim file needs.
Slab Leak Warning Signs in a Chatsworth Home
Warm tile, damp carpet edges and the sound of running water can signal a slab leak in a Chatsworth home. Learn the signs and how the drying work goes.
Buried Water Pipe Leaks on Chatsworth Horse Properties
Long buried pipes feed barns, tack rooms and troughs on Chatsworth horse properties. See the signs of a hidden leak and how the house and barn are dried.
Hillside Storm Runoff Into Chatsworth Garages and Patios
Winter runoff from the hills can push into Chatsworth garages and across patio thresholds. Here is what to do first and how the cleanup and drying work.
Water Damage in Chatsworth Business Parks and Offices
A supply riser, roof drain or restroom failure can hit a suite in a Chatsworth business park. See how phased drying keeps the doors open and records safe.
Attic AC Drips Through a Chatsworth Ceiling
A clogged condensate drain or a stuck float switch can send attic AC water through a Chatsworth ceiling. See what to shut off and how the ceiling is dried.
Calabasas Water Heater Leaks: Cleanup, Then a Permit
A water heater leak in Calabasas starts with shutoff and water removal, and replacing the tank may need a plumbing permit. Here is the order of the work.
Sewage Backup in a Calabasas Home: Lateral or Main?
Who maintains what when sewage backs up in a Calabasas home? LVMWD and the county handle mains while the owner handles the lateral. See the cleanup steps.
Roof Leaks in Calabasas Winter Rain: Where Water Travels
Calabasas averages 17.77 inches of rain a year, with February the wettest month. See where roof leak water travels and how drying and repairs fit together.
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