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SERVPRO of Arcadia
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Trusted Water Extraction and Structural Drying Specialists

From a small pipe leak to catastrophic flooding, water can damage the foundation, floors, and walls of your home or business, not to mention the belongings inside. And mold growth can begin in a couple days.   

There’s not a minute to lose. Quick response can keep a bad, potentially hazardous situation from getting worse. At SERVPRO, water extraction (also known as water removal) is a key part of our water damage restoration process. Using powerful pumps and truck-mounted vacuum units, we can quickly remove hundreds or thousands of gallons of water.  

From there, structural drying begins. Using the latest drying systems, from targeted heat to controlled airflow, we’ll make sure your property is dried to the industry standard to maintain structural stability and avoid further damage.

Why Water Extraction and Structural Drying?

Water extraction is exactly what it sounds like: removing excess water from your home or business after a water emergency like a flood, leak, or backup. Structural drying removes any excess, hidden moisture that has been absorbed by structural components throughout the home.  Water extraction and structural drying are essential to:

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Prevent Mold Growth

Mold can start growing in just 24 to 48 hours. Once that growth begins, spores can spread quickly, leading to health risks and expensive cleanup and restoration.

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Minimize Structural Damage

Standing water can weaken the structural integrity of your home or business. This can make your floors, walls, and ceilings warp, deteriorate, and even collapse. Structural repairs can be extremely expensive and disruptive.

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Prevent Odors

Thoroughly drying your home after water damage will reduce the chances of unhealthy mold and mildew, along with the persistent musty smells that come with them. 

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Preserve Your Belongings

After a water-related event, your furniture, electronics, valuables, and important papers can be damaged or ruined. It’s important to get the contents of your home out of harm’s way.

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A professional insurance agent or consultant in a gray blazer meeting with two clients across a glass desk in a modern office, reviewing documents and discussing coverage options.

SERVPRO Helps with the Insurance Claim Process  

At SERVPRO, we understand that property damage can be overwhelming. With decades of experience, SERVPRO can help document damage and provide information related to the services performed that can assist customers during the insurance claim process.    

When property damage occurs, a rapid response can help limit further damage and may reduce overall restoration costs.    

Groundwater flooding is usually covered by flood insurance, not a standard homeowners policy.

What Our Customers Are Saying

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Ivy Pan
5 months ago

My Pilates studio in downtown Arcadia had a water damage about a little more than a month ago. We found them through insurance company. Servepro team came immediately to handle the mold. With professional evaluation, they found the spot we didn’t even notice and dry the wall with powerful fans. Later they reconstructed my whole studio. From carpet selection to painting details, they did a perfect job! Just looking at how they help to put the cabinets back to the wall after painting, you know that they really respect their own job. Each workers on spot has great attitudes when I have questions. Highly recommend.!!!

Denise Acosta
7 months ago

Andy is the best. Very hard worker and very professional. He always went above and beyond with the work that he conducted in the house. Something that stands out to me about Andy was more than just his work ethic. He was so kind. In addition to all the work that he was doing in our home ,he offered to help cut up boxes that I had left in my front yard. These were not small boxes either they were couch size boxes. When he offered to cut them and dispose of them I was floored I couldn’t believe that especially because I knew how much work it was going to be on top of what he was already doing. You don’t find people like that anymore that take initiative. I hope we never have the issues that we had in our home again but if we did I know for certain that we would call Servpro back and specifically ask for Andy.

Eric Tran
8 months ago

Our house experienced a roof leak on Christmas Eve. Despite the holiday, someone picked up the phone at the office and walked us through how they could help us mitigate the damage to our home. Over the next few weeks ServPro professionally dried out the impacted areas of our home, put a tarp on the roof to prevent further leaks, and helped coordinate with our insurance company for all of the charges. Everyone who arrived at our home was professional and knowledgeable of their work. We would recommend their service to our friends and family and would definitely reach out to them again if we needed them (though hopefully not anytime soon!).

Aaronshawn Poolsaad
over 1 year ago

My Grandma’s home was severely damaged after an electrical fire and we were connected with SERVPRO of Arcadia through State Farm. Considering the enormous amount of details and stress involved with rebuilding a house, I will forever be grateful for the help from the co-owner Amy Moufarrege. With all due respect, I would advise avoiding working with her dad Tony who was a little too “old school” for my taste. Amy however was professional, patient, and kind. It took almost 2 years to get the house rebuilt, especially since things needed to be updated to meet current codes and so many phases needed authorization from insurance. Amy always did a great job of answering all of my questions and concerns. Also, there were times that we had special requests with the rebuild and her team was able to offer creative solutions that still allowed us to stay within the insurance budget. To anyone recovering from a house fire: CONSULT your insurance agent so you understand all of the details of your policy coverage; it’ll definitely help expedite the process and reduce the confusion when trying to understand what services/repairs/resources are covered or not. I would definitely work with Amy and her team again for any other contracting/construction needs!

Stephen Strand
over 1 year ago

This local franchise are pros. A huge thank you to the general manager, Amy who was over the top in communication and a pleasure to work with. Her crew was professional and carried the same type of excellent communication, commitment and kept their word. I used ServPro for remediation and reconstruction for my entire 2 bed/2 bath condo in DTLA after I had water intrusion. I would strongly recommend this particular team. Thanks, Amy and Javier!

Dori Devereux
over 2 years ago

I had a major roof leak that was immediately followed by the appearance of mold and all of this was managed by Servpro With incredible grace and competence. I wish there were better words to describe this, but there are no words. When I mentioned to someone that I was going to use Servpro, their response was that they were very pricey. Thank goodness I ignored this because I remembered the "saying, and have lived its truth..."there is no free lunch," and this was never more appropriate and true here. The reason i can say this too is that I was in a unique position, at the same time, to observe how a another mold problem was handled elsewhere, and there was no comparison. Enter the office support staff wo managed all the extensive communications needed for for solid notification and documentation, included Angelia, Kathy, and Diana. Emails and telephone calls were returned promptly which is not always the case in today's business world. At the beginning, I received Tony's comprehensive inspection report that included a 57-page report with video and measurements of all the affected rooms and then the Water Intrusion Crew moved in to set up zippered containment units to separate out all the unaffected areas from the affected areas,as they did the tear down phase. They wore PPE to ensure their safety. Julio managed the overall Remediation process with great professionalism and with Andy at the worksite, working with his crew to ensure that all mold had been scrubbed out, and removed and antimicrobial materials were applied to impede reourrence. . Finally the Restoration crew arrived ... Javier, and Jorge...which made me wonder where Servpro found such amazingly, many skilled people! (Enrique came along, to my surprise later, to rehang all the pictures, mirrors and relocate furniture.) There was a myriad of architectural details that had to be dealt with such as rehanging shutters, building new baseboards, painting, and matching colored paint, copying existing wall texture, and patching and taping ceilings to the extent that the slogan "like it never even happened,"was never more true. Amy Moufarrege is the manager - outstanding. And my apologies for failing to mention Eric, who was so instrumental in estimating the restoration work involved, timing, and all the materials needed. It was masterful coordination.

Jonathan Rodriguez
over 2 years ago

The SERVPRO team has been phenomenal to work with. Consistent communication, Top Level service, they are second to none. Highly recommend.

Richard Harless
over 2 years ago

Saved us with a major water leak and did an amazing job. Highly recommend!

Brian Chambers
about 3 years ago

SERVPRO took care of everything. The roof leak caused quite a bit of damage. All the contractors that SERVPRO arranged were great and their fees were very fair. I would use SERVPRO again.

SERVPRO Water Extraction & Structural Drying Knowledge Center

What equipment does SERVPRO use for water extraction?

When it comes to water extraction, SERVPRO technicians have both the very latest and the tried-and-true at their disposal: 

  • Moisture detectors, hygrometers, and other meters measure the extent of moisture saturation. 
  • Infrared cameras find “hidden” water behind walls and ceilings. 
  • Submersible and gas-powered pumps are used for continuous pumping of high-level water. 
  • Truck-mounted and portable extraction units perform efficient water removal. 
After water damage, how long does it take for mold to grow?

It’s important to begin water extraction and drying immediately, since mold growth can begin just 24-48 hours after water was introduced to your home.

What’s a sump pump and what does it do?

A sump pump is a mechanical pump, often placed in a basement or crawlspace, to remove water as it accumulates in a sump pit. As the water level rises, it trips a float switch, turns on the pump, and sends the excess water away from the structure. Sump pumps help keep your basement dry and protect your home from water damage.

How long does water extraction take?

In most residential cases, water extraction takes one to three days. It depends on factors such as: 

  • The water source 
  • The amount of water 
  • How much of the home is affected 
  • Affected materials in the home like carpet, furniture, and drywall
What drying equipment does SERVPRO use?

SERVPRO technicians use industrial-grade dehumidifiers to help prevent secondary water damage like swelling and warping of floors, walls, and furniture. They use high-speed air movers to create airflow across walls, carpets, pads, and furniture, in order to accelerate the evaporation of moisture. Moisture mapping is also used to locate hidden areas that need drying. 

After water removal, how long does it take to dry out a home?

The drying process begins after standing water is removed. Drying typically takes three days to a week. But it can take longer, depending on:  

  • Type of material: wood, drywall, and other porous materials soak up more moisture and take longer to dry.  
  • Humidity levels: the higher the humidity, the longer the drying time.  
  • Saturation level: If the home is heavily saturated, drying will take longer (giving mold a chance to grow).  
Is structural drying needed after a small leak?

The amount of water you see may not be the entire picture. What’s important is not just the amount, but where the water went. A small amount of water that enters a wall, cabinetry, or flooring is often harder to detect and completely dry. Over time, that small amount of moisture can weaken the supporting materials in your home.

Should I open my windows to help with structural drying?

When the outside air is too humid, or the property needs to be kept secure, it’s best to keep the windows closed. In the case of a more humid area, such as Florida, opening windows might increase the drying time. 

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