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SERVPRO of Atascadero / Paso Robles
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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.

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Ricky Fleischer
8 months ago

Really appreciated the timely, professional service at a reasonable cost.

Jennifer Littlejohns
8 months ago

Prompt service to get our unit put back together and was reasonable price. Their team communicated extremely well. Highly recommend them!

Danielle Boehm
over 1 year ago

Very happy with our home clean up! Everyone was very friendly, professional, and so kind from start to finish. Much appreciated!

Mark Sullivan
over 2 years ago

Excellent - Responsive & Professional

margie s
almost 3 years ago

Serv pro came to our aid quickly when we were out of state and had a devastating water disaster in our home. When I initially called them they were so compassionate and caring and assured me they could help us. This was such a relief being so far from home. I cant even express the relief we felt, that this could be handled right away. Our neighbor let them into our home to start water mitigation as soon as possible, as we could not be home for 3 days after our neighbor found the trouble. Felix who was our boots on the ground person and main contact from that point, was so helpful and explanitory and answered all our questions and concerns. He took so many photos of the devastation which was great documentation for us to have for our insurance. I felt he had our best interests at heart in saving our home from any further damage and getting all the necessary things accomplished to do so in a timely manner. The crew he brought with him each day were equally kind, compassionate and hardworking gentlemen. 2 weeks into the mitigation we received word of how much this was costing so far, and with limited funds expected from our insurance, we were not sure if there would be enough to pay servpro to finish the job and to do restoration of our home, of which I felt if we got people who did as good of a job as Felix and his team did, I'm sure we would have been in good hands. However we did need to stop service at that time, as an old neighbor of ours is a contractor, and we felt he could finish the job more within the budget of the insurance money we had. Serve pro thought it may take 7-8 months to complete, and we felt we may get faster service from our friend. I truly thank serve pro for being there for us in our moment of great need. Their human compassion and Felix's thorough assessment of the situation, and he even found things we were not aware of that were separate problems with the home, were a Godsend at that time for us. Thank you all.

Melissa Pudvan
about 5 years ago

Javiel, Jay jr, Santiago, Ruben, Anthony and Angel--these are the guys who maintained my sanity and mitigated a huge water leak at my home. After confirming with my insurance company, I contacted ServPro (after hours on a Thursday) and Javiel and his team were at my house within two hours and worked well into the wee hours of the morning. During the following week, Javiel was onsite pretty much everyday completing demo approved by insurance and monitoring drying operations. He was communicative, patient, thorough and just did fantastic work. You can tell by the manner in which Javiel leads his crew that he is a high caliber person who can be trusted to do good work. I felt that I was in good hands, and that's a good feeling when dealing with something as upsetting as major property damage. Thank you, Javiel and crew!

Halie Budge
over 5 years ago

If I could I would give them 10 stars. So professional and caring, we had a flood in our home and SERVPRO was there to help us get through the anxiety of dealing with such a difficult situation. Thank you SERVPRO you are the best

Sydney Anthoni
over 5 years ago

Had water pipe break (11 pm) called Servpro and had a technician on-site pro to and everything cleaned up very quickly. These people are courteous and very efficient. I highly recommend Servpro!

Jon Budge
over 5 years ago

I own a Business in a Professional Building located on the bottom floor. The tenant above me had a sprinkler go off in the early morning hours. When I arrived and open my door all the acoustic paneling was on the floor, water was dripping from the ceiling and all my files on my desk were destroyed. It was quite devastating. After taking a moment I called ServePro and spoke to Joe Powers. He came out himself and accessed the damage. He called his workers to come and box up my office, he arranged for a moving Company to pick up and take everything to storage. It was amazing how quick and efficient him and his crew were. They were so professional the building manager had him take care of all the damaged offices. At one point we had about 10 truck/vans outside up and down the stairs taking care of all of us. I can 100% tell you that it was a relief I had them help me out. It wasn't easy but I highly recommend ServPro to anyone who went through what I went through. Hands down , simply the best.

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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