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SERVPRO of Malibu / Topanga Canyon / Pacific Palisades
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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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George Faber
5 days ago

Jitka was excellent at handling all of our questions and concerns throughout the mold remediation process. Dealing with water and mold damage can be incredibly stressful, especially when the full extent of the damage may be hidden behind walls or in concealed spaces. Jitka was knowledgeable, responsive, and patient, helping us understand each step of the process and providing confidence that the work was being handled properly. We greatly appreciated her professionalism and support.

Neal Skuro
7 days ago

I had a positive experience with SERVPRO of Malibu. The team responded quickly, provided prompt service, and completed the work efficiently and professionally. I appreciated their responsiveness and the quality of their work, and would recommend them.

Alex Brandt
7 months ago

Jitka and her team took over immediately following an interior leak that affected the entire house. The level of efficiency and professionalism were above and beyond my expectation throughout the year and half of the project. I highly recommend.

Michael Magee
12 months ago

We are victims of the recent Palisades Fire. Our house suffered significant smoke damage which needed to be properly remediated before it could be occupied again. Jitka and her team were just fabulous to work with, their work was exceptionally thorough and fairly priced. I highly recommend them to anyone in need of this kind of service.

Leonard LaBella
about 1 year ago

Staff and agents were timely , thorough, courteous and helpful answering questions and providing updates to the process. I would use them again should the need arise for their services

Lora Fremont
about 1 year ago

SERVPRO Malibu did a very thorough job. Jitka was super responsive, and I'm altogether very happy with the experience.

Steve
about 1 year ago

When we got a small water leak from a failed toilet gasket on the 2nd floor, the insurance adjuster said that they were going to send somebody out to review the severity of the problem. Since they were sending out their referral, I expected that the reviewer was going to be biased in the favor of the insurance company and that they would try and minimize the claim and the cost to repair the damage. Based on the late-in-the-day timing, Jitka Stanley (the owner of the Malibu ServPro) came out instead of scheduling someone from her staff for the next day. After she reviewed the damage, she ordered a mold test and took readings that showed much more moisture than there should have been for a small leak that started on the 2nd floor. It turns out that there was mold and substantial moisture damage from a long-term leak that was under the sink and behind the wall in the kitchen that would not have been found except for Jitka’s thoroughness. Additionally, I was extremely surprised that Jitka was so fair with me, the homeowner, instead of telling me the damage was inconsequential which is what you would have expected since she was referred by the insurance company. All in all, I was VERY impressed by Jitka and her team because she explained everything to me, showed me where we’d see trouble spots if the cleanup was not done correctly and then they went totally above board to make sure the job was done better than perfect. Awesome job ServPro, thank you! Steve Pacific Palisades

Jessica Thiele Curry
over 1 year ago

Jitka and her team have been amazing. She is super responsive and on top of everything. I am a property manager in Pacific Palisades with 10 homes that need remediation having to deal with many different companies jitkas team was by far the best compared to the other companies I had to work with. Highly recommend using her.

Leila Afifi
over 1 year ago

I want to leave this review, super quickly, because I know how valuable amazing service is what we desperately need right now. Servpro has just finished the remediation on our house, it took 3 days and I popped in every day…they had a huge workforce that detail cleaned every part of the whole interior of our home…I was astonished! We didn’t even ask, they just did!!! I hope none of us ever go through anything like this again, but this company will forever be my go to!

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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