Water Damage Blog for La Jolla and the Coast
One water problem at a time: slab leaks, pinhole pipe leaks, sewer lateral backups, first-storm roof leaks, wet hardwood and what a claim file needs.
Ceiling Leak From the Unit Above in a La Jolla Condominium
A ceiling leak from the unit above in a La Jolla condominium: what the unit below should do first, who to tell, and how wet ceilings and walls are dried safely.
Slab Leak Signs in La Jolla Shores and Mesa Ranch Homes
Warm floor spots, running water sounds and damp flooring: the signs of a slab leak in La Jolla Shores and La Jolla Mesa ranch homes, and what happens next.
Sewer Backups in Older La Jolla Homes: Clay, Iron and Roots
Older La Jolla homes can have clay or cast iron sewer laterals, and mature tree roots find the joints. See the backup signs, safe first steps and cleanup.
Water Under a La Jolla Beach Cottage's Raised Wood Floor
Water under a raised wood floor in a La Jolla beach cottage: the early signs, what to shut off first and how boards, subfloor and joists are dried together.
The January 22, 2024 Storm: Water Inside La Jolla Homes
On January 22, 2024 the San Diego airport gauge logged about 2.7 inches of rain in one day. See how a storm that size sends water into La Jolla homes.
Del Mar Sewer Backup: Private Lateral or City Main
Sewage backing up in a Del Mar home? Learn whether the private lateral or the city main is the likely cause, who to call first, and how cleanup works.
Del Mar Lagoon Inlet Emergency: Storm Water Risk in North Beach
Del Mar declared a local emergency over sand in the San Dieguito Lagoon inlet. See why it matters for North Beach storm water and how a wet home is dried.
Copper Pinhole Leaks in La Jolla: Hard Water and Wet Walls
Hard water wears tiny holes in copper pipe. See how a pinhole leak soaks a La Jolla wall or ceiling, the warning signs, and how the cavity is dried.
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