Burst pipes, leaks, flooding, drying timelines
Reconstruction after water damage is the rebuild: insulation, drywall, paint, flooring and cabinets going back in. The order of work, and why nothing gets closed up until the framing reads dry.
A ceiling water stain after rain means water got past the roof and soaked what’s above the drywall. What the stain is telling you, what to do first, and when it needs more than paint.
Sewage is Category 3 water — don’t wade in, don’t mop, never shop-vac it. The first-30-minutes steps, why porous materials get removed not cleaned, the rainy-season surcharge pattern, and the insurance endorsement to check this week.
The first 24 hours after water damage decide the cost. Here’s the exact hour-by-hour sequence for LA homeowners — shutoffs, documentation, drying, and when to call.
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