San Bernardino Burst Pipe Repair and Water Cleanup

Signs of a Hidden Break

• a warm spot on the floor, which can point to a hot-water line leaking in the slab
• the sound of running water when every fixture is off
• a water meter that keeps moving with everything shut off
• baseboards swelling or flooring lifting
• a water bill that jumps for no reason

With a median home build year of 1970, according to Census Bureau estimates, much of San Bernardino's housing has plumbing that's been in service for decades.

Who Fixes What

The San Bernardino Municipal Water Department says it maintains the pipe from the main up to the meter. Past the meter, the underground service line and everything inside are the property owner's responsibility. The Department's FAQ also notes that sewer lateral work on your property needs a permit from Building and Safety. Your plumber handles the permits and the pipe; we handle the water damage.

Our Cleanup Steps

1. Extract. Water comes out of carpet, floors and cabinets.
2. Trace. Meters and thermal imaging show where water traveled under flooring and inside walls.
3. Open up. We cut only what's needed: the toe-kick of a cabinet, a strip of drywall, a section of flooring.
4. Dry. Dehumidifiers and air movers, sometimes with drying mats on hardwood or injection into wall cavities.
5. Repair. Drywall, flooring and cabinets are restored once readings are normal.

Daily moisture logs and photos go to you and your insurer.

A leak that sat for weeks often leaves growth behind; see mold remediation in San Bernardino. Our San Bernardino water damage team handles the rest.