Water Damage in Garden Grove , CA

A leak was noticed after the homeowner’s son took a bath, with water coming through the light fixture in the entry foyer. The suspected source was a broken drain pipe. Affected areas included the foyer, closet, drywall, baseboards, and possibly insulation. The home, built in 1969, required asbestos testing before any demolition.

Moisture readings remained high, leading to additional labor and equipment adjustments. Testing confirmed asbestos, so an environmental company handled the abatement. Post-abatement, framing moisture levels ranged from 21% to 40%, requiring a three-stage wipe-down, stain blocker application, and drying equipment setup for three days.

Final checks confirmed all framing was dry. The area was HEPA vacuumed and wiped down, making it ready for construction.