Storm & Flood Risk Check for Inglewood

The coastal basin has its own pattern. Winter atmospheric-river storms drive rain under flat and low-slope roofs, storm drains and washes back up and flood the low-lying pockets, decades-old copper corrodes and leaks under the concrete slab, and aging galvanized supply lines in the historic core burst. Older shared sewer laterals back up in heavy rain on top of it all.

Have a flat or low-slope roof inspected and reseal the flashing, clear roof drains, scuppers, and yard drains, replace aging appliance hoses and an old water heater, and check that grading slopes water away from the house. Know where your main water shut-off is so you can stop a supply-line or slab leak fast.

Warm spots on the floor, a water bill that jumps for no reason, the sound of running water when everything is off, or cracked and lifting tile can all point to a leak in the copper under your slab. Call at the first sign, because a slab leak wicks up into cabinets and framing the longer it runs.

If it is safe, shut the water off at the main, stay off the wet floor, keep clear of outlets and the electrical panel, and call us. If the water is a sewer or drain backup, do not touch it, it is Category 3 black water. We talk you through the rest while a team is on the way.