Storm water picks up soil, oil and debris on its way into a building, so it is not treated like clean tap water. Porous materials it touched are usually removed, and surfaces are cleaned before drying starts. Heavier losses are covered on the flood damage cleanup page, and leaks from above are handled on the roof leak page.
Why runoff collects here
Piru lies on the Santa Clara River Valley floor near Piru Creek, where runoff from storms can collect around low doors, garages and yards. No single storm is the issue. Any heavy rain can send water toward a threshold or a foundation edge.
What the crew removes
Mud and silt are shoveled and vacuumed out first. Wet carpet and pad go next, followed by drywall that has wicked water above the floor. Cutting a few inches higher than the stain often reaches the wet material hidden behind the paint. Garages, patios and entry thresholds are checked as well, because runoff often finds its way in at the lowest openings first.
