Water damage drying
Fire & smoke cleanup
Mold remediation
Storm response
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ReconstructionFree visual inspection and a written scope of work before any mitigation begins - photos, moisture readings, and drying logs go in your claim file
The scope we write is the scope we bill. Anything new gets shown to you, in writing, before we touch it.
Get your free estimateTrusted Storm Damage Restoration for Pasadena Homeowners
When a storm tears through Pasadena, the damage rarely announces itself politely. Water pools where it shouldn’t, tree limbs find windows, and drywall starts wicking moisture before you’ve even found the flashlights. Storm Damage Restoration - Pasadena typically runs $1,200 to $8,500 depending on how much water entered the structure and how long it sat. Marsh Water Damage Pasadena has handled these calls since 2005, and our crews reach most Pasadena neighborhoods within 60 to 90 minutes. Call us at (626) 657-5106 and a live person answers, any hour, any day.
Flood Cleanup
Flood cleanup is the first, urgent phase of removing standing water and saturated materials from a home after heavy rain, a failed sump pump, or a blocked drainage line sends water where it doesn’t belong. Pasadena’s older neighborhoods, particularly around Bungalow Heaven and the Arroyo Seco corridor, see this most often during winter atmospheric rivers when storm drains back up faster than they can carry water away. Marsh Water Damage Pasadena arrives with truck-mounted extraction units and commercial dehumidifiers from Dri-Eaz and Phoenix, and we provide a written price before any equipment gets plugged in. Most single-room flood cleanup jobs in Pasadena run $1,200 to $3,400 before drying equipment is set.
Extraction and Water Removal
We remove standing water with truck-mounted extraction, not shop vacs. The difference matters: a truck-mounted unit pulls water out at a rate that prevents it from migrating into wall cavities and under baseboards. In Pasadena homes with original hardwood floors, fast extraction is often the difference between boards that can be saved and boards that cup beyond repair.
Structural Drying and Moisture Mapping
After the water is out, we map moisture with thermal imaging and psychrometric readings, which means measuring the actual moisture content in the air and inside materials. This tells us where water is hiding, and it tells us when the structure is genuinely dry, not just dry on the surface. Every technician is IICRC-credentialed, and the same protocol applies whether it’s a one-room flood or a whole-house event.
Restoration work we handle
Flooded House
A flooded house means water has moved beyond a single room and into multiple areas of the living space, often soaking flooring, drywall, insulation, and personal belongings all at once. We see this in San Gabriel and Pasadena when creeks jump their banks during storm surges, when water heaters rupture on second floors, or when a storm drain collapse sends runoff under a foundation. Marsh Water Damage Pasadena treats a whole-house flood as a structural event, not a cleaning job, and we deploy multiple drying systems from Phoenix and XPOWER to get moisture out of every affected cavity. Whole-home flood response in Pasadena typically runs $3,500 to $8,500 depending on square footage and saturation depth.
Whole-Home Water Removal Protocol
We work room by room, but we plan for the entire structure from the first hour. Water in a hallway is almost never just in the hallway, and our moisture mapping covers every wall, floor, and ceiling surface that could have wicked water. The written scope you approve before we start shows every room we’ll treat and the equipment we’ll set, so you know the full plan from day one.
Contents Triage and Salvage
Furniture, rugs, boxes of photos, books: some things can be saved and some can’t, and we tell you straight which is which. We work with insurers on contents claims and document everything with photos your adjuster can open the same day. Tobias Reyner, who leads our Pasadena team, insists on this documentation standard because it removes the guesswork from your claim.
Flood Restoration
Flood restoration is the complete process of returning a flooded home to its pre-loss condition, which includes water extraction, drying, demolition of unsalvageable materials, sanitizing, and rebuilding what was removed. In Pasadena, where many homes date to the 1920s and 1930s, flood restoration often involves matching period trim, plaster repair, and flooring that can’t just be ordered from a big-box catalog. Marsh Water Damage Pasadena coordinates the full restoration, so you’re not juggling a mitigation crew, a plumber, and a contractor on your own. Full flood restoration in Pasadena commonly runs $4,000 to $12,000 depending on the extent of structural replacement required.
Demolition and Controlled Removal
We remove what has to go, and nothing more than what has to go. Drywall that has wicked water more than a few inches, insulation that can’t be dried, padding under carpet that holds bacteria: these come out cleanly and get disposed of properly. You see the full demolition scope in writing before we start, and the price doesn’t change after the walls open.
Rebuild and Finish Work
Once the structure is dry and tested, we rebuild to match what was there. That means period-appropriate baseboards in a Craftsman bungalow, or a clean modern match in a mid-century house near Caltech. The 365-Day Done Right Promise covers the finished work for a full year: if something isn’t right, we come back and make it right at no charge.
Basement Flood Cleanup
Basement flood cleanup addresses water that has pooled in the lowest level of the home, which in Pasadena is often a partially finished space, a crawlspace, or a true below-grade basement in the older homes north of the 210. These spaces flood because gravity brings water down, and because they’re below the water table on some streets near the Arroyo. Marsh Water Damage Pasadena treats basement flooding as a confined-space drying challenge, since air doesn’t move the same way below grade. Basement flood cleanup in Pasadena typically runs $1,500 to $4,200 depending on square footage and whether the water reached finished walls.
Submersible Pumping and Extraction
We use submersible pumps to get water out of basements fast, then follow with extraction wands for the film of water that pumps can’t reach. Below-grade spaces in Pasadena often have sump pits that failed, and we check the pit and discharge line while we’re there so the same failure doesn’t repeat the next time it rains.
Dehumidification Below Grade
Drying a basement means controlling humidity, not just running fans. We set low-grain refrigerant dehumidifiers from Dri-Eaz and desiccant units where needed, and we verify drying progress with daily moisture readings. Basements in Pasadena can hold hidden moisture behind paneling or under stair treads, and those areas get checked with probing moisture meters before we call the job done.
Storm Damage Contractors
Storm damage contractors are the licensed, insured professionals who handle the full scope of a storm casualty: water extraction, drying, structural repair, roof tarping coordination, and rebuild. In Altadena and Pasadena, storm damage often involves more than water, with wind-driven debris and downed limbs adding a layer of complexity. Marsh Water Damage Pasadena carries the licensing and insurance required for structural work in the city, and our crews coordinate with arborists and roofers so you don’t have to. Storm damage repair through a general contractor in Pasadena generally runs $5,000 to $20,000 depending on what the storm took out.
Single-Source Accountability
One company, one contract, one point of contact from the first call to the final walkthrough. When a storm damages your roof, your walls, and your flooring, the last thing you need is to coordinate three different crews with three different schedules and three different invoices. We manage the scope, the schedule, and the paperwork.
Insurance Documentation Built In
Since 2005, our team has worked alongside adjusters from every major carrier. We photograph every stage of the work, document materials before removal, and provide the line-item detail adjusters need to process a claim without weeks of back-and-forth. Direct adjuster coordination is part of every storm damage job in Pasadena, not an add-on.
Storm Damage Cleanup
Storm damage cleanup is the first-visit work: removing debris, extracting water, tarping openings, and stabilizing the property so further damage stops happening. It’s the difference between a house that gets saved and a house that gets worse overnight. Marsh Water Damage Pasadena performs storm damage cleanup in Pasadena as an emergency service, with a live person answering the phone at (626) 657-5106 and a crew dispatched immediately. Emergency storm damage cleanup in Pasadena typically runs $800 to $2,500 for the first 24 hours of work, before drying or rebuild begins.
Board-Up and Tarp Services
If the storm opened a hole in your roof or blew out a window, we secure it the same visit. We use heavy-duty tarps and board-up materials that hold through Pasadena’s winter wind events, and we photograph the temporary repairs for your insurer. The goal is simple: no additional water, no animals, no overnight damage.
Debris Removal and Property Stabilization
Downed branches, torn shingles, broken glass, mud: we remove what’s dangerous and stabilize what’s damaged. On Pasadena streets with mature oaks and sycamores, storm debris is often heavier than homeowners expect, and we handle it with the right equipment and disposal procedures.
Brands We Service
Our drying fleet includes Dri-Eaz dehumidifiers and air movers, and we’ve run those units in hundreds of Pasadena homes with consistent results. Dri-Eaz equipment is the same gear used in commercial water losses, and our technicians know exactly how to position the units for the fastest possible dry time in any room configuration.
We also deploy Phoenix and XPOWER equipment, and our crews know the sweet spot for each. Phoenix desiccant units handle the tough below-grade drying that Pasadena basements demand, while XPOWER air movers deliver the airflow speed needed in open living spaces. Whether you have a preference for a particular equipment brand or you just want whatever works best, we bring the right tool for the specific job, not whatever’s on the truck.
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AfterSigns You Need a Pro Right Now
- Water is standing in multiple rooms. Water moves laterally through a house faster than most people expect, and standing water in two rooms usually means water is already in the walls between them. The longer it sits, the more materials get saturated and the more the restoration cost climbs.
- You smell a musty, earthy odor within 24 hours of the storm. That’s the first sign that microbial growth has started, and it begins quickly in Pasadena’s warm climate. The odor means the problem has moved past wet to contaminated.
- Drywall is soft, discolored, or bubbling. Drywall that has wicked water loses structural integrity fast, and painted surfaces hide the extent of the saturation. If it’s soft to the touch or the paint is bubbling, the water has been there long enough to require removal.
- Water is coming from above a ceiling or a light fixture. This is a safety issue first and a restoration issue second. Turn off the power to that area, don’t touch the fixture, and call us at (626) 657-5106 right away.
- The water source isn’t clean. Stormwater carries whatever it picked up along the way: road runoff, soil, lawn chemicals, and sewage if a line backed up. That makes it a category 2 or 3 water loss, which requires sanitizing and protective protocols, not just drying.
Our Process, Step by Step
We follow the same five-step process on every storm damage job in Pasadena, whether it’s a flooded garage or a whole-house casualty. You’ll know the price, the plan, and the people before any work starts.
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Call and Dispatch. You call (626) 657-5106. A live person answers, asks a few questions about what you’re seeing, and dispatches a Threshold Verified technician to your Pasadena address. You receive the technician’s name and photo before they arrive.
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Assessment and Written Scope. The technician walks the property, finds every affected area with thermal imaging and moisture meters, and gives you a written scope of work with a dollar figure. You sign it before any equipment gets unloaded, and the price doesn’t change after that.
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Water Extraction and Containment. We extract standing water with truck-mounted equipment, then set containment barriers where needed to keep dust and contaminants from spreading to unaffected rooms. Every technician shows a photo ID badge at the door before entering your home.
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Drying and Monitoring. We set Dri-Eaz, Phoenix, and XPOWER drying equipment and return daily to check moisture readings. Psychrometric data, which means the actual measured humidity and moisture content, tells us when your home is genuinely dry.
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Repair and Final Walkthrough. We repair or replace what the storm damaged, verify everything is right, and walk through the finished work with you. The 365-Day Done Right Promise is printed on your work order, not hidden in fine print.
How Much Does Storm Damage Restoration Cost in Pasadena?
A typical storm damage restoration job in Pasadena runs between $1,200 and $8,500 depending on how much water entered the structure and what materials were affected. A small roof leak that soaked one ceiling might run $1,200 to $2,800. A flooded family room with saturated drywall and warped flooring might run $3,500 to $6,500. A whole-house flood with structural repairs can push past $8,500. The biggest cost driver is time: the longer water sits, the more material it ruins, and the more replacement work is required.
What affects the price: the square footage affected, how long the water sat before extraction, what materials were soaked, and whether the water was clean runoff or contaminated. What doesn’t affect the price: how much the technician thinks your insurance might pay. You get a written scope before any work begins, and that number doesn’t move unless you approve a change in writing.
To avoid overpaying, be suspicious of any contractor who won’t put a price in writing before demo starts. That’s an old trick in this trade. And understand that the cheapest bid often means the crew will do the fastest possible dry and leave before the moisture is actually gone. Our free estimate includes the full written scope, the drying plan, and a straight answer about what needs to be replaced versus what can be saved.
Our Service Area Near Pasadena
We respond to storm damage calls throughout Pasadena, from Linda Vista to Hastings Ranch, and we routinely reach adjacent cities within 45 to 90 minutes. Our home base covers Glendale, including the neighborhoods most exposed to wind and hillside runoff there, plus Arcadia, Monrovia, El Monte, Alhambra, Baldwin Park, Altadena, San Gabriel, Pico Rivera, Rosemead, and Temple City. If you’re in Arcadia and dealing with storm damage, or anywhere nearby, call (626) 657-5106 and we’ll tell you exactly when a crew can be at your door.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Storm Damage Restoration in Pasadena
Storm damage restoration is the complete process of repairing a home after wind, rain, hail, or flooding has damaged it, including water extraction, drying, removal of ruined materials, and rebuilding. It covers everything from a wind-torn roof to a flooded basement to walls soaked by sideways rain. In Alhambra and Pasadena, it also often involves debris removal from mature trees and coordination with roofers and arborists. Marsh Water Damage Pasadena handles the full scope so you’re not managing multiple contractors.
Emergency cleanup and water extraction usually happen within the first 24 hours. Full drying typically takes 3 to 5 days depending on how wet the structure is and what materials are involved. Complete restoration, including rebuild work, can take one to three weeks depending on the extent of the damage and how long it takes for materials to arrive. We give you a timeline in writing before we start, and we update you if anything changes.
Most Pasadena storm damage restoration jobs run between $1,200 and $8,500. Small, contained water intrusion on one ceiling might run $1,200 to $2,800, while a whole-house flood with structural repairs can exceed $8,500. You get a written price before any work starts, and that number only changes if you approve a change order in writing. Call (626) 657-5106 for a free estimate with a straight answer about your specific situation.
Yes. Our crews run Dri-Eaz, Phoenix, and XPOWER equipment daily, and we select the right tool for each drying scenario rather than relying on one brand for everything. We also use Injectidry systems for hard-to-reach cavities like wall interiors. You don’t need to know the brand names; you need the house dry, and that’s the part we handle.
Yes. A live person answers our phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays, at (626) 657-5106. Storm damage doesn’t wait for business hours, and neither do we. We dispatch crews on nights and weekends throughout Pasadena and the surrounding cities, and you’ll know the technician’s name and see their photo before they arrive.
Every repair carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the work isn’t right within a full year, we come back and make it right, including a free second visit if the repair fails. The promise is documented, time-stamped, and printed on every work order. It’s not a promotional offer and it’s not conditional beyond the stated terms.
If the water is near electrical outlets or a light fixture, shut off power to that area and wait for our crew. Move small personal items out of wet areas if you can do so safely, but leave saturated structural materials alone. Take photos of the damage before we arrive if you can, since they help with insurance documentation. Our team handles the rest, including direct coordination with your adjuster.
Schedule Your Storm Damage Restoration Service in Pasadena Today
Call (626) 657-5106 now and a live person will answer, ask what happened, and dispatch a Threshold Verified technician to your Pasadena home. You’ll get a free estimate, a written scope, and a 365-day guarantee on the work. No after-hours maze, no callbacks, no surprises.
Written by Tobias Reyner, Owner at Marsh Water Damage Pasadena, serving Pasadena since 2005.