Water Damage Restoration at OCBS

Unchecked water damage to your unit can lead to exorbitant costs and hazardous conditions down the road.  It is important to take the appropriate steps to prevent future water intrusion, restore the damaged area to its original condition, and remediate any mold growth that may have occurred.  


Here are the steps we recommend that you take to restore your unit:

• Promptly identify and eliminate the source of the leak. If there is not a single, evident origin of the water intrusion, always consider and inspect multiple possible sources.
  
• The next important step is the removal and disposal of all wet materials.
  
• Begin thorough drying and dehumidification of all affected areas, including areas behind the walls and ceilings.
  
• Employ all appropriate cleaning and repair techniques as outlined in the IICRC Standards For Water S500.

Some common water-loss equipment used to respond to a water loss will include :

• Moisture Meters
• Thermohygrometers
• Extractors
• Air Movers
• Thermal-Imaging Cameras 
• Dehumidifiers 

Keys to minimizing the initial water damage:

Swift recognition, preferably within 24 hours, that a water leak has occurred is key to minimizing the damage to a property. In most cases it will be the tenant or homeowner who notices the leak.


Homeowners and tenants should be educated on the urgency of an immediate notice to the building owner, property manager, or insurance carrier when a leak occurs. As a property manager, consider requiring a detailed incident report for all water losses. 

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Restoration Services

Natural disaster got you down?  Water intrusion, fire damage, or wind, our team is available 24/7 to respond to any emergency.  Our estimators are experienced in working directly wit your insurance company and their adjusters in order to timely restore your building back to its original condition

The Corrosion Experts

All wrought iron surfaces require periodic maintenance to extend their useful life. Site specific issues such as irrigation spray from reclaimed water or coastal climate can cause corrosion, thereby shortening the life of wrought iron. Orange Coast Building Services has a wrought iron division dedicated to mitigating the damage caused by such conditions.  Orange Coast can develop and implement specifications for repairing, replacing, and painting  all sizes and types of wrought iron, from entrance gates to site-wide perimeter fencing.

Monthly inspections and maintenance

 


Did you know Orange Coast Building Services, Inc. provides monthly maintenance and inspections to Community Associations (HOA) and apartment communities throughout California?

Orange Coast can utilize an existing maintenance manual for its inspections or tailor a new one to your property's specific needs. Our current client base ranges from weekly full-time on site technicians to quarterly inspections, recommendations, and repairs. Of course our technicians are always available after hours should a non-scheduled maintenance emergency arise. 

    Our technicians are experienced with all types of buildings including low-rise, mid-rise, high-rise, and also mixed use developments. Orange Coast's technicians are skilled in a wide variety of repairs such as painting, welding, drywall, electrical, lighting, rain gutter repairs and cleaning, BBQ and fireplace repairs.

Mold Testing and Mold Remediation

 

The possible presence of mold can be complicated and needs to be attended to in a timely manner. Orange Coast's team of IICRC certified experts are trained in properly identifying, containing, and removing hazardous molds. Orange Coast accurately and timely identifies and remediates microbial growth. After mold has been removed and the area has passed clearance testing our skilled craftsman can seamlessly patch back the areas where mold was remediated.

 

                                                    

Destructive Testing

Since its inception, Orange Coast Building Services has performed Destructive Testing for hundreds of clients throughout California and Oregon. Continuing this tradition Orange Coast Building Services is pleased to announce two Destructive Testing projects in the Los Angeles area. Orange Coast Building Services, Inc. will be performing these tests as an unbiased participant.

Destructive Testing on a 128 unit condominium complex in Playa Vista, California is currently underway. The scope of work has come from various parties such as structural, civil, architectural, mechanical, geotechnical engineers as well as roofing and waterproofing experts.

The other DT in Bel Air, California is scheduled to begin in the next couple of weeks. This will be the largest single family custom home (16,000 sf.) that OCBS has performed invasive tests on.

This DT consists of water testing windows, decks, trellises, and columns. Sections of the roof membrane will be removed, inspected, and patched back. Core samples will be taken at the pool and at a retaining wall to verify the composition of construction.

Orange Coast has dedicated vehicles specifically designed and fully stocked with a wide variety of equipment and supplies for Destructive Testing. These trucks contain everything needed for efficient testing and patch back such as:

• Spray racks for water testing,
• visqueen, tarps, and surgical booties to protect interiors of homes
• stucco, drywall and insulation for same-day patch back

See pictures below of our "Ice Cream Truck" one of our mobile supply vehicles dedicated to this type of testing.

                                                                

Contact us today for more information at info@ocbsonline.com   or toll-free at 1-800-834-2323