Carpet Water Extraction & Pad Removal in Orange County, CA
Soaked carpet acts like a sponge; the pad holds even more. White Glove Plumbing & Restoration delivers fast carpet water extraction & pad removal to stop wicking, prevent mold, and save what can be saved—especially after softener leaks, burst lines, or appliance failures.
✓ Fast extraction: We remove water now
✓ Pad removal: Stops re-wetting fast
✓ Targeted drying: Floors back to spec
✓ Insurance docs: Clear, complete files
✓ Fast extraction
✓ Pad removal
✓ Targeted drying
✓ Insurance docs
What Is Carpet Water Extraction & Pad Removal?
It’s a measured response to wet carpet systems: remove liquid water, lift or detach carpet, remove saturated pad (often non-salvageable), treat subfloor, and dry to verified moisture targets.
Done fast, this reduces odors, staining, and delamination—often allowing the face carpet to be cleaned and reinstalled with new pad.
Why Choose White Glove Plumbing
Plumbing + restoration in one call: We fix the cause and perform extraction, pad removal, drying, and rebuild.
IICRC-guided decisions: Salvage vs. replace based on water category/class, delamination, and odor—not guesswork.
Speed + precision: Weighted (rover) extraction, cavity/underlayment checks, and LGR dehumidifiers to hit dry targets quickly.
Insurance-ready: Photos, moisture maps, meter logs, and line-item estimates that streamline approvals.
Quick Checklist (What to Do Now)
Shut off water at the fixture or main; set any softener to bypass.
Kill power to wet zones if water is near outlets or cords.
Move small items off wet carpet; avoid walking on saturated areas.
Do not pull carpet yourself—seams and backing can tear.
Call our 24/7 dispatcher—we’ll extract, lift, and stabilize immediately.
Common Causes We Handle
Water softener tank/valve failures or brine overflows
Burst supply lines and angle stops in baths, kitchens, laundry
Appliance leaks (washer, dishwasher, refrigerator/ice maker)
Roof/ceiling leaks dripping onto carpeted rooms
Slab leaks wicking through tack strips and pad
Toilet overflows/sewage (Category-3—requires removal and disinfection)
Safety & Source Control
Verify electrical safety; shut the water; bypass softener if implicated; protect furniture and walk paths.
Assessment & Moisture Mapping
Thermal imaging + meters to define the footprint; classify water category (1–3) and class (1–4); decide salvage vs. replace.
Rapid Extraction (Weighted/Rover + Wand)
Remove as much liquid as possible before lifting to reduce wicking and stains; set clean containment to protect unaffected areas.
Carpet Lift & Pad Removal
Carefully disengage carpet from tack strips; remove saturated pad, bag and stage; inspect tack strips/subfloor and treat nails where needed.
Subfloor Treatment & Chambered Drying
Apply category-appropriate antimicrobial; deploy air movers and LGR dehumidifiers; cavity injectors if walls/baseboards show moisture.
Verification, Reinstall & Cleaning Plan
Document psychrometrics and material moisture daily; when targets are met, reinstall carpet with new pad, seam/set as needed; schedule professional cleaning.
What’s Included
Moisture survey & written drying plan
Weighted extraction plus wand/detail removal
Carpet lift & pad removal with debris handling
Subfloor antimicrobial treatment and tack-strip evaluation
Air movers + LGR dehumidifiers sized to the area
Insurance documentation (photos, maps, logs, estimate)
Costs & Timelines (What to Expect)
Typical duration: Clean-water events often dry in 2–4 days; larger footprints, thick cushion, or wall wicking can extend timelines.
Cost drivers: Square footage, water category, pad type/thickness, subfloor type (concrete vs. wood), equipment days, and any wall/base repair.
Transparency: You’ll receive a line-item estimate before work begins; we keep your carrier synced with the same documentation.
Insurance & Claims Help
Resulting damage (mitigation and reinstall) is often insurable; source repair varies by policy.
We provide carrier-ready files: photos, moisture logs, room sketches, and final dry verification.
Supplements covered when hidden moisture or necessary demo is discovered.
Risks of Waiting (Why Immediate Extraction Matters)
Mold growth within 24–48 hours on susceptible materials.
Delamination of carpet backing from prolonged saturation.
Odors & staining set into fibers and pad.
Subfloor swelling/fastener rust expands the repair scope.
Drying Methods, Equipment & Targets
Standards: IICRC-guided; water Category 1–3, Class 1–4.
Targets: Chamber RH < 50% at steady state; wood subfloors to local baseline MC; concrete to acceptable RH/MC for flooring reinstallation.
Techniques: Weighted rover extraction, edge/wand detail, controlled carpet lift, pad removal, nail/tack-strip treatment.
Equipment: LGR dehumidifiers, axial/centrifugal air movers, cavity injectors for base/wall drying, HEPA filtration if indicated.
Category rules of thumb:
Cat-1 (clean): Pad salvage sometimes possible if quickly extracted and verified—often replaced anyway for speed and odor control.
Cat-2/3 (gray/black): Pad and affected carpet removed; strict disinfection and drying before reinstall with new materials.Verification: Meter photos, psychrometric logs, and final sign-off before reinstall.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you always remove the pad?
In most cases, yes—pad holds water and re-wets carpet. Rare Cat-1 events may allow pad salvage, but replacement is usually faster and cleaner.
Will my carpet be saved?
Often. If backing is intact and the water was clean, we can reinstall with new pad and clean. Category-2/3 events typically require carpet replacement.
What about the smell?
Proper extraction, pad removal, subfloor treatment, and controlled drying eliminate odors; we verify before reinstall.
Can you fix the leak source, too?
Yes—our plumbing team isolates and repairs softener/valves/supplies, then restoration completes the dry-out.
Will tack strips and walls need work?
If wet or rusted, we replace strips and dry/repair baseboards or lower drywall as needed.
Do you work directly with insurance?
Yes—full documentation, estimates, and coordination with most carriers.
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Address: 1430 E Borchard Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Phone: (949) 209-5206
Email: office@whitegloveplumbingca.com
White Glove Plumbing is locally based in Santa Ana and serves residential and commercial clients across Orange County with 24/7 emergency plumbing and water-damage restoration.
Our expert team handles leak detection, emergency plumbing, water extraction/dry-out, sewage cleanup, mold remediation, and reconstruction in top OC areas including Irvine, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Orange, Tustin, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Fullerton, Yorba Linda, Laguna Beach, Dana Point, and San Clemente - plus surrounding neighborhoods.
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