Commercial Water Extraction & Structural Drying in Orange County, CA
When a sprinkler head pops, a riser pinholes, or a mechanical room floods, every hour counts. White Glove Plumbing & Restoration delivers true commercial water extraction & structural drying for offices, retail, restaurants, warehouses, HOAs, and multi-tenant buildings. One accountable team handles source repair, high-volume extraction, chambered drying, documentation, and coordinated reopen plans.
✓ 24/7 dispatch: Crews roll now
✓ Business-first plan: Keep you operating
✓ IICRC techs: Certified mitigation
✓ Carrier docs: Claim-ready files
✓ 24/7 dispatch
✓ Business-first plan
✓ IICRC techs
✓ Carrier docs
What Is Commercial Water Extraction & Structural Drying?
It’s the coordinated removal of standing and trapped water from large or complex occupancies, followed by controlled dehumidification and airflow to drive materials back to target moisture—without shutting your whole building if we can help it.
We size equipment to volume (open offices/warehouses), isolate tenants with chambering, and maintain safe conditions for staff, shoppers, and guests.
Why Choose White Glove Plumbing
Plumbing + restoration, end-to-end: We repair the cause (sprinklers, risers, softener/brine lines, supplies) and perform extraction, drying, and repairs—no hand-offs.
Commercial-grade capabilities: Truck-mount and high-lift extraction, LGR and desiccant dehumidification, large-format chambering, lift-certified and confined-space trained techs.
Operational flexibility: After-hours and phased work zones to keep POS lines, production, or patient areas open whenever possible.
Compliance & docs: COI on demand, vendor onboarding ready, IICRC protocols, moisture logs, photos, sketches, and line-item estimates that align with adjusters
Quick Checklist (What to Do Now)
Protect life safety: Keep staff/tenants clear of wet areas; barricade hazards and shut affected breakers if safe to do so.
Stop the source: Close local valves/main; if a softener or brine tank is involved, switch to bypass.
Stabilize operations: Move critical equipment/files; keep doors closed on unaffected suites to limit humidity spread.
Document conditions: Quick photos/video of the loss and any damaged inventory/fixtures.
Call our 24/7 dispatcher: We’ll mobilize, coordinate with building management, and start mitigation immediately.
Common Scenarios We Handle
Fire sprinkler discharges and riser/piping leaks in corridors or suites
Mechanical room floods: water softener/brine tank failures, booster pumps, PRV/expansion issues
Rooftop/ceiling leaks affecting open offices, retail floors, and back-of-house
Slab leaks under common areas and lobbies
Storm intrusion at roll-ups, loading docks, elevator pits, and stairwells
Multi-suite events requiring coordination with property managers and HOAs
Mobilization, Safety & Site Control
Establish incident command with building management; verify electrical safety, set barriers, and coordinate LOTO as needed. Provide COI if required.
Assessment & Moisture Mapping
IR cameras and meters define affected assemblies by zone/tenant; classify water category (1–3) and class (1–4); build a phased plan to preserve operations.
Pump-Out & Muck-Out
Truck-mount and high-lift portable extraction, ride-on rover for carpeted expanses, sump/submersible pumps for elevator pits/mech rooms.
Chambered Drying & Air Management
Large-format containment with lay-flat ducting; deploy LGR and/or desiccant dehumidifiers plus axial/centrifugal air movers; HEPA scrubbers/negative air where indicated.
Daily Monitoring & Communications
Log psychrometrics (temp/RH/GPP) and material moisture; adjust gear, refine chambers; daily briefings with property manager, facilities, and adjuster.
Verification, Turnover & Repairs
Final readings and photos confirm dry standards; equipment removal; selective repairs (drywall, flooring, base), plus recommendations to prevent recurrence (PRV/expansion, brine routing).
What’s Included
Incident command & coordination with ownership/PM, tenants, and security
High-volume extraction (truck-mount, rovers, submersible pumps)
Phased chambered drying using LGR/desiccant dehumidification and targeted airflow
HEPA air management & antimicrobial treatment where indicated
Moisture maps, photos & daily logs delivered to stakeholders/insurers
Source repair & prevention plan (sprinkler/supply fixes, PRV/expansion, softener/brine corrections)
Costs & Timelines (What to Expect)
Time to stabilize: Many sites are stabilized same-day; full dry-out often 2–5 days depending on footprint, materials, and water category.
Cost drivers: Square footage/ceiling height, water category/class, extraction volume, chamber complexity, after-hours scheduling, and debris/finish repairs.
Upfront clarity: We issue a line-item estimate per phase/zone and keep your adjuster synced with the same file set.
Insurance & Claims Help
Direct coordination with most commercial carriers and TPAs.
Claim-ready package: Photos, room/zone sketches, moisture & psychrometric logs, product lists with dwell times, and final dry-standard verification.
We can support Business Interruption (BI) discussions by documenting restoration timelines and operational phasing (not financial advice).
Risks of Waiting (Why Immediate Extraction Matters)
Downtime multiplies as humidity migrates to unaffected suites and inventory.
Mold growth can begin within 24–48 hours on susceptible materials.
Electrical/elevator hazards escalate in pits, shafts, and plenum spaces.
Finish failures (cupping, delamination, corrosion) increase repair scope and cost.
Methods, Equipment & Commercial Drying Targets
Standards: IICRC-aligned mitigation; water Category 1–3, Class 1–4.
Targets: Chambers typically <50% RH at steady state; wood 12–16% MC (material dependent); drywall and concrete to local baseline/installation specs.
Equipment: Truck-mount extractors, ride-on rovers, submersible pumps; LGR and desiccant dehumidifiers; axial/centrifugal movers; HEPA scrubbers; lay-flat ducting; IR cameras; pin/pinless meters.
Controls: Large-format containment, negative pressure when indicated, odor control, and HVAC isolation to protect clean zones.
Special environments: Coordinate with IT/Server rooms to maintain safe humidity/temperature ranges per equipment guidance during dry-out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you work after hours so we can stay open?
Yes—phased night work and weekend schedules are common. We isolate zones to keep critical operations running.
Do you provide a COI and handle vendor onboarding?
Absolutely. We’re set up for rapid onboarding and can furnish certificates immediately.
What if multiple tenants are involved?
We map and communicate by suite/zone, coordinate access, and provide each tenant with appropriate documentation.
Do you handle elevator pits and mechanical rooms?
Yes—pump-out, sanitation, and targeted drying with safety protocols and LOTO coordination.
Our softener/brine tank failed—can you fix it?
Yes. We’ll bypass/repair/replace and correct air-gap/drain routing to code, then complete the dry-out.
Will odors linger after we reopen?
Proper source removal, sanitation, and air management typically resolve odors; we verify before turnover.
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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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