Flood & Water Damage Repair in Sherman Oaks

A flood does not end when the water stops. Water wicks up drywall, slips under hardwood and soaks into cabinets and subfloors, and a room that looks dry on the surface can stay wet inside for days. This page is about everything that happens after the leak: getting the water out, drying the structure properly, dealing with odor, protecting the home and working with your insurance company.

We see it all over Sherman Oaks. A supply line bursts in a slab home in the flats and water spreads under the flooring. A water heater lets go in a hillside garage. A leak in a condo near the Galleria or along Ventura Boulevard travels down to the unit below. A storm finds its way through an opening in the roof or a wall. Whatever the cause, the first steps to put the home right are the same: stop the source, get the water out, dry the structure and protect the home.

Water still spreading right now? Call 855-840-7800 first, then see flood restoration in Sherman Oaks for what to do in the first hour.

What we handle after the water stops

• Water extraction – removing standing water from floors, carpet and pads.
• Structural drying – air movers and dehumidifiers set up for the rooms that got wet, with moisture readings until walls and subfloors are truly dry.
• Odor treatment – so the house smells like home again, not like a wet basement.
• Tarps and board-ups – protecting the home from weather and intruders while permanent repairs are planned.
• Insurance coordination – we work with your insurance company directly.
• Fixing the cause – we are plumbers first, so the leak that started it gets repaired properly. Leak inspections and re-pipe quotes are free.

Working with your insurance company

We work with your insurance company directly, so you are not stuck relaying messages between us and your adjuster during an already stressful week. A few things help any claim go smoothly:

• Take photos and video of the water and damage before anything is moved.
• Keep damaged items until your adjuster says they can go.
• Write down when you first noticed the water and what you did about it.
• Call your insurance company to open the claim, then let us know who your adjuster is.

How a water damage job runs

1. Call 855-840-7800, any hour. A live person answers 24/7 and helps you make sure the water is off.
2. Same-day visit, guaranteed. We confirm the source is stopped, check how far the water went and explain the plan.
3. Extract and dry. Standing water comes out, drying equipment goes in, and we take moisture readings until the job is really done.
4. Protect and freshen. Odor treatment, tarps and board-ups wherever the home needs them.
5. Repair and wrap up. The plumbing gets fixed, and we keep your insurance company in the loop. You approve the price before work starts.

Why Sherman Oaks families call Flood Brothers

Flood Brothers Plumbing is a third-generation, family-owned company founded by Giovanni Longo, and floods and sewage backups are where we grew up. We are licensed, bonded and insured (CA Lic #985488), we have been in business for more than 15 years, and every job is backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Think of it as white-glove concierge emergency response: one call, a live person who stays with you, a crew that protects your floors and belongings, and a clear plan before anything starts. Homeowners rate us about 4.8 stars from 1,000+ Google reviews. Did a sewer backup cause the damage? See emergency sewer repair and replacement in Sherman Oaks.

Frequently asked questions

Do you work with my insurance company?
Yes. We work with your insurance company directly. Take photos of the water and damage before anything is moved, open a claim with your insurer and give us your adjuster’s name. We take it from there and keep you updated.

How long does it take to dry out a house after a leak?
It depends on how much water there was, how long it sat and what it soaked into. We take moisture readings and leave the drying equipment in place until they show the walls and subfloors are dry, instead of guessing by the calendar.

The water is gone but the house still smells. Can you help?
Yes. Lingering odor usually means something is still damp or was soaked by dirty water. We find and dry what is still wet, then handle odor treatment so the house smells like home again.

A storm opened up part of our house. Do you do tarps and board-ups?
Yes. We put up tarps and board-ups to keep weather and intruders out while the permanent repairs are planned, and we dry out whatever got wet.

Can you fix the leak that caused the damage?
Yes. We are plumbers first, so we find and repair the source, whether it is a burst supply line, a failed water heater or a slab leak. Leak inspections are free, and so are re-pipe quotes if your pipes are at the end of their life.

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Cleaning up after a leak or flood in Sherman Oaks? Call Flood Brothers Plumbing at 855-840-7800 any time, or text us a photo.