Water damage repair in Pacifica

Wet Pacifica winters and the repairs that follow

A City planning report puts Pacifica's average rainfall at about 30 inches a year and says its fog and rain reflect a climate more like the Pacific Northwest's. The wet months find old flashing, cracked window caulk and worn roof seams. By the time a stain spreads across a ceiling, the drywall has often been taking on water for a while.

Our part starts once the water is stopped by a roofer or plumber and the space is dry; big soaks need a mitigation company first. Then send pictures of the damage. Soft drywall comes out, the framing gets checked, wet insulation is replaced, and the wall is taped, textured, primed and painted. If there's a claim, the written estimate comes with damage photos for your insurer.

Worth knowing about Pacifica

• A City planning report says Pacifica's fog and roughly 30 inches of yearly rain reflect a climate more like the Pacific Northwest, with year-round fog in Sharp Park.
• The San Andreas Fault, the closest active fault, crosses Pacifica's northeastern tip, and the strongest ground shaking expected in the city would come from it.
• The City's neighborhood guide dates Westview's Cape Cod-style homes to the late 1940s, Linda Mar's tract homes to the 1950s and 1960s, and Park Pacifica's large modern homes to the 1970s.