Water damage
Burst pipes, failed water heaters, appliance and slab leaks. We extract standing water, set air movers and dehumidifiers, and take readings every day until the structure is dry.
Extraction · drying · daily readings
24/7A person answers
Water on the floor right now?
Call. A person answers day or night. One licensed Los Angeles crew dries it out, documents it and puts it back.
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01 / Right now
What to do before we get there
- Shut off the water source if it's safe to reach.
- Stay away from wet outlets and anything electrical.
- Move electronics and valuables up and out of the water.
- Take photos of the damage for your insurer or landlord.
- Don't use a household vacuum on standing water.
02 / Services
Dry it out. Clean it up. Put it back.
Four kinds of damage, one crew. We mitigate, document and rebuild, so you aren't coordinating three companies while your floors are wet.
Mold remediation
Containment, removal of affected materials, HEPA cleaning and treatment. Larger jobs can get independent clearance testing, so you have third-party proof the work is done.
Containment · removal · clearance
Fire & smoke
Soot cleanup, smoke odor treatment and tear-out of damaged materials, so the rebuild starts clean instead of sealing the smell in.
Soot · odor · tear-out
Reconstruction
Drywall, flooring, cabinets and paint, built under our general contractor license. One company carries the job from wet to finished.
CSLB #1145824
03 / Who pays
You may not have to pay out of pocket.
Depending on what happened, one of these may cover the work.
- AHomeowners insuranceIf you own the home.
- BA home warrantyIf you have one on the system or appliance that failed.
- CYour landlordIf you rent.
- DThe AC installer's warrantyIf the unit is new.
They decide
They make the coverage call
Your insurer, warranty company or landlord decides what's covered.
We document
We document the job so they can follow it
Moisture maps, photos, daily drying logs and an Xactimate estimate.
Direct billing
We can bill them directly
When the carrier approves the work, we can bill them for it.
We're licensed contractors, not public adjusters. We don't negotiate or settle claims.
04 / How a job runs
Drying is measured, not guessed.
We read moisture in the wet materials and in unaffected ones nearby, and we call it dry when they match.
You call, a person answers
Day or night. We ask what happened, tell you what to do right now, and get a crew moving.
Inspect and document
Moisture mapping, photos and notes on every affected room, written up as an Xactimate estimate.
Extract and dry
Water out, equipment in. We take readings every day until the wet materials match the dry ones.
Rebuild
Once it's dry, the same team puts the room back together.
Illustrative exampleWood moisture content, wet subfloor
05 / Rebuild
Put it back.
Drywall, flooring, cabinets and paint
Built under our general contractor license.
CSLB #1145824 · Licensed & insured
06 / Service area
All over LA.
Homes and buildings across Los Angeles, including:
- Los Angeles
- Beverly Hills
- Burbank
- Calabasas
- Glendale
- Malibu
- Pasadena
- Santa Monica
- West Hollywood
Not on the list? Call and ask.
07 / Credentials
Who you're calling.
Every line here is something you can check or ask us about on the phone.
- License
- CSLB #1145824 Check it on the CSLB site
- Coverage
- Licensed & insured
- Operated by
- Orbit Builders, Inc.
- Phone
- A person answers 24/7
- Estimates
- Xactimate, line by line
- Paperwork
- Documented to carrier standards: moisture maps, photos, daily drying logs
- Based in
- Los Angeles
08 / Questions
Before you call.
Will my insurance cover it?
It depends on what caused the damage and on your policy. Sudden, accidental damage like a burst pipe or a failed appliance is often covered; long-term leaks, surface flooding and wear often aren't. Your insurer makes the coverage call. We document the job to carrier standards, and when they approve the work, we can bill them directly.
How long does drying take?
Most structures reach their dry goal in three to five days. Hardwood, plaster and water that sat for several days take longer. We take readings every day and tell you exactly where things stand.
Do I need mold testing?
Not always. If there's visible growth, a musty odor, or water sat for more than 24 to 48 hours, an assessment is worth doing. Larger remediation jobs typically get independent clearance testing afterward.
Can I stay in my home during the work?
Often, yes. Drying equipment is loud and runs around the clock, and mold work can mean keeping people out of contained areas for a few days. We'll tell you plainly what's safe.
09 / Call 24/7
Water on the floor right now? A person picks up day or night.
(818) 518-7890Licensed & insured · CSLB #1145824 · Los Angeles