Water Damage Restoration and Leak Detection in West Los Angeles
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Absolute Maintenance & Consulting is a water damage restoration company in West Los Angeles that specializes in finding and repairing leaks from exterior sources. When rain gets in through a roof, a window, a stucco wall or a balcony, we find the entry point and fix it. Then we dry and restore the damage and work to keep it from happening again. We serve West Los Angeles, Culver City and six nearby Westside communities
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Our Services
Water Damage Restoration
Our water damage restoration service removes the water, dries the structure back to its normal moisture level and rebuilds what can’t be saved: drywall, insulation, flooring, trim and paint. It covers flood and storm damage too, and we document each job with the photos and moisture readings an insurance adjuster will ask for.
Water Intrusion and Leak Detection
Our water intrusion service finds where water is coming through the roof, walls, windows, doors, balconies or foundation, then repairs it. We use thermal imaging, moisture mapping and other non-invasive testing to locate the entry point. Then we fix the roof, window, wall, ceiling or basement leak that let it through.
Waterproofing
Our waterproofing service protects the parts of a building that take water most directly: foundations, basements, crawl spaces, roofs, decks, balconies and stucco walls. It’s the step that keeps a fixed leak from turning into a new one a few feet over.
Mold Remediation
Our mold remediation service contains the affected area, removes the mold and corrects the moisture source to help keep it from coming back. We also handle mold inspection, black mold, HVAC and air duct mold, and commercial mold remediation.
Fire Damage Restoration
Our fire damage restoration service cleans up smoke and soot and dries out the water left behind by firefighting. That water can soak floors, walls and ceilings well beyond the burned rooms, so we dry it before it turns into a mold problem.
Commercial Restoration and Waterproofing
Our commercial restoration and waterproofing work serves property managers, HOA boards and building owners. We trace leaks across units and floors, plan the work around tenants and give owners, boards and insurers the written documentation they need.
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How Much Does an Inspection Cost?
Our inspections cost $375 to $1,500, depending on the size of the property and how deep the investigation goes. Basic Inspections start at $375.
- Basic Inspection: $375 to $575, depending on size and time. About 15 to 20 minutes with an infrared camera.
- Detailed Inspection: $575 to $775. A more in-depth investigation of up to about an hour, for one household or unit up to 3,000 sq. ft.
- Multi-Unit / Larger Property Inspection: $975 to $1,500, for up to 5 units or properties, 3,500 to 10,000 sq. ft.
When we do the work, the fee for a Basic or Detailed Inspection is credited toward the cost of the work. Multi-Unit / Larger Property Inspection fees and water testing fees are not credited. Water testing isn’t included in any inspection price and starts at $1,275. The price of the repair itself comes in a written estimate after the inspection.
Why Property Owners Call Us
Property owners call us because one licensed, certified team handles the whole job, from finding the leak to rebuilding what it damaged.
We Fix the Source, Not Just the Stain
We find where water is getting in before we dry or repair anything. A stain often shows up feet away from the real entry point, and drying a room without fixing that entry point means the next storm brings the damage right back. You’d pay for the same job twice.
One Contractor From Leak to Rebuild
We handle the leak detection, the repair, the drying and the reconstruction ourselves. As a licensed California contractor, we don’t need to hand the rebuild to another company.
Reports Adjusters and Attorneys Use
Insurance adjusters, public adjusters and attorneys use our forensic leak detection reports and ASTM E1105 water tests. ASTM E1105 is the field test standard for water penetration through installed windows, curtain walls and doors.
Large-Project Experience
Our commercial work includes a $1.2 million project at San Francisco State University, and we’ve been in business for more than 30 years.
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What our clients say
4.8 stars · 180+ reviews across Google, Yelp, and BBB
Areas We Serve
We serve West Los Angeles, Culver City, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Venice, Pacific Palisades, Brentwood and Bel Air. West Los Angeles and Culver City each have their own page covering the buildings, terrain and weather we plan around there.
Don’t see your area listed? We serve additional locations throughout LA County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What kinds of leaks do you handle?
We handle leaks that come from outside the building. That means roofs, windows, doors, exterior walls, stucco, balconies, decks, foundations and basements. If rain or groundwater is getting through the building’s shell, we find where it enters, repair the entry point and restore the damage it caused inside.
How do you find where water is getting in?
We find it with non-invasive testing. Thermal imaging shows temperature differences that point to wet areas behind walls and ceilings, and moisture meters map how far the water has spread. When a window, door or curtain wall needs proof, we run ASTM E1105 water testing, which is priced separately from the inspection.
Is water leak detection worth it?
Yes, because a repair in the wrong spot doesn’t stop the water. Leak detection shows where the water enters before you pay for a fix, so the repair goes where it’s needed the first time. When we do the work, a Basic or Detailed Inspection fee is credited toward it.
Can you help with my insurance claim?
Yes. We document water damage with photos, moisture readings and written findings from the first day, which is what adjusters ask for. Many policies cover sudden, accidental water damage but exclude flooding and slow leaks, so check your policy with your agent. Our documentation supports the claim either way.
Are you licensed and certified?
Yes. We’re a licensed California contractor, CSLB license #998184, and an IICRC-certified firm, certification #70018676. We’re also a MICRO Certified Firm. Our founder, Cameron Figgins, has more than 30 years of hands-on experience and specializes in complex water intrusion issues in Southern California homes.
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