Santa Clara County
Water damage & mold help in Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto sits next to Stanford University in Silicon Valley. In 1998, San Francisquito Creek flooded homes, and atmospheric river storms still threaten creek areas. Many homes are historic or mid-century Eichlers.
Areas served
Professorville · Old Palo Alto · Crescent Park · Midtown · Barron Park
ZIPs include 94301, 94302, 94303, 94304, 94306
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Palo Alto homes and water damage
Professorville has historic homes. Many neighborhoods have 1950s Eichlers with radiant slab heating. Professorville and Old Palo Alto have early-1900s homes with raised foundations, plaster walls and older plumbing. Many other neighborhoods have 1950s Eichlers with flat roofs, walls of glass and radiant heating pipes embedded in the slab, where a leak can spread under the floor and be hard to find. Homes near San Francisquito Creek face flood risk during big storms, and many homes have been expanded with high-end finishes that need careful drying. Many homes here carry high-end finishes, so fast drying protects hardwood, stone and custom cabinets.
Creek flooding
San Francisquito Creek flooded homes in 1998.
Radiant heat leaks
Eichler slab heating pipes leak.
Earthquake pipe damage
Quakes can crack pipes.
Flat-roof leaks
Eichler flat roofs leak.
Atmospheric river storms
Heavy rain overwhelms drainage.
Water heater failures
Garage and closet water heaters burst with age, flooding nearby rooms and garages.
Older plumbing
Older homes in Professorville have galvanized supply lines and cast-iron drains that leak with age.
Common calls in Palo Alto
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- Mold remediation
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- Structural drying in Palo Alto
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Palo Alto at a glance
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Neighborhoods
- Professorville, Old Palo Alto, Crescent Park, Midtown
- ZIP codes
- 94301, 94302, 94303, 94304, 94306
- Nearby
- Los Angeles, CA, San Diego, CA, San Jose, CA, Sacramento, CA, Fresno, CA, San Francisco, CA
Palo Alto questions
Do I need a permit for repairs in Palo Alto?
Cleanup and drying don't. Structural, plumbing and electrical repairs need permits from the City of Palo Alto Development Services.
Does insurance cover earthquake damage in Palo Alto?
Not by default. Earthquake coverage is a separate policy, often through the California Earthquake Authority, and it has its own deductible.
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