Before & After Water Damage Restoration Gallery
Every photo on this page is from a real job completed by our team in Davis County, Utah. We photograph every project from initial assessment through final inspection as part of our standard documentation process. These images are the same ones we submit to insurance adjusters. Nothing is staged.
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- Burst & Frozen Pipe Damage
- Basement Flooding
- Sewage Backup Cleanup
- Mold Remediation
- Structural Drying Setup
- Appliance Leaks
- Ice Dam & Roof Leak Damage
- Crawl Space Water Damage
- Fire & Water Combination Damage
Burst & Frozen Pipe Damage
Burst pipes are one of the most common winter water damage events in Layton and Davis County. These jobs are often discovered late because the pipe fails inside a wall cavity, saturating drywall and framing for hours or days before being noticed. We use FLIR thermal cameras to map the full extent of moisture migration before any demolition takes place.
Job: Burst Pipe β Ceiling & Wall Damage β Layton, UT
Cause: Frozen copper supply line inside exterior wall. Affected areas: Upstairs bathroom, hallway ceiling, living room wall below. Duration: 4 days to dry, 3 additional days for reconstruction.
Job: Frozen Pipe Burst β Interior Wall β South Weber, UT
Cause: January freeze caused pipe failure behind kitchen drywall. Affected areas: Kitchen wall, adjacent pantry, subfloor. Thermal imaging revealed: moisture had traveled 14 feet from the break point.
[IMAGE: frozen-pipe-burst-south-weber-ut-before.jpg β Alt: Frozen pipe burst water damage before remediation, South Weber UT]
[IMAGE: frozen-pipe-burst-south-weber-ut-during.jpg β Alt: Thermal imaging moisture map during water damage assessment, South Weber UT]
[IMAGE: frozen-pipe-burst-south-weber-ut-after.jpg β Alt: Kitchen wall restored after frozen pipe burst repair, South Weber UT]
Basement Flooding
Spring snowmelt in the Wasatch creates intense hydrostatic pressure on Laytonβs clay-rich soil. This is one of the most predictable recurring events we respond to every March and April. The key variables are how quickly we extract and whether the finished basement materials can be dried in place or must be removed.
Job: Sump Pump Failure β Finished Basement β Clearfield, UT
Cause: Sump pump failure during spring runoff. Affected areas: 900 sq ft finished basement including carpet, drywall, baseboards, and storage. Water depth on arrival: 3 inches standing water.
[IMAGE: sump-pump-failure-basement-clearfield-ut-before.jpg β Alt: Flooded finished basement before water extraction, Clearfield UT]
[IMAGE: sump-pump-failure-basement-clearfield-ut-extraction.jpg β Alt: Truck-mounted water extraction in flooded basement, Clearfield UT]
[IMAGE: sump-pump-failure-basement-clearfield-ut-after.jpg β Alt: Finished basement fully restored after flooding, Clearfield UT]
Job: Basement Storm Flood β Kaysville, UT
Cause: Severe summer thunderstorm overwhelmed window well drainage. Affected areas: Unfinished utility area and adjacent finished rec room. Mold found: Yes, in wall cavity from prior unreported event.
[IMAGE: basement-flood-storm-kaysville-ut-before.jpg β Alt: Basement flood after storm water intrusion, Kaysville UT]
[IMAGE: basement-flood-storm-kaysville-ut-mold-discovery.jpg β Alt: Mold discovered in wall cavity during storm flood remediation, Kaysville UT]
[IMAGE: basement-flood-storm-kaysville-ut-after.jpg β Alt: Basement fully dried and restored after storm flooding, Kaysville UT]
Sewage Backup Cleanup
Category 3 water events require a completely different protocol than clean water damage. All porous materials that contacted sewage must be removed. These photos document the full scope of work involved in a proper biohazard remediation β from initial contamination to clearance-tested completion.
Job: Sewage Backup β Finished Basement β Layton, UT
Cause: Municipal sewer line overload during storm. Affected areas: Full basement bathroom, laundry room, and hallway. Category: 3 (Black Water). All carpet, drywall, and insulation removed per IICRC protocol.
[IMAGE: sewage-backup-basement-layton-ut-before.jpg β Alt: Sewage backup in finished basement before cleanup, Layton UT]
[IMAGE: sewage-backup-basement-layton-ut-demo.jpg β Alt: Drywall and carpet removal during sewage biohazard remediation, Layton UT]
[IMAGE: sewage-backup-basement-layton-ut-after.jpg β Alt: Basement restored to clean condition after sewage backup remediation, Layton UT]
Job: Category 3 Sewage Loss β South Weber, UT
Cause: Main sewer line blockage backed up into first floor. Affected areas: Bathroom, hallway, and kitchen subfloor. Special consideration: Hardwood floors over contaminated subfloor required full removal.
[IMAGE: category-3-sewage-loss-south-weber-ut-before.jpg β Alt: Category 3 sewage backup on first floor before remediation, South Weber UT]
[IMAGE: category-3-sewage-loss-south-weber-ut-after.jpg β Alt: First floor restored after Category 3 sewage cleanup, South Weber UT]
Mold Remediation
Mold is almost always a secondary consequence of water damage that was not fully dried or was not discovered in time. These photos show both the pre-remediation conditions and the cleared, reconstructed results. Every mold job ends with a third-party clearance test before we close the containment.
Job: Bathroom Mold Remediation β Layton, UT
Cause: Slow toilet supply line leak behind vanity, undetected for approximately 6 months. Mold extent: Behind vanity, into adjacent wall cavity, and into subfloor framing.
[IMAGE: bathroom-mold-remediation-layton-ut-before.jpg β Alt: Mold behind bathroom vanity before remediation, Layton UT]
[IMAGE: bathroom-mold-remediation-layton-ut-containment.jpg β Alt: Mold remediation containment and HEPA filtration setup, Layton UT]
[IMAGE: bathroom-mold-remediation-layton-ut-after.jpg β Alt: Bathroom wall after mold remediation and reconstruction, Layton UT]
Job: Attic Mold Remediation β Kaysville, UT
Cause: Inadequate attic ventilation combined with ice dam moisture infiltration. Mold extent: Roof decking and attic framing members across approximately 400 sq ft.
[IMAGE: attic-mold-remediation-kaysville-ut-before.jpg β Alt: Mold on roof decking in attic before remediation, Kaysville UT]
[IMAGE: attic-mold-remediation-kaysville-ut-treatment.jpg β Alt: Attic mold treatment and HEPA vacuuming in progress, Kaysville UT]
[IMAGE: attic-mold-remediation-kaysville-ut-after.jpg β Alt: Clean attic decking after mold remediation and treatment, Kaysville UT]
Job: Mold Behind Drywall β South Weber, UT
Cause: Exterior wall vapor barrier failure. Mold discovered during unrelated renovation. Mold extent: 60 linear feet of exterior wall cavity.
[IMAGE: mold-behind-drywall-south-weber-ut-before.jpg β Alt: Mold growth on wall framing behind drywall, South Weber UT]
[IMAGE: mold-behind-drywall-south-weber-ut-after.jpg β Alt: Wall framing cleaned and treated after mold remediation, South Weber UT]
Structural Drying Setup
Proper structural drying is more than placing fans in a room. We calculate the exact number of air movers and LGR dehumidifiers required per affected square foot based on IICRC S500 psychrometric principles. These photos show what a correctly configured drying chamber looks like and how we document daily moisture readings.
Job: Structural Drying β Multi-Room Pipe Burst β Layton, UT
Equipment deployed: 8 Phoenix air movers, 3 Dri-Eaz LGR 2800i dehumidifiers, 1 HEPA air scrubber. Drying duration: 5 days. Daily readings logged: Yes, submitted to insurance as part of Xactimate documentation.
[IMAGE: structural-drying-setup-layton-ut-day1.jpg β Alt: Structural drying equipment setup on Day 1 after water damage, Layton UT]
[IMAGE: structural-drying-moisture-readings-layton-ut.jpg β Alt: Daily moisture reading documentation during structural drying, Layton UT]
[IMAGE: structural-drying-complete-layton-ut.jpg β Alt: Drying complete, moisture readings at goal levels after structural drying, Layton UT]
Job: Structural Drying β Basement β Fruit Heights, UT
Equipment deployed: 6 air movers, 2 dehumidifiers, desiccant unit for subfloor cavity. Challenge: Hardwood subfloor over concrete required desiccant drying to pull moisture from below the wood layer.
[IMAGE: structural-drying-basement-fruit-heights-ut-before.jpg β Alt: Wet basement during structural drying setup, Fruit Heights UT]
[IMAGE: structural-drying-basement-fruit-heights-ut-equipment.jpg β Alt: Air movers and dehumidifiers deployed in basement, Fruit Heights UT]
Appliance Leaks
Supply line failures from refrigerators, washing machines, and dishwashers are among the most common calls we receive. These events often affect hardwood floors, subfloors, and adjacent cabinets. The challenge is identifying the full extent of saturation, which frequently extends further than the visible water line.
Job: Dishwasher Leak β Hardwood Floor Damage β Clearfield, UT
Cause: Dishwasher door gasket failure, slow leak over approximately 2 weeks. Affected materials: Hardwood flooring (cupping and buckling), kitchen cabinets base, and subfloor. Outcome: 70% of hardwood saved through in-place drying.
[IMAGE: dishwasher-leak-hardwood-clearfield-ut-before.jpg β Alt: Buckled hardwood floor from dishwasher leak before restoration, Clearfield UT]
[IMAGE: dishwasher-leak-hardwood-clearfield-ut-drying.jpg β Alt: Hardwood floor drying mats and air movers during restoration, Clearfield UT]
[IMAGE: dishwasher-leak-hardwood-clearfield-ut-after.jpg β Alt: Hardwood floor restored after dishwasher leak remediation, Clearfield UT]
Job: Washing Machine Overflow β Layton, UT
Cause: Washing machine supply hose failure, unattended. Affected areas: Laundry room, hallway, and master bedroom below (split-level home).
[IMAGE: washing-machine-overflow-layton-ut-before.jpg β Alt: Washing machine overflow water damage before remediation, Layton UT]
[IMAGE: washing-machine-overflow-layton-ut-after.jpg β Alt: Laundry room and hallway restored after washing machine overflow, Layton UT]
Ice Dam & Roof Leak Damage
Ice dams are a predictable annual event on the Wasatch Front. Heavy wet snow builds up on low-slope roof sections, melts from below, and gets trapped behind a dam of ice at the eave. The meltwater is then forced under shingles into the attic, wall cavities, and ceilings of living spaces below.
Job: Ice Dam Water Intrusion β Kaysville, UT
Cause: Ice dam over garage and master bedroom wing. Affected areas: Attic insulation, two ceiling planes, one exterior wall. Mold found: Early-stage mold on roof decking, treated in place.
[IMAGE: ice-dam-water-intrusion-kaysville-ut-before.jpg β Alt: Ice dam water damage on ceiling before restoration, Kaysville UT]
[IMAGE: ice-dam-water-intrusion-kaysville-ut-attic.jpg β Alt: Attic insulation damage from ice dam intrusion, Kaysville UT]
[IMAGE: ice-dam-water-intrusion-kaysville-ut-after.jpg β Alt: Ceiling and attic restored after ice dam water damage, Kaysville UT]
Job: Roof Leak Water Damage β Syracuse, UT
Cause: Storm damage to flashing around chimney, water penetration over 3 days. Affected areas: Attic, master bedroom ceiling and wall.
[IMAGE: roof-leak-water-damage-syracuse-ut-before.jpg β Alt: Roof leak water damage on bedroom ceiling before restoration, Syracuse UT]
[IMAGE: roof-leak-water-damage-syracuse-ut-after.jpg β Alt: Bedroom ceiling repaired and restored after roof leak, Syracuse UT]
Crawl Space Water Damage & Mold
Crawl spaces are the most overlooked source of ongoing moisture problems in Davis County homes. Ground moisture, inadequate vapor barriers, and poor drainage create conditions for wood rot and mold that often go unnoticed until a home inspection or significant structural issue is discovered.
Job: Crawl Space Moisture Intrusion β Layton, UT
Cause: Failed vapor barrier and inadequate foundation drainage. Found: Standing water, wood rot on sill plates, early-stage mold on floor joists.
[IMAGE: crawl-space-moisture-intrusion-layton-ut-before.jpg β Alt: Crawl space moisture damage with standing water before remediation, Layton UT]
[IMAGE: crawl-space-moisture-intrusion-layton-ut-vapor-barrier.jpg β Alt: New vapor barrier installation in crawl space after remediation, Layton UT]
[IMAGE: crawl-space-moisture-intrusion-layton-ut-after.jpg β Alt: Clean dry crawl space after moisture remediation, Layton UT]
Job: Crawl Space Flooding β South Weber, UT
Cause: Downslope surface water infiltration through foundation vents during spring runoff. Affected area: Full 800 sq ft crawl space with standing water and saturated insulation.
[IMAGE: crawl-space-flooding-south-weber-ut-before.jpg β Alt: Flooded crawl space with standing water before cleanup, South Weber UT]
[IMAGE: crawl-space-flooding-south-weber-ut-after.jpg β Alt: Crawl space fully dried and restored after flooding, South Weber UT]
Fire & Water Combination Damage
Firefighting water is classified as Category 3 (black water) and must be remediated under the same protocol as sewage backup. These jobs involve coordinating water extraction and structural drying alongside soot removal, smoke odor treatment, and often partial reconstruction.
Job: Fire, Smoke & Water Damage β Layton, UT
Cause: Kitchen fire suppressed by fire department. Affected areas: Kitchen, adjacent dining room (water and smoke), hallway and living room (smoke and soot). Duration: 14 days full remediation and reconstruction.
[IMAGE: fire-smoke-water-damage-layton-ut-before.jpg β Alt: Kitchen fire and firefighting water damage before restoration, Layton UT]
[IMAGE: fire-smoke-water-damage-layton-ut-during.jpg β Alt: Soot removal and structural drying during fire and water remediation, Layton UT]
[IMAGE: fire-smoke-water-damage-layton-ut-after.jpg β Alt: Kitchen and dining room fully restored after fire smoke and water damage, Layton UT]
How We Document Every Job
Our documentation process is not just for the gallery. It is a core part of how we serve our customers. Here is what we photograph and log on every job:
- Initial assessment: All visible damage, all moisture meter readings, all thermal imaging captures.
- Demolition scope: Every material removed is photographed before and after removal, with measurements recorded for the Xactimate estimate.
- Daily drying logs: Moisture readings taken at the same sensor points each day to track progress toward drying goals.
- Post-remediation verification: Final readings confirming all materials have reached dry standard before reconstruction begins.
- Reconstruction completion: Final photos of restored space submitted with the insurance claim package.
This documentation protects you. If an insurance adjuster disputes any item, we have photographic and data-based evidence for every decision we made.
Dealing with Water Damage Right Now?
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