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A supply line let go in our Holly Park kitchen while we were at work and water was across the whole first floor. A crew rolled fast, pulled the water, and had air movers going that night. They handled the whole claim with our carrier.
24/7 emergency water damage · Hawthorne, CA
Water Damage Restoration Hawthorne, CA
A South Bay crew for the whole city, on-site in 30 to 45 minutes, day or night. IICRC-certified technicians who know how water moves in a Hawthorne home or building.
4.9 from 74 reviews · Open 24/7
(424) 622-1809Tap our 24/7 Hawthorne dispatch line
Licensed & insured
IICRC certified
30 to 45 min response
Hawthorne · South Bay
Licensed & insured (CSLB)
24/7 emergency dispatch
30 to 45 min response
IICRC certified
Reviews
What Hawthorne says about us
4.9/5
Based on 74 reviews
Trusted across Hawthorne and the South Bay.
Verified
Our upstairs neighbor left a tub running and it came straight through our Hollyglen ceiling overnight. The team traced the water, dried the drywall to a real reading, and documented everything for the building. Calm and quick when we were panicking.
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Slab leak under the hallway in Del Aire, warm tile and a doubled water bill. They found it without tearing up the whole floor, dried the slab and cabinets, and lined up the repipe. Honest about what needed doing and what did not.
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The water heater in the garage let go and ran into the house in Bodger Park. They extracted, dried the framing and baseboards, and saved the built-ins. One star off only because the first callback took a little longer than I hoped, but the work was solid.
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Winter storm drove rain under our flat roof off Ramona and it came through the ceiling. They tarped it, dried the attic and drywall, and stopped it from spreading. A real person answered at 11pm and a crew was here inside the hour.
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A drain backed up into the downstairs bath in Moneta Gardens and it was black water we would not touch. They contained it, hauled out the ruined materials, disinfected, and cleared the smell. Professional from the first call to the final moisture check.
Services
Every water emergency we handle in Hawthorne
One South Bay crew for the whole job, from the first pump-out to the last verified dry reading.
01Water Extraction & RemovalTruck-mounted and portable pump-out that clears standing water before it soaks in.Open
02Burst & Broken Pipe CleanupA ruptured supply line dumps gallons fast. We shut it down, extract, and dry.Open
03Storm & Flood Water CleanupLA winter storms and street flooding cleared, dried, and documented for your claim.Open
04Ceiling Leak Water DamageA stain from above traced to its source and dried before the drywall is lost.Open
05Water Heater Failure & FloodingA failed tank floods the garage and walls. We dry the slab, framing, and built-ins.Open
06Slab Leak Water DamageA warm floor and a high bill. We locate it with minimal demolition and dry the slab.Open
07Structural Drying & DehumidificationAir movers and LGR dehumidifiers dry wall cavities and slabs to a verified standard.Open
08Sewage & Black Water CleanupCategory 3 backups contained, removed, disinfected, and deodorized, safely.Open
09Appliance Supply Line Leak CleanupWasher, dishwasher, fridge, and softener line failures extracted and dried right.Open
10Roof & Rain Leak Water DamageFlat and low-slope roof leaks tarped, and the attic and ceiling dried out.Open
11Apartment & Multi-Unit Water DamageUpstairs-unit floods and shared-wall leaks, with property-manager coordination.Open
12Commercial Water Damage RestorationOffices, retail, and the Blvd and SpaceX-area corridor, with after-hours crews.Open
13AC & Condensation Overflow CleanupA clogged condensate line floods the ceiling below the air handler. We dry it fast.Open
Why us
Why Hawthorne calls us first
On-site in 30 to 45 minutes
A real person answers 24/7 and the nearest South Bay crew rolls the moment you call, day or night, across Hawthorne.
IICRC-certified technicians
Trained crews with pumps, air movers, and moisture meters who dry to a verified standard, not a mop and a fan.
We bill your insurer direct
We document the loss with photos and readings and work with your carrier directly, so the paperwork is not on you.
Deep South Bay knowledge
Storm roof leaks, slab leaks, aging post-war supply lines, and dense apartment stock. We know how water moves in a Hawthorne building.
By the numbers
A South Bay crew you can count on
18+years serving the South Bay
6,800+South Bay properties restored
30 to 45minute response, day or night
4.9★across 74 reviews
The process
How we handle water damage restoration in Hawthorne
01
Call & dispatch
A real person answers 24/7 and the nearest Hawthorne crew rolls with pumps, air movers, and moisture meters.
02
Assess the reach
We find the source and the full spread of the water, including what soaked into slab, subfloor, and wall cavities.
03
Extract & dry
We pull the standing water, then run air movers and dehumidifiers to a verified dry standard, not just the surface.
04
Verify & bill
We log moisture readings until the structure is dry, then document the loss and bill your carrier directly.
Recent work
Recent water damage work across Hawthorne
Real crews on real jobs in Hawthorne-area homes and buildings.
Winter storm flood dried in a Holly Park living room
The problem: An atmospheric-river storm pushed water in under the door and a flat-roof seam of a home near Prairie Avenue overnight, soaking the carpet, pad, and the bottom of two walls.
What we did: Our restoration crews extracted the standing water, pulled the ruined pad, opened the wet wall base to release trapped water, then set air movers and a dehumidifier and tracked moisture daily until the framing read dry.
Equipment: A truck-mounted extractor, air movers, a low-grain refrigerant dehumidifier, and a moisture meter to confirm the walls and slab were dry.
Outcome: The living room dried in four days with no mold, the homeowner's carpet was reset, and the storm loss was fully documented for the claim.
Burst supply line dried in a Hollyglen kitchen
The problem: A corroded galvanized supply line in a mid-century Hollyglen home ruptured overnight and flooded the kitchen and hallway before anyone woke up, wicking into the cabinet bases.
What we did: Our restoration technicians helped shut the main, extracted the water fast, removed the toe-kicks to dry the cabinet cavities, and ran drying equipment until every reading held steady.
Equipment: Air movers, a dehumidifier, a cabinet-drying system, and a thermal camera to map the wet cavities.
Outcome: The kitchen dried in three days, the cabinets and flooring were saved, and the homeowner rebuilt from a documented dry reading.
Upstairs-unit leak dried in a Bodger Park apartment
The problem: An overflowing tub in an upstairs unit of a Bodger Park apartment building came down through the ceiling of the unit below, soaking the drywall, insulation, and a closet.
What we did: Our South Bay crews traced the water, opened the soaked ceiling to dry the cavity, ran a dehumidifier and air movers until the readings were flat, and coordinated the whole job with the property manager.
Equipment: Air movers, a dehumidifier, an antimicrobial treatment, and a moisture meter for daily readings.
Outcome: The ceiling and closet dried in three days, the tenant stayed in the unit, and mold never started.
Cost & insurance
What does water damage restoration cost in Hawthorne, CA?
In Hawthorne, CA, water damage restoration typically runs $500 to $9,000 or more, depending on the water category, how far it spread, and the materials affected.
Small
$500 to $2,200
- One room or a small supply-line cleanup
- Extraction and drying
- Clean, Category 1 water
Room or slab leak
$3,000 to $9,000
- A flooded room, a slab leak, or several rooms
- Extraction, drying, and minor rebuild
- Grey or contaminated water
Whole-home or sewage
$9,000 and up
- Sewage or heavy storm saturation
- Full mitigation and rebuild
- Category 3 black water
We bill your carrier directly
Insurance usually covers sudden, accidental water damage. We document the loss the way an adjuster needs it and bill your carrier directly, so you get a straight answer before we start. Want a number first? Try the Water Damage Cost Calculator for a Hawthorne range.
Coverage
From central Hawthorne across the whole South Bay
Seated on Hawthorne Blvd, we respond across every Hawthorne ZIP, day or night.
Hawthorne & South Bay ZIPs we serve
9025090251902609030490245902499024790301
Do not see your street? Call anyway. Anywhere in Hawthorne or the South Bay, we confirm a time and roll a crew.
Central Hawthorne & the Blvd
Hawthorne Blvd corridorOld Town HawthorneMoneta GardensEucalyptus
North Hawthorne & Holly Park
Holly ParkNorth HawthorneJim ThorpePrairie Ave
Hollyglen, Bodger Park & Del Aire
HollyglenBodger ParkDel AireRamona
The SpaceX & Airport district
Rocket Road / 120th StJack Northrop FieldCrenshaw corridorThree Sixty South Bay
Neighboring South Bay
LawndaleLennoxEl SegundoGardenaInglewood
Local conditions
Water damage in Hawthorne plays by South Bay rules
A post-war home or an apartment building in the South Bay takes LA winter storms, aging galvanized and copper supply lines, slab leaks, garage water heater failures, and upstairs-unit floods, and each one drives water into a building a way an out-of-town franchise misreads. South Bay Water Restoration is the local crew built for it. We answer 24/7, reach most of Hawthorne in 30 to 45 minutes, and dry your property to a verified standard so the damage stops instead of spreading behind the drywall.
Local resources we point homeowners to:
National Weather Service, Los Angeles
LA County Public Works
Ready.gov, Floods
LA winter storms and atmospheric rivers
Coastal storms stall over the South Bay and drop fast, heavy rain that overwhelms street drains and gutters and drives water under flat and low-slope roofs into Hawthorne ceilings.
Aging post-war supply lines
Much of Hawthorne is 1950s and 1960s housing on original galvanized and copper. Those lines corrode from the inside and let go without warning, flooding a room in minutes.
Slab leaks under slab-on-grade homes
A pinhole in the copper run through a concrete slab shows up as a warm spot on the floor and a water bill that jumps, wicking up into cabinets and framing.
Dense apartment and multi-family stock
Hawthorne is full of apartment buildings, so an upstairs-unit tub overflow or a shared-wall line failure floods the unit below and needs fast, coordinated drying.
Garage water heater failures
Water heaters live in Hawthorne garages and utility closets, and when a tank lets go it runs across the slab and into adjoining walls and living space.
Sewer and drain backups
Older mains and root intrusion send Category 3 water back up through floor drains and toilets, a health hazard that has to be contained and handled the right way.
FAQ
Hawthorne water damage questions, answered
Water in your building right now?
Do not wait for the FAQ. A South Bay crew is standing by 24/7 in Hawthorne.
(424) 622-1809 Call nowHow fast can you reach my Hawthorne home?
We answer 24/7 and dispatch across Hawthorne and the South Bay, reaching most of the city in 30 to 45 minutes. Name your neighborhood or ZIP when you call and we route the nearest crew.
What should I do right now while I wait?
If you can safely reach it, shut the water off at the main. Stay off wet floors and clear of outlets, move what you can off the floor, and photograph everything for your claim before cleanup starts.
My upstairs neighbor's unit flooded mine, who do you deal with?
We handle apartment and multi-unit losses every week. We dry your unit to a verified standard and coordinate directly with the building owner or property manager and the affected units, documenting the whole loss.
Water is coming through my ceiling during a storm, can you help today?
Yes. A storm roof leak spreads fast through drywall and insulation, so call at the first stain. We tarp the roof, dry the attic and ceiling, and document the storm loss for your carrier.
How do I know if I have a slab leak?
Warm spots on the floor, the sound of running water with everything off, a spike in your water bill, or cracked tile can all point to a slab leak. We locate it with minimal demolition, then dry the slab and cabinets.
Do you work with my insurance company?
Yes. We document the loss with photos and moisture readings and bill your carrier directly for covered work, so you generally pay only your deductible. We work with every major California carrier.
How much does water damage restoration cost in Hawthorne?
A small cleanup runs a few hundred to about two thousand dollars. A flooded room, a slab leak, or a multi-unit loss runs into the thousands, set by the water category, how far it spread, and how long it sat.
How long does drying take?
Most homes dry in 3 to 5 days, longer for a saturated slab, lath and plaster, or hardwood. We monitor with meters to a verified dry standard rather than guessing, because coastal humidity slows surface drying.
Which neighborhoods and ZIPs do you cover?
All of Hawthorne, from the Blvd corridor and Holly Park to Hollyglen, Bodger Park, and Del Aire, plus Lawndale, Lennox, El Segundo, Gardena, and Inglewood. Every ZIP from 90250 across the South Bay is on our map.
Are you licensed and certified?
We are licensed and insured through the California Contractors State License Board, and our technicians are IICRC certified in Water Damage Restoration and Applied Structural Drying.
24/7 emergency dispatch
Water in your Hawthorne property? A crew is ready 24/7
Water sitting means damage spreading. Call South Bay Water Restoration and a local crew is on the way, 30 to 45 minutes out across the South Bay.
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South Bay Water Restoration
12501 Hawthorne Blvd, Hawthorne, CA 90250
(424) 622-1809
Open 24 / 7 / 365