Edgewood, WA's #1 Property Restoration Company

Yes. American Standard Restoration serves Edgewood and the surrounding Pierce County communities as part of our regular coverage area. We are based in Tacoma and handle water damage restoration, mold remediation, fire damage restoration, sewage cleanup, and storm damage repair for homeowners and businesses throughout Edgewood. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call us any time at (253) 439-9968.

We handle every type of water damage situation in Edgewood including burst and leaking pipes, appliance failures from washing machines, water heaters, dishwashers, and refrigerators, roof leaks and water intrusion, storm flooding and crawl space flooding, sewage and drain backups, and water damage uncovered during renovation work on older properties. We assess every situation individually and determine the correct scope and approach before any work begins. You know what we found and what it will cost before we start.

Edgewood sits between Puyallup and Auburn in a part of Pierce County where the surrounding farmland and relatively flat terrain can cause drainage to pool and saturate the ground quickly during sustained rainfall. Homes throughout Edgewood with crawl spaces are particularly vulnerable to groundwater intrusion during the wet season when the water table rises and drainage systems reach capacity. The mix of older established homes and newer construction throughout the community means plumbing failures, aging roofing, and drainage problems are consistent sources of water damage calls throughout the year.

Immediately. There is no benefit to waiting and significant cost to delay. Water moves continuously through building materials by capillary action even after the visible source has been stopped. Every hour that passes without professional extraction and drying allows water to penetrate further into walls, flooring, insulation, and structural framing. Mold growth can begin within 24 to 48 hours under the right conditions. What is a manageable restoration at the point of discovery becomes a much larger and more expensive project the longer it goes without professional response. Call American Standard Restoration at (253) 439-9968 the moment you discover damage.

The first call gets a team moving to your Edgewood property. On arrival we assess the full extent of damage, identify the source, check how far water has traveled into building materials, and document everything before any work begins. We then extract all standing water, deploy commercial air movers and dehumidifiers throughout the affected area, and begin monitoring moisture levels in walls, flooring, and structural materials. Materials that cannot be dried in place are removed. Daily monitoring continues until all readings confirm the structure has reached acceptable dryness. Restoration work then begins to return the space to its pre-damage condition. The project does not close until the work is complete and the outcome is confirmed.

Yes. Roof leaks are one of the most common sources of water damage we respond to throughout Edgewood, particularly in homes with aging roofing materials that have deteriorated through years of Pacific Northwest rainfall. The challenge with roof leak water damage is that water often enters at one point and travels a significant distance through attic insulation, ceiling framing, and wall cavities before appearing as visible damage in the living space. This means the actual extent of damage is almost always greater than what is visible on the surface. American Standard Restoration traces the full path water traveled and dries the entire affected area, not just the spot where it became visible.

Yes. Crawl space water damage is a serious and frequently underestimated problem throughout Edgewood. A wet crawl space does not just affect the crawl space itself. Moisture elevates humidity levels throughout the entire home, deteriorates floor framing and insulation, and creates ideal conditions for mold growth that works its way upward into living spaces over time. We extract standing water, dry the full crawl space with commercial equipment, and assess framing, insulation, and vapor barrier materials so you have a complete understanding of what the water event did to the structure underneath your home.

Yes. Mold remediation is one of our core services throughout Edgewood. Effective remediation requires more than cleaning a visible surface. We establish containment around the affected area before removal begins to prevent spores from being disturbed and spreading to unaffected parts of the home. Affected materials are removed and treated. The moisture condition that allowed growth is identified and corrected. Without fixing the underlying moisture source, mold will return to the same location after remediation is complete. American Standard Restoration addresses both the mold and the reason it was able to grow in the first place.

Yes. Sewage backup cleanup requires a completely different protocol than standard water damage response and we handle it throughout Edgewood with the procedures the situation demands. Sewage water is Category 3 contaminated water containing bacteria, viruses, and pathogens that pose a genuine health risk. We contain the affected area, remove all contaminated material using appropriate protective equipment, and completely disinfect every surface that came into contact with the sewage before any restoration work begins. Do not attempt to clean up sewage backup with household cleaning products. The contamination goes significantly deeper than what is visible on the surface.

Yes. Pacific Northwest storm seasons deliver sustained rainfall and wind events that cause significant damage to Edgewood properties throughout the year. We respond to storm damage calls quickly, assess the full scope of what the storm did to the structure, secure the property against further exposure where needed, extract water, and begin drying and restoration work as fast as the situation allows. Every hour that passes after a storm event without professional response is an hour of additional water penetration into building materials. Fast action is what keeps a storm damage situation from becoming a long term structural problem.

Yes. Fire damage restoration is one of our core services. A fire causes far more damage than what is visible in the burned areas. Smoke and soot travel through the entire structure and penetrate walls, ceilings, flooring, and ductwork. They continue degrading surfaces and materials and producing odor long after the fire itself is extinguished. Water from firefighting compounds the damage further and creates its own set of restoration requirements. American Standard Restoration handles emergency board up and securing, smoke and soot removal, structural cleaning, odor elimination, and full property restoration so the building returns to a safe and fully functional condition.

It depends on your policy and the source of the damage. Sudden accidental damage from a burst pipe, appliance failure, or roof leak during a storm is typically covered under standard homeowner's policies. Groundwater flooding and storm surge generally require separate flood insurance. Damage from a slow leak that went unaddressed for an extended period is frequently excluded as a maintenance issue. American Standard Restoration documents all damage thoroughly from initial assessment through project completion, supporting the insurance claims process. Reach out to your insurer as soon as damage is discovered and we will coordinate with your adjuster throughout the restoration.

Yes. American Standard Restoration follows IICRC standards on every project. The IICRC sets the recognized industry protocols for water damage mitigation, structural drying, mold remediation, and fire and smoke cleanup. Working to these standards means restoration is performed according to proven methods with proper documentation at every step. For Edgewood homeowners navigating an insurance claim, IICRC compliant documentation demonstrates that the work was performed to the industry standard and supports the claims process.

The structural drying phase takes three to five days for most residential water damage situations when mitigation begins promptly. Properties where water sat for an extended period, or where damage has penetrated deeply into structural materials, require more time. The restoration phase following drying depends on the scope of what needs to be repaired or rebuilt. American Standard Restoration provides a clear timeline after the initial assessment and keeps you updated throughout the project. The drying phase is never closed based on how things appear on the surface. It closes when daily moisture readings confirm the structure is genuinely dry all the way through.

No. Household fans and consumer dehumidifiers are not capable of drying a water damaged structure properly. They circulate surface air but cannot pull moisture out of wall framing, insulation, subfloor materials, and concrete the way commercial drying equipment can. The result of relying on household equipment is almost always a structure that feels and looks dry on the surface while retaining significant moisture inside building materials. That residual moisture produces mold growth, wood rot, and structural deterioration that develops out of sight over the following weeks. Professional drying equipment combined with daily moisture monitoring is the only way to confirm a structure is actually dry rather than just dry where you can see it.

Hidden water damage reveals itself through a pattern of signs that individually seem minor but together indicate a real problem. A persistent musty smell that appears in certain rooms or when the HVAC system runs. Ceiling or wall discoloration that was not previously there. Paint or wallpaper peeling or bubbling without an obvious cause. Flooring that feels soft or spongy underfoot or has started to warp or buckle. A water bill that has increased without explanation. Allergy or respiratory symptoms that are consistently worse indoors. Any combination of these warrants a professional assessment before the damage progresses further and the repair becomes significantly more involved.

Yes. We handle water damage restoration, mold remediation, fire restoration, and sewage cleanup for commercial properties throughout Edgewood. Water damage in a business setting carries operational costs on top of the physical property damage and we approach commercial jobs with the urgency that reality requires. We assess the full scope quickly, provide transparent pricing before starting, and work as efficiently as the restoration science allows to return the space to operational condition. Where possible we work around your business schedule to limit disruption to staff and customers.

In some situations yes. We use moisture meters and thermal imaging to assess what is happening inside wall cavities before deciding on the correct drying approach. When moisture is caught early and saturation levels are within a range that commercial drying equipment can address from the exterior of the wall, drying in place is possible. When readings show significant saturation or when materials have been wet long enough that deterioration or mold risk is elevated, opening the wall is necessary to dry the structure correctly and prevent enclosed mold growth. Preserving the drywall surface at the expense of leaving wet material sealed inside the wall is not a trade off that protects the structure over time.

American Standard Restoration is based in Tacoma and serves communities throughout Pierce County and the greater Puget Sound area including Edgewood, Puyallup, Auburn, Tacoma, Lakewood, University Place, Bonney Lake, Spanaway, Fife, and surrounding cities. If you are unsure whether your property falls within our service area, call (253) 439-9968 and we will confirm immediately. For active emergency situations response speed is the priority and we work to get a team on site as fast as possible regardless of where in the coverage area the call originates.

Call (253) 439-9968 any time. We answer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week because water damage, sewage backups, and storm events do not respect business hours. You can also reach us through the contact form on this page and we will follow up promptly. For any active damage situation, calling directly is always the faster path so we can get a team moving immediately rather than waiting for a form response. American Standard Restoration is Google 4.9 star rated with over 160 verified reviews, fully licensed and insured, and IICRC certified on every project we take on throughout Edgewood and the surrounding area.