When Juanita and Forbes Creeks Rise
What happens in Kirkland's creek basins during long rains, and where water reaches homes.
HELP CENTER
Help Center
Plain explanations for the questions that come up when water gets into an Eastside home.
Storm Season
Atmospheric Rivers and Eastside Homes
Why multi-day storms cause more damage than a single heavy one.
Hillside Lots and Water at the Uphill Wall
How runoff on a slope ends up inside a lower level.
Waterfront Lots and High Groundwater
Living close to the lake: dampness that isn't a leak.
Around the House
Gutters, Downspouts and Evergreen Needles
A fall and winter routine for tree-heavy lots.
Sump Pumps, Windstorms and Power Outages
Keeping a lower level dry when the power goes out.
Upstairs Leaks in Two-Story Homes
Laundry rooms and bathrooms over living space.
Floors and Finishes
Finished Basements After a Leak: What Can Be Saved
A material-by-material look at keep, dry or replace.
Hardwood and Engineered Floors After Water
How flooring decisions get made, and what to avoid in the first days.
Claims, Costs and Living Through It
Moisture Logs: The Paperwork Your Adjuster Wants
What gets documented during drying and why it matters to a claim.
What Moves the Price of Water Extraction and Drying
Size, water type, materials and access: what an Eastside job costs depends on these.
Condos and Townhomes: When the Water Comes From Next Door
Associations, unit owners and insurers, in plain terms.
Living With Drying Equipment for a Few Days
Noise, power, pets and whether to stay home.