Parkland homeowners face water intrusion from the region's wet winters, especially in the many 1950s-1970s ranch houses built on flat lots with limited drainage. Our crew at 5111 Burlington Way responds quickly to contain leaks before they reach Pacific Lutheran University campus edges or spread through nearby single-story layouts.
We handle extraction and drying in Parkland's dense residential blocks where narrow driveways and mature trees can slow equipment access. Monday through Friday 8am-6pm and Saturday 9am-2pm, we focus on properties along 112th and 96th Streets that see repeated saturation from poor grading and heavy marine rainfall.
From initial assessment through final drying checks, we tailor every step to Parkland's older foundations and crawl spaces that trap moisture long after storms pass. This keeps repairs targeted and prevents mold in the area's typical wood-frame construction.
Around 8. Parkland
We regularly work near:
- 📍Pacific Lutheran University
- 📍Spanaway Park
- 📍112th Street
- 📍Franklin Pierce High School
- 📍James Sales Elementary
Water Damage Restoration in 8. Parkland — Local Notes
- •Many Parkland homes from the 1960s sit on crawl spaces that collect standing water during prolonged winter rains because original grading slopes toward foundations.
- •Narrow streets and mature landscaping around Pacific Lutheran University often require smaller drying equipment and careful placement to avoid blocking resident access.
- •Flat terrain near 112th Street slows natural runoff, so we frequently install additional air movers and monitor moisture longer than in hillier Tacoma neighborhoods.
- •Proximity to Spanaway Lake means higher water tables in some blocks, requiring extra dehumidification time after any basement or slab leak.