Sunshine Homes is one of the newer corners of Lakewood, which in this city still means the early 1960s. La Mirada Homes built the tract from 1961 to 1963, west of the 605, and locals long thought of it as the last word in modern living.
Newer here is relative. These houses have now crossed sixty years, and the so-called newest tract still runs original plumbing that has aged well past the point of trouble. We come in knowing the label and the reality no longer match.
Fast response to Sunshine Homes
Dispatched from 3700 N Industry Ave, Lakewood, CA 90712. Call (201) 277-9344 — we answer live, 24/7.
Water Damage Risks in Sunshine Homes
La Mirada Homes finished this tract between 1961 and 1963, a full decade after the main Lakewood Park boom. The floor plans and materials reflect early-sixties building, but the original supply lines are still in the walls, now more than sixty years into service.
Sitting just west of the 605, these homes take the same winter beating as the rest of the city. Atmospheric-river storms push hard against sixty-year-old roofs and window seals, and the adobe soil underneath swells with every wet stretch, working at slabs and buried pipe.
Local Knowledge You Can Count On
We cover the tract west of the 605 and along Del Amo Blvd and Arbor Rd. A common call here comes during the winter storms, when a tired roof or window seal lets water track down inside a wall and pool at the baseboard. We find the entry point, dry the cavity, and make sure it is not feeding mold behind the paint.
Between storms, we handle the ordinary indoor calls here too, from a failed angle stop under a sink to a hose bib that split over a cold snap. Whatever the source, we dry down to the framing rather than the surface, because a wall that looks dry can still be wet an inch inside.
Water damage we handle most in Sunshine Homes
Sunshine Homes sit just west of the 605, built between 1961 and 1963 on slab foundations. The under-slab copper and the aging water heaters in these homes are the two things that flood them. Slab leaks and water-heater failures lead our Sunshine Homes calls.
Slab Leak Water Damage Restoration
Slab leak water damage restoration in Lakewood — locating leaks beneath the foundation, drying the affected floors and walls, and restoring the damage a hidden leak leaves.
Learn moreWater Heater Leak Cleanup
Water heater leak cleanup for Lakewood homes — extraction, drying, and mold prevention after a leaking or burst tank floods the garage or utility area.
Learn moreWater Damage Restoration
Full water damage restoration for Lakewood homes and businesses — extraction, drying, and repair, with direct insurance billing and crews dispatched around the clock.
Learn moreOur services in Sunshine Homes
Every part of the job, handled by one local crew.
Water Damage Restoration
Full water damage restoration for Lakewood homes and businesses — extraction, drying, and repair, with direct insurance billing and crews dispatched around the clock.
Learn moreStorm Damage Cleanup & Restoration
Storm damage cleanup for Lakewood properties after winter rains and Santa Ana winds — emergency tarping, water extraction, debris removal, and full drying.
Learn moreRoof Leak Water Damage Restoration
Roof leak water damage restoration for Lakewood homes — drying the attic, ceilings, and walls and repairing the interior after wind and rain breach the roof.
Learn moreLeak Detection
Non-invasive leak detection for Lakewood homes, using acoustic and thermal tools to pinpoint slab, wall, and yard leaks before they cause major damage.
Learn moreStructural Drying & Dehumidification
Certified structural drying and dehumidification for Lakewood properties, using air movers and industrial dehumidifiers to dry framing, subfloor, and drywall to a measured target.
Learn moreMold Remediation
Certified mold remediation for Lakewood properties — containment, safe removal, and moisture correction so the mold does not simply grow back after cleanup.
Learn moreWhy Choose Us
Why Sunshine Homes residents choose Water Damage Lakewood
60-minute dispatch across Lakewood
Crews dispatched from Lakewood — we aim to be on-site within about an hour, because water spreads by the minute.
Answered live, 24/7
A real person picks up day or night, weekends and holidays, and gives you clear steps while we head your way.
IICRC-Certified Technicians
We dry to the IICRC standard using moisture meters — not guesswork — so your home is verified dry, not just dry to the touch.
We handle your insurance
Photo and moisture documentation, adjuster-ready scopes, and direct billing on covered losses.
Licensed & Insured
Local crews with 15+ years of restoration experience — accountable, local, and easy to reach.
Sunshine Homes: Water Damage FAQs
Is Sunshine Homes really newer than the rest of Lakewood?
Somewhat. It was built in 1961 to 1963, about ten years after the main tracts. But newer here still means over 60 years old, and the original plumbing has aged right along with it.
Why do storms cause leaks in these homes?
Winter atmospheric-river storms drive rain against roofs and window seals that are decades old. Once water gets past a worn seal, it travels inside the wall and shows up at the baseboard, often far from where it entered.
How soon should I call after finding a storm leak?
The same day if you can. Trapped moisture can start mold within 24 to 48 hours. Early drying keeps a wet wall from becoming a mold removal job on top of the water repair.
Do you serve the Sunshine Homes neighborhood?
Yes, Sunshine Homes is close to our Lakewood base, so we reach it fast, usually within about 60 minutes. We are available 24/7 for the area. Flooding, backups, and pipe breaks all get a prompt response in Sunshine Homes.
What water damage is common in Sunshine Homes' slab houses?
Sunshine Homes features many 1950s slab-on-grade tract houses where leaks can travel under the flooring unseen. We use moisture meters to map the wet area across the slab in Sunshine Homes. Then we set targeted drying so mold does not develop.