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Accessory building construction refers to creating small structures on a property, like sheds, garages, or workshops, that complement the main home. It involves planning, site prep, foundation, framing, utilities, and finishing to serve as extra storage or workspace.

Air Filtration Device is a compact unit that cleans indoor air by pulling in air, passing it through filters to trap dust, pollen, and pollutants, and then circulating refreshed air back. It involves installation, filtration maintenance, and regular filter replacement.

Air Scrubbers is a service that cleans and freshens indoor air by removing dust, odors, and pollutants using filters or specialized systems, improving air quality in homes or workplaces through regular maintenance and monitoring.

Attic Additions is a home improvement service that adds usable space by converting or finishing an attic. It typically includes insulation, flooring, wiring, lighting, and stair access to create a new bedroom, office, or storage area.

Basement Finishing And Remodeling is a service that transforms unfinished basement space into livable rooms. It involves planning, framing, insulation, electrical and plumbing updates, drywall, flooring, lighting, and possibly adding bathrooms or storage to create usable living areas.

Basement Frame is a service that designs and installs the structural framework of a basement, including walls, beams, and supports to stabilize and finish the space safely.

Basement Remodel is a home renovation service that turns an unfinished basement into usable living space, including planning, finishing walls and ceilings, installing insulation, flooring, lighting, plumbing, electrical work, and sometimes adding bathrooms or rooms.

Basement Remodels transforms unfinished basement space into usable living areas, adding walls, flooring, lighting, and insulation; it includes design, permits, framing, electrical, plumbing, and finishing to create extra rooms like a media den, bedrooms, or a home office.

Basement remodeling is turning an unused basement into usable living space, adding walls, flooring, lighting, insulation, plumbing, and electrical updates to create a finished, comfortable area such as bedrooms, a family room, or a home office.

Basement waterproofing is a service that keeps your basement dry by stopping water from seeping in and removing moisture. It involves sealing walls and floors, applying waterproof coatings or membranes, and installing drainage or sump systems to prevent leaks and mold.

Bathroom remodeling is updating a bathroom, including replacing fixtures, tiles, flooring, and lighting to improve style and usability. It may involve plumbing, electrical work, waterproofing, and design changes to create a refreshed, functional space.

Broken Pipe is a software service that helps diagnose and fix broken data streams between systems, providing monitoring, alerts, and repair steps to prevent dropped connections and ensure reliable, continuous data flow.

Businesses Clean is a service that helps offices and shops stay tidy by scheduling regular cleaning, trash removal, restocking supplies, and sanitizing common areas to create a healthier, more productive work environment.

Carpenter Work is skilled woodcraft for building, installing, or repairing structures and items like furniture, cabinets, doors, and frameworks. It involves measuring, cutting, shaping, assembling, finishing, and fitting wood components.

Carpentry Framing involves building the structural skeleton of a building, using wood or metal studs, joists, and beams to form walls, floors, and roofs, ensuring accuracy, insulation, and safety for the finished space.

Carpet cleaning is a service that removes dirt, stains, and odors from carpets using methods like vacuuming, soaking, or steam cleaning to make carpets look fresh and extend their life.

Cleaning and Sanitizing is the process of removing dirt, germs, and bacteria from surfaces and objects, then applying disinfectants to reduce illness-causing microbes, aiming for a safer, hygienic environment.

Color Changes is a service that updates the look of items by altering their colors. It involves choosing new colors, applying them consistently, and ensuring the result matches the requested style or branding.

Concrete Block is a service that creates solid building blocks from cement, sand, and aggregate. It involves mixing materials, shaping them in molds, and curing until hard, to be used in walls, foundations, or decorative structures.

Concrete Demolition is the process of safely breaking up and removing concrete structures, such as sidewalks, foundations, or slabs, using tools like breakers or saws, followed by removal and cleanup of debris, recycling where possible.

Concrete pouring is placing and spreading ready-mix cement into a prepared area to form floors, slabs, or foundations. It involves mixing, transporting, pouring, leveling, and smoothing the concrete, followed by curing to gain strength.

Concrete work involves shaping and finishing concrete for buildings and surfaces. It includes mixing, pouring, leveling, smoothing, and applying finishes like curing, stamping, or sealing to create strong, durable floors, sidewalks, foundations, and other structures.

Construction & Remodel is a service that handles building new structures or updating and improving existing ones, including planning, framing, finishing, and renovations to meet updated layouts, styles, or functions.

Construction Remodel is a service that renovates and updates buildings or rooms, changing layout, materials, and finishes. It involves planning, removing or adding walls, installing new floors, cabinets, fixtures, and ensuring safety and quality throughout the project.

Deck Builder is a simple service that helps you design and organize a card deck for games or projects. You choose cards, arrange them, tweak rules or ratios, and preview how your deck performs in practice.

Deck Construction is the service of building outdoor decks, from planning and measuring to assembling framing, installing boards, railing, stairs, and finishing touches so you have a durable, functional outdoor space.

Deck construction is the process of planning, building, and finishing an outdoor deck, including measuring space, laying foundation, installing framing, decking boards, stairs, railings, and finishing touches for durability and safety.

Decorative Trim is a service that adds stylish finishes to spaces or garments, using moldings, borders, or embellishments to enhance appearance. It involves selecting designs, matching colors, and installing decorative elements for a polished look.

Deliver And Install is a service that brings a product to your location and sets it up for you, including unboxing, assembling, connecting to power or systems, and ensuring it works properly before handing it over.

Demolition is the safe, controlled tearing down of buildings or structures, using methods like manual dismantling or machinery to remove materials, followed by cleaning the site and ensuring waste is disposed of or recycled properly.

Demolition & Junk Removal is a service that safely demolishes small structures or removes unwanted items from a property, takes away debris, and cleans up the site, making the space ready for redevelopment or use.

Driveways Rocks is a service that designs, installs, and upgrades durable, attractive driveways—using materials like asphalt, concrete, or pavers—along with maintenance tips to keep them safe and long-lasting.

Dry Out is a service that helps remove moisture from spaces or belongings to prevent damage. It involves assessing humidity, using dehumidifiers or drying equipment, monitoring progress, and restoring items once they’re dry and safe.

Drying & Dehumidification is a service that removes excess moisture from spaces or materials, using heaters, fans, and dehumidifiers to reduce humidity, prevent mold, and protect belongings. It involves drying floors, walls, and air to safe levels.

Drywall Installation is the process of hanging and securing large wall panels made of drywall to create smooth interior walls and ceilings. It involves measuring, cutting, attaching sheets, taping joints, applying mud, sanding, and preparing surfaces for painting or finishing.

Drywall Installation & Repair covers putting up new wall panels and fixing damaged ones in homes or offices. It involves measuring, hanging sheets, taping seams, smoothing surfaces, priming, painting, and repairing holes, cracks, or water damage.

Drywall Painting is a service that covers interior walls and ceilings with paint after repairing and preparing the drywall surface, including cleaning, patching holes, priming, and applying one or more coats for a fresh, even finish.

Drywall Tape is the paper or fiberglass strip used to seal seams between drywall sheets, covered with joint compound. It fills gaps, prevents cracks, and creates a smooth, paintable surface after sanding and drying.

Drywall installation is the process of hanging and securing large wall panels made of gypsum to the inside of rooms, followed by taping, mudding, sanding, and finishing to create smooth walls ready for paint or wallpaper.

Drywall repair fixes holes, cracks, or dents in interior walls. It involves cleaning the damaged area, cutting and patching a section, applying joint compound, sanding smooth, and repainting to restore a seamless wall surface.

Emergency Restoration is a fast, professional service that responds to disasters like floods, fires, and storms to quickly assess damage, secure the site, remove hazards, and restore essential utilities, followed by cleanup and repairs.

Emergency Restoration Services is a fast response service that stops further damage after disasters like floods, fires, or storms and begins cleanup, drying, debris removal, temporary fixes, and coordinating with insurers to restore your home or business quickly.

Emergency Service is a rapid-response support that provides urgent help for medical, safety, or crisis needs, 24/7. It involves quick assessment, immediate relief or transport, coordination with responders, and follow-up to ensure safety and care until the situation is resolved.

Emergency Water Damage is a rapid response service that helps you stop leaks, extract floodwater, dry and restore your home, and prevent mold after a burst pipe, flood, or storm, using specialized equipment and trained technicians.

Emergency Water Removal is a fast service that uses pumps and pumps to remove standing water after floods, leaks, or storm damage, drying the area, reducing moisture, and preventing further damage to floors, walls, and belongings.

Exterior painting is applying paint to the outside surfaces of a building to protect it and improve its look. It involves cleaning, repairing, priming, selecting weather-resistant paints, and applying multiple coats for durability and a smooth finish.

Exterior structural repairs involve fixing the outside framework of a building, such as walls, foundations, columns, and balconies, to restore strength, prevent damage, and ensure safety. It includes assessing damage, repairing or replacing damaged parts, and finishing to match the exterior.

Finish Carpentry involves installing and details on interior woodwork such as trim, molding, doors, and cabinetry to give a polished look. It covers precise fitting, sanding, staining, sealing, and final touches to complete the project.

Finish Drywall is the process of sealing and smoothing wall panels after hanging, including taping joints, applying compound, sanding, and preparing surfaces for paint or wallpaper to create a flat, durable finish.

Fire damage cleanup & repair is a service that cleans up smoke, ash, and damaged materials after a fire and restores your home or business. It involves safety assessments, debris removal, deodorizing, cleaning, drying, and repairing structure and contents.

Flood Damage Repairs is a service that restores homes or buildings after floodwater. It involves assessing damage, removing water, drying and sanitizing, repairing structural and electrical components, and replacing damaged materials to make the space safe and livable again.

Flood cleanup is a service that removes standing water and moisture after flooding, dries and sanitizes rooms, and repairs damage to walls, floors, and belongings to prevent mold and restore a home or business to safe, livable condition.

Flood restoration is the process of cleaning up after flood water, removing moisture, drying structures, and repairing damaged materials to prevent mold and restore rooms to their normal condition.

Flooring is the service of installing or replacing the surfaces on your floors, such as wood, tile, carpet, or vinyl. It involves measuring, removing old flooring, preparing the subfloor, laying the new material, and finishing with trims and seals to create a smooth, durable floor.

Foundation drainage helps prevent water from seeping into a building’s foundation by installing pipes or a drain system around the base. It redirects groundwater away, reduces dampness, and protects against structural damage and mold.

French Drains remove excess water from around a building by installing a gravel-filled trench with a perforated pipe that redirects water away from foundations and toward drainage areas, preventing soggy soil and basement flooding.

Full Restoration is a comprehensive service that revives damaged or worn items to their original condition, including assessment, cleaning, repairing, replacing parts, and finishing touches to restore functionality, appearance, and value.

Gutter cleaning is the process of removing leaves, dirt, and debris from the gutters and downspouts on a roof to prevent blockages, water overflow, and roof damage. It involves sweeping, scooping, and checking for secure connections.

Hardscaper is a service that installs and designs solid outdoor features like patios, pathways, driveways, and stone or concrete surfaces, focusing on durable, low-maintenance elements that define usable outdoor spaces and complement landscaping.

Home Construction is a service that plans, builds, and finishes new houses or major additions. It involves design, permitting, site preparation, framing, roofing, plumbing, electrical, insulation, interiors, and final inspections to create a completed home.

Home Improvement is a service that helps you fix, update, or upgrade your home. It involves small or large repairs, renovations, painting, remodeling, and maintenance to enhance comfort, functionality, and value.

Home Water Damage is a service that helps repair and restore rooms affected by leaks, floods, or moisture. It involves assessing damage, drying, removing water, cleaning, mold prevention, and fixing structural or cosmetic issues to restore a safe, dry home.

Home addition construction is adding extra space to your house, like an extra room or extension. It involves planning, permits, foundation work, framing, utilities, insulation, finishing, and coordinating with contractors to match design and budget.

Home renovations involve updating or improving a house, such as remodeling kitchens or bathrooms, repairing rooms, upgrading floors, walls, and utilities, and sometimes expanding spaces to make a home safer, more functional, and more attractive.

Inspection And Documentation is a service that checks equipment or sites for compliance and quality, then records findings, measurements, and photos to create clear reports for safety, maintenance, and future reference.

Install flooring is the job of laying new floor surfaces in a room. It involves removing old flooring if needed, preparing the subfloor, measuring, cutting, fitting, and securing materials like wood, laminate, tile, or vinyl to create a smooth, durable floor.

Interior Carpentry involves building, installing, and finishing wooden components inside a building, such as doors, molding, cabinets, stairs, and trim, using precise measurements, cutting, joining, and finishing to enhance layout and aesthetics.

Interior Demolition is safely removing non-structural interior elements like walls, cabinets, flooring, and fixtures inside a building, while preserving the building’s structure, utilities, and cleanliness for a remodel or subsequent renovations.

Interior structural repairs involve fixing the building’s structural components inside, such as walls, beams, floors, and supports, to restore safety and stability after damage or wear, using methods like reinforcement, replacement, and proper alignment.

Junk Removal And Hauling is a service that picks up unwanted items from homes or businesses and hauls them away, sorting, loading, and disposing or recycling them to make spaces clean and clutter-free.

Kitchen Remodel is a service that updates and improves your kitchen, including planning layout, replacing cabinets and countertops, updating appliances, lighting, flooring, and finishes to create a functional, stylish space tailored to your needs.

Kitchen remodeling is renovating the cooking area to improve layout, appliances, cabinets, counters, lighting, and floors for better function and style, often including plumbing and electrical updates and new finishes.

Landscape Construction is the process of planning, building, and shaping outdoor spaces. It involves grading, installing hardscapes like patios and paths, planting trees and shrubs, irrigation, drainage, lighting, and finishing touches to create functional, attractive yards.

Landscaping Construction is the service of designing and building outdoor spaces, including grading, planting, installing features like paths, patios, and irrigation, and ensuring the area is functional, attractive, and durable.

Lead Paint is a service to test and remove or stabilize homes and buildings that contain lead-based paint, especially in older properties. It involves risk assessment, sampling, containment, professional removal or stabilization, and post-removal clearance to ensure safety.

Level 5 Finish is a premium surface treatment or paint job that delivers a flawless, durable finish with ultra-smooth texture and rich color depth, applied through meticulous prep, multiple coats, and careful polishing for a showroom-quality result.

Major Remodel is a comprehensive home renovation service that updates and restructures key areas like kitchens, bathrooms, and living spaces, often including design, demolition, new systems, finishes, and project management from planning to completion.

Microbial Remediation is using friendly microbes to clean polluted soils or water, breaking down contaminants into safe, harmless substances. It involves adding or encouraging microbes, monitoring conditions, and letting nature do the cleaning work.

Moisture Readers is a service that measures water content in materials or environments to assess dryness, quality, or risk. It involves using sensors or devices to scan and report moisture levels for quick, actionable results.

Mold Issue is a service that detects mold growth, assesses its extent, and recommends removal and prevention steps to improve indoor air quality and protect health and property.

Mold Removal & Remediation is a service that detects, removes mold growth, and fixes moisture problems to restore safe indoor air. It involves identifying moisture sources, cleaning affected areas, and preventing future mold with repairs and prevention steps.

Mold cleaning removes visible mold growth and reduces moisture to prevent health risks, using cleaning, scrubbing, and sometimes mold-killing solutions to sanitize surfaces, improve air quality, and prevent future mold from returning.

Mold damage restoration is a service that removes mold growth from homes, stops moisture problems, and cleans and repairs affected areas to restore safety, air quality, and appearance after water damage or leaks.

Mold inspection is a check for visible mold and hidden moisture problems in a building. A technician visits, looks for signs of mold, tests air and surfaces if needed, and notes moisture sources, recommending cleanup or repairs to improve air quality.

Mold mitigation is the process of removing existing mold and preventing its return. It involves identifying moisture sources, containing the area, safely removing moldy materials, cleaning surfaces, and fixing leaks or humidity issues to protect indoor air quality.

Mold remediation is the process of finding and safely removing mold from indoor spaces, cleaning affected areas, fixing moisture problems, and preventing future growth to improve air quality and protect health.

New Addition is a service that helps you add new content, features, or items to your project. It involves planning, implementing the addition, testing, and ensuring it integrates smoothly with existing parts of your system.

Odor Removal is a service that eliminates unwanted smells from spaces or items. It identifies odor sources, uses cleaning, deodorizing treatments, and air purification to refresh air and restore a neutral, clean environment.

Odors Removed is a cleaning service that eliminates unpleasant smells from homes or offices using specialized techniques and equipment, neutralizing sources, deodorizing, and leaving the space fresh and odor-free.

Outdoor Decor is a service that helps you choose and arrange decorative items for your yard or garden, like lighting, statues, and seasonal accents, to create attractive outdoor spaces for relaxing, entertaining, and curb appeal.

Paint Jobs is a service that provides interior and exterior painting for homes or offices, including prep work, priming, coating, and finishing with color choices, to refresh or protect surfaces with a smooth, durable finish.

Paint indoors is a service where professionals apply paint inside your home to walls, ceilings, and other surfaces. It involves prepping surfaces, choosing colors, protecting fixtures, applying primer and coats, and cleaning up after the job is done.

Painting is the craft of applying colors to surfaces to create art or decorate spaces. It involves mixing colors, choosing brushes or tools, preparing the surface, and applying layers to express ideas, emotions, or scenes.

Patio construction is the building of outdoor living spaces paved with concrete, stone, or brick. It involves planning, site prep, foundation, drainage, laying materials, and finishing touches like edging and grading to create a stable, attractive area for outdoor seating and entertaining.

Patios & Retaining Walls is a service that builds outdoor living spaces and stable garden borders—creating flat patios, installing durable walls, and using materials like concrete, stone, or pavers to improve usability and curb appeal.

Paver Patio is a service that designs and installs outdoor patio areas using interlocking concrete or stone pavers, creating durable, decorative floors for patios, walkways, and outdoor living spaces. It involves planning, leveling, laying, and finishing the surface.

Paver Patios is a service that creates sturdy, decorative outdoor patios using interlocking concrete or stone pavers. It involves planning, site prep, base setup, laying pavers evenly, edge restraints, and finishing touches like sand filling and sealing.

Plan Drawings is a service that creates clear, scaled diagrams of a building or space to show layout, dimensions, and key details. It involves measuring, drafting, adding notes, and delivering accurate drawings for planning and construction use.

Post Construction is the final phase after a build or renovation, focusing on finishing touches, inspections, clean-up, and ensuring everything works properly for the client. It includes final fixes, documentation, and any warranty-related tasks.

Project Planning is organizing goals, tasks, schedules, and resources to define how a project will be completed, including timelines, roles, milestones, risks, and deliverables, so the team can work cohesively toward a clear objective.

Remediation and restoration is fixing damage and returning a space to normal. It involves assessing, cleaning, repairing, and replacing damaged materials, removing hazards, and restoring safety, function, and appearance after incidents like floods, fires, or contamination.

Remodeling is the process of updating or changing rooms in a home or building to improve layout, functionality, or appearance. It involves planning, tearing out or rebuilding spaces, updating fixtures, finishes, and systems like plumbing or electrical, and finishing details.

Renovation & Remodel is a project to update or improve a space by changing layout, finishes, or fixtures. It includes planning, demolition, construction, and finishing touches to refresh rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, or whole homes.

Renovation Additions is a service that expands and updates your home, adding new rooms or space while improving layout, energy efficiency, and finishes. It involves planning, design, construction, and finishing touches to blend with your existing home.

Repair flooring is fixing damaged floor surfaces, such as cracks, chips, or warped boards. It involves inspecting the area, replacing or repairing damaged sections, leveling, sanding, sealing, and finishing to restore a smooth, safe, and attractive floor.

Residential Demolition is the controlled tearing down of a house or its structural parts to clear space for new construction, with site prep, debris removal, safety checks, and proper waste disposal handled by licensed professionals.

A retaining wall is a structure built to hold back soil or rock when there's a difference in ground height. It involves planning, excavation, proper drainage, and sturdy materials to prevent erosion and stabilize slopes around landscaping or foundations.

Retaining Wall Construction is building sturdy walls to hold back soil and water on slopes. It involves planning, site prep, materials like concrete, stone or timber, foundations, proper drainage, and safe installation to prevent erosion and collapse.

Retaining Walls are sturdy structures built to hold back soil, creating level areas or slopes. The service includes planning, design, excavation, materials (concrete, stone, or timber), drainage, and proper installation to prevent shifting or erosion.

Sewage cleanup is removing and cleaning up wastewater from drains, sewers, or flooding, including sanitizing surfaces, disposing of contaminated materials, and ensuring safe, odor-free spaces to prevent health risks.

Shed Demolition is a service that safely dismantles and removes a small storage shed, including tearing down the structure, removing debris, and cleaning the site to restore the area for new use.

Slab foundation construction is pouring a flat concrete floor (slab) to form the building’s base, including preparing a level trench, adding reinforcement, insulation, and moisture barriers, then smoothing the concrete to create a solid, ready-to-build-on foundation.

Stone masonry is the craft of building with natural stone by fitting pieces together, shaping them as needed, and finishing with mortar to create sturdy walls, structures, or decorative features. It involves cutting, shaping, laying, and joining stone carefully.

Structural Support is a service that helps strengthen and stabilize buildings or structures, addressing issues like cracks, sagging, or movement. It involves assessment, planning, and installing supports such as beams, braces, or anchors to ensure safety and durability.

A sump pump is a device installed in a basement or low area to remove water that collects there. It pumps the water out through a discharge pipe to prevent flooding, usually powered by electricity and triggered by a float switch.

Tile work installation is the process of placing and securing tiles on floors or walls. It involves planning, measuring, prepping surfaces, applying adhesive, laying tiles evenly, and grouting to create a finished, durable tiled area.

Tile work replacement is fixing or replacing damaged or loose tiles in floors, walls, or showers. It involves removing the old tile, preparing the surface, installing new tiles with adhesive and grout, and sealing joints for a durable, even finish.

Walkway Demolition is a service that safely removes or tears down elevated walkways, stairs, or pedestrian bridges, including planning, disassembly, debris removal, and site cleanup to restore or repurpose the area.

Wall Demolition is a service that safely removes walls and structures, using controlled cuts, debris containment, and cleanup to transform spaces, improve layout, or clear hazardous or obsolete partitions while protecting nearby areas and utilities.

Water & moisture control services help prevent and fix leaks, dampness, and humidity in homes and buildings. It involves inspecting for water intrusion, drying wet areas, repairing damaged materials, and installing moisture barriers or drainage to protect structures.

Water Damage And Mold Remediation is a service that cleans up after leaks or flooding, dries out rooms, removes mold growth, sanitizes surfaces, and repairs structural damage to restore a safe, healthy indoor environment.

Water Damage Clean Up is a service that removes excess water, dries and dehumidifies spaces, cleans and sanitizes affected areas, and restores belongings after floods or leaks to prevent mold and damage.

Water Damage Clean Up And Restoration is a service that restores spaces after floods or leaks by drying surfaces, removing excess water, cleaning, deodorizing, and repairing or replacing damaged building materials to return your space to normal.

Water Damage Restoration is a service that cleanly removes water, dries soaked areas, and repairs and restores damaged materials after floods, leaks, or spills, returning homes or buildings to their pre-damage condition.

Water Extraction is a service that collects and removes water from flooded areas or damp spaces, using pumps, vacuums, and desiccants to dry surfaces, prevent damage, and restore safety and usability of the area.

Water Proofing is a service that prevents water from entering buildings by sealing foundations, walls, and roofs with barrier materials, coatings, and drains. It involves inspection, surface prep, moisture control, and applying waterproofing products for lasting protection.

Water Removal is a service that quickly removes excess water from flooded or damp areas using pumps and extraction tools, dries surfaces, prevents damage, and prepares the space for restoration and safe reuse.

Water Removal & Restoration is a service that quickly dries out and repairs homes after floods, leaks, or storms. It includes pumping out water, removing moisture, drying walls and floors, cleaning, sanitizing, and repairing damaged materials to prevent mold and further damage.

Water Restoration Process is a service that repairs and dries water-damaged spaces, stops leaks, removes moisture, sanitizes areas, and restores belongings to reduce damage and prevent mold, returning the area to safe, normal condition.

Water damage-related cleanup & repair is a service that removes water, dries and sanitizes affected areas, and fixes damaged structures and systems to restore your home or business after leaks, floods, or sewage spills.

Water damage-related mold removal is cleaning up mold growth caused by leaks or flooding. It involves identifying moisture, removing mold safely, drying and deodorizing affected areas, and fixing the water source to prevent future growth.

Water damage-related pest control is a service that fixes water issues to prevent pests, then removes and treats pests caused by moisture. It includes identifying leaks, drying and dehumidifying, repairing damaged materials, and applying pest management as needed.

Water removal is the process of removing excess water from a space or item, usually after flooding or spills. It involves stopping the source, pumping or extracting water, drying surfaces, and monitoring moisture until things are dry and safe.