Job completed for Selvage- shower leak Baton Rouge

United Fire and Water responded to a residential shower leak in Baton Rouge, LA, that had caused significant and widespread water damage throughout the bathroom. What started as a leak from the shower quickly spread across the space, leaving the flooring, sheetrock, trim, baseboards, and tile all saturated with water. Before any repairs could begin, the top priority was thorough water extraction to remove standing moisture and prevent it from spreading further into the home. Once extraction was underway, our team began demolition of the affected sheetrock to expose hidden moisture that had traveled behind the walls, a common issue with shower leaks since water often seeps into wall cavities long before it becomes visible. We also removed the damaged baseboards and trim throughout the bathroom, as both had absorbed moisture and were no longer salvageable.

The compromised shower itself was fully demoed as part of the restoration process, allowing our team to assess the full scope of the damage down to the subfloor and framing. With the area completely opened up, we set professional-grade drying equipment to eliminate any remaining moisture throughout the bathroom, floors, and wall cavities, monitoring progress closely to ensure the space was brought to a proper, industry-standard dry before moving forward. Thorough drying at this stage is essential, since any missed moisture can lead to mold growth or further structural issues down the road. Once the space was fully dried and prepped, United Fire and Water took the project a step further by completing a full shower remodel based entirely on the homeowner's preferences, delivering a fresh, updated bathroom rather than simply restoring what was there before. This job is a great example of how our team can manage a project from the very first step of water extraction all the way through to a finished renovation, all under one company. If your Baton Rouge home has experienced a leak or water damage in the bathroom or anywhere else, United Fire and Water is ready to help with a complete process from initial mitigation through final remodel.