A leak beneath a Ventura kitchen sink affected cabinet bases and nearby wall materials. Warped toe-kicks and a musty odor helped reveal the concealed moisture.
The Restoration Work
Investigating the Under-Sink Area
Warped toe-kicks and a musty smell prompted a closer look inside the cabinet. Water was pooled beneath the P-trap, and the back wall showed elevated moisture. Thermal imaging helped direct the investigation toward the lower wall and sill-plate area; moisture readings provided a separate check of the affected materials.
Opening Access and Monitoring the Drying
The team extracted water from cabinet bases and separated the kitchen work area. Toe-kicks and a section of wet drywall were removed, exposing materials that could not be reached from the finished surface. Cleaning and treatment accompanied that access work.
Air movers, a dehumidifier and HEPA filtration were used during the restoration. Airflow was adjusted as the team rechecked the framing and recorded moisture changes. Equipment removal and repair preparation followed the drying assessment. The case illustrates why a small puddle under a sink can involve the cabinet base, wall and flooring assembly.
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