FAQ: Do You Replace Damaged Drywall and Trim After Appliance Leak Cleanup?

When water leaks from a dishwasher, washing machine, or fridge, it’s not just about the puddle on the floor. That water seeps into drywall, soaks trim, and can buckle baseboards before you even realize it. We get this question a lot:

Do you replace damaged drywall and trim after cleanup?

Yes, we do.
Once we’ve removed the water and dried out the space, we handle the full repair process. That includes:

• New drywall (including fire tape and sanding)

• Trim and baseboard replacement

• Paint to match your existing walls

• Flooring repairs or replacement, if needed

You don’t need to call a second contractor.

At Total Home Water Restoration, we fix it like it’s our own home—from start to finish. You make one call, and we handle everything from drying to rebuild.

Why do we replace drywall and trim?

Because leaving water-damaged materials in place isn’t safe or smart. Wet drywall can grow mold within 24–48 hours. Swollen trim and soaked insulation lose their integrity fast.

Here’s what we do to make it right:

• Dry it out: Using air movers, dehumidifiers, and thermal tools, we confirm it’s bone dry—following IICRC S500 standards.

• Assess damage: If it’s swelled, sagging, moldy, or compromised, it’s coming out.

• Rebuild professionally: Everything gets put back to pre-loss condition or better, meeting Ohio’s building code and moisture barrier requirements.

We’ve seen too many homeowners burned by companies that only handle “cleanup.” They leave you with holes in your wall and a list of other people to call. That’s not how we do things.

Real example from Grove City:

We had a client off Hoover Rd with a laundry room washer hose burst while they were at work. The water ran for hours. Their drywall was soaked halfway up the wall, and baseboards were peeling off. We extracted the water, dried the space over three days, removed the damaged drywall, and replaced it with moisture-resistant drywall per IRC Section R702.3.8. We matched the paint and replaced trim to match. The homeowner didn’t have to lift a finger.

Got a leak? Call Tyler.

You won’t have to chase five different contractors to get your home back. We take care of it all:

📍 Total Home Water Restoration
4141 Hoover Rd, Grove City, OH 43123
📞 380-246-1837

From disaster to done right. We fix it like it’s our own home.