Wet drywall in Emigration Canyon

What 24/7 Express Handyman Service does on site

• Soaked or stained drywall cut out past the damage line so the cavity can be inspected and dried
• Insulation and framing checked, and the cavity left open to dry before closing up
• New drywall hung, taped, textured and primed to match the surrounding wall

How it works

1. Confirm the leak source is stopped before any drywall is replaced
2. Cut out damaged drywall and wet insulation, and dry the open cavity
3. Hang, tape, finish and prime new drywall once framing is dry
4. Referred out: the leak itself goes to a licensed plumber or roofer, wet electrical boxes or wiring to a licensed electrician, and mold beyond a small patch to a remediation contractor

What happens next

• The written scope and price come first; drywall goes back only after the leak is fixed and the cavity is dry.
• Photograph the damage before anything is moved and keep every receipt; 24/7 Express Handyman Service provides an itemised invoice your insurer may ask for. The dispatch fee and job cost are paid by you on the day.

In Emigration Canyon

Throughout much of Emigration Canyon, private land has been developed into residential lots of varying sizes that are primarily single-family, and sites near the road were largely developed long ago, with some vacant lots left because of steep hillsides. (Emigration Canyon General Plan 2022) Of the structures counted in Emigration Canyon's general plan, 298 were built before 1970 and are unlikely to have earthquake safety features unless retrofitted, 94 were built between 1970 and 1979, and 356 were built in 1980 or later. (Emigration Canyon General Plan 2022) Emigration Canyon has a high risk of wildfires, and although it is a Firewise community, fires are hard to fight there because of the terrain. (Emigration Canyon General Plan 2022) Landslides have historically occurred in Emigration Canyon, especially in the steep areas of Pinecrest; much of the canyon has slopes over 30 percent, and a landslide could close the road in several places. (Emigration Canyon General Plan 2022) State law requires all existing and new development in Emigration Canyon to provide individual septic tank drain fields and holding vaults, which the Salt Lake Valley Health Department regulates. (Emigration Canyon General Plan 2022)

Calls come from around This Is The Place Heritage Park, Lookout Peak, Little Mountain Summit, the canyon.