Printable pre-rain property checklist
Complete this review before rain begins. Do not climb onto a wet roof, enter standing water, open public storm-drain structures, or handle electrical equipment in a wet area.
- Check safely accessible gutters for leaves, sediment, and visible overflow points.
- Confirm downspouts are connected and discharge away from vulnerable doors and walls.
- Clear private area drains, catch-basin grates, and driveway channels where safely accessible.
- Remove loose debris without washing it into streets, gutters, or storm drains.
- Review low doors, garage thresholds, patios, courtyards, and known leak locations.
- Test owned pumps for their intended use in a dry, controlled setting.
- Inspect discharge hoses for damage and plan a lawful discharge or disposal route.
- Stage sandbags or temporary barriers where they can be installed before water rises.
- Keep gates, equipment routes, drain cleanouts, and shutoffs safely accessible.
- Move valuables, records, vehicles, and stored materials above known low points.
- Use only safe, approved power arrangements; keep cords and connections out of wet areas.
- Photograph existing property conditions from safe locations for later comparison.
What AWC can review before a storm
All World Construction LLC can review observable conditions around accessible roof drainage, downspouts, private drain inlets, sloped driveways, low garages, exterior doors, yards, patios, and building-envelope trouble spots. The purpose is to identify immediate maintenance, temporary protection, and permanent repair priorities while there is still time to act.
The review is limited by weather, access, visibility, concealed construction, existing water, and the condition of private drainage systems. Clearing a visible grate does not prove that an underground line is open. A working portable pump does not prove that it is suitable for every water source, depth, lift, power condition, or discharge route.
City guidance also distinguishes public drainage concerns from private-property work. Report blocked public storm drains through the City of San Diego's current storm-preparedness resources. AWC does not enter or modify public storm-drain infrastructure without required authority.
Separate temporary protection from permanent corrections
Temporary barriers, sandbags, pumps, and hose routing may reduce exposure for a specific storm. Their performance depends on placement, water depth and direction, surface conditions, continued monitoring, access, and conditions beyond the property. They cannot guarantee that flooding or further damage will stop.
Permanent work may involve drainage, grading, concrete, gutters, downspouts, waterproofing, stucco, doors, or other construction. That work requires its own investigation and written scope. Where permanent construction scoping fits, AWC may offer the $250 Site Evaluation + Written Bid Package. The $250 is credited back if the construction project is approved within 30 days. This is not an emergency mobilization or pumping price.
For active flooding, call 619-912-0486. Text safely available photos and the property address to 619-327-9513. A call or text starts a human review and does not confirm dispatch, arrival time, or service availability.