Gainey Ranch, Scottsdale
Water Damage Restoration in Gainey Ranch, Scottsdale, AZ
Gainey Ranch houses, townhomes and condos face mold after a slow leak, bathrooms in 1980s homes and sprinkler water next to golf course lots.
ZIP code
85258
Drive from City Hall
About 6.6 miles
Median year built (Census)
1987
Reclamation plant dedicated
1984
About Gainey Ranch
Gainey Ranch is a master-planned community in the City of Scottsdale, about 6.6 miles by road from City Hall. The city's historic study lists it with McCormick Ranch and Scottsdale Ranch as communities annexed in the 1960s. In 1984, Markland Properties dedicated the Gainey Ranch Water Reclamation Facility.
Wet baseboard or slow leak in Gainey Ranch? What to do first
Find the source, shut it off and start drying. EPA says to dry water-damaged areas and items within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
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Shut off the source
Close the valve under the sink, toilet or tub, or the main valve for the home. Condo owners can ask the building manager for the shutoff.
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Trace the wet spots
Check baseboards, the wall behind a tub and the cabinets under sinks. Peeling paint, dark spots or a puddle at the base of a wall point to a slow leak.
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Photograph, then lift
Photograph the damage. Lift rugs, boxes and cabinet contents off wet floors.
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Check the city side
For a leak on the city's side of the meter, City of Scottsdale Water Services is at 480-312-5650. Beyond the meter, fixing a leak is the owner's job, per city code.
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Start drying
Fans and dehumidifiers dry walls and floors, and moisture meters show when they are dry. See structural drying.
Mold after a leak in Gainey Ranch: moisture is the key
EPA says the key to mold control is moisture control. In the center Census tract, an estimated 278 homes (11%) are vacant for seasonal use, which is every vacant home the survey counted there.
A leak in a closed-up home can keep a baseboard wet for weeks. The margin of error on that estimate is large, 185 homes, so treat it as a guide.
EPA says to keep indoor humidity below 60%, ideally between 30 and 50%. It says an area under about 10 square feet, a patch of roughly 3 feet by 3 feet, is usually a homeowner's job. For larger areas, EPA points to its remediation guidance.
See mold remediation and mold after water damage.
Golf course lots, reclaimed water and sprinklers near your walls
The city says the Gainey Ranch plant, dedicated in 1984, was its first to return non-potable water for golf course irrigation. The Grand Hyatt's 2024 news release says the adjacent Gainey Ranch Golf Club has 27 holes.
In 1986, the City Council approved moving the plant from the developer to the city. The city's record does not tie that water to leaks at homes. For owners the point is simpler. A lot beside a fairway has sprinklers close to the house.
Walk the line where the lawn meets your walls. Sprinkler heads that spray or pool against a wall or a slab edge are worth adjusting.
Showers, shared walls and houses in 1980s Gainey Ranch
In the center Census tract, the median home was built in 1987, and 1,385 of 2,615 homes (53%) date from 1980 to 1989. Another 606 were built in the 1990s.
Showers and tubs
An older national IBHS study found homes more than 20 years old were 37% more likely to have shower water damage. More than half of shower incidents involved a faulty shower pan.
Condo communities
The community association's site lists 7 condominium communities. In the center tract, about 462 homes are in multi-unit buildings, and 167 are in buildings of 50 or more units. Water from one unit can reach others.
Detached houses
The tract has 1,481 detached houses and 645 attached homes. The association's site lists 12 single-family neighborhoods.
Water damage services in Gainey Ranch
Gainey Ranch jobs often start with a slow leak and end with mold control. Pick the job that fits. Other master-planned communities have their own pages, including McCormick Ranch and Scottsdale Ranch.
Emergency water extraction
Standing water from a leak or overflow: what to do first, what can be saved and how drying works.Mold remediation and testing
Mold or a musty smell after a leak: when testing helps and how mold remediation works.Slab leak and burst pipe
Slab leak, burst pipe or a leaking water heater: what to do first and who fixes what.Flood and storm damage
Monsoon flooding, a roof leak or water dripping from the ceiling after a storm.Sewage cleanup
A drain backup or a toilet overflow brought sewage into your home. Stay safe, then call.Structural drying
Walls and floors still wet after the water is gone: how drying works, how long it takes, what can be saved.Commercial water damage
Water in an office, restaurant or shop: what to do first, cutting downtime and the file your insurer needs.
More Scottsdale neighborhoods
Water damage pages for other neighborhoods in Scottsdale.
- Old Town Scottsdale71% of homes near City Hall are in buildings of 50 or more units
- South ScottsdaleIndian Bend Wash greenbelt and Granite Reef Wash, in the city's Southern Scottsdale area
- McCormick RanchGreenbelt lakes that act as storm water basins, about 5.5 miles from City Hall
- Scottsdale RanchLake Serena and 1980s homes, about 9.4 miles from Scottsdale City Hall
Gainey Ranch water damage questions
Is Gainey Ranch in a FEMA flood zone?
FEMA's map shows the community's center as Zone X, an area of minimal flood hazard. A search of a box about 1.4 by 1.2 miles around it found 1 mapped Zone A area, a 1%-annual-chance flood zone with no base flood elevation set. Your address matters more than the center, so check the current FEMA flood map and ask your insurer. The basics are in does homeowners insurance cover water damage.
A neighbor's leak reached my Gainey Ranch condo wall. Could mold follow?
It can, if the wall stays damp. A moisture meter finds wet drywall you can't see, and fans and dehumidifiers dry it. EPA says porous materials such as ceiling tiles and carpet may have to be thrown away if they become moldy.
How do I spot a sprinkler leak next to my house?
The City of Scottsdale lists three signs of a sneaky outdoor leak: soggy spots or dark areas, unusually green patches in your yard and a sudden spike in your water bill. Check the lawn edge near walls and the slab. Gainey Ranch sits beside a 27-hole golf club, so irrigation is close by.
Where is Gainey Ranch in Scottsdale?
Gainey Ranch is in ZIP 85258, about 6.6 miles by road from Scottsdale City Hall. The community association's offices are at 7720 E. Gainey Ranch Rd. The city's Rotary Park, at 7960 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, is nearby. If you are not sure your street is inside the community, ask the association.
Pick your town for local storm risks and what to do first when water gets into a home.
- ScottsdaleIndian Bend Wash Greenbelt: 11 miles of flood control.
- Paradise ValleyAbout 4.4 miles from Scottsdale City Hall, with four water providers and many properties on septic.
- North ScottsdaleDC Ranch and Pinnacle Peak Park, about 16 to 21 miles from Scottsdale City Hall.
- Fountain HillsAbout 21 miles from Scottsdale City Hall. 58% of homes here were built from 1980 to 1999.
- Cave CreekFounded in 1870 as a mining and ranching community, about 29 miles from Scottsdale City Hall.
- CarefreeEasy Street and Ho Hum Road, about 27 miles from Scottsdale City Hall.