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Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in Eureka and Around Humboldt Bay
Eureka and Humboldt Bay has 6 restoration and remediation companies in our listings across 2 cities, with 77 public reviews between them.
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What Makes Eureka and Humboldt Bay Different
Eureka sits on Humboldt Bay, where cool, damp ocean air keeps homes wet for much of the year. Summer fog and heavy winter rain mean wood, drywall and crawlspaces rarely dry out on their own, so mold grows in closets, bathrooms and behind furniture on outside walls. Wet drywall and carpet pad can grow mold within 24 to 48 hours, so drying has to start fast.
This is earthquake country, near where three plates meet off the coast. A strong earthquake near Ferndale in December 2022 broke water lines and damaged homes across the county. Know where your water and gas shutoffs are, and strap the water heater to the wall.
Many homes in Eureka and Arcata are old wood Victorians and cottages built long before 1978, so test for lead paint and asbestos before any demolition. Low ground around the bay can flood when high tides meet storm runoff, and parts of the coast sit in a tsunami hazard zone. Know your zone and your route to high ground.
Most Reviewed in Eureka and Humboldt Bay
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New Life Service Company24/7
Google rating 4.4 from 22 Google reviews
Verified Remediation Pro
Water DamageMoldMold TestingFire and SmokeSewage
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JNM Construction LLC Design/Build
Google rating 4.8 from 18 Google reviews
Highly Rated 2026
Water DamageFire and Smoke
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Brunelle & Clark Consulting, LLC
No public reviews yet
Verified Remediation Pro
MoldMold TestingAsbestosLead Paint
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Checking a License in Eureka and Humboldt Bay
California requires a license from the Contractors State License Board for most home repair work. Look up any company’s license number on the board’s website before you sign, and check that it is active and bonded and that workers compensation insurance is on file. California has no separate state mold license, so ask whether the technicians hold industry certification in water damage and mold remediation. Asbestos work needs its own certification, so ask about it by name when a job may disturb older materials.
What Jobs Cost in Eureka and Humboldt Bay
| Job | Typical in Eureka and Humboldt Bay | National typical |
|---|---|---|
| Water Damage Restorationper job, a single room of clean water | $1,000 to $3,000 | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Water Damage Restorationper job, a typical drying job | $1,300 to $6,000 | $1,300 to $6,000 |
| Mold Remediationper job, a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,500 to $6,000 |
| Mold Remediationper job, an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $2,000 to $7,500 |
| Mold Inspection and Testingper visit, a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $200 to $600 |
| Mold Inspection and Testingper visit, an inspection with samples | $300 to $1,000 | $300 to $1,000 |
| Mold Inspection and Testingper visit, a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $300 to $800 |
| Fire and Smoke Damage Restorationper room, light smoke cleaning | $500 to $2,500 | $500 to $2,500 |
| Fire and Smoke Damage Restorationper job, a contained kitchen or room fire | $3,000 to $25,000 | $3,000 to $25,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, a single area in a home | $1,200 to $5,000 | $1,200 to $5,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, a 200 square foot kitchen floor | $1,500 to $3,000 | $1,500 to $3,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, attic vermiculite, whole-house siding or several areas | $10,000 to $20,000 | $10,000 to $20,000 |
| Lead Paint Testing and Abatementper visit, an XRF inspection of a typical home | $300 to $700 | $300 to $700 |
| Lead Paint Testing and Abatementper visit, a risk assessment | $500 to $1,500 | $500 to $1,500 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, light clutter in a few rooms | $1,000 to $3,000 | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, most homes | $2,000 to $15,000 | $2,000 to $15,000 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, biohazard or structural damage | $15,000 to $25,000 | $15,000 to $25,000 |