Directory
Water Damage, Mold and Fire Restoration Companies in the San Diego Area
San Diego has 357 restoration and remediation companies in our listings across 14 cities, with 31,655 public reviews between them.
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Cities
By Service
- Water Damage Restoration281
- Mold Remediation238
- Mold Inspection and Testing185
- Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration191
- Sewage Cleanup145
- Biohazard and Trauma Cleanup59
- Hoarding Cleanup14
- Asbestos Testing and Abatement52
- Lead Paint Testing and Abatement31
- Storm Damage and Board Up75
- Odor Removal74
- Contents Cleaning and Pack Out38
What Makes San Diego Different
San Diego is dry most of the year, then a few winter storms bring heavy rain in a short time. Storm drains and low streets can overflow, and some neighborhoods have seen water pour into homes in a single storm. Many homes were never built with heavy rain in mind, so gutters, grading and roof flashing get tested only a few times a year.
Near the coast, the marine layer keeps air damp for much of the morning, and materials dry slowly. Bathrooms without a working exhaust fan and closets on outside walls are where mold shows up first. Salt air also corrodes metal fittings, window frames and outdoor electrical parts faster than inland.
In East County and the northern inland valleys, wildfire is the big risk. Santa Ana winds can push fire and smoke fast, and smoke reaches homes far from the flames. Wet wipe and HEPA vacuum ash rather than sweeping or blowing it. Many homes built before 1980 may also have asbestos in popcorn ceilings, flooring or plaster, so test before you cut into them.
Most Reviewed in San Diego
- 1
Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air, Restoration & Flood Services24/7
Google rating 4.8 from 5,988 Google reviews Yelp 4.0 · Houzz 3.4
Top Rated 2026Most Reviewed 2026
Water DamageFire and Smoke
- 2
Stanley Steemer24/7
Google rating 4.8 from 4,151 Google reviews Yelp 3.0
Top Rated 2026
Water DamageOdor
- 3
United Plumbing Heating Air & Electric24/7
Google rating 4.9 from 1,715 Google reviews Yelp 3.9 · Facebook 4.9 · BBB profile
Top Rated 2026
Water DamageMoldMold Testing
- 4
Socal Steam Clean & Carpet Cleaning24/7
Google rating 5.0 from 1,644 Google reviews Yelp 4.9 · Facebook 5.0
Best in San Diego 2026Top Rated 2026
Water DamageMoldMold TestingFire and SmokeOdor
- 5
Courtesy Plumbing Inc.
Google rating 5.0 from 1,197 Google reviews Yelp 4.8 · BBB profile
Top Rated 2026
Water DamageMold
- 6
Phone Zone Wireless
Google rating 4.9 from 756 Google reviews Yelp 4.8 · Facebook 5.0
Top Rated 2026Most Reviewed 2026
Water Damage
- 7
Mighty Dry San Diego24/7
Google rating 4.9 from 662 Google reviews Thumbtack 4.4
Top Rated 2026
Water DamageMoldMold TestingFire and SmokeSewage
- 8
California Water and Fire of San Diego24/7
Google rating 5.0 from 619 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026
Water DamageMoldFire and Smoke
- 9
John Robinson's Inspection Group
Google rating 4.9 from 589 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026
Mold TestingLead Paint
- 10
SERVPRO of Sorrento Valley / University City24/7
Google rating 4.9 from 551 Google reviews Yelp 4.6 · Facebook 4.7
Top Rated 2026
Water DamageMoldFire and SmokeSewageBiohazard
- 11
Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating and Air, Restoration and Flood Services24/7
Google rating 4.9 from 547 Google reviews Houzz 3.4
Top Rated 2026Most Reviewed 2026
Water DamageFire and Smoke
- 12
Quality Steamer Cleaning and Restoration
Google rating 5.0 from 462 Google reviews
Best in El Cajon 2026Top Rated 2026
Water DamageMold
Checking a License in San Diego
California requires a license from the Contractors State License Board for most jobs over $1,000 in labor and materials combined. Look up the 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 license for mold cleanup, so ask whether the technicians hold industry certification in water damage or mold remediation, and ask for proof of liability insurance. Asbestos work needs its own certification, so ask about it by name when a job may disturb older materials.
What Jobs Cost in San Diego
| Job | Typical in San Diego | National typical |
|---|---|---|
| Water Damage Restorationper job, a single room of clean water | $1,100 to $3,400 | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Water Damage Restorationper job, a typical drying job | $1,450 to $6,700 | $1,300 to $6,000 |
| Mold Remediationper job, a typical professional job | $1,700 to $6,700 | $1,500 to $6,000 |
| Mold Remediationper job, an attic | $2,200 to $8,400 | $2,000 to $7,500 |
| Mold Inspection and Testingper visit, a visual inspection | $225 to $650 | $200 to $600 |
| Mold Inspection and Testingper visit, an inspection with samples | $325 to $1,100 | $300 to $1,000 |
| Mold Inspection and Testingper visit, a clearance test | $325 to $900 | $300 to $800 |
| Fire and Smoke Damage Restorationper room, light smoke cleaning | $550 to $2,800 | $500 to $2,500 |
| Fire and Smoke Damage Restorationper job, a contained kitchen or room fire | $3,400 to $28,000 | $3,000 to $25,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, a single area in a home | $1,350 to $5,600 | $1,200 to $5,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, a 200 square foot kitchen floor | $1,700 to $3,400 | $1,500 to $3,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, attic vermiculite, whole-house siding or several areas | $11,000 to $22,500 | $10,000 to $20,000 |
| Lead Paint Testing and Abatementper visit, an XRF inspection of a typical home | $325 to $800 | $300 to $700 |
| Lead Paint Testing and Abatementper visit, a risk assessment | $550 to $1,700 | $500 to $1,500 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, light clutter in a few rooms | $1,100 to $3,400 | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, most homes | $2,200 to $17,000 | $2,000 to $15,000 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, biohazard or structural damage | $17,000 to $28,000 | $15,000 to $25,000 |