Directory
Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Santa Barbara Area
Santa Barbara has 37 restoration and remediation companies in our listings across 3 cities, with 1,330 public reviews between them.
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Cities
By Service
- Water Damage Restoration29
- Mold Remediation20
- Mold Inspection and Testing23
- Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration17
- Sewage Cleanup8
- Biohazard and Trauma Cleanup5
- Hoarding Cleanup1
- Asbestos Testing and Abatement4
- Lead Paint Testing and Abatement3
- Storm Damage and Board Up4
- Odor Removal7
- Contents Cleaning and Pack Out5
What Makes Santa Barbara Different
Santa Barbara sits on a narrow strip between the mountains and the ocean. Most of the year is dry and mild, but winter storms can drop heavy rain on steep, burned slopes. After the Thomas Fire in December 2017, a storm in January 2018 sent deadly debris flows through Montecito. Take evacuation orders seriously when a big storm follows a fire, and know how water drains past your home.
Wildfire is a real risk in the foothills, and smoke can reach every home on the coast. Smoke leaves soot and odor in fabrics, carpet and ducts, so change the air filter and clean ducts after a fire nearby. Soot is acidic and can stain surfaces if it sits, so clean or call a specialist soon.
Near the coast, the marine layer keeps the air damp for much of the late spring and early summer. Bathrooms, closets on outside walls and homes close to the beach can grow mold when air does not move. Many older Spanish style homes were built long before 1978, so test for lead paint and asbestos before any remodel.
Most Reviewed in Santa Barbara
- 1
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup24/7
Google rating 4.6 from 535 Google reviews
Highly Rated 2026
Water Damage
- 2
SERVPRO of Santa Barbara24/7
Google rating 4.9 from 121 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026Most Reviewed 2026
Water DamageMoldFire and SmokeSewageBiohazard
- 3
A1 Restoration24/7
Google rating 5.0 from 89 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026Most Reviewed 2026
Water Damage
- 4
Water Damage Santa Barbara24/7
Google rating 4.9 from 89 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026
Water DamageMoldMold TestingOdor
- 5
ServiceMaster Anytime24/7
Google rating 4.7 from 69 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026
Water DamageMoldMold TestingFire and SmokeSewage
- 6
Purified Environments
Google rating 5.0 from 55 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026
Water DamageMoldMold TestingFire and Smoke
- 7
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Royal Restoration24/7
Google rating 5.0 from 42 Google reviews
Best in Santa Barbara 2026Top Rated 2026
Water DamageFire and Smoke
- 9
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QwikResponse Restoration & Construction24/7
Google rating 4.7 from 38 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026
Water DamageMoldMold TestingFire and SmokeSewage
- 11
911 Restoration of Santa Barbara24/7
Google rating 4.4 from 32 Google reviews
Verified Remediation Pro
Water DamageMoldMold TestingFire and SmokeSewage
- 12
Checking a License in Santa Barbara
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 Santa Barbara
| Job | Typical in Santa Barbara | National typical |
|---|---|---|
| Water Damage Restorationper job, a single room of clean water | $1,100 to $3,300 | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Water Damage Restorationper job, a typical drying job | $1,400 to $6,500 | $1,300 to $6,000 |
| Mold Remediationper job, a typical professional job | $1,650 to $6,500 | $1,500 to $6,000 |
| Mold Remediationper job, an attic | $2,200 to $8,200 | $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 $850 | $300 to $800 |
| Fire and Smoke Damage Restorationper room, light smoke cleaning | $550 to $2,700 | $500 to $2,500 |
| Fire and Smoke Damage Restorationper job, a contained kitchen or room fire | $3,300 to $27,000 | $3,000 to $25,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, a single area in a home | $1,300 to $5,400 | $1,200 to $5,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, a 200 square foot kitchen floor | $1,650 to $3,300 | $1,500 to $3,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, attic vermiculite, whole-house siding or several areas | $11,000 to $22,000 | $10,000 to $20,000 |
| Lead Paint Testing and Abatementper visit, an XRF inspection of a typical home | $325 to $750 | $300 to $700 |
| Lead Paint Testing and Abatementper visit, a risk assessment | $550 to $1,650 | $500 to $1,500 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, light clutter in a few rooms | $1,100 to $3,300 | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, most homes | $2,200 to $16,500 | $2,000 to $15,000 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, biohazard or structural damage | $16,500 to $27,000 | $15,000 to $25,000 |