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Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Santa Cruz Area
Santa Cruz has 23 restoration and remediation companies in our listings across 5 cities, with 410 public reviews between them.
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What Makes Santa Cruz Different
Santa Cruz gets most of its rain in winter, and some winters bring storm after storm. The storms of January 2023 sent high surf and floodwater into Capitola Village and other low areas along the coast. The San Lorenzo River and the creeks that feed it can rise fast when heavy rain falls on the mountains. Floodwater from outside is contaminated, and a standard homeowners policy does not cover it.
Homes under redwoods and in shady canyons stay damp for months. Moss on the roof, clogged gutters and wet crawlspaces lead to leaks and mold, and older wood frame homes often have little ventilation under the floor. A dehumidifier and a vapor barrier in the crawlspace help a lot.
Fire is the other big risk. The CZU Lightning Complex fire in 2020 destroyed many homes in the Santa Cruz Mountains, and smoke can damage a home that never burned. Soot and odor get into walls, ducts and insulation, so treat smoke damage as a cleanup job, not just an airing out. Burn scars can also send mud and debris down hillsides in the rains that follow.
Most Reviewed in Santa Cruz
- 1
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup24/7
Google rating 4.9 from 238 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026
Water DamageMoldMold TestingSewage
- 2
- 3
Clean-Tec Cleaning24/7
Google rating 5.0 from 24 Google reviews
Highly Rated 2026
Water DamageMoldMold TestingFire and SmokeSewage
- 4
SERVPRO of Santa Cruz24/7
Google rating 4.3 from 22 Google reviews
Verified Remediation Pro
Water DamageMoldFire and Smoke
- 5
Stain Patrol Carpet Cleaning By Hugo
Google rating 4.8 from 19 Google reviews
Highly Rated 2026
Water DamageOdor
- 6
Reactic Restoration24/7
Google rating 5.0 from 16 Google reviews
Highly Rated 2026
Water DamageMoldFire and SmokeSewage
- 7
- 8
PureAir Mold Testing of Santa Cruz24/7
Google rating 5.0 from 10 Google reviews
Highly Rated 2026
Mold Testing
- 9
ZGREEN24/7
Google rating 5.0 from 10 Google reviews
Highly Rated 2026
Water DamageMoldMold TestingFire and SmokeSewage
- 10
Disaster Kleenup Specialists24/7
Google rating 4.3 from 6 Google reviews
Verified Remediation Pro
Water DamageMoldFire and SmokeStormContents
- 11
Alliance Environmental Group
Google rating 4.2 from 5 Google reviews
Verified Remediation Pro
MoldMold TestingBiohazardHoardingAsbestos
- 12
DRYmedic Restoration Services of Monterey Bay24/7
Google rating 5.0 from 5 Google reviews
Verified Remediation Pro
Water DamageMoldFire and Smoke
Checking a License in Santa Cruz
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 Cruz
| Job | Typical in Santa Cruz | 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 | $1,450 to $6,600 | $1,300 to $6,000 |
| Mold Remediationper job, a typical professional job | $1,650 to $6,600 | $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 $900 | $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 $27,500 | $3,000 to $25,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, a single area in a home | $1,300 to $5,500 | $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 $27,500 | $15,000 to $25,000 |