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Express Dry

5.00(
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Express Dry

5.00(
11
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
312 local quotes requested

IICRC Certified, we handle emergency flood response calls 24/7 and immediately fix your problems with the latest technology. Our goal is to get you back to normal fast by using the most advanced equipment and technology, including thermal imaging devices, to determine the extent of water, smoke or mold damage. We can detect moisture through drywall without penetrating any surfaces! Our work is precise and accurate. We handle jobs of any size from a toilet overflow to a whole house flood. Because our team has the right equipment and proper training, we are able to dry most structures within three days. Free water damage assessment for military and senior citizens!

"I am giving ExpressDry a 5.0 rating because they deserve it. They showed up on Thanksgiving week, great customer service, a big THANK YOU to Moy Munoz for making us feel like we were more than just a customer, i genuinely feel he wanted nothing but the best for us. He was quick to answer questions, explained the process in detail, his workers that came out and did the whole mitigation was awesome. They came in and got it done without any complications. Fast response, professional, quick, clean, friendly, helpful, I definitely recommend these guys! Thank you so much for all your hard work!"

Isis D on December 2020

IICRC Certified, we handle emergency flood response calls 24/7 and immediately fix your problems with the latest technology. Our goal is to get you back to normal fast by using the most advanced equipment and technology, including thermal imaging devices, to determine the extent of water, smoke or mold damage. We can detect moisture through drywall without penetrating any surfaces! Our work is precise and accurate. We handle jobs of any size from a toilet overflow to a whole house flood. Because our team has the right equipment and proper training, we are able to dry most structures within three days. Free water damage assessment for military and senior citizens!

"I am giving ExpressDry a 5.0 rating because they deserve it. They showed up on Thanksgiving week, great customer service, a big THANK YOU to Moy Munoz for making us feel like we were more than just a customer, i genuinely feel he wanted nothing but the best for us. He was quick to answer questions, explained the process in detail, his workers that came out and did the whole mitigation was awesome. They came in and got it done without any complications. Fast response, professional, quick, clean, friendly, helpful, I definitely recommend these guys! Thank you so much for all your hard work!"

Isis D on December 2020


"Austin and his team are wonderful. I would highly recommend them."

Garik L on May 2023

Homerun Restoration LLC is looking forward to connecting with more recovery service and restoration clients! Please call for a free estimate or with any of your emergency restoration needs!

"Austin and his team are wonderful. I would highly recommend them."

Garik L on May 2023


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Fast Affordable Restoration

5.00(
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Fast Affordable Restoration

5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
5 years of experience

With 5 years of experience in the industry, Jensen Maintenance And Construction Inc. is your industry expert in San Diego county. We pride ourselves on being fully licensed and insured. We provide free Moisture Inspections and being certified to work with ALL major insurance companies. We are also a IICRC Certified Firm. Give us a call today & we look forward to working with you!

"Chris was really professional in the mold removal process. I had a huge headache trying to get a reasonable price from other places, and Chris was one of the few out there who offered me multiple treatment options with reasonable pricing. Chris was also very informative about the mold treatment process, and works with the customer's best interests in mind. I would highly recommend him."

Justin Y on July 2021

With 5 years of experience in the industry, Jensen Maintenance And Construction Inc. is your industry expert in San Diego county. We pride ourselves on being fully licensed and insured. We provide free Moisture Inspections and being certified to work with ALL major insurance companies. We are also a IICRC Certified Firm. Give us a call today & we look forward to working with you!

"Chris was really professional in the mold removal process. I had a huge headache trying to get a reasonable price from other places, and Chris was one of the few out there who offered me multiple treatment options with reasonable pricing. Chris was also very informative about the mold treatment process, and works with the customer's best interests in mind. I would highly recommend him."

Justin Y on July 2021


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1st Solution Construction Service-Unlicensed Contractor

New on AngiNew on Angi
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1st Solution Construction Service-Unlicensed Contractor

New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

1ST SOLUTION CONSTRUCTION SERVICE is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

1ST SOLUTION CONSTRUCTION SERVICE is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.


MVB RESTORATION CORP

5.00(
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MVB RESTORATION CORP

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, integrity, and quality work. When MVB Flood and Restoration is hired, we make it a point to provide the highest level of customer service. We work with both residential and commercial clients, and we apply the same attention to detail regardless of project size or complexity. We look forward to earning your business! Thank you!

"They do great work."

Mason R on March 2018

We pride our company on reliability, integrity, and quality work. When MVB Flood and Restoration is hired, we make it a point to provide the highest level of customer service. We work with both residential and commercial clients, and we apply the same attention to detail regardless of project size or complexity. We look forward to earning your business! Thank you!

"They do great work."

Mason R on March 2018


Express Dry, Inc.

5.00(
3
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Express Dry, Inc.

5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

With over 15 years of experience, Express Dry, Inc., is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Call us today!

"They cleaned up a nasty sewage pond in the crawlspace of our home and performed asbestos abatement in the bathroom above. They did a thorough job and cleaned up after themselves. Very professional, with great communication throughout. I hope I never need their services again, but if I do, they'll get the call!"

Myron W on October 2019

With over 15 years of experience, Express Dry, Inc., is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Call us today!

"They cleaned up a nasty sewage pond in the crawlspace of our home and performed asbestos abatement in the bathroom above. They did a thorough job and cleaned up after themselves. Very professional, with great communication throughout. I hope I never need their services again, but if I do, they'll get the call!"

Myron W on October 2019


So Cal Remediation, Inc.

4.73(
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So Cal Remediation, Inc.

4.73(
52
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
38 local quotes requested

So Cal Remediation, Inc. has been serving the local community since 2014. We have over twenty years of experience. We are the number one choice for all your Asbestos Abatement. Call today and get your project started!

"All done several years ago. 11/2019!"

Morton N on May 2025

So Cal Remediation, Inc. has been serving the local community since 2014. We have over twenty years of experience. We are the number one choice for all your Asbestos Abatement. Call today and get your project started!

"All done several years ago. 11/2019!"

Morton N on May 2025


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San Diego Abatement Services

4.58(
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San Diego Abatement Services

4.58(
36
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
33 local quotes requested
40 years of experience

Locally owned and operated. We are a one stop shop for asbestos, lead and mold removal services. Our team is trained to inspect, test, and remove asbestos as well as lead from residential and commercial properties. We believe that combining this environmental service with the renovation and painting will help our customers get back to their normal lives more quickly. Let us be your one stop shop for asbestos and lead abatement services. Contact us today for an estimate.

"All work was completed in a professional manner."

Tom C on November 2018

Locally owned and operated. We are a one stop shop for asbestos, lead and mold removal services. Our team is trained to inspect, test, and remove asbestos as well as lead from residential and commercial properties. We believe that combining this environmental service with the renovation and painting will help our customers get back to their normal lives more quickly. Let us be your one stop shop for asbestos and lead abatement services. Contact us today for an estimate.

"All work was completed in a professional manner."

Tom C on November 2018


"They restored my bathroom floor They are efficient, friendly, and clean up when finished. Ask for Dave; in the office and he will get things started in the right direction for your project. A SATISFIED CUSTOMER"

Barbara N on February 2021

Quick Dry Flood Services is passionate about delivering high quality service, we are industry certified and conduct our services with the highest level of professionalism.

"They restored my bathroom floor They are efficient, friendly, and clean up when finished. Ask for Dave; in the office and he will get things started in the right direction for your project. A SATISFIED CUSTOMER"

Barbara N on February 2021


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Vista Flood Restoration, Inc

5.00(
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Vista Flood Restoration, Inc

5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
22 local quotes requested
34 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"I had a horrific mold infestation inside my wall due to a slowly leaking pipe. Al and his crew came in and took care of business in a most professional and high speed way. They made their work space such an air tight environment while the work was being completed that we were able to stay in our house. I was 100% percent satisfied and I will suggest them to anyone need mold remediation or water intrusion work done. THANK YOU VISTA FLOOD"

Buzz W on July 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"I had a horrific mold infestation inside my wall due to a slowly leaking pipe. Al and his crew came in and took care of business in a most professional and high speed way. They made their work space such an air tight environment while the work was being completed that we were able to stay in our house. I was 100% percent satisfied and I will suggest them to anyone need mold remediation or water intrusion work done. THANK YOU VISTA FLOOD"

Buzz W on July 2025

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Water and Smoke Damage Repair questions, answered by experts

DIY restoration for small areas is possible with proper safety gear and equipment, though comprehensive damage benefits from professional restoration.

Pricing a fire-damaged house is tricky, and it’s best to involve some professionals. First, get a comprehensive repair estimate from a fire damage restoration expert. Next, have a real estate agent get you an as-repaired value for the home, which represents what the house would be worth if fully repaired. Subtract the repair estimate from the as-repaired value to get the as-is value.

Restoration costs range from $3,000 to $50,000, depending on damage severity and affected areas.

Yes, a bowl of vinegar can absorb smoke. If you want to use this method to reduce the smoke smell in your house, all you have to do is leave a bowl (or multiple bowls) of white vinegar out overnight. Alternatively, you can use bowls of baking soda, coffee grounds, or activated charcoal.

Baking soda is an effective fire reduction method. However, flour and baking powder are very dangerous around flames. Flour is flammable and it can also conduct electricity. The combination can cause serious injury from electrical shock and worsen the situation by adding fuel to the fire. Baking powder is also not an option as it's also highly flammable. 

The El Cajon, CA homeowners’ guide to water and smoke damage repairs

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.