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SAN DIEGO WATER DAMAGE & REMEDIATION SERVICES

Drywall, Plumbing, Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,

About us

We are dedicated to providing creative and effective solutions to your water damage and mold remediation needs. If your property has been damaged by water, sewage or septic back up, don't panic. Give San Diego Water Damage a call first so your problem is handled by experienced, certified professionals. Our experience in immediate water damage clean up, sewer damage clean up, complete structural drying & water damage repair helps prevent mold from invading your property.

Business highlights

37 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

CARPET CLEANING, WATER DAMAGE RESTORATION, MOLD REMEDIATION, DRY ICE BLASTING & SEWAGE REMOVAL, STRUCTURAL DRYING & ODOR CONTROL, FIRE & SMOKE DAMAGE. PACK OUT AND STORAGE SERVICES. COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING SERVICES

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.874 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
85%
4
5%
3
5%
2
1%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 51-74 of 74 reviews

Daisyanne E.
05/2017
4.0
.
Description of Work: .

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Jordan H.
11/2016
5.0
drywall, plumbing
  + 0 more
Great and prompt.
Description of Work: Mold testing

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Carol B.
08/2016
3.0
unknown
Description of Work: Remediation work was adequate but I was given a fair price for the work. There were some negative issues: 1) Dylon left wet, moldy carpet in the containment area throughout the dying process. I didn't discover this until they removed the machines 5 days later. 2) Instead of stapling the plastic containtment into the wall around the bathroom door, John stapled it into the wood doorframe. 3) When the drying process was finished and HEPA filters placed, the subfloor for the above unit wasn't properly sealed off. This exposed my unit to mold during the demolition process in the above unit (the source of the leak). I had a second mold test done to ensure no contamination had leaked into my unit (fortunately it cleared the test).
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Marsha Jean M.
05/2016
5.0
unknown
Description of Work: My mother had recently passed. Just as the sale of her house was nearly finalized, a pipe leak was discovered by our realtor. The company was personable, responsive, and professional. I do not remember the cost, but it was reasonable as well. I greatly appreciated their work on our behalf.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Juan C.
02/2016
5.0
.
Description of Work: .

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$79

Ingo F.
10/2015
5.0
unknown
Description of Work: date of service: December 1, 2014 cost of service: $500.00
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Nishith C.
07/2015
5.0
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000

Marion G.
09/2014
1.0
unknown
Description of Work: In the need of a mediator regarding the services provided by them in order to finalize the contract. Help!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0

$4,500

Response from SAN DIEGO WATER DAMAGE & REMEDIATION SERVICES
I had waited for a while before responding to this review in hopes of resolving any issues with the customer. Unfortunately we were unable to do so. We did mitigation work for her and completed the job to industry standards. She has yet to pay the remaining 50% of the balance due for the work. Whenever demolition work is to be done on a property built prior to 198, asbestos sampling must be performed to determine if it is present. If present it should be removed by a licensed and certified abatement contractor. The customer was informed of this and understood that if asbestos was found another contractor would have to do this portion of the job at an additional cost. We would need to come back to complete the rest of the mitigation work not related to asbestos. An abatement contractor gave the customer an estimate to remove the asbestos containing material. She signed a separate contract and had them do the work. She paid them. We returned and finished the rest of the mitigation work which included more demo of materials not containing asbestos, drying the structure and cleaning any remaining mold. When we finished we billed her for the balance of the contract. She refused to pay saying she had already paid the abatement company for the work. I reminded her the abatement company was there to just remove the asbestos. She still has refused to pay. So she gave us an "F" review because she does not want to pay us for the work she contracted with us to do. We have spent the last 4 months trying to resolve the issue with her with no success. Unfortunately we're in the process of taking her to Small Claims Court to collect the balance due. Rafael Santiago President San Diego Water Damage

Jason W.
03/2011
5.0
.
Description of Work: We couldn't be happier with the results. Our water damage specialist (Josh) was very understanding & solution-oriented for our unique situation. One of our family members is of greater health risk & Josh went above/beyond to make sure he was safe from the air pollutants.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

10/2009
5.0
My apartment flooded and I have hard wood floor. San Diego Water Damage and Remediation Services promptly put in the drying system. They were very specific with informing me of details in simple and easy to understand terms of the process that would be done with my floor and kept me informed throughout the whole thing. They were very fast to do the work and my floor looked just like before it had flooded. Great job and service. Highly recomendable.
Description of Work: Put in a drying system to dry my hardwood floor that had been flooded.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

06/2009
5.0
I called San Diego Water Damage & Remediation Services immediately after realizing that overnight, our kitchen had suffered from a flood of nearly biblical proportions. A water line had sprung a leak in the ice maker, dumping a large volume of water on the floor, under the cabinets, into the wall, everything was just soaked. I was pleased to get an immediate answer on the phone when I called San Diego Water Damage & Remediation Services. They quickly calmed me down, and had a specialist in my home within an hour. I was surprised to see how quickly they were able to assess the damage and get started drying things out. I was also surprised that the owner of the company, Rafael arrived at my home a few hours later to personally check on the progress of the job. Rafael checked in almost daily to make sure things were progressing smoothly, which I really appreciated! After several hours of clean-up, and thankfully finding no mold, the team had installed an array of specialized drying equipment, including one specially designed for hardwood floors. I was very concerned that the flooring would have to be replaced, driving up the cost. Fortunately that was no problem! After several days my floors, walls, and cabinets were *completely* dry. I've been through water remediations in the past and I've never seen a more thorough or complete job. These folks use these amazing IR cameras and water sensors to literally pinpoint the spots that are still the tiniest bit damp and reposition the equipment in just the right spots to dry them out. When they left I was totally confident that my house was completely dry! Overall I was extremely impressed with the professionalism, responsiveness, and dedication to customer service that the entire San Diego Water Damage & Remediation Service team provided. They truly behaved like guests in our home. A big thank you to the entire team!
Description of Work: San Diego Water Damage & Remediation Services performed a water damage remediation on my kitchen, after a flood resulting from a bad connection on the ice maker in my refrigerator. The performed a full suite of water remediation activities from opening up underneath the cabinets, sucking out all the water, cutting some small holes in the walls to dry out the interior, and installing a wide array of drying equipment, i.e. dehumidifiers, fans, and a including a really interesting contraption to dry out our hardwood floors!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

03/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Following a 1.5 hour broken toilet fixture, returned home to find water streaming under the wall in the front of the home, and water 1.5" deep in the carpet of the entry, bathroom, living room and bedroom. After phoning, they were on-scene within 30 minutes with all the professional tools necessary to address the problem. The staff was very professional and extremely knowledgeable. They also worked hard to provide detailed documentation to the insurance company. Since the carpet and pad were old, I requested they be removed, which they did quickly and efficiently. They vacuumed the remaining water and installed fans and dehumidifiers. The staff monitored these on a daily basis for 7 days, until the walls measured zero moisture.
Description of Work: Water and humidity removal due to flooding, as well as mold remediation.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,500

10/2008
5.0
They found this mold that another company did not from previous work that was done. They charged me half the price for this job. They treated my home for the mold. They were very quick and set up containments. They were also very careful and clean while doing this. They really did a great job, and they made it stress-free to work with them. I would definitely recommend them to others.
Description of Work: They found some mold in my home and referred me to testing company. They actually treated my home for the mold. They removed drywall and put up containments in the home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,938

10/2008
5.0
This job was covered by my insurance. They did a great job. I have had water damage before, and I will definitely call them in the future. They came out within an hour and a half. Larry and Nick showed up and I spoke with Rafiel on the phone. They were very careful to minimize damage in the drywall. They had drying equipment. They also gave me a good idea on what the price would be and worked with me on my insurance coverage. They took the most care of my house and cleaned up very well. They really did a great job, and they made it stress-free to work with them. I would definitely recommend them to others.
Description of Work: My upstairs neighbor's hot water heater broke, and I had water damage in my house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,700

10/2008
5.0
We came back from dinner at a friend's house to water standing in our laundry room, powder room, most of the kitchen and seeping into family room carpet. A coupler from our under-the-sink water purification system had blown and a 3/8 inch pipe had been running for possibly as long as 5 hours. After my daughter and I spent about 2 hours mopping up all the water we could and pulling up the soggy carpet to keep the water from going under my hardwood floors, we went to bed (it was about 1 am). Early the next morning, I went on to Angie's List to find a reliable flood remediation company. San Diego Water Damage stood out among the rest. I called, and was immediately impressed by the prompt response to my situation. The "team" came out completely prepared. They extracted water from my carpet and then cut the damaged carpet and hauled it out. They were thorough, using infrared cameras to show me where the water damage was, even where it had made it under my hardwood floor through a small crack! I was very concerned about the floor, as I did not want to replace it. They brought out special drying "mats", that extracted the water from under the hardwood floor, saving it! Everything was done with the height of professionalism and expertise. The follow-up has been amazing. I am so thoroughly impressed with their work and have recommended them to both my insurance company and the contractor who did the restoration work.
Description of Work: Removed water, removed damaged carpeting, baseboards and drywall. Dried out kitchen, powder room, laundry room, family room and dining room, including water under hardwood floor in dining room.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

10/2008
5.0
drywall, cabinet refacing
  + 0 more
Upon detection of discoloration and separation of our baseboards and casings, I called SDWD for a free estimate. Rafael was out the next day and confirmed we indeed had water damage. He thoroughly inspected the affected areas using thermal imaging equipment. He and his crew came back the next day to begin the "drying out" process. Over the next 8 days SDWD was out 5 times to evaluate the drying process and reposition equipment as needed. After everything was dry Rafael mentioned we might want to consider getting a mold clearance test done to ensure all contaminants were removed. We heeded his suggestion and were happy with the "no elevated mold condition existing" report the first time round. This was a confirmation of the quality work this company performed. The reason I did not rate the price was because our insurance company paid for the bill and I got no other estimates.
Description of Work: Emergency service call for suspected water damage (caused by our refrigerator) to several rooms that involved moving appliances, setting up a containment area, removing wet drywall (which included some mold), cabinetry, and cleanup and removal of debris.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,300

09/2008
5.0
Rafael Santiago, the owner, came to look over the job and give an estimate. I like the fact that opposed to other companies, San Diego Water Damage is a small owner-operated company and Rafael is involved with all of his clients. His men, Larry and Ryan, who actually worked on the job were prompt, courteous and efficient. The first day they spent 2 1/2 hours to contain, cut the drywall, set up their machines and clean the area. The second day they came for a bit to finish the detailed cleaning (sand down and seal the studs). Soon after, I hired an independent mold inspector whose lab gave their work clearance on the first run. They promptly came and took down everything and left the area really clean. I appreciated the fact that Rafael kept the Hepa air filter machine on in the contained area for 5 days (because of the weekend and waiting for the mold inspector to test the area and for the results) without charging me extra. I hope I never have a mold problem again but I would highly recommend San Diego Water Damage to anyone else who does!
Description of Work: There was a foot or two of black mold on our garage ceiling caused by a leak in a toilet in the room above.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$975

09/2008
5.0
Excellent.
Description of Work: Rafael was great. We called him to check for water damage based on Angie's List. He was prompt, thorough, knowledgeable, efficient, and professional. He took his time and gave a thorough inspection of our entire house. I would highly recommend his company.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

08/2008
5.0
Rafael was very knowledgeable and very professional. I was especially impressed that the rest of his team upheld that level of professionalism. They were very prompt each day they came, and took extra care to make sure their work didn't disturb the rest of the house (laying down tarp on carpet, taking their shoes off when asked, etc.). The work was done in a reasonable amount of time and in a quality manner.
Description of Work: The job was fairly minor, but with water damage nothing is minor... it was a leak from our shower. In the end, the shower was taken out as well as some vinyl flooring, mold was removed and the place was professionally dried.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

07/2008
5.0
I was referred to another company by a friend to perform mold remediation work in my home. I wasn't comfortable with the work that was being performed and additional services that were recommended. I found San Diego Water Damage and Remediation on Angie's list and contacted them for a second opinion. Rafael came out an reviewed the work being performed. He also provided some other recommendations in addition to the other companies suggestions. In retrospect I wish I had done some additional research. I most definitely would have gone with San Diego Water Damage and Remediation.
Description of Work: Second opinion on work being done by another contractor.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

09/2007
5.0
Raphael came on-site within a couple of hours of calling. It was a slow leak, so no hurry. Walked in the door looked at the floor and told me he knew there was a problem. He was very professional as well was his crew. He took the time to explain everything he was doing and why. He answered every question. They cleaned up after themselves. When the insurance adjuster came on-site, he was personally there to answer any questions the adjuster had. One of his crew was at the house every day to check on the drying. He had the right tools and knowledge to do the job. I didn't have to test for mold, I knew I had it. I also didn't have to pay for his services, it was covered by my insurance. I haven't seen a bill.
Description of Work: I had a water leak under the kitchen base cabinets. They found the leak, and started testing for water damage. They found water damage and mold had grown throughout the entire kitchen (in the drywall and cabinets). They set-up a containment area with plastic sheeting, set-up HEPA filtration, exhausting to the outside, removed all the cabinetry and countertops, removed the drywall, set-up heaters, and dried the wood floors. Once everything was dry, they cleaned the wood, concrete, and any area that was possibly affected by the water damage.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

05/2007
5.0
They paid particular attention to not have any mold or mildew in the wall. Extremely good service and good price! They did very good work.
Description of Work: They came and took care of water damage on an emergency basis. They took off part of the wall and dried it out with fans and heaters.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

01/2007
5.0
Our toilet overflowed, flooding our master bathroom as well as carpet and baseboards outside in the hallway. Rafael arrived quickly after the call, was very courteous, and explained all the options as well as what he was doing during each step. He diagnosed the damage with sophisticated equipment (e.g. infrared cameras, moisture detection tools), extracted water, removed wet baseboards and drywall, set up industrial blowers and dehumidifiers to dry the area, and visited daily to check progress and move the equipment around. What a stud this guy is! He was so thorough and even offered an Angie's List discount. I highly recommend him and his company for any water damage or mold remediation. It is not easy to find a contractor this good for this type of work.
Description of Work: Cleaning and drying after water damage in master bathroom and adjacent carpeted hallway.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

12/2006
5.0
Wonderful! They were professional, courteous, and easy to work with. They explained the procedures every step of the way. They gave us a discount because our insurance would not cover it.
Description of Work: The company sent two technicians to our house. We had a on-going leak under our guest bedroom. It was coming from the water heater. There was a mold smell and water damage to the carpet and walls. The company dried the area completely in about a week. They then removed the mold and smell and the bedroom is like new.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,400
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Contact information

7850 North Ave, Lemon Grove, CA 91945

http://www.sandiegowaterdamage.com

Service hours

Sunday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
935826
Trade License Locale
California
Trade License Authority
CSLB
Trade License Expiration
07/31/2018

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Drywall,
Plumbing,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Cabinet Refacing and Refinishing,
Interior Painting,
Ceramic Tile,
General Remodeling,
Flooring Sales and Installation,
Unfinished Carpentry,
Mold Testing & Remediation,
Water & Smoke Damage,
Handyman Services

FAQ

SAN DIEGO WATER DAMAGE & REMEDIATION SERVICES is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Monday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

SAN DIEGO WATER DAMAGE & REMEDIATION SERVICES accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, SAN DIEGO WATER DAMAGE & REMEDIATION SERVICES does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, SAN DIEGO WATER DAMAGE & REMEDIATION SERVICES offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, SAN DIEGO WATER DAMAGE & REMEDIATION SERVICES offers a 10% senior discount.
Yes, SAN DIEGO WATER DAMAGE & REMEDIATION SERVICES offers emergency services.
Yes, SAN DIEGO WATER DAMAGE & REMEDIATION SERVICES offers warranties.
SAN DIEGO WATER DAMAGE & REMEDIATION SERVICES offers the following services: CARPET CLEANING, WATER DAMAGE RESTORATION, MOLD REMEDIATION, DRY ICE BLASTING & SEWAGE REMOVAL, STRUCTURAL DRYING & ODOR CONTROL, FIRE & SMOKE DAMAGE. PACK OUT AND STORAGE SERVICES. COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING SERVICES

Contact information

7850 North Ave, Lemon Grove, CA 91945

http://www.sandiegowaterdamage.com

Service hours

Sunday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM