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Water damage & mold help in California

California's water damage risks are distinctive. Winter atmospheric rivers bring heavy rain and flooding, as in the 2023 storm series. Wildfires cause fire and smoke damage across large areas, including the January 2025 Los Angeles fires. Earthquakes can break pipes and water heaters. Coastal fog and older homes with poor ventilation add mold risk.

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Climate
Mediterranean along the coast with wet winters and dry summers, desert in the southeast, and snow in the Sierra.
Partner coverage
2,598 ZIPs in 1,285 communities

Main water, mold and storm risks in California

Atmospheric rivers and flooding

Winter storms can bring days of heavy rain, flooding homes and causing mudslides, especially near burn scars.

Wildfire, smoke and soot

Wildfires destroy homes and send smoke and ash into many more, requiring smoke and soot cleanup.

Earthquakes

Earthquakes can break supply lines and topple unstrapped water heaters, causing sudden water damage.

California at a glance

Housing
Slab and raised-foundation homes are both common, with many older homes on raised foundations with crawlspaces, especially in the Bay Area and Los Angeles.
Contractor licensing
California requires contractors on jobs of $500 or more (labor and materials) to be licensed by the Contractors State License Board (CSLB). Check the license on the CSLB website.
Restoration coverage
Restoration partners currently bid on 1,846 California ZIP codes (LeadSmart coverage data, 2026-10-05).
Availability
Fast call-back during business hours

Seasonal prevention checklist for California

  1. Before the rainy season (fall)

    Clean gutters and downspouts, check roof flashing, and clear drains, especially if you live below a recent burn scar.

  2. Fire season

    Create defensible space, replace HVAC filters with high-MERV filters, and have a plan for smoke days.

  3. Year-round

    Strap the water heater and use flexible supply lines to reduce earthquake water damage.

Restoration services in California

Cities in California

Los AngelesSan DiegoSan JoseSacramentoFresnoSan FranciscoOaklandLong BeachPasadenaBakersfieldStocktonAnaheimSan BernardinoRiversideIrvineSanta BarbaraGlendaleBerkeleyModestoTorranceSanta AnaChula VistaOceansideOxnardMoreno ValleySanta RosaGarden GroveCoronaSalinasHaywardEscondidoSanta ClaraFontanaHuntington BeachSanta ClaritaPalmdaleVisaliaFremontOntarioRancho CucamongaLancasterSunnyvaleThousand OaksBurbankInglewoodSanta MonicaWhittierOrangeFullertonSan Luis ObispoConcordSanta CruzCarlsbadNewport BeachChicoTemeculaPalo AltoMountain ViewSan MateoClovisSimi Valley

Partner coverage also includes Canoga Park, Chatsworth, Encino, Granada Hills, Harbor City, North Hills, North Hollywood, Northridge, Pacific Palisades, Pacoima, and other communities. If your town isn't listed, call with your ZIP and we'll check.

California questions

How do I clean wildfire smoke and ash from a California home?

Avoid stirring up ash; use HEPA vacuums rather than sweeping, change HVAC filters, and have soot and odor professionally cleaned if smoke entered the home.

How do I verify a California contractor?

Search the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) license lookup for license status, bonds and workers' comp.

Helpful guides

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