Water damage drying
Fire & smoke cleanup
Mold remediation
Storm response
Sewage cleanup
ReconstructionFree visual inspection and a written scope of work before any mitigation begins - photos, moisture readings, and drying logs go in your claim file
The scope we write is the scope we bill. Anything new gets shown to you, in writing, before we touch it.
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Fire damage restoration in Fontana is shaped by two forces most coastal cities never face: the Santa Ana winds that tear through the Cajon Pass and the wildfire smoke that settles over the city from the San Bernardino Mountains. When embers, smoke, and wind-driven debris hit a 1960s Kaiser Steel tract home off Sierra Avenue, the damage pattern is different from what we see in Corona or Orange County. OC Restoration Co has served Fontana since 2017 with IICRC-certified crews, commercial-grade equipment, and a documented process that insurance adjusters recognize. If you’re standing in a smoke-damaged living room right now, call (833) 589-7005 and we’ll walk you through the first 24 hours.
Why Fontana Homes Are Different
Fontana splits into two housing generations, and each one fails differently. The older core around 92335 and much of 92336 is 1950s to 1970s ranch and stucco tract housing built for Kaiser Steel workers. These homes have wood framing, original single-pane windows, aging composition shingle roofs, and galvanized or early copper plumbing that has been corroding for sixty years. The newer growth in 92337 and upper 92336 is 1990s and 2000s stucco on slab-on-grade foundations, with tile roofs and PEX or copper supply lines. What connects both eras is the wind. Santa Ana events push through the Cajon Pass, and the older west-side neighborhoods take the brunt: torn shingles, broken windows, and blown-in ash that coats every horizontal surface. Fontana’s rare but intense rainstorms, like the floods in the 2010s, hit the flat 92335 core hard because the aging storm drains back up fast. A restoration technician here plans for both problems on the same block after a storm event: wind damage up high and water intrusion down low.
Restoration work we handle
Our Main Fontana Services
Fontana homeowners call us most about two situations: water where it shouldn’t be and mold that followed it. Here’s what each involves in this city specifically.
Water Damage Restoration in Fontana
When a pinhole leak opens in a galvanized supply line under a 1960s Fontana slab, or a rare heavy storm overwhelms a 92335 drain and sends water through a door threshold, the clock starts before you notice anything. We extract first, then dry structurally using professional-grade equipment, including Injectidry systems that target wall cavities without tearing out drywall unnecessarily. Fontana’s dry climate helps drying move quickly once extraction is done, but the slab foundations common here mean trapped moisture under flooring needs monitoring. Water Damage Restoration in Fontana covers the full process, the equipment we run, and what your adjuster will ask for.
Mold Remediation in Fontana
Mold in Fontana usually starts as a hidden plumbing leak or a window leak on a west-facing wall that takes wind-driven rain. The semi-arid climate means mold doesn’t spread from chronic damp the way it does in coastal cities; it grows where a single leak has gone unaddressed for weeks or months. We contain the affected area, remove contaminated material, and run clearance testing to confirm the space is clean before we call the job done. Mold Remediation in Fontana explains the containment process, typical timelines, and how we coordinate with your insurance claim.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees — you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Fire Damage Restoration in Fontana
Fire damage in Fontana comes in two forms: structure fires inside the home and smoke or ash intrusion from wildfires burning in the San Bernardino Mountains or along the Cajon Pass corridor. After a Santa Ana wind event, we get calls from homeowners off Foothill Boulevard whose entire house reeks of smoke even though the fire never touched their property. The older wood-frame homes in 92335 burn hot and leave deep char, while the newer stucco construction in 92337 contains fire better but holds smoke in the insulation and ductwork. Either way, the work starts with a full damage assessment and a written scope before any demo begins. OC Restoration Co handles the complete fire damage cascade under one roof, documented to the standards your adjuster expects. Learn more about our full Fire Damage Restoration process.
Smoke Odor Removal
Signs you need it
You smell smoke weeks after the fire, your clothes and furniture carry the odor, and the smell gets stronger when the HVAC kicks on.
What it costs in Fontana
Smoke odor removal in Fontana typically runs $1,200 to $3,500 depending on square footage and whether ductwork is affected.
How we do it
We run hydroxyl generators and thermal fogging room by room, then clean or seal ductwork and replace HVAC filters.
Fire Damage Cleanup
Signs you need it
Soot covers walls and ceilings, ash is present on every surface, and debris from the fire has spread through multiple rooms.
What it costs in Fontana
Fire damage cleanup in Fontana typically falls between $2,500 and $7,000 based on the affected square footage and soot depth.
How we do it
We remove loose debris, HEPA-vacuum all surfaces, dry-sponge soot from walls and ceilings, and clean contents on-site where possible.
What Fire Damage Restoration Costs in Fontana
| Item | Typical range in Fontana |
|---|---|
| Smoke odor removal | $1,200 – $3,500 |
| Fire damage cleanup | $2,500 – $7,000 |
| Full fire restoration (structure, contents, odor) | $8,000 – $35,000+ |
How fast can you start fire damage restoration in Fontana?
We can typically have a crew on-site in Fontana within 24 to 48 hours of your call. The first visit includes the assessment, board-up or tarping if needed, and a written scope of work. Call (833) 589-7005 to get on the schedule.
Will insurance cover fire damage restoration in Fontana?
Most homeowner policies in California cover fire and smoke damage to the structure and contents. We document everything with photos, itemize the scope line by line, and coordinate directly with your adjuster so the claim moves cleanly. Call (833) 589-7005 and we’ll help you understand your coverage before work begins.
Brands We Service in Fontana
We service all major HVAC, appliance, and plumbing brands found in Fontana homes, including Rheem, Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Whirlpool, and Moen. Our crews keep common seals, valves, and fittings stocked locally for faster turnaround on water-related restoration jobs. See our brands for the full list.
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| Service | Typical range in Fontana |
|---|---|
| Water extraction and structural drying | $1,800 – $5,000 |
| Ceiling water damage repair | $450 – $1,200 |
| Burst pipe repair and drying | $1,500 – $4,000 |
| Mold inspection and air testing | $300 – $700 |
| Mold remediation (containment and removal) | $1,500 – $6,000 |
| Bathroom mold removal | $800 – $2,500 |
| Smoke odor removal | $1,200 – $3,500 |
| Fire damage cleanup | $2,500 – $7,000 |
| Full fire restoration | $8,000 – $35,000+ |
In Fontana, prices push upward when a job involves slab leak detection on older 92335 homes, when Santa Ana wind damage has opened multiple entry points for water, or when smoke has penetrated HVAC ductwork throughout a 2,000-square-foot home. We give you a written scope with line-item pricing before any work starts, so there are no surprises mid-job.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Fontana
We cover the full city and surrounding ZIP codes, including 92335, 92336, 92337, and 92331. Response time across Fontana runs 60 to 90 minutes for emergency water extraction calls and under 24 hours for fire or mold assessments.
- Downtown Fontana and the Kaiser Steel-era ranch tracts (92335)
- Southridge and the older subdivisions along Foothill Boulevard (92335, 92336)
- North Fontana and the newer developments near Summit Avenue (92336)
- Sierra Lakes and the eastern growth corridors (92337, 92336)
- The wind-exposed neighborhoods along the Cajon Pass approach (92331)
Service Area – Cities Near Fontana
Beyond Fontana, our restoration crews cover the surrounding Inland Empire communities with the same IICRC-certified process and equipment. We work regularly in Bloomington, CA where the older housing stock mirrors Fontana’s west side, Rialto, CA with its own mix of mid-century and newer construction, Glen Avon, CA along the Santa Ana River corridor, and Pedley, CA to the west. If you’re anywhere in the Fontana orbit, call (833) 589-7005 and we’ll confirm coverage.
Serving Fontana, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fontana area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage — if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Restoration Company in Fontana
Structural repairs and any electrical or plumbing work require city permits through Fontana’s Building and Safety division. Your restoration contractor should handle the permit coordination. OC Restoration Co pulls permits on every job where they’re required so your project stays compliant.
For active water intrusion, we aim to have a crew at your Fontana property within 60 to 90 minutes of your call. In the 92335 core that means we can start extraction before water migrates through slab foundations or into wall cavities. Call (833) 589-7005 and dispatch will give you a live ETA.
Yes, daily. We document every Fontana job with photos, moisture readings, and a line-item scope that follows IICRC standards, then submit directly to your adjuster. That paperwork is what gets claims approved quickly. We’ll coordinate the entire claim so you don’t have to manage the process.
If you’re dealing with water, mold, or fire damage in Fontana, call OC Restoration Co at (833) 589-7005. We’ll assess the damage, hand you a written scope, and start the work with a certified crew that knows this city’s housing stock and wind patterns better than any out-of-town contractor ever could.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees — talk to a local damage restoration pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you — the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Fontana Customers Say
"They did good work in a bad situation. The equipment was loud and in the house for five days, which is unavoidable but worth being prepared for."
— Travis Schaefer"They cut the drywall at a clean line and only as far up as was actually wet, rather than gutting the whole room."
— Beatriz Rodriguez"Mold behind the shower wall. Contained the area with plastic and negative air before opening it, which is the part that protects the rest of the house."
— Norma Flores