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FIRE & WATER DAMAGE RECOVERY™

LOCAL FIRE & WATER DAMAGE RESTORATION SERVICES

Since 1997, we have helped over 22 thousand residential and commercial property owners minimize property loss while restoring their buildings to their safe, pre-incident condition. Let us help you, too.

Fast Response, Friendly & Knowledgeable Service

Property damage is unexpected and turns your life upside down. Whether it’s your home or business, a damaged building requires swift, expert service.

Fire & Water Damage Recovery (F&WDR) will get your building back to a safe, pre-incident state in an efficient and timely manner. Our experienced, well-trained team provides professional cleanup and restoration services to business owners, homeowners, and insurance and property management companies.

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Residential Water Restoration

A prompt response is the key to reducing or eliminating the loss in water damage. Addressing the damage quickly will reduce health risks to people, reduce possible restoration costs, minimize the inconvenience, as well as reduce mold growth and other contaminants associated with water damage.

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Commercial Water Restoration

Let F&WDR remove the water and dry your property to minimize loss of production or downtime. In an emergency we can be on site at your property within an hour-and-a-half. We will work with you to maintain functional access and allow use of as much of your property as possible.  That way your employees, customers and guests can continue to go about their business.

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Mold Removal & Remediation

FWDR offers comprehensive mold removal services, ensuring a safe and thorough cleanup to protect your property and health. Our experienced team uses advanced techniques to effectively eliminate mold and prevent future issues.  We construct temporary enclosures or compartments, so any contaminants are contained, captured and disposed of.  These compartments are kept filtered during the entire process.  The use of a third-party testing agent is usually preferred so mold samples can be tested in a lab and specifically identified.  Also, these professionals provide a specific protocol to contain, treat and verify the area is mold free is upon completion.

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Fire Damage Restoration

In a structure fire, the first 24 hours after a fire are a critical time. Fast action by a qualified fire damage restoration company is vital to put a stop to the secondary damage caused by the smoke, heat and water from the fire suppression efforts. 

As for wildfire, in addition to direct fire, smoke and heat damage, the soot and other contamination can cause severe damage to materials and surfaces even if they are not directly contacted by fire.

Kitchen and other specific fires can spread residue throughout an entire building causing long lasting odors and leaving residue if not cleaned or neutralized.

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Trauma Scene Cleanup

If you’ve been affected by tragic loss in the home or business, F&WDR’s compassionate and discreet crime scene cleanup experts are available 24/7 and can arrive within a few hours of your call. We will help you move past emotional trauma and onto the road to recovery.  Other biohazard conditions require expert training to properly address as well.

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Our Restoration Services

Discover F&WDR’s full range of expert restoration services, including water, fire, storm damage repair, and mold removal. Visit our services page for complete details and see how we can restore your property effectively.

Thorough Water Damage Restoration Done Right & Fast!

Fire & Water Damage Recovery is a leading cleanup and restoration company serving the Oakland, San Jose, San Francisco and Santa Rosa areas.

We’re fully licensed, bonded, insured and certified.
In fact, our technicians are trained to our industry’s highest certifications and are continuously updating their training.

Whether you’re suffering from minor damage, or your situation is more significant, there is no job that is too big or small for us to handle

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Our Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration Services & Procedure

First, in an emergency water damage situation, we will dispatch technicians to the location to commence mitigation and stabilization measures. This may include building temporary enclosures to isolate the affected area, extracting any standing water, placing air cleaning and filtering equipment, moving or protecting furniture and contents, and performing selective demolition to allow plumbing or other repairs of the emergency water damage source. At this point, a Project Manager will assess the entire scope of the damage to your property to see exactly what needs to be done and provide an estimate of cost and schedule. The drying process varies based on the amount of moisture saturation in the various materials and the environmental conditions. 

In cases of fire, we can dispatch emergency responders to board-up and secure your property from further damage or other risks. We will then assess your property to discover the extent to which fire, smoke, soot, heat and moisture have impacted both building materials and contents, and we will also inspect for safety and health issues. 

For mold cases, an in-person inspection is necessary because mold often spreads and affects concealed or associated areas. Having a mold test conducted by an independent testing agency is always recommended. Identifying the specific type of mold and having a healthcare professional write the clean-up procedures, as well as providing post-cleaning testing, is the best practice for the homeowner. 

For all projects, we keep thorough documentation including photos, samples, and reports we can send to your insurance adjuster, as needed, to process the insurance claim quickly and seamlessly.

Initial assessment with written estimate
First, we will do a thorough evaluation of your property to see exactly what needs to be done. We will assess your property to discover the extent to which fire, smoke, soot, heat and moisture have impacted both building materials and contents, and we will inspect for safety and health issues.

We keep thorough documentation including photos, records and samples, so we can send your insurance adjuster whatever is needed to speedily process the insurance claim.

After we assess your property damage, we will create a detailed strategy and immediately begin putting it into action.
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Initial assessment with written estimate
Safety inspection & securing the property services available
We will inspect the property for safety issues and hazards such as exposed gas lines, electrical exposure, general structural integrity or falling objects or building parts.

We will secure the property to protect it from vandalism, weather damage and theft by boarding up broken windows, damaged doors and other open areas and by putting up portable fences. If the property is in an at-risk area, we can have a security guard posted within 24 hours to keep watch over the property.
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Safety inspection & securing the property services available
Emergency mitigation & inventory
Our goal is to stabilize the situation as fast and safely as possible. This prevents the damage from getting worse for the property and the contents. We will remove any water that is present in the property due to floods, water intrusion, leaks, or from the discharge of fire sprinkler water or firefighters’ hoses. We will evaluate what building materials may be dried in place quickly if not we remove those wet building materials and carry out emergency mitigation of contents in necessary to prevent further damage by mold. Mold can start growing as soon as 48 hours after your property is exposed to moisture and mold severely impacts the scope, cost and duration or the recovery process.

We will separate the unsalvageable items from the items that can be restored or cleaned, keeping a separate inventory of both categories of items as a records.

California requires Restoration Contractors who move and store a customer's furniture and belongings to have and maintain a California State Movers License, bonding, and carry appropriate insurance. We are fully compliant. CAL-T0192481
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Content handling & storage
All items will be inventoried, photographed, digitally tagged and tracked through the process. Salvageable items will go to our warehouse for cleaning. Unsalvageable items will be presented to you for authorization of disposal. If approval is granted, we dispose of them. If you wish for us to save a very damaged item, we will do our best to follow your instructions in any event. We can manage the restoration of vital documents, paintings and artwork, musical instruments, electronics, appliances and other special items. We can also manage the restoration of fabrics items such as rugs, draperies, tapestries, clothing and soft furniture.

After the contents of your property are cleaned, we will store them indoors in our warehouse, in wood vaults to prevent the items from perishing, becoming stale or growing mold. If the client is going into temporary residence and wishes to have their stuff brought to them there, we will do that. If not, we will bring the contents back to the house after the restoration is complete.
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Reconstruction
As a licensed General Contractor, once the moisture or fire damage has been remediated and all the damaged materials have been demolished and removed, we can manage the reconstruction by individual restoration subcontractors. We become a single point-of-contact between you and the restoration team.
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Emergency Response 24/7

F&WDR will be onsite at your property within an hour to an hour and a half of your call. We’ll take the time to properly evaluate the damage and assess your situation. If immediate water removal is required, we will start at once.

We'll Do The Job Right

We keep our prices reasonable and competitive. Plus, we guarantee all our services. If one of our services is not done right for whatever reason, we will come back, fix it and make it right, Guaranteed.

We Understand Our Clients Needs

F&WDR is very highly rated on Yelp and Google Business, showcasing our commitment to excellent service, quality workmanship, and customer satisfaction through stellar reviews and positive feedback. We are a local, women owned business dedicated to our community.

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Customer Stories

Why work with Us?

In a recent survey of Fire & Water Damage Recovery customers who were asked why they chose Fire & Water Damage Recovery and what they liked about us, this is what they had to say:

What Our Customers Are Saying

At FWDR, customer satisfaction is at the heart of everything we do. We’re proud to share the experiences and feedback from those we’ve served. Our clients’ stories reflect our dedication to top-tier service, professionalism, and restoration expertise. Explore the reviews below to see why homeowners and businesses consistently trust FWDR for their restoration needs.
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Lydia Simmons
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Had a great experience working with Justin and has team following an unfortunate leak that required much of my ceiling and insulation being removed. They were timely, did a great job, and Justin was incredibly responsive and willing to talk directly to other contractors involved in the process. Would highly recommend!
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Ali Mani
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Great service, very professional and excellent attention to details. Easy to reach them over the phone. I used their service to mitigate water damage in my house. Justin did a great job from estimating the work needed to actually implementing the work needed. He was also very patient with my questions and gave me a lot of tips for the subsequent repair service.
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Alicia Davon
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Excellent service all around! From the start, Justin and his team were super responsive, friendly and effective. Justin was very good at knowing and explaining the ins and outs of dealing with a property leak, the damage he was discovering, insurance issues, timelines, etc, and was super patient with me as I learned on the fly. I would definitely hire Fire & Water Damage Recovery again (though I hope I won't need it!) Highly recommend.
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George L
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My experience with F&WDR was excellent and very professional. I engaged their service for the first time after my tenant’s natural death inside the property and it was like a crime scene. They did an exceptional job cleaning up and coordinating with the building. They also returned to clear the stubborn odor. I highly recommend F&WDR.
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Kirsten Casinillo
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Exceptional customer service when I called in about a leak at my property! Chrissa was kind and patient upon handling all my questions and concerns.
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Yin Lou
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They are very professional! Highly recommended
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Sammie Sanmei
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Great service, very professional and knowledgeable in all things related to damages in homes.
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Angie C.
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When you call this company everyone is extremely helpful and answered all your questions
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Ziad Beker
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My master bathroom had a water damage Cat 3 and Fire and Water Damage Recovery team did an excellent job cleaning the damaged area. They had detailed estimate and delivered as promised. Special thanks to the project manager Justin Walker and his team member Eric👍
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Rene Jackson
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I recently used Fire&Water Damage Recovery to pack up and remove all the items from my late mother's apartment, and I couldn't be happier with the service they provided. From start to finish, they were incredibly efficient and professional. The team was not only fast but also showed so much compassion and positivity throughout what was undoubtedly a difficult task for me. I want to give a special shoutout to Janeth, the lead of the team. Her leadership and strength made the whole process smoother and less stressful. I highly recommend Fire&Water Damage Recovery to anyone in need of similar services. They truly go above and beyond for their clients. Five stars all the way!
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Michael M.
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If you need a professional team to address an emergency water heater failure that spread water underneath ALL of your flooring, you will find expertise and empathy in the team of Justin, Camilo and Sophia. Starting with Justin's prompt inspection, he objectively assessed the damage and walked me through the possibilities and next steps. He was realistic yet reassuring. Then the team of Camilo and Sophia were amazing. Arriving late in the evening they worked for hours on the water remediation job that included pulling off molding/floor boards and setting up fans/dehumidifiers. Despite the scope of the remediation growing, Camilo and Sophia showed their experience by staying calm and just working through the issues. Their professional demeanor and calm made you feel they were taking care of everything and things would turn out ok. The team provides an invaluable service in times of crisis. Bottom line, they will take care of you.
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Daniel C.
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We discovered a leaking toilet in our upstairs bathroom was leaking down and causing wet spots in the ceiling and side wall of our downstairs laundry room. I've never had to use a Water Restoration service before so I browsed trusty Yelp and reached out to Fire & Water Damage. Glad fellow Yelp friend Karen W gave a glowing review! They seem to answer calls 24/7 and I was able to schedule an appointment quickly. Mike was main point of contact and gave us an estimate and scope of work. Basically, they had to tear out the drywall and insulation from the wet area, dry and dehumidify the area for days, and then put on moon suits and remove any mold. We were able to have 2 techs come on a Friday and then let the dehumidifier run over the weekend. We also had to tear out our upper cabinet since the top was damaged by water. On Monday, they came back to remove any leftover mode and patch things up. The total price came in well below the estimate, which is a huge plus. Very happy with the service and efficiency. If you ever suspect you have water damage from leaks, call these guys and get the problem resolved to ensure mold doesn't form or worst, spread. Note that their services are purely restorative - they'll dry out the water-damaged area and get rid of all the mold. You'll need to hire a plumber first to stop the leaks and then afterwards, a drywall contractor to patch up the holes with insulation and new drywall followed by texturing and painting.
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Amanda C.
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Wow, five stars for Isidro!!! He really saved the day. I had a leak in my ceiling, and I was about to call it quits with this company- from people not showing up, not speaking English, and damage under my sink when I specifically asked them prior. Then Isidro showed up during a follow-up visit and was able to answer all my questions! He re-positioned the fans, so it was actually pointing to the right spots since the technicians before him didn't place them properly nor turn them on. If you have a leak, make sure you ask for Isidro!! He'll take care of you!
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Shawna S.
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The service that I received from this company was incredible. We had a water damage in our bathroom and I was completely beside myself on how I could clean it up. All I knew is I had to have it done fast since we had a floor made of cork. They arrived to my house very fast and got to work. The technicians that did the work were very fast and professional. They didn't waste any time when coming in to handle the problem which was such a relief. The entire process was super smooth from start to finish and I'm so happy I found them. They are now officially kept in my house emergency file and phone book should I need any services that they offer.
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kitty l.
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This company was very helpful when I called to get information on water damage. They explained everything clearly and were patient with me. The workers handled all my personal belongings with care and are very nice. I will definitely call them again next time a disaster happens. This company took me serious and helped me in every way.
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Jessica O.
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Maria responded back to my request promptly and professionally. After I explained my situation, she quickly suggested me to contact to 2 different companies. She was empathic, kind and understanding. I highly recommend her and the company. No wonder they earned many 5 stars!
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David L.
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FWDR came to the rescue when we discovered that we had a severe water heater leak and the water had leaked through the base boards in several rooms. Their estimator scheduler and remediation technicians were knowledgeable and efficient and always arrived when they said they would. High quality service at a reasonable price.
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Quynh T.
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What a great experience and amazing team. I would like to mention an employee who especially stood out. Her name is Brissa. She is outstanding with her communication skills and goes beyond what I had ever expected. She was absolutely helpful when it came to my business needs. I am grateful and would recommend this company with high fives!!!
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Kathy B.
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I needed someone to check out possible water damage behind my washing machine. Mike came out and checked it out, and turns out there wasn't any damage, which was great. Why am I giving this good review if they didn't do actual work on it? Because of HONESTY. There was no water damage, and Mike was telling me the truth and even made some suggestions on how to strengthen my water units feeding into the washer. Thanks Mike for your friendly help, your punctuality and giving me great advice. I know who I will call if I ever need help from actual damage in the future. (Also very professional on the phone and getting me booked for an appointment). Got me in very fast. Thank you!

Schedule Your Emergency Response Plan

Don’t wait until disaster strikes—be prepared. Schedule an Emergency Response Preparation plan meeting with FWDR today and gain peace of mind knowing you’re ready for any emergency. Trust our experts to safeguard your property when it matters most.

Frequently asked questions

At F&WDR, we understand that navigating restoration and cleanup processes can raise many questions. To help you feel informed and confident, we’ve compiled answers to some commonly asked questions about our services, procedures, and what you can expect from us.

F&WDR offers comprehensive restoration services, including water damage restoration, fire damage repair, mold removal, sewage damage remediation, biohazard cleanup, and emergency preparedness planning. Our skilled team is equipped to handle various emergency situations, ensuring your property is restored to its original condition as quickly as possible and the people around these situations are safe.

We prioritize rapid response for emergency situations to minimize damage. Our team is available 24/7 and strives to arrive at your property within an hour and a half of your call. Fast action is crucial in preventing further damage and ensuring an efficient restoration process.

Ensure your safety first—avoid entering hazardous areas, turn off electricity if water damage is present, turn off the water supply if the water is causing additional damage, and follow any emergency guidance. If possible, document visible damage with photos for insurance purposes. Retrieve your insurance information and contact an adjuster is possible.  Our team will handle the assessment and mitigation upon arrival.

Yes, F&WDR assists clients with the insurance claims process. We provide thorough documentation on damage and work directly with your insurance company to simplify the claims process. Our goal is to help you navigate paperwork smoothly while focusing on restoring your property.  The policy is in your name and Insurance will need to have you involved throughout the process.  You may choose to transfer an Assignment of Benefits to F&WDR for us to be able to deal directly with the Insurance representatives.

The time needed varies based on the type and extent of damage.  Our goal is to dry everything in place with the minimum of removal.  These cases put you back into pre-damage conditions the fastest, often within a few days. Minor repairs may take a few days, while more extensive restoration could take weeks. We provide an estimated timeline during the initial assessment to keep you informed throughout the project.

Contacting F&WDR is easy. Call us anytime for emergency assistance or visit our website to schedule a consultation. Our customer service team is ready to help with your questions and set up a service plan that meets your needs.

Still have questions?

Have questions or need immediate assistance? Contact F&WDR today for expert guidance and swift restoration services. Our friendly team is here to help you every step of the way. Reach out now!

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News & Update

Stay informed and prepared with expert insights from F&WDR. Our blog covers essential tips, industry news, and practical advice on handling property restoration and disaster preparedness. Explore our posts to gain valuable knowledge and protect your home or business.

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Fire Damage

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California Wildfires: Preparation & Response for HOA's

Wildfires are a growing concern in California, and homeowner associations (HOAs) play a critical role in safeguarding communities. Proactive preparation and effective response strategies can make a significant difference in protecting lives, homes, and properties. In this blog post, we’ll explore essential steps HOAs can take to mitigate wildfire risks, including creating defensible spaces, maintaining fire-resistant landscaping, and ensuring evacuation plans are up to date.

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Client Testimonial: Fire Damage Restoration in San Francisco!

We’re Here for You When You Need Help! If you’re in need of complete restoration services in the Bay Area, we’re here to help! This client testimonial gives you great insight into our process and our ability to work with our clients in traumatic times. We know that when you call us, you’re going through something difficult. We want to …

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We Add the Human Touch to Water Damage Restoration in the Bay Area!

Why Our Clients Appreciate Our People-First Approach! At Fire and Water Damage Recovery, we take pride in recognizing the people affected by the emergencies that we tend to work on. Whether it’s someone’s home or a place of business, we know that these tragic turns have a ripple of consequences that touch many lives. That’s why we make our guarantee …