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.
Get your free estimateRestoration Company in Fontana, CA
Fire damage restoration in Fontana means working fast in a city where the Santa Ana winds can turn a small electrical fault into a structure fire, then push smoke and soot through every window seal on the west side of the house. Flood Guard Water Damage has served Fontana since 2018, and our crews know the difference between a 1950s stucco home off Sierra Avenue and a 2000s tract build up in 92336: both burn differently, both dry differently, and both need a different approach to odor and structural repair. If you’re standing in a fire-damaged home right now, call (844) 716-1094 and a real person will answer.
Why Fontana Homes Are Different
Fontana sits directly in the path of the Santa Ana winds and the Cajon Pass wind corridor. That means damage restoration here is dominated by wind-driven events: roof and fence failures, blown-in debris, dust intrusion, and in the worst cases, fires that move fast through dry brush and aging framing. Once the wind dies down, you’re left with a home that needs water extraction from a firefight, smoke odor removal from every porous surface, and structural drying in a climate that regularly pushes past 100°F in summer. Heat accelerates the cure time for soot and slows down drying if the air isn’t properly conditioned, which is why we run desiccant dehumidifiers and axial air movers on Fontana jobs rather than relying on open windows.
The housing stock splits cleanly along the 92335/92336 corridor. South of the 210, the old Kaiser steel-mill and Route 66 core is full of post-war 1950s-60s stucco tract homes with original wood-framed carports and galvinized plumbing. Out toward 92336 and 92337, you get 1990s-2000s subdivisions on slab foundations with PEX supply lines and synthetic stucco. The construction era changes where smoke travels, how fast water wicks into framing, and whether a wall cavity can be dried with Injectidry or needs to come open. A crew that only knows one housing type will misread the other, and the homeowner pays for that mistake in either unnecessary demolition or missed moisture.
Restoration work we handle
Our Main Fontana Services
Fontana homeowners call us most often about two situations: water intrusion from slab leaks, wind-driven rain, and aging plumbing in the older core, and mold that follows any moisture event that wasn’t dried to standard the first time. Both have their own dedicated Fontana pages with full pricing and local detail.
Water Damage Restoration in Fontana
Water damage in Fontana comes from a few predictable sources: slab leaks in the older 92335 homes with original copper, monsoon-season roof intrusion, and wind-driven rain that finds its way under aging shingles during a Santa Ana event. Our Water Damage Restoration in Fontana page covers the full scope: extraction, structural drying with Dri-Eaz and Phoenix equipment, Injectidry for wall cavities, and the documentation you need for an insurance claim. The page includes Fontana-specific pricing for every sub-job, from slab-leak drying to full containment, so you can compare numbers before you call.
Mold Remediation in Fontana
Hard water and summer heat mean Fontana homes trap moisture, and moisture that sits for more than 48 hours feeds mold. The worst cases we see are behind walls where a slab leak went undetected for weeks, and in bathrooms of older 92335 homes that were never properly vented. Our Mold Remediation in Fontana page explains our containment protocol, air scrubbing, HEPA filtration, and post-remediation clearance testing, with line-item pricing for everything from a small bathroom remediation to a full attic treatment. Every Fontana job follows IICRC-certified methodology, not a guess at where the mold stops.
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 restoration in Fontana is about working with a structure that’s been hit twice: once by the fire, and once by the water used to put it out. In the older 92335 homes with original wood framing and shingle roofs, smoke penetrates deep into the studs and attic, then the Santa Ana winds push that odor through every crack and seam for days afterward. In the newer 92336 subdivisions, fire damage often starts as an electrical event in the garage or kitchen, and the smoke gets drawn into the HVAC system and distributed through the whole house before the fire department arrives. Flood Guard Water Damage handles the full chain: board-up, water extraction, soot removal, structural drying, and smoke odor elimination, all under one roof with no subcontracting gaps where secondary damage gets missed. Our full Fire Damage Restoration hub covers the process in detail; what follows is how the work translates to Fontana specifically.
Smoke Damage Restoration
Signs you need it
Yellowed walls, a persistent campfire smell that gets stronger when the AC runs, and soot stains around outlets and ceiling fixtures mean smoke has penetrated beyond the fire room.
What it costs in Fontana
Smoke damage restoration in Fontana runs $900 to $3,200 depending on square footage and whether the HVAC system needs cleaning.
How we do it
We seal off the affected area, run HEPA air scrubbers from B-Air to pull smoke particles out of the air, clean every surface with dry-chem sponges and wet-cleaning agents, and flush the ducts if the contamination spread through the system.
Smoke Odor Removal
Signs you need it
If you can still smell smoke a week after the fire, the odor has embedded in porous materials like drywall, insulation, carpet, and framing, and surface cleaning won’t touch it.
What it costs in Fontana
Smoke odor removal in Fontana starts at $1,100 and can reach $4,500 when thermal fogging and hydroxyl generators are needed for a full structure.
How we do it
We identify odor sources with a particle counter, remove the charred material that keeps off-gassing, then run thermal foggers and hydroxyl generators to denature the odor molecules rather than just masking them.
What Fire Damage Restoration Costs in Fontana
| Item | Typical range in Fontana |
|---|---|
| Smoke damage restoration | $900 – $3,200 |
| Smoke odor removal | $1,100 – $4,500 |
| Fire damage cleanup and debris removal | $2,800 – $5,600 |
Prices move up when the fire happened in an older 92335 home with deep smoke penetration into wood framing, or when a newer 92336 home’s HVAC system spread soot through the entire duct run. Every quote comes as a written scope before work starts, and it’s based on the IICRC-certified protocol, not a phone estimate.
How fast can Flood Guard Water Damage get to my Fontana home after a fire?
We can usually be on site within hours of your call, and we start with board-up and water extraction the same day. The sooner the water comes out and the air scrubbers go in, the less the smoke damage spreads. Call (844) 716-1094 and we’ll tell you our current availability straight.
Does Flood Guard Water Damage coordinate with my insurance adjuster in Fontana?
Yes. We document everything with photos and moisture measurements, and we work directly with your adjuster on scope and pricing. Most Fontana fire claims involve multiple trades; we handle water, smoke, and structural repair in one claim so nothing falls through.
Brands We Service in Fontana
We service the equipment and systems used in the restoration work itself: Dri-Eaz and Phoenix dehumidifiers, XPOWER air movers, B-Air scrubbers, and Injectidry panels. Parts are stocked in our Rancho Cucamonga shop, which means most replacements for Fontana homes happen within one business day. See our brands for the full list.
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| Service | Typical range in Fontana |
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| Smoke damage restoration | $900 – $3,200 |
| Smoke odor removal | $1,100 – $4,500 |
| Fire damage cleanup and debris removal | $2,800 – $5,600 |
| Water damage restoration (basic extraction and drying) | $1,200 – $3,800 |
| Sewage backup cleanup | $2,500 – $6,000 |
| Mold remediation (single room) | $1,500 – $3,500 |
| Mold remediation (attic or crawlspace) | $2,200 – $6,000 |
| Full-structure drying with Injectidry | $3,000 – $7,500 |
Fontana prices run slightly higher than the coastal cities because of the heat: summer drying cycles need desiccant dehumidifiers rather than refrigerant units, and that equipment burns more energy per day. Every job comes with a written scope and a line-item price before we start, so you approve the number, not a surprise.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Fontana
Our crews work all four Fontana ZIP codes: 92335, 92336, 92337, and 92331. We’re in every neighborhood from the Route 66 corridor to the northern subdivisions daily, typically with a two-hour response window for emergencies.
- Downtown Fontana and the Route 66 corridor (92335)
- Southridge and the Jurupa Hills area
- North Fontana subdivisions (92336)
- West Fontana near the 210 corridor (92337)
- The Sierra Lakes area
Service Area – Cities Near Fontana
Flood Guard Water Damage also covers the neighboring communities along the 10 and 210 corridors. If you’re in Bloomington, CA or Rialto, CA, we’re usually on site within 30 to 45 minutes. Further south, we reach Glen Avon, CA and Pedley, CA the same day, with emergency response available across the whole Inland Empire service area.
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
For water and fire emergencies, we’re typically on site within two hours anywhere in Fontana, including 92335, 92336, 92337, and 92331. Our equipment and crews stage out of Rancho Cucamonga, so the drive is short even at rush hour. Call (844) 716-1094 for a straight answer on current availability.
For mitigation work like water extraction, drying, and mold remediation, no permit is needed in Fontana. Structural repairs after a fire may require a permit from the City of Fontana, and we handle that coordination as part of the reconstruction scope. Your adjuster gets the documentation either way.
Yes. We work on retail spaces, offices, warehouses, and multifamily buildings throughout Fontana. Commercial jobs get the same IICRC-certified protocol and photo documentation, plus after-hours scheduling so you’re not shutting down operations longer than necessary.
If you’re dealing with fire, water, or mold damage in Fontana, call Flood Guard Water Damage at (844) 716-1094. We’ll walk you through what we’re seeing, what it should cost, and what to do next, free estimate included.
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
"Dealt directly with the insurance adjuster and documented everything with photos and readings. Our claim went through without a single dispute."
— Tracy Sullivan"Took moisture readings every day and logged them, and only pulled the drying equipment when the numbers said it was actually dry rather than on a fixed schedule."
— Emily Meyer"Post fire smoke damage. The smell that I was sure was permanent is completely gone."
— Reggie Grant