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 Ontario, CA
Fire damage restoration in Ontario moves on two very different tracks. A 1920s bungalow near Euclid Avenue burns differently than a 1990s stucco tract home east of Vineyard, and each leaves behind its own smoke signature, soot pattern, and structural headache. Our crews at Fresh Start Water Damage have worked both since 2017, and the first thing we tell every Ontario homeowner is the same: don’t wait for an adjuster to show up before the soot gets wiped off your walls. Soot is acidic. It etches glass, corrodes metal fixtures, and bonds to painted drywall within 72 hours. Call (844) 878-6356 the day of the fire, not the day after.
Why Ontario Homes Are Different
Ontario sits on the Cucamonga-Ontario alluvial plain, where fall and winter Santa Ana winds push wind-driven rain into places it would never reach on a calm day. We see it every season: rain forced under roof flashing and through hairline stucco cracks on 1950s homes near Chino Avenue, soaked insulation that never dries, and then the mold that follows. The housing stock makes it harder to predict. Pre-war bungalows downtown use wood framing and original galvanized supply lines that fail after any significant heat exposure, while the 1970s through 1990s stucco-on-frame tracts on the east side hide smoke migration inside wall cavities and attics. Inland summer heat stresses HVAC systems in older attics and creates condensation problems that turn into slow leaks. Restoration here means knowing which era your house was built, because the materials decide the plan.
Restoration work we handle
Our Main Ontario Services
Most Ontario calls come to us for two reasons: water that arrived suddenly, and mold that arrived quietly after. Each has its own Ontario page.
Water Damage Restoration in Ontario
Wind-driven rain through stucco cracks, a failed galvanized supply line under a 1940s bungalow, an HVAC condensate pan that overflowed during a July heat wave, those are the Ontario water jobs we see most. We extract, dry, and document everything, and we deploy Injectidry systems to pull moisture from wall cavities without tearing out drywall unnecessarily. Older Ontario homes don’t need more demolition than the damage requires. Our full process is covered on the dedicated Water Damage Restoration in Ontario page.
Mold Remediation in Ontario
Mold in Ontario hides in the same places water does: behind baseboards in 1920s bungalows, under windows that face the Santa Ana wind, inside attic sheathing after a roof-edge leak. We contain the affected area, scrub the air with HEPA filtration, remove contaminated materials, and treat the framing so the colony doesn’t come back. In Ontario’s older wood-framed homes, mold spreads through plaster and lathe differently than it does through modern drywall, so the inspection matters. Details are on the Mold Remediation in Ontario page.
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 Ontario
Ontario fire damage restoration runs from the small and survivable to the total loss, and the city’s older downtown bungalows burn differently than the east side’s stucco tracts. In pre-war wood-framed homes, a small kitchen fire can migrate smoke through balloon framing into the attic, meaning the visible damage is only part of the job. In newer homes, the fire itself may be confined to one room, but soot pressure can force smoke residue into ducts, closets, and every soft surface in the house. Our team is IICRC-certified and handles the full fire restoration arc: board-up, soot and smoke removal, odor treatment, and structural cleaning. You can see the full scope of what we do on the Fire Damage Restoration hub.
Fire Damage Restoration Company
Signs you need it
Your house has visible charring, smoke staining, or a persistent smoke odor after a fire, and the drywall or framing has absorbed enough heat or residue that surface cleaning won’t fix it.
What it costs in Ontario
In Ontario, fire damage restoration runs $3,500 to $7,500 for a small kitchen or garage fire, $7,500 to $15,000 for smoke and soot cleanup across multiple rooms, and $15,000 to $30,000 for whole-structure fires.
How we do it
We board up first, then work room by room: dry soot removal, wet cleaning of hard surfaces, HEPA vacuuming of every soft surface, and treatment of framing and studs where needed.
Smoke Odor Removal
Signs you need it
Your house smells like smoke days or weeks after the fire, and the smell comes back every time the HVAC system runs or the humidity rises.
What it costs in Ontario
Smoke odor removal in Ontario typically runs $500 to $1,500 per room, with full-home thermal fogging and ozone treatment costing $2,500 to $5,000 depending on square footage.
How we do it
We neutralize the odor at its source using thermal fogging, ozone treatment, and HEPA air scrubbing, not by masking it with fragrance.
Fire Damage Cleanup
Signs you need it
There’s a layer of soot on surfaces throughout the home, and you’re seeing yellowing plastic, corroded metal, or fabric that won’t come clean.
What it costs in Ontario
Fire damage cleanup in Ontario costs $2,000 to $5,000 for one or two rooms, $5,000 to $10,000 for a full level, and $10,000 to $20,000 when the entire home needs soot and debris removal.
How we do it
We remove loose debris, then dry-sponge walls and ceilings before touching water, and finish with wet cleaning of hard surfaces and HEPA vacuuming of every soft surface and HVAC register.
What Fire Damage Restoration Costs in Ontario
| Item | Typical range in Ontario |
|---|---|
| Small kitchen or garage fire | $3,500 – $7,500 |
| Smoke and soot cleanup, multiple rooms | $7,500 – $15,000 |
| Whole-structure fire | $15,000 – $30,000 |
These numbers reflect what we’ve actually billed in Ontario across homes built from the 1920s through the 1990s. The spread depends on framing type, how far smoke traveled, and whether any original materials need to be removed rather than cleaned.
Can you clean fire damage the same week the fire happened?
Yes. We can be on site within a day in Ontario and often begin soot and odor treatment within 72 hours. The faster soot comes off, the less permanent damage it does to glass, metal, and painted surfaces. Call (844) 878-6356 to get on the schedule.
Will my insurance cover fire damage restoration in Ontario?
Most Ontario homeowner policies cover fire and smoke damage. We document everything with photos room by room, item by item, and our team works directly with your adjuster so the claim moves. Call us early so we can document before cleanup starts.
Brands We Service in Ontario
Ontario’s mix of pre-war bungalows and 1990s tract homes means we see a wide range of equipment. Our restoration work involves the brands that matter to the damage we find, and we keep common replacement parts and materials stocked for faster turnaround. See what we handle on our brands page.
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| Service | Typical range in Ontario |
|---|---|
| Small kitchen or garage fire | $3,500 – $7,500 |
| Smoke and soot cleanup, multiple rooms | $7,500 – $15,000 |
| Whole-structure fire | $15,000 – $30,000 |
| Single-room smoke odor removal | $500 – $1,500 |
| Full-home thermal fogging and ozone | $2,500 – $5,000 |
| Fire cleanup, one to two rooms | $2,000 – $5,000 |
| Fire cleanup, full level | $5,000 – $10,000 |
| Fire cleanup, entire home | $10,000 – $20,000 |
Prices rise in Ontario when a fire involves balloon-framed pre-war homes, because smoke travels easily through wall cavities and the cleanup footprint grows fast. Older galvanized plumbing and undersized electrical panels can also add pre-existing conditions that complicate a claim. We give you a written scope and upfront price before any work starts, and we don’t tack on surprise line items.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Ontario
Our Ontario crews work from the historic downtown grid to the east side tracts and every pocket in between. On a typical fire job, we can have a certified team on site within one day anywhere in Ontario.
- Historic Downtown Ontario
- East Ontario
- Archibald Ranch
- Edenglen
- Bon View
Service Area – Cities Near Ontario
When Ontario jobs overflow or homeowners just outside the city limits call us, we cover the surrounding communities with the same IICRC-certified process. We have years of work in Montclair, CA, Upland, CA, Chino, CA, and San Antonio Heights, CA.
Serving Ontario, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Ontario 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 Ontario
We’re typically on site within 24 hours of your call anywhere in Ontario. Board-up and soot removal can often start the same visit. The first call to (844) 878-6356 triggers our dispatch, and we keep our Ontario schedule built around fire response.
Most cleanup and restoration work doesn’t require a permit, but structural repairs after a significant fire often do. We don’t handle structural rebuild, but we can tell you when a permit will likely be required and coordinate with the right people for that phase.
Yes. We service every Ontario ZIP code: 91762, 91764, 91798, and 91758. From the bungalows downtown to the tracts off Archibald, our crews work the whole city.
When fire damage hits your Ontario home, the clock starts before the trucks arrive. Call Fresh Start Water Damage at (844) 878-6356 for a free estimate and a real plan, not just a mop and a fan.
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 Ontario Customers Say
"Supply line let go under the upstairs bathroom at two in the morning. They had a crew here inside ninety minutes, water extracted before dawn, and dehumidifiers running by breakfast. The ceiling below was saved."
— Rafael Hernandez"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."
— Hector Flores"Explained every step while we were standing in two inches of water and panicking. Calm people are worth a lot in that moment."
— Rohan Reddy