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 Ontario means dealing with homes built between the 1950s and 1970s, where wood-frame stucco construction and original wiring create a specific set of challenges after a fire. Ontario’s position in the Inland Empire’s wind corridor near the Cajon Pass means Santa Ana winds regularly drive embers and debris into roof eaves and attic vents, turning small fires into structural events fast. San Bernardino Restoration Co handles fire, water, and mold damage in Ontario with IICRC-certified technicians and commercial-grade equipment. Call (877) 358-7678 when you need a restoration crew that documents everything and works directly with your adjuster.
Why Ontario Homes Are Different
Ontario’s housing stock splits into two distinct eras, and each one fails differently after a fire. The 1950s-1970s tract homes that dominate neighborhoods north of Holt Boulevard and around Euclid Avenue are wood-frame stucco with slab foundations. When fire moves through these houses, it travels through shared attic spaces and wall cavities quickly, and the original galvanized supply lines often rupture from heat exposure, adding water damage to the fire loss. Older bungalows in the 91762 ZIP, built in the 1920s-40s, have raised foundations and materials like asbestos-containing floor tiles and joint compound that require abatement before any drying or reconstruction equipment goes in.
The other Ontario reality is commercial. The industrial corridors along the 60 and I-10 hold warehouses and distribution centers where sprinkler failures and roof collapses are common. These are large-scale losses requiring fast extraction and documented drying, and the same Phoenix and Dri-Eaz equipment we run on commercial jobs comes to Ontario homes. The semi-arid climate creates one more variable: prolonged dry spells shrink the soil under slab foundations, and the resulting cracks let water in when winter rain finally arrives. A fire in an Ontario tract home often turns into a combined fire-and-water loss within hours, which is why our teams handle both disciplines under one roof.
Restoration work we handle
Our Main Ontario Services
While this page focuses on fire damage, most Ontario homeowners first call us for the two most common losses in this city: sudden water intrusion and mold that follows moisture. Here’s what each involves locally.
Water Damage Restoration in Ontario
Ontario’s clay-heavy soils shrink during the long dry season and swell when winter rain arrives, putting constant pressure on slab foundations and underground supply lines. The result is pinhole leaks and slab cracks that go undetected until a floor tile pops or the water bill doubles. Our crews extract the water, set professional-grade XPOWER air movers and Phoenix dehumidifiers, and document moisture readings throughout the process. In the older tracts near Holt Boulevard, we routinely find original galvanized plumbing that has reached the end of its service life. For the full scope of water work in this city, see Water Damage Restoration in Ontario.
Mold Remediation in Ontario
Ontario’s semi-arid climate does not stop mold; it just concentrates it. When a slab leak or roof leak goes unnoticed, the moisture sits inside wall cavities and under flooring, creating the warm, dark conditions mold needs. Homes along the Euclid Avenue corridor, with their original 1950s construction, hide moisture behind stucco and plaster that looks dry on the surface. We test, contain, remove, and clear, using IICRC-certified protocol from start to finish. Read the full breakdown at Mold Remediation in Ontario.
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
Fire damage restoration in Ontario starts with understanding how this city’s housing era shapes the loss. The 1950s-70s tract homes that dominate the city have shared attic spaces and open wall cavities that allow smoke to travel far beyond the visible burn area, meaning a kitchen fire off Holt Boulevard can leave odor and soot in bedrooms at the opposite end of the house. Santa Ana wind events in the fall push embers into roof eaves and attic vents, and the original wiring in many of these homes was not designed for today’s electrical loads. The job is rarely just cleaning a burned room; it is restoring the entire structure and the air inside it. For the full scope of what this service includes, see Fire Damage Restoration.
Smoke Damage Restoration
Signs you need it
You smell smoke weeks after a fire, or you see yellowing on walls and ceilings in rooms nowhere near the original burn.
What it costs in Ontario
Smoke damage restoration in Ontario typically runs $2,800 to $8,400 depending on how far soot penetrated wall cavities and ductwork.
How we do it
We run HEPA air scrubbers, clean every surface with appropriate soot removal agents, and seal affected materials to lock in residual odor.
Smoke Odor Removal
Signs you need it
Odor returns every time the furnace kicks on, or you notice it strongest inside closets and cabinets where smoke settled into porous materials.
What it costs in Ontario
Smoke odor removal in Ontario ranges from $1,800 to $5,200, with duct cleaning and thermal fogging being the two biggest cost drivers.
How we do it
We use thermal fogging to neutralize odor molecules, run hydroxyl generators to treat lingering compounds, and clean or seal HVAC ductwork as needed.
What Fire Damage Restoration Costs in Ontario
| Item | Typical range in Ontario |
|---|---|
| Smoke damage restoration | $2,800 – $8,400 |
| Smoke odor removal | $1,800 – $5,200 |
| Fire damage cleanup (structural) | $3,000 – $9,000 |
Prices move based on the age of the home. Ontario tract houses with asbestos-containing joint compound or floor tile require abatement before cleaning begins, which adds a separate line item. Every quote we give in Ontario is a written scope agreed before work starts, so the number you approve is the number you pay.
Does insurance cover fire damage restoration in Ontario?
Most Ontario homeowners policies cover fire and smoke damage restoration, including the cost of structural cleaning and odor removal. We document every phase with photos and moisture readings, and our team works directly with your adjuster so you do not have to translate the technical scope. Call (877) 358-7678 and we will walk you through what your policy likely covers.
How fast can you start fire damage restoration in Ontario?
Our Ontario crews can typically be on-site within hours of your call, and extraction or board-up work starts the same visit when the structure is safe to enter. The faster smoke and soot are treated, the less permanent damage they do to surfaces and air quality. Call (877) 358-7678 for immediate dispatch.
Brands We Service in Ontario
Our Ontario jobs run on the equipment we trust to perform: Dri-Eaz and Phoenix dehumidifiers, XPOWER and B-Air air movers, and Injectidry wall-cavity drying systems. Parts for these units are stocked in our San Bernardino warehouse, not ordered in, so a failed dehumidifier does not stall your drying schedule. See the list at our brands.
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| Service | Typical range in Ontario |
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| Water extraction and structural drying | $2,500 – $7,800 |
| Sewage backup cleanup | $3,000 – $9,500 |
| Mold remediation (small room) | $1,500 – $4,500 |
| Mold remediation (crawl space or large area) | $5,000 – $15,000 |
| Fire damage cleanup (structural) | $3,000 – $9,000 |
| Smoke damage restoration | $2,800 – $8,400 |
| Smoke odor removal | $1,800 – $5,200 |
What pushes pricing up in Ontario is the age of the housing stock. Pre-1978 homes commonly contain asbestos in flooring and joint compound, and abatement is a separate, regulated cost. Homes with original galvanized plumbing often have hidden secondary leaks that are only found once drying equipment is running. Our upfront-price promise means you get a written scope before work starts, and we do not expand that scope without your signed approval.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Ontario
We respond to damage events across Ontario, from the older downtown grid near Euclid Avenue and Holt Boulevard to the newer subdivisions north of the 210. Our crews know the housing stock in each area, which speeds up scoping and equipment placement.
- Downtown Ontario (91762)
- North Ontario (91764)
- Ontario Ranch (91798)
- Southwest Ontario (91758)
- The Colony
Response times across Ontario run about 60 to 90 minutes during normal hours, with emergency dispatch available around the clock.
Service Area – Cities Near Ontario
San Bernardino Restoration Co serves Ontario and the surrounding Inland Empire cities. If you are just west of Ontario, see Montclair, CA. North of the 10, we cover Upland, CA. South of the 60, reach Chino, CA. And for the foothill communities, see 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 cover all Ontario ZIP codes, including 91762, 91764, 91798, and 91758. Our crews are dispatched from San Bernardino, so we reach downtown Ontario, the warehouse district along the 60, and the newer tracts north of the 210 without the delays that come from routing through Los Angeles traffic.
Most mitigation and drying work does not require a permit, but reconstruction after fire or extensive water damage often does. Ontario’s building department reviews structural repairs, and we handle the permit application and inspections as part of the job. If your project involves asbestos abatement, that triggers its own regulatory path, which we manage as a standard part of older-home work.
Yes. We photograph everything before, during, and after the job, and we provide the moisture readings, scope documentation, and line-item estimates your adjuster needs. Our team speaks the same language as insurance adjusters, so the claim moves faster and you are not stuck translating restoration terminology into policy terms. Call (877) 358-7678 for a free estimate and we will start the documentation from the first visit.
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
"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."
— Maria Martinez"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."
— Tracy Barrett"Third party air clearance test at the end, at their suggestion, so we had proof rather than just their word."
— Shane Brooks