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 Wrightwood means something different than it does down the hill. At 6,000+ feet in the San Gabriel Mountains, a fire can move through timber and brush faster than most people imagine, and the homes it reaches are often older mountain cabins with wood siding, pitched roofs, and minimal fire-resistant construction. San Bernardino Restoration Co has served Wrightwood since 2016, and our IICRC-certified technicians understand what these structures need after a wildfire scare or a chimney fire in a second home. Call (877) 358-7678 when you need someone who knows this terrain, this housing stock, and how to document every step for your insurance carrier.
Why Wrightwood Homes Are Different
Wrightwood is not the Inland Empire. Homes here were built for snow load and weekend cabin life, not for the freeze-thaw cycles that push water into places it was never supposed to go. Many of these structures went up between the 1950s and 1980s, with wood siding and minimal modern moisture barriers. When an ice dam forms on a roof during a January thaw, water doesn’t just drip into the attic. It travels down wall cavities, saturates insulation, and pools behind cedar siding that holds moisture against the framing. By the time a second-home owner drives up from down the hill on a Saturday morning, the damage has been compounding for days or weeks.
The same terrain that makes Wrightwood a weekend-cabin community also creates severe wildland fire risk. Dense pine and oak stands, steep canyon slopes, and seasonal winds mean a fire can get close to structures even when the flames don’t reach them. Radiant heat can crack windows, warp siding, and drive smoke deep into drywall and insulation. Restoration here has to account for both extremes: heavy snowmelt water damage in winter and post-fire smoke or charring in fire season. A technician who hasn’t worked at elevation doesn’t know how these two forces interact in the same structure.
Wrightwood also has a high concentration of second homes and short-term rentals. Properties sit empty between visits, so a small leak becomes a large mold problem before anyone notices. When water damage, smoke residue, or mold is finally discovered, the homeowner is often hours away and trying to coordinate everything by phone. We document everything with moisture readings and photos so an out-of-town owner can see exactly what we found and exactly what we recommend.
Restoration work we handle
Our Main Wrightwood Services
Most calls we get from Wrightwood homeowners fall into two categories: water intrusion from snowmelt or frozen pipes, and mold that grew while a cabin sat empty. Here’s what each one involves up here.
Water Damage Restoration in Wrightwood
Water damage in Wrightwood usually starts with an ice dam, a frozen pipe, or snowmelt finding its way past old flashing. Our Water Damage Restoration in Wrightwood team extracts standing water and sets up professional-grade drying systems sized for mountain construction, where wood framing and minimal insulation change how moisture moves. We use Dri-Eaz and Phoenix dehumidifiers with XPOWER air movers, and we take moisture readings throughout the process so drying is documented, not guessed at. We also check wall cavities with Injectidry systems when water has traveled behind siding or into interior framing, because in these older cabins that’s often where the real damage hides.
Mold Remediation in Wrightwood
Mold in Wrightwood cabins is almost always tied to a slow leak or condensation problem that happened while the home was unoccupied. Our Mold Remediation in Wrightwood service begins with a thorough inspection to find the moisture source, because removing mold without fixing the water problem just restarts the cycle. We follow IICRC-certified protocol for containment, removal, and clearance, and we document every step for insurance. In a mountain cabin with wood framing and limited ventilation, proper drying after remediation matters as much as the mold removal itself, so we don’t cut corners on the drying phase.
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 Wrightwood
Fire damage restoration in Wrightwood has to account for two scenarios we see constantly: a wildfire that got close enough to smoke out or scorch a cabin, and an interior fire from a wood stove, chimney, or faulty wiring in an older structure. The housing stock matters here. Many of these cabins have wood siding and interior paneling that absorbs smoke deeply, and the pitched roofs and attic spaces common in mid-century mountain construction give smoke and soot plenty of places to travel. Our approach follows the full-service Fire Damage Restoration discipline: structural assessment, smoke and soot removal, odor treatment, and repair of charred or compromised materials.
Smoke Damage Restoration
Signs you need it
You smell smoke days or weeks after a fire, see yellowing or staining on walls and ceilings, or notice soot settled on surfaces far from the original fire source.
What it costs in Wrightwood
Smoke damage restoration in Wrightwood typically ranges from $800 to $6,000 depending on how far smoke traveled through the structure and whether attic insulation needs replacement.
How we do it
We seal off unaffected areas, run HEPA air scrubbers, clean every surface with professional soot-removal agents, and treat structural cavities where smoke odor hides using thermal fogging or ozone depending on the material.
Smoke Odor Removal
Signs you need it
The classic sign in Wrightwood cabins is a persistent campfire smell indoors, especially when the house has been closed up, or odor that returns every time the heat kicks on.
What it costs in Wrightwood
Smoke odor removal in Wrightwood typically costs $500 to $4,500, with higher-end jobs involving sealed attics or crawlspaces that require extensive treatment.
How we do it
We locate every smoke-trapping surface including insulation, ductwork, and wall cavities, then apply the right odor-neutralizing treatment, often combining thermal fogging with sealants on heavily affected porous materials.
What Fire Damage Restoration Costs in Wrightwood
| Item | Typical range in Wrightwood |
|---|---|
| Smoke and soot cleanup | $800 – $6,000 |
| Smoke odor removal | $500 – $4,500 |
| Fire damage cleanup and repair (combined) | $2,500 – $25,000+ depending on structural involvement |
Fire damage pricing in Wrightwood shifts with elevation and construction. Older wood-framed cabins with minimal drywall and lots of exposed wood need different treatment than a newer home with modern materials, and when a job involves replacing charred structural members, the price reflects the engineering and permitting work required in San Bernardino County. We write the scope before any work starts, in plain language, so you know what you’re approving.
Will my insurance cover fire damage restoration in Wrightwood?
Most homeowners policies cover fire and smoke damage, including restoration work. We document every step with photos and moisture or soot readings, coordinate directly with your adjuster, and provide the itemized paperwork they need. Call (877) 358-7678 and we’ll walk you through what your policy is likely to cover.
How fast can you get to a fire-damaged home in Wrightwood?
We dispatch to Wrightwood promptly and understand that fire and smoke damage gets harder to treat the longer it sits. Soot is acidic and keeps etching surfaces, so starting quickly matters. Call (877) 358-7678 and we’ll get a crew headed up the hill.
Brands We Service in Wrightwood
We work on every major furnace, water heater, and appliance brand found in Wrightwood cabins, and we stock common replacement parts locally so we’re not waiting on a truck from down the hill. See our brands for the full list and parts availability, and ask your technician what’s on the truck when you call.
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| Service | Typical range in Wrightwood |
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| Water extraction and drying | $1,200 – $4,500 |
| Ice dam water damage repair | $900 – $3,200 |
| Mold inspection and testing | $300 – $800 |
| Mold remediation | $1,500 – $6,000 |
| Smoke and soot cleanup | $800 – $6,000 |
| Smoke odor removal | $500 – $4,500 |
Two things push prices up in Wrightwood more than anywhere else: elevation and access. Equipment and materials coming up from the valley take longer to arrive, and some cabins have narrow driveways or steep lots that make staging equipment harder. We quote a written scope before any work begins, and we don’t start until you’ve approved it, so there are no surprises on the invoice.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Wrightwood
We cover all of Wrightwood ZIP code 92397, from the village center up to the higher canyon roads and ski-area access streets. Our techs know which neighborhoods sit in the heaviest tree cover and which get the worst ice-dam exposure during a thaw.
- Wrightwood village center
- The Pines area
- Lone Pine Canyon
- Swarthout Canyon
- Mountain High access neighborhoods
Response time to Wrightwood depends on road conditions, especially in winter when Caltrans chain controls are active on Highway 2 or Lone Pine Canyon Road. We plan our routes accordingly and keep you posted on our ETA.
Service Area – Cities Near Wrightwood
Beyond Wrightwood, San Bernardino Restoration Co covers the surrounding High Desert and foothill communities. We regularly serve Piñon Hills, CA, Phelan, CA, Oak Hills, CA, and San Antonio Heights, CA. If you’re just over the county line or in a neighboring community, call us and we’ll confirm coverage for your specific address.
Serving Wrightwood, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Wrightwood 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 Wrightwood
Yes. For structural repairs or rebuilds that require San Bernardino County permits, we coordinate the permitting process as part of the job. For emergency mitigation like water extraction or mold containment, permits are generally not required, and we’ll tell you clearly when that changes.
We handle second-home and out-of-town owner situations regularly. We can coordinate access with a property manager or neighbor, document everything with photos and reports you can review remotely, and communicate with your insurance adjuster directly. Call (877) 358-7678 and we’ll set up a plan that works without you on-site.
We cover the entire 92397 ZIP code plus the surrounding mountain and High Desert communities, including Piñon Hills, Phelan, and Oak Hills. If you’re on a Forest Service road or a private drive, give us the address and we’ll confirm access and coverage right away.
If you’re dealing with fire damage, smoke, water intrusion, or mold in a Wrightwood cabin or home, call San Bernardino Restoration Co at (877) 358-7678. We’ll give you a straight answer about what needs to happen, what it costs, and how fast we can get there.
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 Wrightwood 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