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 Fontana demands a team that understands wind-driven fire behavior, stucco and steel-frame construction, and the way smoke moves through slab-on-grade homes. Fontana sits at the foot of the Cajon Pass, where Santa Ana winds push flames fast and hot through north-side neighborhoods in 92336 and 92337, while the older Kaiser-era steel homes in 92335 carry smoke and soot into wall cavities differently than wood-frame houses. Clean Slate Water Damage handles the full damage cycle under one roof: water, mold, and fire. Call (888) 508-8745 when you need a crew that works to IICRC-aligned standards and restores property to pre-loss condition, not just surface-clean.
Why Fontana Homes Are Different
Fontana was built in waves, and each era leaves a signature on restoration work. The south side, roughly 92335, grew up around the Kaiser Steel plant, and a large share of those homes from the 1950s and 60s use steel framing with thin-wall construction. Steel conducts heat and rusts on a different timeline than wood, so a water loss or fire in these houses needs a moisture-mapping and drying approach that accounts for metal studs and track. The north side, 92336 and 92337, is mostly 1980s-to-2000s stucco tract development on slab foundations with wood framing. There, the recurring problem is wind-driven rain from Santa Ana events pushing water past roof edges, window flashing, and stucco penetrations.
Slab-on-grade construction defines Fontana moisture movement. With no basement, water that gets past the envelope migrates laterally into flooring, base plates, and wall cavities. By the time staining shows on drywall, the moisture has usually traveled farther than the visible patch suggests. That is why we scope with professional-grade detection and use Injectidry systems to force dry air into wall and floor cavities without tearing out drywall by default. The goal is always a verified return to pre-loss condition, which means drying the structure, not just the room.
Heat and Santa Ana winds also shape fire behavior here. Fire in Fontana often arrives as wind-driven ember intrusion or a fast-spreading interior event, and smoke under pressure finds its way into wall voids, ducts, and behind can lights. Older south-side steel homes hold heat and soot differently than newer wood-frame stucco; restoration has to be scoped accordingly. Clean Slate Water Damage has served Fontana since 2018, and our process reflects what those two distinct housing stocks actually need.
Restoration work we handle
Our Main Fontana Services
Most Fontana households call us first for two problems: water that has already gotten inside the building envelope, and mold that follows moisture or poor ventilation. Both are handled as full-scope restoration, not quick dry-and-patch work.
Water Damage Restoration in Fontana
Water intrusion in Fontana rarely looks the way it does in older coastal cities. There are no basements to flood, so damage shows up as cupped flooring, delaminating baseboards, and hidden moisture inside wall cavities. On the north side, Santa Ana storms push rain through stucco cracks and roof penetrations; on the south side, aging plumbing in 1950s and 60s slabs lets water travel under tile and thin-set. Clean Slate Water Damage runs Dri-Eaz and Phoenix drying systems, uses Injectidry for non-invasive cavity drying, and scopes each loss to IICRC-aligned standards. Water Damage Restoration in Fontana covers the full process for this city’s building types.
Mold Remediation in Fontana
Fontana’s hot, dry summers do not stop mold; they concentrate it where moisture hides. Stagnant air inside wall cavities, under slab flooring, and behind stucco where a leak went unnoticed for weeks is where colonies establish. Older south-side steel-frame homes can hold moisture against metal, creating condensation points that wood-framed houses do not have. Clean Slate Water Damage performs containment, air scrubbing, source removal, and clearance verification in alignment with IICRC standards, with an RIA-aligned commitment to documentation and post-remediation verification. Mold Remediation in Fontana explains what that looks like in this city’s housing stock.
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 usually means working through two different building eras. In north-side 92336 and 92337, wind-driven Santa Ana fires can push embers into stucco eaves and vents, leaving a mix of charring and pressurized smoke damage inside wood-framed rooms. In south-side 92335, the Kaiser-era steel homes heat up and cool down differently; soot bonds to surfaces at different rates, and metal studs can carry heat into wall cavities far from the visible burn. Clean Slate Water Damage handles both with professional-grade equipment and an IICRC-aligned process. For background on our full fire program, see Fire Damage Restoration.
Fire Damage Cleanup
Signs you need it
Soot on walls and ceilings, charred framing or contents, and a sharp smoke smell that returns whenever the HVAC runs all signal that cleanup is not just cosmetic.
What it costs in Fontana
Fire damage cleanup in Fontana typically runs $1,500 to $4,800, depending on square footage and how far soot traveled through the home.
How we do it
We contain the affected zone, remove charred debris and unsalvageable contents, HEPA-vacuum surfaces in the correct order, and capture airborne soot before it spreads to clean rooms.
Smoke Odor Removal
Signs you need it
Odor that lingers after cleaning, intensifies on warm days, or returns when the blower cycles means smoke molecules are trapped in cavities, ducts, or porous surfaces.
What it costs in Fontana
Smoke odor removal in Fontana averages $800 to $2,600, and the price climbs when odor has penetrated wall cavities and duct insulation.
How we do it
We trace odor to its source using professional-grade inspection, then treat with thermal fogging, ozone or hydroxyl generation, and surface sealing as the IICRC-aligned scope requires.
What Fire Damage Restoration Costs in Fontana
| Item | Typical range in Fontana |
|---|---|
| Fire damage cleanup | $1,500 – $4,800 |
| Smoke odor removal | $800 – $2,600 |
| Full fire restoration (structural + contents) | $4,800 – $11,000 |
Fire jobs vary more than any other restoration category in Fontana because the city’s housing stock is split between steel and wood framing, and Santa Ana wind conditions change how far smoke travels. The $800-to-$4,800 range covers the most common scoped losses; a full structural fire with steel framing involvement in 92335 or extensive stucco damage in 92336 can push toward the top of that range or beyond, which is why we always price from a written, pre-approved scope.
How fast can someone get to a Fontana fire damage job?
We dispatch crews to Fontana from our regional operation base and can typically be on-site the same day for active fire damage. Soot and odor become harder to remove the longer they sit, so early mitigation matters. Call (888) 508-8745 and we will get a technician moving.
Do we coordinate with insurance on fire claims in Fontana?
Yes. We photo-document the entire scope, work directly with your adjuster, and provide the written documentation insurers expect. Fire restoration claims move faster when the contractor speaks the same language as the carrier.
Brands We Service in Fontana
We work on homes across Fontana regardless of brand or original builder, and local supply access to common stucco, drywall, and trim profiles keeps rebuild timelines reasonable. For a full list of manufacturers and material types we service, see our brands.
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| Service | Typical range in Fontana |
|---|---|
| Water extraction and structural drying | $1,200 – $4,700 |
| Drying hardwood floors | $1,100 – $2,900 |
| Drying behind stucco and wall cavities | $1,700 – $3,700 |
| Mold assessment / testing with report | $320 – $640 |
| Mold remediation | $1,750 – $5,150 |
| Mold source repair (leak fix, sealing) | $250 – $830 |
| Fire damage cleanup | $1,500 – $4,800 |
| Smoke odor removal | $800 – $2,600 |
| Full fire restoration (structural + contents) | $4,800 – $11,000 |
Fontana pricing pushes upward when a loss involves slab-on-grade moisture migration on south-side homes or wind-driven water intrusion behind north-side stucco, because both require phased drying and verification. We provide a written scope with line-item pricing before work starts, and that scope does not change unless the structure reveals something new.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Fontana
We cover all of Fontana, from the older Kaiser-era tracts near the rail yards in the south to the 1980s and 2000s stucco neighborhoods climbing toward the Cajon Pass in the north. Our crews move between north and south Fontana throughout the day, so scheduling stays consistent across the ZIP codes.
- Southridge
- Downtown Fontana
- North Fontana
- Sierra Lakes
- Walnut Village
Service Area – Cities Near Fontana
Beyond Fontana, Clean Slate Water Damage regularly works in Bloomington, CA, Rialto, CA, Glen Avon, CA, and Pedley, CA. If your property is in one of these communities or the surrounding area, our team can respond with the same equipment and the same written-scope process we use in Fontana.
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 active water or fire damage, we can typically schedule a same-day dispatch to Fontana from our regional base. Mold jobs are usually scheduled within one to two business days unless the source of moisture is still active, in which case we treat it as an urgent water call first.
Most restoration work, including water extraction, drying, containment, and mold remediation, does not require a local permit. When structural rebuild or system replacement is part of the scope, we identify what the City of Fontana requires and handle the building department paperwork as part of the project.
Yes. We serve 92335, 92336, 92337, and 92331, covering both the older south-side steel-frame neighborhoods and the newer north-side stucco tracts. Our crews are familiar with both building types and adjust the drying and scoping approach accordingly.
For a free estimate on fire, water, or mold restoration in Fontana, call Clean Slate Water Damage at (888) 508-8745. We will walk you through the scope, the pricing, and the plan before any work begins.
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
"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."
— Claudia Rodriguez"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."
— Grace Nguyen"Post fire smoke damage. The smell that I was sure was permanent is completely gone."
— Kristen Rhodes