We had a warm spot on the kitchen floor and a water bill that doubled overnight, which turned out to be a slab leak under our 1920s bungalow. The crew was out within the hour, found the wet area, and dried the subfloor without ripping up all our original oak. Careful, honest, and they walked us through every step.
A trusted San Gabriel Valley trade since 2009
Water Damage Restoration in Pasadena, California
Older Craftsman, mid-century, and foothill homes dry out differently. We have restored them for more than fifteen years, from slab leaks in mid-century homes to storm mud and debris off the foothills, on-site in 30 to 60 minutes, day or night.
Call (626) 314-6471Call now and a real Pasadena crew answers the phone, day or night On-site in 30 to 60 minutes, day or night
IICRC certified
15+ years local
15+years in the San Gabriel Valley
6,000+properties restored
30 to 60minute response, day or night
IICRCcertified technicians, WRT and ASD
Why minutes matter
When water spreads, minutes decide the damage
Standing water never sits still. It wicks up plaster and drywall, soaks into hardwood until it cups, and works down into the subfloor and the slab. In an older Pasadena home the materials drink it in fast.
Damp material can grow mold within 24 to 48 hours, so the sooner the water comes out and the drying begins, the more of your home stays. A fast start is the difference between drying a room and rebuilding it. That is why our crews answer live and roll the moment you call.
Call (626) 314-6471
The moment you see water
The moment you see water, do these three things
These steps protect your home and family while a Pasadena crew heads your way. Then call, and we take over.
1
Shut the water off
If you can reach it safely, close the fixture valve or the main at the meter to stop the source.
2
Stay off wet floors
Water and electricity are a dangerous mix. Keep clear of outlets and panels, and keep kids and pets away.
3
Call and we head out
One call puts a local crew on the way with pumps, meters, and drying gear, any hour of the night.
Call (626) 314-6471A real person answers, day or night
Photograph everything you safely can for your claim before cleanup begins.
Reviews
Pasadena neighbors, in their own words
4.9/5
Based on 152 reviews
Trusted across Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley since 2009.
A February storm drove rain under our old tile roof and it came through the living room ceiling two rooms away from the actual leak. They tarped it, dried the ceiling, and saved most of the plaster. Fast to arrive and they kept us updated the whole time.
The spring atmospheric river pushed water into our lower level faster than our pumps could handle. This team extracted it the same night and had dryers running by morning. Professional and calm when we were anything but.
After the fire up the hill, the first big rain sent mud and ash down into our garage and side yard. They handled the cleanup with real care, documented everything for our claim, and never made us feel rushed. Grateful for steady help during a hard stretch.
A corroded galvanized pipe let go inside a wall while we were away and soaked the hallway. They found moisture we could not see, dried it properly, and treated the area so mold never took hold. Fair and thorough.
Heavy foothill runoff backed our line up and we had a mess in the downstairs bathroom. The crew treated it as the health hazard it was, cleaned and sanitized everything, and got the smell out completely. Would call again.
Certified & insured
Certified technicians, local hands
The work is done to an industry standard, not by guesswork, and we are insured for the job.
IICRC CertifiedWRT and ASD
EPA GuidanceMold and moisture
BBB AccreditedLocal reputationInsuredCertified technicians
California has no state license for water mitigation, so we show what matters: IICRC certified technicians and full insurance for the work we do.
Services
Every kind of water damage we make right
One local crew for the whole job, from the first pump-out to the last dry moisture reading.
Emergency response
First on the scene
Water Extraction & Removal
The emergency front door. Truck-mounted pumps clear standing water fast, then we map the moisture left behind.
See water extraction
Flood Damage Cleanup
Atmospheric-river rainfall, foothill runoff, and Arroyo Seco flooding cleaned, dried, and sanitized.
See flood cleanup
Storm Damage Restoration
Atmospheric-river wind and rain, a storm-breached roof, and the water it drives inside, tarped and dried.
See storm damage
Mudflow & Debris-Flow Cleanup
Mud, ash, and rock off the burn scars and foothills, mucked out and dried end to end.
See debris-flow cleanupOlder and foothill homes
The local edge
Slab Leak Water Damage
Copper lines corrode under mid-century slabs. We find the wet area, dry the slab, and save the floors.
See slab leak service
Burst Pipe Cleanup
A supply line or water heater lets go and floods fast. We extract and dry before the water spreads.
See burst pipe cleanup
Corroded & Galvanized Pipe Cleanup
Aging galvanized and cast-iron lines corrode and weep behind the walls of Craftsman bungalows. We dry what they soak.
See corroded pipe cleanup
Ceiling Leak Water Damage
Water pooling in the ceiling cavity, stained and sagging plaster traced, dried, and saved in place.
See ceiling leak service
Roof Leak Water Damage
Wind-driven rain works under older tile and flashing, then tracks inside. We tarp the source and dry the damage.
See roof leak serviceDry-out and hazard
Made safe and dry
Structural Drying & Dehumidification
Air movers and dehumidifiers that dry plaster, hardwood, and slab to a verified dry standard.
See structural drying
Sewage & Black Water Cleanup
Category 3 backups from storm surcharge and old cast-iron laterals removed, disinfected, and deodorized.
See sewage cleanup
Mold Remediation
Contained removal after hidden leaks and post-storm humidity, with the source fixed and the area verified.
See mold remediation
Commercial Water Damage Restoration
Old Pasadena and South Lake retail, offices, restaurants, and HOA and condo buildings, with after-hours crews.
See commercial serviceHow it works
From your call to the last dry reading
1
Call and dispatch
You reach a person, and we send the nearest crew.
2
On-site in 30 to 60 min
We arrive with pumps and meters, day or night.
3
Extract and contain
Standing water out, containment up, contents protected.
4
Dry and monitor
Equipment runs while we log daily moisture readings.
5
Restore and document
We finish the work and document your claim.
Water rising while you read this?
Every minute it sits, the damage and the cost grow. A Pasadena crew is standing by.
Local knowledge
In the shadow of the San Gabriels
Pasadena sits at the base of steep mountains, on hard water, full of Craftsman bungalows and mid-century slab homes. Water shows up here in ways it does not elsewhere, and we plan our response around the local patterns.
Winter atmospheric rivers
A handful of stalled winter storms drop weeks of rain in a day or two across the valley.
San Gabriel foothill runoff
Water sheets off the steep slopes above Altadena and north Pasadena and overwhelms drains.
Burn-scar debris flows
Rain on the 2025 Eaton and 2020 Bobcat burn scars carries mud, ash, and rock downhill fast.
Slab leaks in mid-century homes
Copper supply lines run through the slab of many postwar homes and corrode from the inside.
Corroded galvanized and cast-iron pipe
Aging supply and drain lines in Craftsman bungalows split after decades behind the walls.
Hard water
Mineral-heavy water scales pipes and fixtures and drives pinhole leaks and water-heater failures.
Arroyo Seco flooding
The Arroyo and its side channels run high in heavy storms, and the Lower Arroyo floods first.
Wind-driven roof leaks
Santa Ana gusts and wind-driven rain work under aging tile and flashing on older roofs.
Local resources we point homeowners to:
Pasadena Water and Power
LA County Public Works, Flood Control
National Weather Service, Los Angeles
Recent work
Recent restorations across the San Gabriel Valley
Real crews in real Pasadena homes, from foothill garages to Craftsman hallways.
Why us
The way we work
We answer the phone ourselves
A real person picks up, day or night, and a crew heads your way. No call center in another state.
Certified drying, not guesswork
IICRC certified crews take daily moisture readings and dry to a real standard before the gear comes out.
We handle the insurance paperwork
We document the damage with photos and readings and work with your carrier so the claim keeps moving.
We know these old Pasadena homes
From galvanized pipes to slab foundations and foothill runoff, we know how water moves here.
Service area
From Old Pasadena to the foothill towns
Seated in Old Pasadena, we respond across the city and the west San Gabriel Valley.
Central Pasadena
Old PasadenaPlayhouse DistrictSouth Lake AvenueCivic CenterCrown City
Bungalow Heaven & northeast
Bungalow HeavenNormandie HeightsWashington SquareGarfield HeightsOrange Heights
Madison Heights & south
Madison HeightsNorth MarengoWest Pasadena
Hastings Ranch & east
Hastings RanchUpper Hastings RanchDaisy VillaEast Central PasadenaChapman WoodsBrigden RanchCasa Grande
Arroyo & west side
Linda VistaSan Rafael HillsAnnandaleLower Arroyo Seco
Altadena foothills
AltadenaWest Altadena
San Marino & South Pasadena
San MarinoSouth Pasadena
Across the San Gabriel Valley
ArcadiaSierra MadreMonroviaTemple CitySan GabrielAlhambraLa Canada FlintridgeLa CrescentaEagle RockHighland Park
Every ZIP code we serve
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Seated at 65 N Raymond Ave, we keep an honest radius across the valley. Name your neighborhood when you call and we confirm a time.
Cost & insurance
What restoration costs, and how the claim works
Every loss is different. The category of water, how far it spread, and how long it sat set the price.
Minor
$500 to $1,500
- One room or a small clean spill
- Extraction and drying
- Clean, Category 1 water
Moderate
$2,000 to $6,000
- Several rooms or a slab leak
- Extraction, drying, minor rebuild
- Grey or contaminated water
Major
$7,000 and up
- Sewage, debris flow, or wide saturation
- Full mitigation and rebuild
- Category 3 black water
We bill your carrier directly
We document the damage the way an adjuster needs it and bill your carrier directly, so you get a straight answer before work begins. Sudden water damage like a slab leak or a burst pipe is covered on most Pasadena homeowners policies. Want a number first? Try the Water Damage Cost Calculator for a Pasadena range.
FAQ
Questions Pasadena homeowners ask
How fast can you reach my Pasadena home?
We answer live 24 hours a day and reach most of Pasadena and the west San Gabriel Valley in 30 to 60 minutes. Name your neighborhood when you call and we confirm a time.
What do I do right now while I wait?
If you can reach it safely, shut the water off at the fixture or the meter. Stay clear of outlets and panels, keep off wet floors, and photograph what you safely can for your claim.
Do you work with my insurance company?
Yes. We document the loss with photos and moisture readings, write the scope the way adjusters expect, and bill your carrier directly for covered work.
I have a warm spot on the floor. Could it be a slab leak?
Often yes. A warm floor spot, a jump in the water bill, or the sound of running water can point to a slab leak. We find the wet area, dry the slab and floors, and a plumber repairs the pipe.
Storm mud or debris came into my home. Can you clean it out?
Yes. We muck out mud, ash, and debris, extract the water, sanitize, and dry the structure, then document the loss thoroughly for your claim and point you to county and state resources.
My ceiling is stained after the rain. Do I need help?
Call either way. Roof water tracks down inside walls and shows up far from the leak, and a stain means moisture is sitting in the cavity. We find the path, dry it, and stop mold before it starts.
How much does water damage restoration cost in Pasadena?
A small clean job runs a few hundred dollars. A slab leak or several soaked rooms runs into the thousands, by category and spread. Our cost calculator gives a quick Pasadena range.
How long does drying take?
Most homes dry in three to five days, longer for old plaster, hardwood, or a soaked slab. We take daily moisture readings and only pull the equipment once it reads truly dry.
Are you licensed and certified?
California has no state license for water mitigation, so the credential that matters is certification. Our technicians are IICRC certified in Water Damage Restoration and Applied Structural Drying, and we are insured.
Which Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley areas do you cover?
All of Pasadena and the west San Gabriel Valley, from Old Pasadena and Bungalow Heaven to Altadena, San Marino, South Pasadena, Arcadia, Sierra Madre, and La Canada Flintridge.
Open 24/7, day or night
Bring your home back to dry
Water sitting means damage growing. Call SOS Restoration and a Pasadena crew is on the way, 30 to 60 minutes out.
(626) 314-6471One call brings a Pasadena crew to your door, any hour