San Mateo County
Water damage & mold help in San Mateo, CA
San Mateo sits on the Peninsula between San Francisco and Silicon Valley. Low areas near the bay flood in big storms, and the San Andreas Fault runs to the west.
Areas served
Baywood · Hayward Park · San Mateo Park · Shoreview · Foster City area
ZIPs include 94401, 94402, 94403, 94404, 94497
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San Mateo homes and water damage
Baywood and San Mateo Park have 1920s–1940s homes. Shoreview has mid-century homes near the bay. Baywood and San Mateo Park have 1920s–1940s Spanish and Tudor homes with raised foundations, plaster walls and older plumbing. Shoreview and the bayside neighborhoods sit close to sea level behind levees, where heavy storms and high tides can flood streets and garages. Many homes have been expanded with added bathrooms, and older galvanized supply lines leak behind walls. The San Andreas Fault runs just west of the city. Many homes carry high-end finishes after remodels, so fast drying protects hardwood, stone and custom cabinets from permanent damage.
Bay flooding
Low areas near the bay flood in big storms.
Earthquake pipe damage
Quakes can crack pipes.
Atmospheric river storms
Heavy rain overwhelms drainage.
Older plumbing
Older homes have galvanized lines.
Slab leaks
Aging pipes under slabs leak.
Water heater failures
Garage and closet water heaters burst with age, flooding nearby rooms and garages.
Hillside runoff
Homes in the western hills sit on sloped lots where heavy rain sends water toward foundations.
Common calls in San Mateo
- Water Damage in San Mateo
- Mold Removal in San Mateo
- Fire & Smoke Damage
- Sewage & Biohazard Cleanup
- Water damage restoration
- Flood damage cleanup in San Mateo
- Mold remediation
- Ceiling water damage repair
- Structural drying in San Mateo
Also available: emergency water damage and all restoration services.
San Mateo at a glance
- County
- San Mateo County
- Neighborhoods
- Baywood, Hayward Park, San Mateo Park, Shoreview
- ZIP codes
- 94401, 94402, 94403, 94404, 94497
- Nearby
- Los Angeles, CA, San Diego, CA, San Jose, CA, Sacramento, CA, Fresno, CA, San Francisco, CA
San Mateo questions
Do I need a permit for repairs in San Mateo?
Cleanup and drying don't. Structural, plumbing and electrical repairs need permits from the City of San Mateo Building division.
Does insurance cover earthquake damage in San Mateo?
Not by default. Earthquake coverage is a separate policy, often through the California Earthquake Authority, and it has its own deductible.
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