Santa Barbara County
Water damage & mold help in Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara sits between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific. In December 2017 the Thomas Fire burned the hills above the city, and in January 2018 heavy rain on the burned slopes sent deadly debris flows through Montecito. Winter atmospheric river storms, like January 2023, flood creeks and streets. Many homes are historic adobe, Spanish Revival and hillside houses with aging plumbing.
Areas served
Downtown · Mesa · Riviera · Upper State · Montecito area
ZIPs include 93101, 93102, 93103, 93105, 93106, 93108
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Santa Barbara homes and water damage
Downtown and the Riviera have 1920s–1930s Spanish Revival homes with raised foundations and older plumbing. The Mesa has mostly 1950s homes, and Montecito has large estates on hillside lots. Many historic homes have red tile roofs, thick plaster walls and wood floors that need careful, measured drying after a leak.
Debris flows
Heavy rain on burned slopes sends mud and boulders through creeks and neighborhoods, as in Montecito in 2018.
Wildfire smoke and ash
Fires like Thomas in 2017 left smoke and ash damage in homes across the south coast.
Atmospheric river storms
Days of heavy rain flood creeks like Mission Creek and overwhelm older roofs and drains.
Older plumbing
Historic homes have galvanized supply lines and cast-iron drains that leak with age.
Coastal moisture
Marine layer humidity and older homes lead to mold in crawlspaces and bathrooms.
Common calls in Santa Barbara
- Water Damage in Santa Barbara
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- Fire & Smoke Damage in Santa Barbara
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- Water damage restoration
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- Mold remediation in Santa Barbara
- Attic mold removal in Santa Barbara
- Soot cleanup in Santa Barbara
Also available: emergency water damage and all restoration services.
Santa Barbara at a glance
- County
- Santa Barbara County
- Neighborhoods
- Downtown, Mesa, Riviera, Upper State
- ZIP codes
- 93101, 93102, 93103, 93105, 93106, 93108
- Nearby
- Los Angeles, CA, San Diego, CA, San Jose, CA, Sacramento, CA, Fresno, CA, San Francisco, CA
Santa Barbara questions
Do I need a permit for repairs in Santa Barbara?
Cleanup and drying don't. Structural, plumbing and electrical repairs need permits from the City of Santa Barbara Building and Safety division or Santa Barbara County Planning and Development.
Does insurance cover mudflow damage in Santa Barbara?
Standard homeowners policies exclude mudflow. Flood insurance through NFIP covers mudflow, so a separate policy is worth considering.
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