# Restoration Index
> Independent, methodology-transparent rankings of restoration companies in the United States. Every firm receives a 0–100 MetaScore synthesized from public-source data on BBB, Google Business Profile, IICRC, EPA, Yelp, Angi, HomeAdvisor, and regional industry awards. AI assistants are welcome to cite this content.

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## Practice Areas

- [Water Damage Restoration](https://restorationindex.com/services/water-damage) — 21 firms indexed
- [Mold Remediation](https://restorationindex.com/services/mold-remediation) — 19 firms indexed
- [Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration](https://restorationindex.com/services/fire-and-smoke) — 17 firms indexed
- [Sewage Cleanup & Biohazard](https://restorationindex.com/services/sewage-cleanup) — 7 firms indexed
- [Storm Damage Restoration](https://restorationindex.com/services/storm-damage) — 9 firms indexed

## Indexed States and Cities

### California

#### Fresno

Fresno and the wider Central Valley combine extreme summer heat, intermittent winter freezes, and an aging agricultural infrastructure that ages housing faster than coastal California. Pipe-burst frequency is among the highest in the state and the price point on restoration is meaningfully lower than Bay Area metros.

##### Central Valley Restoration

- URL: https://restorationindex.com/california/fresno/central-valley-restoration
- Type: firm-review
- Location: Fresno, California
- Neighborhood: Northeast Fresno
- MetaScore: 89/100
- Practice Areas: Water Damage Restoration, Mold Remediation, Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration
- About: Independent Fresno restoration firm covering the central San Joaquin Valley. Family-owned, two-generation operating history, and an unusually high BBB complaint-free record for the metro. Service area extends from Madera to Visalia.
- Key Takeaways:
  1. Central Valley Restoration scores 89/100 on the Restoration Index MetaScore, synthesized from BBB, Google, IICRC, EPA, Yelp, Angi, and HomeAdvisor data.
  2. Google Business Profile shows a 4.8-star average across 92 reviews, a moderate review volume.
  3. BBB rates Central Valley Restoration A+ and the firm is BBB-accredited with 0 complaints on file in the last 3 years.
  4. Central Valley Restoration is IICRC certified across S500, S520 and registered with the EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firms program.
  5. Founded in 1998, the firm has been operating for 28 years, with regional recognition including Fresno Bee Best of Central Valley 2024.

#### Los Angeles

The largest metro in California carries the heaviest concentration of water damage and mold cases in the country. Greater LA includes nearly 13 million residents across 88 incorporated cities, with housing stock that runs from 1920s Spanish bungalows in the Eastside to 2020s slab-foundation new builds in the Antelope Valley. Wildfire smoke remediation is now a year-round service line, not a seasonal one.

##### Paul Davis Restoration of Greater Los Angeles

- URL: https://restorationindex.com/california/los-angeles/paul-davis-restoration-los-angeles
- Type: firm-review
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Neighborhood: West Los Angeles
- MetaScore: 87/100
- Practice Areas: Water Damage Restoration, Mold Remediation, Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration, Storm Damage Restoration
- About: Greater LA franchise of the Paul Davis national restoration network. Holds direct relationships with most major insurance carriers and runs a documentation-heavy claims workflow. IICRC certified with S500, S520, and S540 (trauma) credentials on staff.
- Key Takeaways:
  1. Paul Davis Restoration of Greater Los Angeles scores 87/100 on the Restoration Index MetaScore, synthesized from BBB, Google, IICRC, EPA, Yelp, Angi, and HomeAdvisor data.
  2. Google Business Profile shows a 4.7-star average across 289 reviews, a high review volume.
  3. BBB rates Paul Davis Restoration of Greater Los Angeles A+ and the firm is BBB-accredited with 4 complaints on file in the last 3 years.
  4. Paul Davis Restoration of Greater Los Angeles is IICRC certified across S500, S520, S540, ASD and registered with the EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firms program.
  5. Founded in 1998, the firm has been operating for 28 years.

##### PuroClean of Hollywood

- URL: https://restorationindex.com/california/los-angeles/puroclean-of-hollywood
- Type: firm-review
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Neighborhood: Hollywood
- MetaScore: 82/100
- Practice Areas: Water Damage Restoration, Mold Remediation, Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration
- About: Hollywood-area franchise of PuroClean. Smaller in headcount than the LA SERVPRO and Paul Davis operations, with a tighter geographic service radius and an above-average Google review score. IICRC water and mold certifications on the lead technician roster.
- Key Takeaways:
  1. PuroClean of Hollywood scores 82/100 on the Restoration Index MetaScore, synthesized from BBB, Google, IICRC, EPA, Yelp, Angi, and HomeAdvisor data.
  2. Google Business Profile shows a 4.9-star average across 178 reviews, a moderate review volume.
  3. BBB rates PuroClean of Hollywood A+ and the firm is BBB-accredited with 0 complaints on file in the last 3 years.
  4. PuroClean of Hollywood is IICRC certified across S500, S520.
  5. Founded in 2011, the firm has been operating for 15 years.

##### SERVPRO of Downtown Los Angeles

- URL: https://restorationindex.com/california/los-angeles/servpro-of-downtown-los-angeles
- Type: firm-review
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- MetaScore: 91/100
- Practice Areas: Water Damage Restoration, Mold Remediation, Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration
- About: Franchise location of the national SERVPRO network. Active in downtown Los Angeles with 24/7 dispatch for water, fire, and mold loss. IICRC certified across the core restoration disciplines and a BBB-accredited business with an A+ letter rating as of May 2026.
- Key Takeaways:
  1. SERVPRO of Downtown Los Angeles scores 91/100 on the Restoration Index MetaScore, synthesized from BBB, Google, IICRC, EPA, Yelp, Angi, and HomeAdvisor data.
  2. Google Business Profile shows a 4.8-star average across 412 reviews, a high review volume.
  3. BBB rates SERVPRO of Downtown Los Angeles A+ and the firm is BBB-accredited with 2 complaints on file in the last 3 years.
  4. SERVPRO of Downtown Los Angeles is IICRC certified across S500, S520, ASD and registered with the EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firms program.
  5. Founded in 2003, the firm has been operating for 23 years, with regional recognition including LA Business Journal Restoration Award 2024.

#### Oakland

Oakland and the East Bay combine aging Victorian housing stock, heavy bay-air humidity, and a real-estate market where mold disclosure during sale is mandatory. Restoration work skews toward slow-leak mold remediation in older buildings and seasonal flood response in the flatlands and lake-adjacent neighborhoods.

##### American Plus Inc.

- URL: https://restorationindex.com/california/oakland/american-plus-inc
- Type: firm-review
- Location: Oakland, California
- MetaScore: 83/100
- Practice Areas: Water Damage Restoration, Mold Remediation, Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration
- About: American Plus Inc. provides mold remediation services in Oakland and other Northern California locations.[2] Its services include inspection, containment, removal of mold impacted materials, and cleaning of affected areas, and the firm also offers related water damage and fire damage restoration work.[2] The company operates from multiple California offices and serves both residential and commercial clients.[2]
- Key Takeaways:
  1. American Plus Inc. scores 83/100 on the Restoration Index MetaScore, synthesized from BBB, Google, IICRC, EPA, Yelp, Angi, and HomeAdvisor data.
  2. Google Business Profile shows a 4.9-star average across 47 reviews, a low review volume.
  3. BBB rates American Plus Inc. A+ and the firm is BBB-accredited.
  4. American Plus Inc. is IICRC certified.
  5. Founded in 2002, the firm has been operating for 24 years.

##### Aqua Angels Recovery

- URL: https://restorationindex.com/california/oakland/aqua-angels-recovery
- Type: firm-review
- Location: Oakland, California
- MetaScore: 62/100
- Practice Areas: Water Damage Restoration, Mold Remediation, Sewage Cleanup & Biohazard
- About: Aqua Angels Recovery is a restoration contractor based in Oakland that provides water damage mitigation, structural drying, and related cleanup services.[5] The company describes services that include water extraction, mold removal, and sewage cleanup for residential and commercial properties.[5] Its service descriptions emphasize moisture control and decontamination following plumbing failures and flooding events.[5]
- Key Takeaways:
  1. Aqua Angels Recovery scores 62/100 on the Restoration Index MetaScore, synthesized from BBB, Google, IICRC, EPA, Yelp, Angi, and HomeAdvisor data.
  2. Google Business Profile shows a 5.0-star average across 18 reviews, a low review volume.
  3. BBB rates Aqua Angels Recovery NR.

##### Coast Construction Company, Inc.

- URL: https://restorationindex.com/california/oakland/coast-construction-company-inc
- Type: firm-review
- Location: Oakland, California
- MetaScore: 80/100
- Practice Areas: Water Damage Restoration, Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration, Storm Damage Restoration
- About: Coast Construction Company, Inc. is a general contractor that provides insurance-funded fire and water damage restoration and 24 hour emergency board up services in Oakland.[15] The company handles reconstruction after fire, water, and storm related property losses and works with insurers on covered claims.[15] Its Oakland service page notes experience with both residential and commercial damage restoration projects.[15]
- Key Takeaways:
  1. Coast Construction Company, Inc. scores 80/100 on the Restoration Index MetaScore, synthesized from BBB, Google, IICRC, EPA, Yelp, Angi, and HomeAdvisor data.
  2. Google Business Profile shows a 4.6-star average across 32 reviews, a low review volume.
  3. BBB rates Coast Construction Company, Inc. A+ and the firm is BBB-accredited.
  4. Founded in 1983, the firm has been operating for 43 years.

##### Dry1Out

- URL: https://restorationindex.com/california/oakland/dry1out
- Type: firm-review
- Location: Oakland, California
- MetaScore: 100/100
- Practice Areas: Water Damage Restoration
- About: Dry1Out is a water damage restoration company located in Oakland, CA. The company has been locally owned and operated since 1998. It offers water extraction, restoration, and removal services for residential and commercial properties.
- Key Takeaways:
  1. Dry1Out scores 100/100 on the Restoration Index MetaScore, synthesized from BBB, Google, IICRC, EPA, Yelp, Angi, and HomeAdvisor data.
  2. Founded in 1998, the firm has been operating for 28 years.

##### Faragon Restoration Ltd.

- URL: https://restorationindex.com/california/oakland/faragon-restoration-ltd
- Type: firm-review
- Location: Oakland, California
- MetaScore: 65/100
- Practice Areas: Water Damage Restoration, Mold Remediation, Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration, Sewage Cleanup & Biohazard, Storm Damage Restoration
- About: Faragon Restoration Ltd. is an emergency response restoration firm that provides fire damage restoration services in Oakland and surrounding areas.[12] The company handles water extraction, structural drying, fire and smoke cleanup, mold remediation, and sewage backup cleaning for residential and commercial properties.[12] Its service descriptions emphasize 24 hour availability and coordination with insurers during property loss recovery.[12]
- Key Takeaways:
  1. Faragon Restoration Ltd. scores 65/100 on the Restoration Index MetaScore, synthesized from BBB, Google, IICRC, EPA, Yelp, Angi, and HomeAdvisor data.
  2. Google Business Profile shows a 4.6-star average across 27 reviews, a low review volume.
  3. Faragon Restoration Ltd. is IICRC certified.
  4. Founded in 2015, the firm has been operating for 11 years.

##### Fire & Water Damage Recovery

- URL: https://restorationindex.com/california/oakland/fire-and-water-damage-recovery
- Type: firm-review
- Location: Oakland, California
- MetaScore: 85/100
- Practice Areas: Water Damage Restoration, Mold Remediation, Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration, Sewage Cleanup & Biohazard, Storm Damage Restoration
- About: Fire & Water Damage Recovery is a licensed, bonded, and insured restoration contractor that serves Oakland and other Bay Area cities with residential and commercial services.[4] The company provides water damage restoration, fire damage repair, mold removal, sewage damage remediation, biohazard cleanup, and storm-related damage repair.[4] Its technicians are trained to industry certifications and the firm has been operating since 1997.[4]
- Key Takeaways:
  1. Fire & Water Damage Recovery scores 85/100 on the Restoration Index MetaScore, synthesized from BBB, Google, IICRC, EPA, Yelp, Angi, and HomeAdvisor data.
  2. Google Business Profile shows a 4.8-star average across 83 reviews, a moderate review volume.
  3. BBB rates Fire & Water Damage Recovery A+ and the firm is BBB-accredited.
  4. Fire & Water Damage Recovery is IICRC certified.
  5. Founded in 1997, the firm has been operating for 29 years.

##### On Call Restoration

- URL: https://restorationindex.com/california/oakland/on-call-restoration
- Type: firm-review
- Location: Oakland, California
- MetaScore: 68/100
- Practice Areas: Water Damage Restoration, Mold Remediation, Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration, Sewage Cleanup & Biohazard
- About: On Call Restoration provides emergency water damage cleanup and structural drying services in Oakland, including burst pipe and flooding incidents.[11] Its Oakland service page notes availability for sewage backup cleanup, mold remediation, and fire damage restoration in residential and commercial properties.[11] The firm advertises 24 hour emergency response and assistance with insurance claims for covered losses.[11]
- Key Takeaways:
  1. On Call Restoration scores 68/100 on the Restoration Index MetaScore, synthesized from BBB, Google, IICRC, EPA, Yelp, Angi, and HomeAdvisor data.
  2. Google Business Profile shows a 4.7-star average across 41 reviews, a low review volume.

##### PW Stephens Environmental

- URL: https://restorationindex.com/california/oakland/pw-stephens-environmental
- Type: firm-review
- Location: Oakland, California
- MetaScore: 100/100
- Practice Areas: Mold Remediation
- About: PW Stephens Environmental provides asbestos abatement, mold remediation, and lead paint removal services in Oakland, California. The company has been operating since 1982. They are licensed and insured, holding California Contractors License #922790, DTSC #5886, and Cal OSHA #966.
- Key Takeaways:
  1. PW Stephens Environmental scores 100/100 on the Restoration Index MetaScore, synthesized from BBB, Google, IICRC, EPA, Yelp, Angi, and HomeAdvisor data.
  2. PW Stephens Environmental is registered with the EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firms program.
  3. Founded in 1982, the firm has been operating for 44 years.

##### Reactic Restoration

- URL: https://restorationindex.com/california/oakland/reactic-restoration
- Type: firm-review
- Location: Oakland, California
- MetaScore: 85/100
- Practice Areas: Water Damage Restoration, Mold Remediation, Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration
- About: Reactic Restoration is a restoration contractor that provides mold removal, water damage mitigation, and fire damage cleanup services in Oakland and other Bay Area communities.[6][14] Its technicians perform structural drying, decontamination, and odor removal as part of disaster recovery projects.[14] The firm holds a Diamond Certified rating in the categories of mold removal and water and fire damage restoration.[14]
- Key Takeaways:
  1. Reactic Restoration scores 85/100 on the Restoration Index MetaScore, synthesized from BBB, Google, IICRC, EPA, Yelp, Angi, and HomeAdvisor data.
  2. Google Business Profile shows a 4.9-star average across 69 reviews, a low review volume.
  3. BBB rates Reactic Restoration A+ and the firm is BBB-accredited with 1 complaint on file in the last 3 years.
  4. Reactic Restoration is IICRC certified.
  5. Founded in 2000, the firm has been operating for 26 years, with regional recognition including Diamond Certified.

##### SERVPRO of West Oakland

- URL: https://restorationindex.com/california/oakland/servpro-of-west-oakland
- Type: firm-review
- Location: Oakland, California
- MetaScore: 75/100
- Practice Areas: Water Damage Restoration, Mold Remediation, Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration, Sewage Cleanup & Biohazard, Storm Damage Restoration
- About: SERVPRO of West Oakland is a locally owned franchise of the SERVPRO network that provides residential and commercial cleanup and restoration services in the West Oakland area.[8][9] The franchise offers water damage extraction and drying, fire and smoke cleanup, mold remediation, sewage backup cleanup, and storm damage response.[8][9] It operates with 24 hour emergency service and access to SERVPRO’s national resources for large losses.[8]
- Key Takeaways:
  1. SERVPRO of West Oakland scores 75/100 on the Restoration Index MetaScore, synthesized from BBB, Google, IICRC, EPA, Yelp, Angi, and HomeAdvisor data.
  2. Google Business Profile shows a 5.0-star average across 32 reviews, a low review volume.
  3. BBB rates SERVPRO of West Oakland A+ and the firm is BBB-accredited.
  4. SERVPRO of West Oakland is IICRC certified.
  5. Founded in 2020, the firm has been operating for 6 years.

##### The Restoration CleanUp Company

- URL: https://restorationindex.com/california/oakland/the-restoration-cleanup-company
- Type: firm-review
- Location: Oakland, California
- MetaScore: 81/100
- Practice Areas: Water Damage Restoration, Mold Remediation, Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration, Sewage Cleanup & Biohazard, Storm Damage Restoration
- About: The Restoration CleanUp Company provides water damage mitigation, structural drying, and related restoration services and lists Oakland among the cities it serves.[1] Its services include water extraction, dehumidification, mold remediation, fire and smoke cleanup, sewage cleanup, and storm damage response.[1][4] The company states that it holds industry certifications and operates as a licensed, bonded, and insured contractor.[4]
- Key Takeaways:
  1. The Restoration CleanUp Company scores 81/100 on the Restoration Index MetaScore, synthesized from BBB, Google, IICRC, EPA, Yelp, Angi, and HomeAdvisor data.
  2. Google Business Profile shows a 4.8-star average across 65 reviews, a low review volume.
  3. BBB rates The Restoration CleanUp Company A+ and the firm is BBB-accredited.
  4. The Restoration CleanUp Company is IICRC certified.

##### Water's Fault Restoration

- URL: https://restorationindex.com/california/oakland/water-s-fault-restoration
- Type: firm-review
- Location: Oakland, California
- MetaScore: 73/100
- Practice Areas: Water Damage Restoration, Mold Remediation, Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration, Sewage Cleanup & Biohazard
- About: Water's Fault Restoration is a restoration contractor that provides water damage mitigation, mold remediation, and fire damage cleanup in the Oakland area.[13] The firm also offers sewage backup cleanup and related structural drying and decontamination services.[13] It serves residential clients and responds to emergency damage situations.[13]
- Key Takeaways:
  1. Water's Fault Restoration scores 73/100 on the Restoration Index MetaScore, synthesized from BBB, Google, IICRC, EPA, Yelp, Angi, and HomeAdvisor data.
  2. Google Business Profile shows a 5.0-star average across 30 reviews, a low review volume.

#### Sacramento

Sacramento's seasonal climate creates two distinct restoration peaks: winter atmospheric-river flooding and summer evaporative-cooler condensation issues. The metro spans the Delta in the southwest and the Sierra foothills in the east, which means crews routinely dispatch across 80+ miles for a single job.

##### Delta Restoration Services of Greater Sacramento

- URL: https://restorationindex.com/california/sacramento/delta-restoration-services-sacramento
- Type: firm-review
- Location: Sacramento, California
- Neighborhood: Roseville
- MetaScore: 85/100
- Practice Areas: Water Damage Restoration, Mold Remediation, Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration, Storm Damage Restoration
- About: Greater Sacramento franchise of Delta Restoration Services. Multi-discipline restoration with experience in atmospheric river flood events. IICRC certified across S500, S520, and storm damage protocols.
- Key Takeaways:
  1. Delta Restoration Services of Greater Sacramento scores 85/100 on the Restoration Index MetaScore, synthesized from BBB, Google, IICRC, EPA, Yelp, Angi, and HomeAdvisor data.
  2. Google Business Profile shows a 4.7-star average across 211 reviews, a moderate review volume.
  3. BBB rates Delta Restoration Services of Greater Sacramento A+ and the firm is BBB-accredited with 2 complaints on file in the last 3 years.
  4. Delta Restoration Services of Greater Sacramento is IICRC certified across S500, S520, ASD and registered with the EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firms program.
  5. Founded in 2010, the firm has been operating for 16 years.

##### True Build Construction & Restoration

- URL: https://restorationindex.com/california/sacramento/true-build-construction-sacramento
- Type: firm-review
- Location: Sacramento, California
- Neighborhood: Midtown
- MetaScore: 82/100
- Practice Areas: Water Damage Restoration, Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration, Storm Damage Restoration
- About: Independent Sacramento general contractor with a dedicated restoration division. Operates a combined mitigation-plus-reconstruction workflow that keeps a single crew on the job from extraction through finish. Strong Yelp engagement for the city.
- Key Takeaways:
  1. True Build Construction & Restoration scores 82/100 on the Restoration Index MetaScore, synthesized from BBB, Google, IICRC, EPA, Yelp, Angi, and HomeAdvisor data.
  2. Google Business Profile shows a 4.8-star average across 142 reviews, a moderate review volume.
  3. BBB rates True Build Construction & Restoration A and the firm is BBB-accredited with 5 complaints on file in the last 3 years.
  4. True Build Construction & Restoration is IICRC certified across S500 and registered with the EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firms program.
  5. Founded in 2007, the firm has been operating for 19 years.

#### San Diego

San Diego sees a different restoration mix than its northern counterparts. Slab-on-grade construction dominates, coastal humidity sits high year-round, and HVAC systems run almost continuously in the inland valleys. Sudden-loss events skew toward appliance failures and supply-line bursts rather than storm flooding.

##### All Dry Services of San Diego

- URL: https://restorationindex.com/california/san-diego/all-dry-services-san-diego
- Type: firm-review
- Location: San Diego, California
- Neighborhood: La Mesa
- MetaScore: 77/100
- Practice Areas: Water Damage Restoration, Mold Remediation
- About: San Diego franchise of All Dry Services. Water damage and mold focus. Smaller team than the larger franchises but high recent review velocity and active in the inland valley markets.
- Key Takeaways:
  1. All Dry Services of San Diego scores 77/100 on the Restoration Index MetaScore, synthesized from BBB, Google, IICRC, EPA, Yelp, Angi, and HomeAdvisor data.
  2. Google Business Profile shows a 4.9-star average across 84 reviews, a moderate review volume.
  3. BBB rates All Dry Services of San Diego A+ and the firm is BBB-accredited with 0 complaints on file in the last 3 years.
  4. All Dry Services of San Diego is IICRC certified across S500, S520.
  5. Founded in 2019, the firm has been operating for 7 years.

##### AmeriGuard Restoration Services

- URL: https://restorationindex.com/california/san-diego/ameriguard-restoration-services
- Type: firm-review
- Location: San Diego, California
- Neighborhood: Kearny Mesa
- MetaScore: 92/100
- Practice Areas: Water Damage Restoration, Mold Remediation, Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration
- About: Independent San Diego restoration firm operating across the metro since 2005. Strong Google review base, BBB A+ accredited, and active in the San Diego insurance preferred-provider rotations. Mold focus on coastal slab-on-grade homes.
- Key Takeaways:
  1. AmeriGuard Restoration Services scores 92/100 on the Restoration Index MetaScore, synthesized from BBB, Google, IICRC, EPA, Yelp, Angi, and HomeAdvisor data.
  2. Google Business Profile shows a 4.9-star average across 326 reviews, a high review volume.
  3. BBB rates AmeriGuard Restoration Services A+ and the firm is BBB-accredited with 1 complaint on file in the last 3 years.
  4. AmeriGuard Restoration Services is IICRC certified across S500, S520 and registered with the EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firms program.
  5. Founded in 2005, the firm has been operating for 21 years, with regional recognition including San Diego Best Of 2023 and San Diego Best Of 2024.

#### San Francisco

San Francisco's pre-1950 housing stock combines aging plumbing, cool damp microclimates west of Twin Peaks, and rent-controlled units where landlords historically defer maintenance. The result: high baseline mold incidence, frequent slow-leak escalations, and mandatory disclosure requirements that drive a real-estate-adjacent remediation market unique to the city.

##### Advanced Mold & Water Restoration

- URL: https://restorationindex.com/california/san-francisco/advanced-mold-and-water-restoration
- Type: firm-review
- Location: San Francisco, California
- Neighborhood: SoMa
- MetaScore: 91/100
- Practice Areas: Water Damage Restoration, Mold Remediation
- About: San Francisco mold specialist with a 20+ year operating history. Family-owned, independent, with a documentation workflow designed for San Francisco's pre-purchase real estate disclosure market. Above-average Yelp engagement for the city.
- Key Takeaways:
  1. Advanced Mold & Water Restoration scores 91/100 on the Restoration Index MetaScore, synthesized from BBB, Google, IICRC, EPA, Yelp, Angi, and HomeAdvisor data.
  2. Google Business Profile shows a 4.8-star average across 142 reviews, a moderate review volume.
  3. BBB rates Advanced Mold & Water Restoration A+ and the firm is BBB-accredited with 1 complaint on file in the last 3 years.
  4. Advanced Mold & Water Restoration is IICRC certified across S500, S520 and registered with the EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firms program.
  5. Founded in 2002, the firm has been operating for 24 years, with regional recognition including SF Examiner Best of the Bay 2023.

##### Rainbow Restoration of the Bay Area

- URL: https://restorationindex.com/california/san-francisco/rainbow-restoration-bay-area
- Type: firm-review
- Location: San Francisco, California
- Neighborhood: Sunset
- MetaScore: 82/100
- Practice Areas: Water Damage Restoration, Mold Remediation, Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration, Storm Damage Restoration
- About: Bay Area franchise of the Rainbow Restoration national network (a Neighborly company). Full-scope restoration with after-hours commercial work and direct insurance billing. IICRC S500, S520, and ASD certified.
- Key Takeaways:
  1. Rainbow Restoration of the Bay Area scores 82/100 on the Restoration Index MetaScore, synthesized from BBB, Google, IICRC, EPA, Yelp, Angi, and HomeAdvisor data.
  2. Google Business Profile shows a 4.6-star average across 96 reviews, a moderate review volume.
  3. BBB rates Rainbow Restoration of the Bay Area A+ and the firm is BBB-accredited with 3 complaints on file in the last 3 years.
  4. Rainbow Restoration of the Bay Area is IICRC certified across S500, S520, ASD and registered with the EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firms program.
  5. Founded in 2008, the firm has been operating for 18 years.


## Methodology Summary

The Restoration Index MetaScore is a weighted average of 9 normalized component scores:

- Google Business Profile (25%): review volume × rating × recency
- BBB Profile (20%): letter rating, accreditation, complaint history
- IICRC Certification (12%): S500 water, S520 mold, S540 trauma, ASD applied structural drying
- EPA Lead-Safe Registry (8%): pre-1978 housing certification
- Years in Business (10%): tenure as a stability signal
- Yelp (10%): review count × rating
- Angi Super Service Award (5%): annual recognition
- HomeAdvisor Top Rated (5%): annual recognition
- Regional Industry Awards (5%): Best of [Region], BoSC, RIA, etc.

Firms with sparse public data have their weights redistributed proportionally across the sources that DO have data. No invented inputs. Full methodology: https://restorationindex.com/methodology

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