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Certified Restoration Inc.

Mold Testing & Remediation, Water & Smoke Damage

About us

Certified Restoration formerly dba Flood Masters is San Diego’s leading Flood, Fire, and Mold Remediation company. We take pride in our work, and present a quality service to both our commercial and residential clients. We handle any size disaster--large or small. Certified Restoration is locally owned and operated. We are there when our clients need us most: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our staff of experienced technicians arrives at your home or business within the hour, which is critical to prevent any deeper or more costly issues such as mold and bacterial growth, and structural damage. We use the most advanced equipment and technologies available to quickly and effectively restore your property to its pre-loss condition. We also use independent industrial hygienists and air testing companies to confirm that our work was properly completed. Through our continuous communication and respect for your property, we will bring your loss to a swift conclusion with a minimal amount of interference. We will work with your insurance company and bill them directly to save you the hassle and paperwork.

Business highlights

18 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

24 hour Residential and Commercial Service, Water Damage Restoration, Mold remediation, Black Mold Removal, Pressure Washing, Sewage Extraction and Sanitation, Hard Wood Floor Drying, Carpet Drying and Wet Pad Removal, Personal Content Drying and Pack-Out, Air Duct Cleaning, Full Cleaning Service, Direct and Insurance Billing.

Services we don't offer

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Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.912 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
92%
4
8%
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.9
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-12 of 12 reviews

Spencer W.
09/2023
5.0
Our home had some water intrusion after a storm and the Certified Restoration team were fantastic. They were professional and courteous throughout and explained all aspects of the situation for us. They were very communicative when we needed and answered all of our questions completely. You can tell they care about their work which gave us peace of mind throughout and we are very grateful for their help. Seriously, this is who you need if you have any water issues with your home.
Description of Work: Water damage assessment

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Virginia R.
12/2017
5.0
All went very well. The discovery process was straightforward and we were kept apprised of results. They were honest about their findings and did not do work that wasn't required. They were easy to communicate with, and also willing to refer other vendors who were also qualified, fair and trustworthy.
Description of Work: Damaged drywall removal and any other remediation steps that were indicated.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Miranda H.
01/2015
5.0
Michael, Tad and the crew were top-notch! They were very responsive and incredibly thorough. They also have a sensitivity to the potential for such an event to be stressful for the client, They invoke confidence and take great care in their work. They are very professional and punctual. Thanks, guys!
Description of Work: Mitigated a sewage back-up in our house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

SAMUEL B.
10/2014
5.0
Huge success! Both units tested dry after three days, they certified that the mitigation was a success, and provided a certificate declaring that both units had zero mold and acceptably dry moisture readings. Most importantly, even the finicky owner below was satisfied.
Description of Work: While we slept, our toilet developed a crack in the reservoir tank and flooded our bathroom, as well as the unit below's bathroom. Flood Masters came the same day, set up a dehumidifier/heater in each bathroom, as well as several fans, and installed temporary isolation plastic. They carefully red moisture content of our walls, cabinets and floor, as well for the unit below. As we had no homeowner's insurance, not only did they give us a great discount, but they gave me excellent recommendations for me to save more money by doing some of the work myself. I cut holes in our floor allowing their equipment to mitigate the interstitial spaces between our floor and the ceiling below. Flood Masters came by each day to monitor the progress, carefully took multiple moisture readings each time, were punctual, and professional (don't mind the tattoos, these are great guys).

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

marvin T.
02/2014
5.0
Mike was outstanding came in gave me an great price. The employees that came out did, and great job placing and removing their equipment.
Description of Work: Had a link from the roof that damaged the living room called flood masters for nelp

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

Rosemary C.
10/2013
4.0
We started on the wrong foot and they corrected the issues and problems and it turned out okay. At the beginning, it wasn’t so great but at the end it was okay. They really made an effort but then when it first started out, they stressed us out. We ended up spending more money because of what happened at the beginning. So at the end even though they made a great effort and everything, the damage was already done in terms of us already having spent more money than we should have if they have told us what they told us at the beginning.
Description of Work: I used Flood Masters to do a flood restoration work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$20,000

Christine F.
07/2013
5.0
It went very well. I love my condo and was extremely upset when I came home to find water dripping down into my bathroom from the unit above. The people upstairs had left the water running in their bathtub and it overflowed for quite awhile before they realized and turned it off. By that time it had already caused a lot of damage to my bathroom. I didn't know what to do, so I called my son and he recommended Flood Masters. I talked to Michael and he told me he could have a crew at my place in 40 minutes. The team arrived and started up equipment to take the water on the floor of the bathroom out. Then they used fans and heating equipment to dry the rest of the bathroom. It took about 3 days and during that time I asked a lot of questions. Ed was the Lead Technician and he was very patient and answered every question I had. I decided to take the opportunity to update my bathroom, make it more modern than before since some things needed to be replaced. Ed helped coordinate with the reconstruction and helped me choose new tile and paint. I had an idea of what I wanted and he helped guide me in the right direction. They also worked with my insurance company and did all of the paperwork for me. We had a lot of conference conversations--Michael or Ed, myself, and my agent. Overall, I was pleased with the outcome. It was quick and efficient and fortunately I have another bathroom in my home, so I wasn't too inconvenienced.
Description of Work: They came to my home, extracted water from my bathroom and hallway, and helped me with my insurance claim and putting my bathroom back together. It took about 3 days to dry everything.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,400

judith H.
03/2013
5.0
Flood Masters brought fans, dehumidifiers and heat lamps to our property on 3/21. After they removed the hardwood flooring and cut the drywall open, they set the fans, lamps and dehumidifiers on. They returned to the property frequently to check on the progress of the drying. At all times they were friendly, courteous and efficient. The process was completed on 3/24. Brian, the painter, came on 3/26-27 to complete the job by repairing the drywall and repainting the room. His original bid was $1000, based on photos, but when he saw the job , he reduced the price to $850. Again, everything was completed with care and efficiency.
Description of Work: Flood Masters came to our home to dry out a room after a flood. The day I called the owner, Michael, got right on the phone and we met that afternoon. We contracted with them to removed the hardwood, which was glued down, and left the slab very, very clean. They cut the drywall open because that was damp also. They brought in fans, dehumidifiers and heat lamps, sealed the room and came back frequently to check on the process. They cleaned the walls behind the drywall. The price was very fair and below all other estimates for the same job. They recommended a painter whose crew came in to repair the drywall and repaint the room with care and efficiency. Thank you Michael!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,750

Tim C.
03/2013
5.0
I got a call from my landlord that lives next to me saying that our neighbors that I am friends with garage was flooding into his garage. I was in Encinitas doing a show that day so I called my neighbors and told them what was up. They were out of town and asked me to help get it stopped. I called Flood Masters. Mike came over within an hour without me even being there. The neighbors were on the phone and instructed him how to climb through the window to get into the garage and he did it. He found the leaking toilet, turned off the water main and got a plumber to come out that day. Then he instructed my neighbors how to clean it up. Mike is an awesome guy and was able to handle this situation so professionally, efficiently and promptly. It made things much less stressful for us.
Description of Work: They inspected a water leak, got it stopped and then got a good plumber who fixed it the same day. Reasonable rate and amazing customer service.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$660

Barry S.
03/2013
5.0
I received a call in the early morning from one of my tenants, telling me that the house had flooded. I found Flood Masters on-line and called them because they were the only flood company to have positive reviews across the board on both Yelp and Google. Their technicians arrived within 60 minutes and they rapidly dealt with the water damage. They even called a plumber out to fix the broken ice machine supply line which was nice because I didn't have to do it myself. They made me feel comfortable and secure and took the anxiety out of a very stressful situation. They not only dealt with the water damage, but the reconstruction as well. It was good for me to not have to worry about finding other trustworthy companies. I talked to my insurance company once when I opened the claim and Flood Masters did the rest. I wish all construction people were like Flood Masters.
Description of Work: Flood Masters provided water damage clean-up and reconstruction services. They were courteous and clean and managed everything with my insurance company which made it really easy for me. In dealing with the reconstruction they were able to make some suggestions to improve the laundry room at no additional cost.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Jan M.
02/2013
5.0
I saw Ed Hanson and he was very honest, easy to work with, and willing to work with us when we didn't have insurance. He was neat, on time. I would highly recommend him and his company.
Description of Work: They did a flood remediation for me.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Jason U.
11/2012
5.0
I woke up to a flooded bathroom, hallway and part of a bedroom at my girlfriend's house. A hose had burst behind the toilet and ran all night, releasing a lot of water into the unit. When I woke up, I realized I needed a company to come out, so I came on Angie's List and found Flood Masters. I called immediately and spoke with Michael. He was very easy to talk to and understanding about how stressed we were. He sent a technician, Ed, out and they were there within 45 minutes. They helped me figure out what the cause of the water damage was and even replaced the hose for me. Not only were they courteous and professional, they were extremely easy to work with They answered all of our questions, explained everything they were doing before they did it, and made us feel comfortable about having them in her home. They also dried everything with heat lamps and dehumidifiers. They were able to keep costs down which my girlfriend appreciated. Michael told us that he prefers to "dry in place" when possible because it's more economically and environmentally friendly. For my first experience with a flood, I can't imagine it could have gone much better. it's an invasive, stressful issue and Flood Masters handled it well. I highly recommend Michael and his team to anyone in a similar situation. They'll take good care of you.
Description of Work: Replaced a burst hose, dried all contents, walls, carpets

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

    Contact information

    3275 Market St Ste 102, San Diego, CA 92102

    http://www.CertifiedRestorationInc.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Open All Day
    Monday:
    Open All Day
    Tuesday:
    Open All Day
    Wednesday:
    Open All Day
    Thursday:
    Open All Day
    Friday:
    Open All Day
    Saturday:
    Open All Day

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured
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    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

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    Service Categories

    Mold Testing & Remediation,
    Water & Smoke Damage

    FAQ

    Certified Restoration Inc. is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Open All Day

    Monday: Open All Day

    Tuesday: Open All Day

    Wednesday: Open All Day

    Thursday: Open All Day

    Friday: Open All Day

    Saturday: Open All Day

    Certified Restoration Inc. accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
    No, Certified Restoration Inc. does not offer free project estimates.
    No, Certified Restoration Inc. does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Certified Restoration Inc. does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, Certified Restoration Inc. offers emergency services.
    Yes, Certified Restoration Inc. offers warranties.
    Certified Restoration Inc. offers the following services: 24 hour Residential and Commercial Service, Water Damage Restoration, Mold remediation, Black Mold Removal, Pressure Washing, Sewage Extraction and Sanitation, Hard Wood Floor Drying, Carpet Drying and Wet Pad Removal, Personal Content Drying and Pack-Out, Air Duct Cleaning, Full Cleaning Service, Direct and Insurance Billing.
    Ask For Details

    Contact information

    3275 Market St Ste 102, San Diego, CA 92102

    http://www.CertifiedRestorationInc.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Open All Day
    Monday:
    Open All Day
    Tuesday:
    Open All Day
    Wednesday:
    Open All Day
    Thursday:
    Open All Day
    Friday:
    Open All Day
    Saturday:
    Open All Day