Free visual inspection and a written scope of work before any mitigation begins - photos, moisture readings, and drying logs go in your claim file
The scope we write is the scope we bill. Anything new gets shown to you, in writing, before we touch it.
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AfterRestoration Company in Sebastopol, CA
Wendell Water Damage Restoration handles water damage, mold, and structural drying work across Sebastopol, CA. Most of the homes we see here are older, wood-framed, and built to breathe a little too well once water gets involved. That changes how we dry, how we scope repairs, and how long a job takes. If you’ve got standing water or visible mold right now, call (940) 466-4354 and a live person will answer.
Why Sebastopol Homes Are Different
Sebastopol’s mix of 1950s ranch homes, 1970s cedar-sided builds, and newer construction on former orchard land means we rarely walk into the same house twice. The older stock often has no moisture barrier under the subfloor, so a supply line leak in a bedroom closet can soak the crawlspace before you ever see a stain. Homes off Highway 12 and up around Bodega Avenue deal with heavy clay soil that holds water against foundation walls through the winter, which pushes drying times and keeps moisture meters reading high longer than you’d expect.
Summer fog here isn’t a rumor. Morning marine layer from the coast keeps exterior wood damp for half the year in the lower, flatter parts of town while the hills above Occidental Road dry out faster. That afternoon split matters when we’re setting drying equipment and calculating evaporation rates, and it’s a big reason we don’t copy-paste drying plans from one part of Sebastopol to another.
And a lot of properties out here sit on wells and septic systems, not city utilities. A flooded crawlspace near a septic leach field is a different animal than a slab leak under a downtown bungalow, and we scope both with that in mind.
Our Main Sebastopol Services
Most calls we get in Sebastopol fall into three buckets: an active water event that needs extraction and drying, mold that’s already taken hold, or structural repair after the water is gone. Each one has its own page with Sebastopol-specific pricing and scope details.
Water Damage Restoration in Sebastopol
A burst water heater in a garage on Hurlbut Avenue or a washing machine supply line that let go while you were at work. These are the calls we take most. We extract the standing water, set professional drying equipment, and track the moisture levels daily until your home is dry, not just dry to the touch. Sebastopol’s clay-heavy soil and older slab construction mean we watch subfloor readings closely on these jobs. See the full scope and pricing on our Water Damage Restoration in Sebastopol page.
Mold Remediation in Sebastopol
Sebastopol’s damp winter months and fog-heavy mornings make attics, crawlspaces, and poorly vented baths prime mold territory. We remove contaminated material, treat affected surfaces with antimicrobial products, and set containment so spores don’t spread through the rest of the house. Most Sebastopol jobs involve a mix of surface mold on drywall and deeper growth behind baseboards where humidity collected. Full details on our Mold Remediation in Sebastopol page.
Water Damage Repair in Sebastopol
After drying comes the rebuild: drywall replacement, baseboard and trim work, subfloor patching, paint matching, and the small structural fixes that bring a room back. Sebastopol’s older homes often have non-standard trim profiles and older paint colors, so we take the time to match what’s there rather than slapping in something close. Pricing and scope are on our Water Damage Repair in Sebastopol page.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service in Sebastopol
Our crews work on all major brands of water-using appliances and home equipment in Sebastopol, and we stock common parts locally for faster turnaround on water heater, sump pump, and supply line failures. No waiting a week on a part. See our brands for more detail on what we cover.
Pricing for Restoration Company in Sebastopol, CA
Every job in Sebastopol gets a written price before work starts. The table below gives the range we most often quote here, based on the size and scope of the job.
| Service | Typical range in Sebastopol |
|---|---|
| Water extraction (per room) | $450 – $900 |
| Crawlspace water removal | $800 – $1,600 |
| Ceiling damage repair | $350 – $1,000 |
| Bathroom water damage repair | $700 – $1,800 |
| Whole-home dehumidification (3 – 5 days) | $600 – $1,200 |
| Mold inspection and sample testing | $250 – $450 |
| Attic mold remediation | $1,500 – $4,000 |
| Bathroom mold remediation | $800 – $2,200 |
| Crawlspace mold treatment | $1,200 – $3,000 |
| Drywall replacement (per sheet installed) | $90 – $180 |
| Baseboard and trim replacement | $4 – $8 per linear foot |
| Sewage backup cleanup | $1,200 – $3,500 |
Prices in Sebastopol run higher when a crawlspace is involved, when access is tight, or when materials need special matching because of the home’s age. Whatever the number is, it’s in writing before we touch a tool. No change orders, no surprise line items.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Sebastopol
We cover the entire Sebastopol area. Whether you’re in the flats off Gravenstein Highway, up a hillside lane near Occidental Road, or in one of the older pockets around downtown, a Wendell crew will get there. You’ll get a live arrival time, not a four-hour window.
- Downtown Sebastopol
- Graton / Vine Hill
- Occidental Road area
- Bodega Avenue corridor
- Freestone
Service Area – Cities Near Sebastopol
Wendell also serves the surrounding Sonoma County area including Santa Rosa, CA, Rohnert Park, CA, Cotati, CA, and Windsor, CA. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our San Francisco Bay Area office, and local crews respond to Sebastopol jobs directly. Call (940) 466-4354 for the fastest next available arrival.
Serving Sebastopol, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Sebastopol area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Restoration Company in Sebastopol
Most Sebastopol calls get same-day dispatch. Call (940) 466-4354 and a live person gives you a tracked arrival time on the spot. For active water, speed matters because clay soil and older subfloors hold water longer, so we prioritize calls where water is still running.
For most drying and remediation work, no. If structural repair is involved, Sebastopol may require a permit depending on the scope, and we handle that coordination for you. Your written scope will note any permitting requirements before work starts.
Yes. We document every Sebastopol job with before-and-after photos, provide a written scope with line-item pricing, and coordinate directly with your adjuster. You get the documentation first, and it’s yours whether or not you use us for the repair.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local damage restoration pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Sebastopol Customers Say
"Burst pipe at night. Booked a crew by phone and got a text with the lead's name and a live ETA. They set up fans, ran moisture readings, and sent daily photos to my phone."
- Lisa G."Insurance paperwork was easy since everything was in one portal."
- Manny R."Mold removal in a basement corner after the leak. Retested clean."
- Gordon K.