Home Restoration Blog

In San Diego, we are fortunate to have a beautiful, and pretty predictable climate. While much of Southern California is desert, the coastal regions do experience significant amounts of moisture. We may not see a ton of rain, but misty mornings and sea air still contribute largely to the levels of moisture in the air […]

California fires are common, and somewhat unpredictable. Recently, we have had several fires break out in the San Diego area, causing damage and fear for the residents. When fires break out, keeping up with local news and being prepared for evacuations are crucial steps in emergency preparedness. In the event that tragedy strikes, and your […]

Residents and business owners living in the San Diego are no strangers to the damage caused by flooding, water leaks, burst pipes, and storms getting into buildings.  At Fast Affordable Restoration, we are experts in water damage repair in San Diego, and that includes using the latest technology combined with years of experience in water leak […]

At Fast Affordable Restoration, we specialize in commercial damage restoration in San Diego. We are a full-service, locally-owned and operated fire, water, and mold remediation company that provides an exceptional response to any type of property damage. Our goal is always to get the job done right the first time for each of our commercial […]

Fast Affordable Restoration specializes in the safe and reliable repair of residential and commercial properties from fire damage, smoke damage, mold removal, and water damage in San Diego. Every one of those specialties includes providing odor removal and cleaning services. It can be a serious challenge for a property owner trying to rent out apartment space […]

At Fast Affordable Restoration, we are experts at crawl space cleaning in San Diego. Our crew has been working with homeowners for decades, and we've seen it all. If your home is plagued by a wet crawl space, we can help you get it back under control with our comprehensive approach to removal, remediation, and water […]

Why is my Dishwasher Leaking? What happens when a leak from dishwasher damages your kitchen? You call FAR to help you out! Some common causes for dishwasher leaks are clogged dishwasher filters, the seal on the door leaking, an unlevel dishwasher, leaking water valve, faulty pump, and broken hose clamps. This leaking dishwasher happened to […]

The Problem This house in Spring Valley had a serious problem. There was a water line leak behind the refrigerator. This is a common problem that can go unnoticed for long periods of time causing large problems with water damage and mold. In this case, the issue developed until the entire kitchen needed some urgent […]

Your washing machine is essential to the daily operations of your home. Getting the laundry done on time, all the time is critical. You need clean clothing for everything, from your partner’s next in-person business presentation to your kiddo's soccer jersey for the big weekend tournament. Unfortunately, when this home appliance goes rogue and spills […]

After a flood, fire, or other disasters, the last thing you want is to be taken advantage of. You need a restoration company that's knowledgeable, experienced, and will do everything they can to get your home back in shape as soon as possible. It doesn’t matter if you have basement water damage cleanup costs or […]

You may have seen it on reality TV—scenes of extreme, mazelike clutter and hoarding that often results in unsafe, unsanitary living conditions. Hoarding can take over seemingly any space, from a tiny apartment to a large home. A hoarding situation can be a big job for a home clean up and repair. If you are […]

What is Angi? Angi, formerly Angie’s List that merged with HomeAdvisor has a long history of providing users an easy way to search for local businesses and contractors offering services primarily focused on home repair, renovation, and improvement that existed since the early ages of the Internet, 1995. If you are in need of any […]

Introduction When a violent event has occurred inside a house, families, owners, or real estate agents must not only face this terrible event, but they must also be in charge of restoring hygiene and harmony to the place. Today we explain who does this cleaning and what consists of this unique service.    What Is Forensic […]

Why People React to Mold Why is Mold bad for you? Well Mold has Mycotoxins on the spores and hyphae which are mechanisms that help defend fungi against other microorganisms. Physicians think that the mycotoxins produced by fungi have negative health consequences on humans. Mycotoxins are proteins on the outside of the cell walls that […]

Harmless types of Black Mold All black mold will have some sort of negative side affect but there are molds that will have a less negative affect. These molds are alternaria, nigrospora, dresclera, pithomyces, aureobasidium, ulocladium, and stemphylium. Some side affects of these include increase in allergy and asthma symptoms, wheezing, stuffy nose, watery eyes, […]