Expert Water & Fire Restoration in San Diego County
When disaster strikes — flood or fire — DeLegend restores your home to pre-loss condition. 24/7 emergency response.
Fast Response
On-site within the hour, 24/7.
Preferred By Insurance
We work directly with your carrier.
Empathetic Approach
Real people guiding you through it.
We work with any insurance carriers
Of experience
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Response Every Day of the Year!
Two specialties · One team
Restoration that meets the moment in San Diego
Water Damage Restoration
Burst pipes, floods, leaks, and sewage backups — extracted, dried, sanitized, and rebuilt. We coordinate every trade through full reconstruction and handle Insurance Claims directly.
Fire Damage Restoration
Board-up, soot and smoke removal, odor neutralization, HVAC cleaning, and structural rebuild. Fire Damage Restoration runs deep — we handle every layer end-to-end.
Water Damage Restoration from the first drop to the final coat of paint
Water damage restoration is the full process of returning a property to pre-loss condition. From 24/7 Emergency extraction through structural drying, sanitization, and reconstruction, our Licensed and Insured team manages every step and coordinates directly with your insurance carrier.
Emergency Extraction
Industrial pumps and vacuums remove standing water immediately to prevent further damage.
Drying & Dehumidification
Air movers and dehumidifiers dry structure and contents, monitored daily with moisture meters.
Repair & Rebuild
Drywall, flooring, cabinetry, and finishes restored — often improved beyond their original state.
- Burst & leaking pipes
- Flood damage cleanup
- Sewage backup remediation
- Mold prevention & removal
- Hardwood floor drying
- Drywall & ceiling repair
After the fire is out, the real Fire Damage Restoration begins
Smoke and soot embed into materials, odor lingers in HVAC systems, and water from suppression efforts adds another layer of damage. Our IICRC Certified team handles board-up, soot removal, odor neutralization, structural drying, and full reconstruction under one roof.
Board-Up & Stabilize
Secure the property, tarp roofs, and prevent further loss from weather or intruders.
Soot & Smoke Removal
Specialized cleaning of surfaces, contents, and HVAC. Ozone and hydroxyl odor treatment.
Reconstruction
Frame-out to finish — drywall, paint, flooring, cabinetry — restored to your specifications.
- Emergency board-up & tarping
- Soot & smoke residue removal
- Thermal & ozone deodorization
- Contents cleaning & pack-out
- HVAC system cleaning
- Structural reconstruction
Full-service recovery
Everything else we handle under one roof
Restoration goes beyond extraction and rebuild. DeLegend manages every adjacent service so you never have to coordinate multiple vendors.
Mold Remediation
Expertise to identify and eliminate mold growth, ensuring a safe, healthy environment for your family.
Odor Removal
Specialized techniques effectively eliminate stubborn odors caused by smoke, mold, or other contaminants.
Contents Restoration
We restore and clean personal belongings — furniture, clothing, electronics — affected by water or fire damage.
Insurance Claims Assistance
Free claims consultations. We work with 100+ carriers to help you navigate and maximize your coverage.
Our process
A real crew on-site, fast — with a Free Inspection before any work
When you call, you get a real person. Our San Diego crews mobilize within the hour, document damage for your carrier, and start mitigation the same day. No subcontracting your stress out.
- Free on-site damage assessment
- Direct insurance billing & claim support
- One team from mitigation through rebuild
Real projects
Before & After — see the difference
Drag the slider on each image to reveal the transformation. Every project below was completed by our San Diego crews.
Water Damage
Flooded Living Room → Fully Restored
Fire Damage
Kitchen Fire → Rebuilt to New
Water Damage
Ceiling Leak → Seamless Repair
Fire Damage
Smoke-Damaged Bedroom → Like New
What homeowners say
Trusted across San Diego
"Absolutely great work and very reliable. Ryan and his team are the best I've dealt with after 20 years in the real estate business. Very honest and reasonable pricing."
Felipe Arias
Verified Google Review · 2024-07-24
"They came in to frame and install a door into a room that didn't have one. The work was incredible quality and done on time! Thank you!"
Russ Fenenga
Verified Google Review · 2024-06-30
"Ryan and his crew were a pleasure to work with from start to finish. He took over the insurance side after a 2-month standstill. There was a lot of water damage and his crew worked hard — the finished result was beautiful. Highly recommend."
Andy C.
Verified Google Review · 2024-06-30
"Ryan and his team were absolutely fantastic! Our church had been vandalized resulting in major water damage. Ryan knew how to deal with the insurance company to get all the benefits due to us. Work was of high quality. Highly recommend."
Linda McKaig
Verified Google Review · 2024-06-29
"Ryan and his team kept us daily updated! We had to fight with insurance and Ryan did his part. Could not be more happy with the painting, flooring and new tiles on two fireplaces. Still getting compliments on our new home!"
John Reil
Verified Google Review · 2024-06-26
"Ryan and his team helped us completely remodel our home after massive mold damage. In just a few short weeks his team transformed our home: new kitchen, new floors, new paint. Sincere consideration for our family's circumstances and full accountability."
Lily C.
Verified Google Review · 2024-06-26
"Ryan and his crew did a great job of painting in our townhome. Always on time and very easy to work with. He comes highly recommended."
scott219a
Verified Google Review · 2024-06-26
"Ryan and the DeLegend team did a great job on my condo. Insurance claim due to bathroom damage — Ryan went above and beyond with the adjuster. So pleased I asked for a complete renovation. Quality workmanship with true professionalism."
Scott S
Verified Google Review · 2024-06-26
"Ryan and his team were so great! We had a leak that caused water damage in our bedroom and guest bathroom. If you're looking for honest and quality work, this team provides it. Smooth and seamless — and just kind people."
Moriah Laidlaw
Verified Google Review · 2024-06-25
"Ryan and his team were the BEST! After an unfortunate leak, he re-did our hardwood floors, drywall and paint. Did such an amazing job we asked him to install a door to our master bedroom — once again, excellent. Friendly, communicative, just a good dude."
Kelsey Kendall
Verified Google Review · 2024-06-25
DAMAGE DOESN'T WAIT.
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