Jakobsen Restoration Blog

Get expert tips on water damage, fire recovery, and mold prevention from the Jakobsen Restoration team. Quick reads to help protect your San Diego home.

What Is Black Mold? And What Should San Diego Homeowners Do About It?

Everything you need to know about this dangerous mold type and how to deal with it When people hear the words “black mold,” panic tends to follow. It’s often associated......

How Much Does Water Damage Restoration Cost in San Diego?

A breakdown of what homeowners can expect to pay If you’ve had a flood, burst pipe, or leak in your home, one of the first questions you probably have is......

Crawl Space Mold: Why It’s More Dangerous Than You Think

What every San Diego homeowner should know Mold in your crawl space might not sound like a big deal. After all, it's hidden away and out of sight. But when......

Top 3 Things Insurance Won’t Tell You About Fire Damage Claims

What San Diego homeowners need to know before filing Experiencing a house fire is traumatic enough, but dealing with the insurance claim afterward can be just as overwhelming. Most policyholders......

Inside a Restoration Project: Before & After Stories from San Diego Homes

Real-life transformations from the Jakobsen Restoration team When a disaster strikes your home, whether it’s water, fire, or mold, it’s hard to imagine what recovery might look like. The stress,......

Mold in Your Walls? Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

Protect your San Diego home with early mold detection Finding out you have mold inside your walls is every homeowner’s nightmare and unfortunately, it’s more common than you might think.......

What to Do in the First 24 Hours After a House Fire

Experiencing a house fire is one of the most overwhelming events a homeowner can face. The immediate aftermath is a whirlwind of emotions, questions, and critical decisions, many of which......

Why Water Damage Happens in San Diego and How to Prevent It

Water damage might not be the first thing you think of when you imagine San Diego’s sunny climate but it happens more often than you’d think...