Rancho Santa Margarita, CACA License #B-902225
(855) 379-9257
1st Action Restoration response van outside a Southern California home
California's #1 Restoration Company

Disaster Zone to Home Sweet Home

Leaders in flood restoration with 24hr emergency response in Rancho Santa Margarita and across Orange County. Licensed technicians, advanced technology — and we work directly with your insurance company so you don't have to.

  • 30 minutes response
  • CA License #B-902225
  • IICRC #193237
  • Rated 4.5+ by Orange County homeowners

California's #1 Restoration Company!

Here at 1st Action Restoration, our company motto is “Disaster Zone to Home Sweet Home.” We are the leaders in flood restoration, and we provide our customers with 24hr emergency response. Our licensed technicians are highly trained and have the most advanced technology to bring your home back to its original state. We also work directly with your insurance company so you don't have to.

YelpHal G.9/30/2025

Tony is amazing! He is professional, responsive, knowledgeable, and very detail oriented. Tony and his team worked together with me step by step on a bathroom demolition & complete remodel which turned out perfect.

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Restoration services second to none

All services

1st Action Restoration has one goal: Minimize the amount of damage caused to your home by taking Action to mitigate the damages using the industry's most advanced dry-out equipment and technology to sanitize and dry your home in as little time as possible. Using top-of-the-line equipment and cutting-edge tactics, we will properly, professionally, and certifiably clean, sanitize, and de-odorize your home or building. We can handle any size water, sewage, mold, or odor issue you may have. We are happy to assist you through your insurance claim by measuring, documenting, submitting, and negotiating with your insurance company. We are a registered vendor with most major carriers and are often contracted to provide comparative estimates and inspection services. We have been called into court as a professional witness and are willing and able to fight for your rights as a homeowner.

Flood Damage Repair · Orange County

The water damage restoration process, step by step

Every water damage situation is a little different and requires a unique solution, but the general process stays the same. Here is what the “typical” water damage emergency looks like when we run it.

  1. 01

    Emergency Contact

    You reach a real person 24/7. We gather the basics, dispatch, and tell you what to shut off or move right now.

  2. 02

    Inspection & Damage Assessment

    Thermal imaging and moisture meters map how far the water traveled, including inside walls and under flooring.

  3. 03

    Water Removal / Extraction

    Truck-mounted and portable extraction pull standing water out fast — the single biggest factor in limiting damage.

  4. 04

    Drying & Dehumidification

    Air movers and dehumidifiers are placed to an engineered plan, then monitored and logged daily until dry.

  5. 05

    Cleaning & Sanitizing

    Affected surfaces and contents are cleaned, antimicrobial treated, deodorized and HEPA filtered.

  6. 06

    Restoration

    Licensed reconstruction puts drywall, texture, paint, flooring and cabinetry back the way it belonged.

Common water damage scenarios

Water damage can have many sources, from loose appliance hoses to natural disasters. Regardless of the source, 1st Action Restoration Professionals can handle any size disaster.

  • Flooding & storm damage
  • Slab leaks & leaking pipes
  • Leaking appliances, water heaters, etc.
  • Overflowing toilets, bathtubs, etc.
  • Sewage backups
  • Natural disasters

24/7 Service

1st Action Restoration Professionals are dedicated to responding immediately to water emergencies. A fast response lessens the damage, limits further damage and reduces cost.

Highly Trained

Our Professionals have extensive water damage restoration training with an emphasis on monitoring and documenting the drying process until completion.

Advanced Solutions

Advanced equipment helps to detect hidden moisture, extract the standing water quickly, and thoroughly clean and dry your home and belongings.

Live Action Video

Watch a real restoration from start to finish

Our crew walks you through extraction, drying, sanitizing and reconstruction.

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What our customers are saying about us

  • We called 1st Action, because we had a leak and weren't sure where it was coming from. Tony removed the wall, flooring and found a burst pipe in the washer machine area. He went back and forth with our insurance company trying to get us more money. They wanted to pay us $14k initially for the hardwood floors to be sand…

    Crissy C.Mission Viejo, California
  • After consulting with two other restoration companies who did not want to do the job, I was referred to 1st Action. It was a God send! Not only did he make my home safe for my child and I, Tony took care of the insurance paperwork, and he remodeled my kitchen — which turned out awesome by the way! If you're looking for…

    Gabrielle P.Coto De Caza, California
  • I had 1st Action Restoration take care of my flood damage earlier this year and all I can say is the work they did is top notch! I was so happy that I even had them remodel a staircase for me which turned out amazing. Very knowledgeable and professional staff.

    Paul P.Laguna Hills, California
  • Tony the owner is probably the most positive, energetic person I've ever met. He knows his business and explains in detail exactly what he plans on doing before he starts. He's on time, does what he says and his workmanship is second to no one. Very happy with the work he and his crew did in my house, which was quite e…

    Mark S.Mission Viejo, California
  • We had a water intrusion that flooded our slab and bottom floor, and the source was unidentifiable for two years. I had six plumbers, three leak detection specialists, two geologists, an engineer of geology, a water hygienist, the city three times, a structural engineer, a forensic engineer and many others try to figur…

    Janndon & AmyOrange County, California
  • I have used them twice due to leaks from the upstairs unit. Each time Tony was quick to come out, check out the damage and come up with a plan. Great communication, punctual, friendly and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend them if you ever have leak issues.

    Miss C.Verified Yelp review

Areas we serve

100+ cities within a 60-mile radius of our Rancho Santa Margarita office — all covered by the same 24/7 dispatch.

Full coverage
24/7 Emergency Dispatch

Water spreading right now?

We answer 24/7 and dispatch within 30 minutes. We also work directly with your insurance company so you don't have to.

CA License #B-902225 · IICRC #193237 · Serving SoCal since 2007