Water
Stop the source if you can. Shut off the main. Don't walk under wet ceilings. Call us.
What to do right now
Mold
Don't scrub it or run fans over it. Stay out of the area. Call us.
Fire
Stay out until cleared. Don't wipe soot. Call us.
What happens when you call
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Your call is answered, 24/7.
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We take your address and what happened.
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For a water emergency, a crew is dispatched within 1 hour. Mold and fire work is booked, and we try for the same day.
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We assess, explain what we found, and give you a written plan.
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We start work and document everything with photos and moisture readings.
Our promises
Water emergency? Dispatched within 1 hour.
Emergency water mitigation and tarping, day, night, weekend or holiday. Mold and fire work: we aim to schedule the same day.
Every call answered, 24/7.
Two contacts who know your job.
A project manager handles your claim. A lead technician runs the work on site.
We bill your insurance directly.
Financing, so you can skip the claim.
Multiple lending options. Prequalify with a soft credit check that does not affect your credit score.1 Financing options and important terms
Neighborly Done Right Promise.
If a job is not done right, we will make it right. Tell us within 15 days of completion. Terms
1 Subject to credit approval. Financing is provided by third-party lenders.
Call (904) 862-7522. Every call answered, 24/7.
Call (904) 862-7522 NowRecent work near San Jose
No photos from a job in San Jose yet. These are from our nearest recent jobs; each caption gives the real place and month.
About the area
About San Jose
San Jose Estates was laid out in 1925, in the Florida land boom, on about 1,000 acres of former plantation land on the east bank of the St. Johns River. City planner John Nolen planned it, and the architects Marsh & Saxelbye designed its first Mediterranean Revival buildings. The 1926 crash stopped the plan, and most of today's homes came later: Lakewood, to the north, was built out with postwar houses by 1961. Half the homes in ZIP 32217 were built in 1971 or earlier.
Local facts
- The San Jose Estates charter was granted on January 25, 1925, and lot sales began that July. Source: Wikipedia: San Jose (Jacksonville)
- The San Jose Hotel opened on New Year's Day 1926 and closed in 1928. The Bolles School opened in the building in 1933. Source: Wikipedia: San Jose (Jacksonville)
- The San Jose Country Club began as the hotel's 18-hole course, laid out by Donald Ross. Source: Wikipedia: San Jose (Jacksonville)
- Walter Crabtree started Lakewood in 1946 and named most of its streets after colleges. Christopher Creek is its boundary with San Jose. Source: The Jaxson: Neighborhoods: Lakewood
Serving San Jose, ZIP 32217
Neighborhoods we serve
- San Jose Forest
- Goodby's Creek
- Monclair
- Brierwood
- Lakewood
Field note from Rick
Customer Concern: Musty odor near HVAC closet and recurring dark staining on drywall around air handler. Inspection Findings: Inspected HVAC closet and return air plenum. Observed visible microbial growth / suspected mold on drywall adjacent to HVAC return duct and along lower closet wall. Return plenum appears uninsulated, with possible air leakage at duct connections. Closet has limited ventilation and elevated humidity conditions. Suspected Cause: HVAC condensation issue caused by thermal bridging, inadequate duct insulation, and possible return air leakage. Cold return duct surfaces may be causing adjacent drywall temperatures to fall below dew point, resulting in condensation and repeated moisture exposure. Potential air sealing / vapor barrier deficiencies contributing to humidity buildup and fungal growth. HVAC Contamination Concern: Return duct may be pulling air from contaminated HVAC closet through unsealed connections. Negative pressure at return plenum could allow airborne mold spores and particulates to enter HVAC return air stream and circulate through supply ductwork. Duct contamination and airborne distribution not confirmed. Further HVAC inspection recommended. Recommended Scope / Next Steps: Check relative humidity, temperature, dew point, drywall moisture readings, return plenum insulation, and HVAC air leakage. Inspect air handler and return duct interior for visible contamination. Recommend HVAC contractor correct duct insulation and air sealing deficiencies before mold remediation. Evaluate affected drywall for cleaning versus removal based on material condition and extent of microbial growth. Consider containment and HEPA air filtration during remediation as appropriate.
Property damage considerations in San Jose
San Jose mixes a few 1920s San Jose Estates houses near the river, postwar and mid-century homes in Lakewood and along the creeks, and 1980s condos and townhomes. Half the homes in ZIP 32217 were built in 1971 or earlier. After a leak, the priorities are to stop the source when safe, document affected rooms and check for moisture behind walls and under floors.
70.3%built before 1980
55.1%single-unit housing
Older plumbing and water heaters
In homes built before 1980, original or patched supply lines, shutoff valves and drain lines may be near the end of their service life, and earlier repairs are not always visible. Know where your main water shutoff is and test it. Ask a licensed plumber to check piping and the water heater, and photograph any slow drip before cosmetic repairs.
Older materials affect demolition
Painted surfaces in pre-1978 homes may require lead-safe practices, and suspect asbestos-containing materials cannot be identified by appearance and need evaluation before they are disturbed. If water is present, arrange prompt moisture readings so drying can start without unnecessary demolition.
River and creek flood exposure is address-specific
San Jose sits on the east bank of the St. Johns River, with Goodbys Creek to the south and Christopher Creek along Lakewood. In Hurricane Irma in 2017, the river reached a record level in Jacksonville and homes in several neighborhoods flooded. Check the FEMA flood map for your address; a neighborhood label does not tell you your risk.
Shared walls in condos and townhomes
About 45% of homes in ZIP 32217 are not single-unit houses. In a condo or townhome, water from one unit can travel to the next before it shows. Notify management, check adjacent units and keep photos and moisture readings for each insurer involved.
Housing figures: ACS 2020-24, Census ZCTA 32217. Flood exposure, plumbing and building materials vary by address. Census figures cover all of ZIP 32217, which includes Lakewood and other neighborhoods beyond San Jose. Contaminated outside water requires different precautions from a clean supply-line leak; insurance coverage depends on the policy and loss circumstances. Check FEMA flood maps by address.
Suspect moisture? Call (904) 862-7522Our services in San Jose
Recent job in Jacksonville, June 2023.
Water damage restoration
A crew is dispatched within 1 hour. No charge for the inspection when the job goes through your insurance claim.
Water damage restoration
Recent mold job in southeast Jacksonville, October 2026.
Mold removal and remediation
We aim to schedule the same day. Written estimate before work starts. Florida licensed mold remediator, license MRSR4584.
Mold removal and remediation
Recent fire job in Jacksonville, May 2026.
Fire and smoke damage restoration
Emergency tarping and board-up: crew dispatched within 1 hour. We bill your insurance directly.
Fire and smoke damage restorationNew: planned prevention visits
Water damage prevention in San Jose
Rainbow Restoration of Deerwood offers a Water Damage Prevention Visit to homes in San Jose (ZIP 32217). We clean your dryer vent and two bathroom exhaust fans, flush your A/C drain line, and check your home for water-damage risks. One flat price, with photos and a written report.
Just need your dryer vent cleaned? See dryer vent cleaning. Also see A/C drain line cleaning, bathroom exhaust fan cleaning and the home water-risk check.
How we run your job
No surprise invoice.
You get a copy of our initial estimate, and you are copied on everything we send your adjuster.
Two contacts and the owner.
A project manager handles your claim. A lead technician is your contact for the work on site. If you are not happy with the work or the communication, call the main line and ask for the owner.
Documentation that supports your claim.
Photos, moisture readings and job notes are logged from the first visit, so the full scope of the loss is on record. You are copied on the completion documents we send your carrier: the photo report, the moisture logs and the final detailed invoice.
Pay over time. Skip the claim if you want to. Multiple lending options, with prequalification that does not affect your credit score.1 See financing options and important terms
1 Subject to credit approval. Financing is provided by third-party lenders.
- Florida Licensed Mold Remediator, license MRSR4584
- IICRC Certified Firm
- BBB Accredited Business, A+
- Neighborly Done Right Promise
Questions about restoration in San Jose
Why is mold growing in my AC closet or around my air handler?
Mold around an AC unit is usually a sign of excess moisture. In Jacksonville's humid climate, poorly insulated ductwork, leaking return air connections, or condensation can create damp conditions inside an HVAC closet. When drywall repeatedly absorbs moisture, mold can begin growing on the surface. The first step is identifying where the moisture is coming from before cleaning or removing the affected material.
How fast do you respond in San Jose?
For a water emergency, Rainbow Restoration of Deerwood dispatches a crew to San Jose within 1 hour of your call, at any hour, every day of the year. Mold and fire work is booked at a time that suits you, and we try for the same day. You get a written plan before work starts.
Do you work with my insurance?
Yes. We bill your carrier directly. We give your adjuster the photos, moisture readings and itemized estimate the claim needs, and we explain our scope and invoice to you line by line. Your carrier decides what is covered. If you would rather not file a claim, financing is available.
What does it cost?
It depends on the size of the affected area, the materials and the cause. You get a written estimate before work starts. If insurance applies, we bill your carrier directly. Financing is available if you would rather not file a claim.
Is the inspection free?
There is no charge for the inspection when the job goes through your insurance claim with Rainbow Restoration of Deerwood. For mold, there is also no charge when you already have a report from an independent mold assessor. We don't inspect old water damage that has already dried.
Will the final invoice surprise me?
It should not. You get a copy of our initial estimate, and you are copied on everything Rainbow Restoration of Deerwood sends your adjuster. If anything could mean an out-of-pocket cost because of a coverage question, we tell you right away. You also get the completion documents: photo report, moisture logs and final detailed invoice.
Can I avoid filing a claim?
Yes. You can pay directly and finance the work instead. Rainbow Restoration of Deerwood offers multiple lending options, including promotional and longer-term loans, subject to credit approval. Prequalifying is a soft credit check and does not affect your credit score. Ask when you call and we will lay out both routes.
Do you answer calls 24/7?
Yes. Every call to Rainbow Restoration of Deerwood is answered, 24 hours a day, every day of the year. We take your address and what happened. For a water emergency, a crew is dispatched within 1 hour.
Do you serve San Jose Forest and the other communities in San Jose?
Yes. Rainbow Restoration of Deerwood serves San Jose Forest, Goodby's Creek, Monclair, Brierwood and Lakewood in San Jose. Every call is answered, 24/7, and for a water emergency a crew is dispatched within 1 hour.
Rather have us call you?
The owner
Rick Makanji
Locally owned by Rick Makanji. If you are not happy with the work or the communication, you can go straight to the owner at any time.
Call the main line and ask for Rick.
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