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Soria Contracting and Solutions Monterey - Restoration & Remediation Services
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What this listing says
Monterey County and Salinas Valley homeowners dealing with water damage or mold who want a family-owned restoration company that bills insurance directly and responds 24/7.
Best for
- Homeowners in Monterey, Salinas, or Santa Cruz counties who need same-day emergency water extraction and drying.
- Residents dealing with mold discovered during a water damage event, where one company handling both saves time on coordination.
- Property owners who want a restoration company that handles insurance paperwork and billing directly.
About this company
Soria Contracting and Solutions is a family-owned restoration company headquartered in Salinas with a second office in Monterey. They handle water damage, fire damage, mold remediation, and biohazard cleanup across four counties on California's Central Coast. Owner Armando Soria runs the operation and stays involved in client communication, which reviewers mention repeatedly.
The company holds IICRC and IRI credentials and carries California contractor license #1096921. They offer thermal imaging for leak detection, structural drying, dehumidification, and sewage cleanup alongside their mold work. They also do mold inspection in-house, which means they both test for mold and do the remediation. They bill insurance companies directly and offer financing for out-of-pocket costs.
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Service area
Headquartered in Salinas, CA with a second office in Monterey. Serves Monterey County, Santa Cruz County, San Benito County, and Santa Clara County. Named cities include Salinas, Monterey, Marina, Seaside, Carmel, Pebble Beach, Gilroy, Hollister, Watsonville, Santa Cruz, Aptos, Soledad, and San Jose.
Review consensus
Armando Soria draws the most mentions, with reviewers highlighting his honesty, responsiveness, and willingness to explain the process. Tony and Ivan get praise for field work quality and communication. Amber, the receptionist, earns specific praise for detailed estimates and calm guidance during emergencies. Multiple reviewers describe fast arrival times, with one noting a crew arrived within 30 minutes to a 3 AM kitchen flood. Several reviewers specifically mention mold remediation work, including one who hired Soria after discovering black mold from a water leak.
0 found across 21 total reviews at 5.0★. No negative reviews (0 found across 21 total reviews at 5.0 stars). There are no complaints to assess in the recent review history.
Several early reviews (March 2024) come from single-review accounts, which could indicate a launch-period push for reviews from friends and family. That said, newer reviews from established accounts (Rich Gray with 9 reviews, Paige Christine with 242, Omar Aguirre with 12) confirm the same praise patterns around Armando and crew quality, lending credibility to the overall positive picture.
Armando Soria (owner/president — praised by Farhad M, Rich Gray, Flora Lu, Ana Antoniu, Claudia, Paul Aguilar, Vanessa Ruiz, Manuel Escarcega, Omar Aguirre, Paige Christine, Adenawel Ledesma). Tony (field crew — praised by Jessica Erkiletian, Mary Murillo). Ivan (field crew — praised by Jessica Erkiletian, Kathleen Robinson). Amber (receptionist/estimator — praised by Mary Murillo, Omar Aguirre).
Twenty-one reviews with no complaints is unusual, but the praise is consistent and comes from both new and established Google accounts. Ask for Armando directly if you want owner-level involvement. Get your mold inspection from an independent party before hiring Soria for remediation.
Keep in mind
- Soria does both mold inspection and mold remediation. This is a conflict of interest: the company finding the mold also profits from removing it. Ask for a copy of any inspection report and consider getting a second opinion from an independent inspector.
- Their service area spans four counties (Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Benito, Santa Clara) including San Jose, which is roughly 70 miles from their Salinas headquarters. Confirm response times for locations far from Salinas or Monterey.
- With only 21 Google reviews, the 5.0 rating reflects a small sample. A single bad experience could shift that number.