By Asher Ben-Haim. Updated September 2026. Most of the companies that come up when you search for the best water damage restoration company in Los Angeles do one part of the job. They extract the water, dry the structure, and tear out what can't be saved. Then they leave. Putting your home back together, meaning the drywall, flooring, cabinets, and finishes, is construction work. In California that work almost always requires a licensed contractor. For a rebuild that touches