This is our second restoration experience with Christian Carmona and the rest of the American Response team and both times we have been impressed with Christian's expertise, professionalism and what I like to call a personalized approach! Christian takes the time to arrive at a clear determination of what's needed, then follows through with the other crafts to ensure both timely and high quality results!! Christian and American Response is our "go to" for water damage restoration and related services. They have my highest recommendation! read more

American response team was actually referred to us by our plumber and they did an exceptional job. We were very fortunate to have them on our side as they were able to help us navigate the insurance claim process and get us what we were entitled to. Our water heater leaked, and it affected our kitchen cabinets, the flooring and some drywall. I don't think we would've been able to do this without them. read more

I specifically worked with Felipe with American Response. I thought he was a bully. Felipe was trying to get me to do repairs that did not need to be done. He was almost belligerent about me not wanting to do work that was not necessary. He kept telling me don't worry your homeowners insurance is going to cover any repairs that we need to do. Felipe wanted to do repairs where it was not necessary. I contacted American Response. I also contacted my insurance company. American response is overcharging customers, and trying to get them to do work and repairs that is not necessary. Felipe's comment was don't worry your insurance is going to cover it all. read more

Black mold under bedroom floor. Felipe came, punctually, assessed situation, gave a quote. Next day his team came to remove the flooring, install driers. Everyone was on time, friendly and efficient. After a few days we got certified old free and are ready to start replacing flooring and drywall. American Response Team also have restoration crew! This is an excellent company. read more

We were referred to use American Response Team from our plumber that we have used several times. We requested a dry out for our laundry room and they were able to get our laundry room all dried out. Thank you very much for that. However we had issues with our insurance approving what work they did. My insurance did give me a heads up that in the past they have had issues with coming to an agreement with American Response Team. American Response Team's quote for how much they wanted to charge us at first for their work that they performed was over $3,000.00 higher then the payout amount from our insurance claim. So in short I would not recommend this company. Yes, everyone deserves to get paid for their work however do not take advantage of your customers. That's wrong. read more

I had an in attic AC unit leak that created a black mold situation in my laundry room and an adjoining mud room. Phillipe came out the same day I called and assessed the situation and gave me a quote. That same day, he set up dehumidifiers and marked out where the demolition would begin. The next day Jose and David came out and began tear out of the wet drywall. Once exposed, the scope of the black mold was evident. Over the course of the following 2 weeks Jose and David meticulously removed and treated the mold. They showed up daily, on time and they treated my house with kid gloves. Jose was amazing to watch work! This guy takes real pride in what he does. Phillipe's follow up to my questions was prompt and thorough. His communication through the whole process was really appreciated. I can't recommend these guys enough. It's good to know there's companies like this that are reliable and competent in what they do! Five stars! read more

Amazing from start to finish! Initial assessment, communication, customer service...ALL positive. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! Shout out to Director of Operations, Jimmy! read more

We've had to call on American Response Team twice now--both times for the same general area in our home. The first time was about 2.5 years ago, and unfortunately, a new leak developed in the same area recently, this time coming from the toilet. Understandably, I was initially concerned that this might have been due to the original installation--perhaps a reused wax ring or something missed. However, I really appreciated how the owner, Will, handled the situation. He took the time to personally speak with me, look up our original file, and even went as far as sending photos from the original job showing that the wax ring installed was indeed brand new. That level of follow-through and transparency was very reassuring. Both times we've used them, their response time and communication have been excellent. They were professional, efficient, and respectful of our home. While I obviously hope I won't need their services again anytime soon, it's a relief to know that if I do, I'll be in good hands. Highly recommend American Response Team for their integrity and customer service. read more

American Response Team (ART) responds quickly and does good quality work. I had a leak in one of my ground floor bathrooms which damaged part of the wall and some of the flooring in a nearby hallway, and ART helped mitigate the water damage and replace the flooring. During the reconstruction process, a couple more leaks/water damage were identified in other parts of the house, along with some plumbing issues, that ART also dealt with quickly and effectively. We did have a misunderstanding regarding the extent of the flooring reconstruction. In my initial conversation with ART, they offered to replace ALL the flooring on my ground floor (so all the new flooring would match), but I declined this offer (knowing that this would cost more + be more disruptive to my tenants). I made clear that ONLY the damaged flooring should be replaced. ART then updated their plan/estimate in agreement with my request. However, at some point during the reconstruction process, a decision was made to replace ALL the flooring on my ground floor, including the undamaged flooring in the family room and kitchen. I was not notified about this change of plans, and only discovered it after all the repairs had been completed. Of course I was frustrated, and contacted the ART contractors to ask why the initial agreement had not been followed. ART explained to me that it is extremely common to replace all the flooring, once the insurance company is involved and sending reimbursement payments....which I understand, but I was still upset that our initial agreement wasn't followed. ART did help negotiate with my insurance company to get additional reimbursement payments sent to me, which I appreciate. However, in this case I would advise A) clearly defining what exactly needs to be replaced/repaired, and B) double-checking that the agreed-upon repair/reconstruction plan is being followed, especially once the insurance company is involved. read more

We had an excellent experience with American Response Team. After discovering a leak in the our bathroom we contacted ART. Christian and his team did an excellent job of identifying the problem, containing the issue and guiding us through the process. Moises was very helpful with handling insurance related activities and the business side of things. Jesus was awesome as project coordinator overseeing repairs, restoration and communicating with subcontractors. They all were very professional, respectful of our home and responsive to our needs. Great job! read more

This review is in response to the business owner's comment from my previous post: Hello William, Thank you for your response. However, I won't be changing my rating because my husband and I don't agree with the things you said. If you think my previous review was incorrect or an attempt to slander your business, sue me. I can show proofs that everything I said was true. Let's break down the discrepancies: You mentioned the wood was out of stock, your team looked for suppliers and settle where to buy it. But we already found a supplier who held the wood for us. In fact, the reason we chose that specific wood was because it was available in stock, within our budgeted cost per sqft, and could have it delivered by Dec 26th. We called your team from the wood store and have them exchange information with the seller, this was done from our phone while we were in the wood store. Your team didn't follow through. We would've chosen another wood if what we choose wasn't available. Also, your team did forget to work in our bathroom. They didn't come back to fix it until we called to make complaint. The floor replacement was already done several days prior to that. The sink has pre-existing condition? It was perfectly fine pre leak for more than 8 years. Your team demo the vanity & left it in our backyard for almost two months. The sink didn't fell apart until your team came along. You mentioned "free of charge" repeatedly. Let's be real, American Response Team received close to 50k from our homeowners insurance claim payout. Your company was well compensated for the work but why are you making it sounds like they are done for free. We, the homeowners, are the one who had to dealt with the hassle and inconveniences when it come to water damage. The damage and repair disturbs our day to day lives for months. We were moving from air bnb to hotels for several weeks due to reconstruction, the change in living arrangements was very challenging for our two young children. Your team could've advised us not to move out of the house yet if they can't start work right away. We only moved out because we were told they would start work right away and could be done within 2-3 weeks. But turned out they just wanted us to sign a contract. After we vacate our house, your team took 5 weeks to complete the job. Our children would've loved to spend Christmas in our own house had we known they won't be doing much work in our house that week anyway. Thank you for the work but please be upfront about what's getting done and when it will get done, there were so many ways things could've been handled better in our situation. read more

American Response Team - Sink fell off after they did assembly - Damage Restoration Near Me - Vista, California

Outstanding and professional company!! highly recommend to anyone looking for water remediation, and the best part is that they also handle repairs . read more

We had American Response Team to fix water damage caused by a leak in the wall. It wasn't a great situation to be going through, but I was happier going through it with them. Everyone I worked with was friendly and cared about getting my house restored. read more

Jimmy was awesome. We weren't sure if we had a mold problem or not. He came out and didn't find any problems. He gave a few recommendations, but told us the truth. We don't need remediation. I really appreciate Jimmy's honesty and patience. Very informative. read more

American Response Team did a great job with the remediation process for my park model tiny home. I had water damage to the kitchen cabinets, drywall, subfloor and insulation due to a pipe leak. Felipe was the lead on the job and always kept me informed about every step of the process. The whole team was very professional throughout. I would highly recommend them. read more

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This review is long overdue. We had to call American Response Team at the end of last year for water damage caused by a leak in the wall. It was a stressful situation, but after I filed a claim with the insurance, they handled everything. Everyone on the team was very professional. We first met with Manny, who came back as many times as needed to dry the water-damaged area. The restoration crew, managed efficiently by Arturo, was hardworking and super friendly. Thank you, American Response Team! read more

We had American Response Team out in 2023 to fix water damage caused by a leak in the wall. It wasn't a great situation to be going through, but I was happier going through it with them. Everyone I worked with was friendly and cared about getting my house restored. There was enough damage that we had to have a remediation crew out to demo some walls, cabinets, and flooring. Manny, David, and Jose were the best. They got everything done quickly and cleanly. They carefully removed damaged drywall and were able to save our backsplash and countertops by cutting out the cabinets from underneath them. Manny was super communicative and responsive. He always kept me in the loop and responded to all my questions. He made a stressful period much easier to go through. Jennie and Edrianne kept us moving through the process as we got into reconstruction. John came out to do some scans and measurements, and was always friendly and polite. Luis and Arturo guided us through the reconstruction process. Arturo kept us in the loop as our drywall, flooring, plumbing, and cabinets were all restored back to the way they once had been. If you've got dogs, they'll love Arturo! Many thanks to the whole team for getting our home back in order! read more

July 2024, pipe burst causing water damage to kitchen and 2 bathrooms. American Response Team handled the cleanup and repairs. 9 months later, work is complete. I would like to thank Moises Cibrian, Operations Manager, for coordinating the repairs. Thank you for your help and patience. In particular, however, I commend Arturo Meza, Project Coordinator. When things got dicey due to insurance issues, communication issues, work quality, etc., I could always count on Arturo to answer my calls for help in a matter of minutes. He was always able to resolve issues in a timely manner and keep me informed. Dependable, available, reliable, a true professional. And he kept me sane, seeing me through the entire process. Additionally, I want to thank all of the mitigation folks and vendors for their hard work. read more

Called with a concern of mold from a leak and Tony came out the very next day. He was on time, respectful, professional, knowledgeable, thorough with his inspection, and most importantly he was honest! He was straight up with his findings - which was way better than I anticipated. Jimmy also came out a separate time for another mold concern in our bathroom. He was all the things Tony was and also gave me some really great advice that didn't require me to hire them. It such a breath of fresh air to have quality companies like this still exist where they are there to help and not trying to take advantage of you! If you're in need of (possible) mold assistance, call these guys!! You'll be so glad you did! read more

I believe now I'm experienced when it comes to water damage occurring in your home. About 1 1/2 years ago, we had a slab leak in our closet room that contains our water heater. About 3 weeks ago, I walked into this same closet room and found water shooting from our water heater onto the wall and it was all over the floor. To help us navigate both situations, American Response Team was there to make both stressful situations less stressful. When this recent situation happened, I called my plumber that I also recommend, All American Plumbing, who came out and was in the process of removing our water heater to replace it when they noticed possible mold. They immediately stopped and explained that I might need a mitigation company to determine if there was mold. The plumber immediately recommended American Response Team. I quickly recognized the company's name because it had done such a great job with our slab leak. When the plumber told me they would contact American Response Team to come out and do a consultation, I asked if I could have Erik Anaya come out to do the consultation. He said he would try, but that all employees who worked for American Response Team were quality employees. When the employee from American Response Team came out, I honestly did not know whether it was going to be Erik. Fortunately for me, I opened the door and it was Erik who was going to help us again with this water issue. Allow me to reemphasize that if you have any water damage issue, American Response Team is the company you should call first. I highly recommend that you ask for Erik to be the person to come out to help you with taking care of the water damage. I've had two experiences with Erik assisting us and in both instances, I've been a completely satisfied customer. Erik is professional, respectful, courteous, and friendly. Besides these positive attributes, he is highly competent in making sure the water damage is taken care of. He will help you navigate everything you need with regards to repair, testing, and dealing with your insurance. Erik was respectful with regards to using a mask and being safe during this pandemic. Erik and I don't know each other personally, but our conversation is like we are friends. He exhibits exceptional customer service and I wouldn't hesitate asking for his assistance if we ever have a water issue again, which I hope doesn't happen again. Dealing with water damage issues is a stressful situation. There are a lot of unknowns and it's not like water damage occurs on a regular basis. If you are dealing with this situation, it is imperative that you contact American Response Team. I also suggest you ask for Erik Anaya to be the person that comes out for that initial consultation. read more

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We called around to a lot of different companies and got told "we don't do that". We had just about given up when we found 3 companies that said they could do what we were looking for. Each company came out and provided us with an estimate but American Response Team was by far the most professional and the most responsive to questions while we were trying to decide. They provided us with a very clear estimate of the work and the prices were broken down so you knew exactly what you were paying for. They were able to start the work within a few days and finished it within the estimated timeframe. While they were at our home they were all very polite and at the end of the day did a great job of leaving the area clean. We did have some equipment left at our home for a few days to help dry stuff out and when we alerted them to a possible issue they responded and took care of it right away. Would recommend them to anyone that needed their type of services. read more

Christian Carmona was fantastic. He was honest, straightforward, and didn't try to upsell me on unnecessary fixes. He gave me excellent advice and saved me money. Highly recommend him for his integrity and expertise. read more

We had a horrible experience with this company. We used them for a water damage we had at our bathroom. Their project manager, Luis, was extremely rude and unprofessional. We had to call him several times to get things done and he was never available. He was also dishonest and he was saying different things to us and different things to our insurance company. He saw that we had extra flooring in our garage that we had paid out of pocket before the water damage and he told the insurance he will use our flooring without even asking us. Unfortunately, when we called the company owner to complain about Luis the only thing he said is that he has worked for them for many years and he is a great employee. He completely dismissed our concerns and frustration. read more

Kuddos to Felipe Gaypsso for being so efficient , knowledgeable and personable! We highly recommend him! He came to our house in a speedy response and gave us perfect service. Thank you Felipe read more

Great company and great customer service. Definitely would recommend them to anyone who had a leak or mold and just needs some peace of mind. They're honest and upfront about what needs to be done ! read more

Ulices and his team were referred from Home Leak & Drain Construction, Inc. ART immediately came out and started to assess the damage and helped get this matter resolved. ART was fast and prompt. ART displayed professionalism, dedication, urgency, and empathy. ART delivered exceptional customer service. read more

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The team at American Response has been so helpful. Had a kitchen leak and they were out within a very short amount of time to start the drying process. Felipe has been super helpful in walking me through the process and all next steps. The speed and thoroughness has been amazing and they think of every detail. read more

I've used these guys twice in a month for two different unrelated instances. Both times I got 5 star service. Erik really stood out as a professional. He walked me through the process, knew the questions my insurance would ask and understood the challenge of managing the instances from a father's perspective. Incredible how unique and personable the service was read more

We were referred to American Response Team by Home Leak and Drain after they helped us with a leak under our kitchen sink. This is a long review, but if you don't read any more than this, I just want to say that they will do a great job with your house as long as you are not in a hurry and do your due diligence. Manny came out the same day and confirmed we had water damage and set up equipment. The team worked fast, but I already saw there might be communication issues at this point. I stayed home for the first couple of days to help get everything set up and the guys were able to explain to me what was going on as they came and went. The problem started when I went back to work. I think it is reasonable to ask for a regular update for what is going on in your house, especially when you're without a working kitchen. When I was able to reach Manny, he was able to give me an update, but when work would happen on a Friday or I would get home late and have questions, I didn't know who else to reach out to. And that was the common theme throughout the whole process. You would expect a company like this to reach out every day (or at least every day work is done) and let you know what's going on with your house. At the least, send a text or leave a voicemail. I tried leaving messages using their general number, but never seemed to get calls back. It was pretty frustrating. Finally, the mitigation work was finishing up and I wanted to know what the next step was. The estimator for the mitigation came by and let me know I should reach out to Edrianne and gave me her number. At first, I wasn't able to get a hold of her either, but after letting her know my concerns with communication, she let me know I could text her and that helped a lot. There were no real delays during the mitigation process; just in being able to schedule our reconstruction walkthrough. Edrianne covered my insurance deductible to apologize for the issues I had getting a hold of them, so I appreciate that. The next step after mitigation was reconstruction. My first impression of Luis was that Edrianne assured me that he would reach out to me after the reconstruction walk at my house and let me know the situation. I never got a call. I eventually reached out to Luis and we discussed the next steps. I honestly can't complain that his negotiations with my insurance took around a week, because he was able to get us new countertops in addition to replacing our whole floor on the first floor and replacing the damaged cabinets. During our first call, Luis quoted me that it would take his team 2 weeks at the minimum and 3 if there were delays once they had all the materials. That was in March and our job finally finished last week. To be fair, we ended up choosing flooring from Floor and Decor, which Luis said normally came with delays, although he said the delays typically came with waiting for delivery and we both confirmed that the LVT that we wanted was in stock at multiple locations. I'm not sure if this is average, but it took Luis and his team about a week to arrange a pick up and get the flooring staged at our house. Once the flooring was staged, the team came by after a couple of days to install. Again, no big deal if this was communicated in the first place, but the answers always came after the fact and after I asked multiple times. (Rest of review is in comments) read more

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We had an amazing experience with American Response Team! When we had a major mold issue in our house, and were overwhelmed by all the things needed, this company saved us. Everyone we have spoken to in this company were professional and knowledgable. They helped us to save time and money on fixing our house. They also provided great referrals. I recommend them to everyone! read more

We always call American Response Team when we need help with water damages for our customers, they are responsive, professional and we know we can trust them to take care of our customers. read more

I wanted to update my review to also thank Arturo, Moises and their team. My bathroom renovation is complete, looks great, and I am very happy. Everyone did a great job. read more

Again, American Response for another toilet overflow. I used them again and Felipe, the foreman for removal did a fantastic job. Im in the middle of a lot of life situations and this was just another thing added on. He was compassionate and really made a huge difference in how he made sure to cause me less stress. He truly is a great guy. I have texted him early in the morning and in evenings thinking he can get back to me during normal hours but he always texts back, which made me feel bad. Will, his boss is lucky to have Felipe on his team. Will, also, is a good guy that tries to help me out. Edrianne, the office lady, also is great. The whole team and their customer service deserves an A+++. I truly and highly recommend American Response. I have full confidence and trust in them. :) read more

My mom had a plumbing emergency, so she reached out to her plumbers at All American Plumbing. They came out and assessed the situation & recommended American Response Team. Arturo Meza & Felipe Gayosso came out and did an excellent job. They were fair, patient and on time. My mom says she highly recommends them. 5 Stars! read more

Awesome guys. Had a pipe break under my slab, came out in the middle of the night to diagnose the problem and setup mitigation equipment. Very flexible, knowledgeable and professional. Very highly recommend. read more

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We had flood damage to the back of our house from all rains this winter. The water soaked through to the inside of a back bedroom. We called in American Response Team to help us with removing drywall, wet insulation, wet carpet padding, dehumidifier and scrubber to name a few things. We have enjoyed working with Cameron. He is very friendly and hardworking. He worked well with our insurance guy. We are only half way through our repair project but we would definitely recommend this company. read more

American Response Team - Damage Restoration Near Me - Vista, California

We had an incredible experience with American Response. We had a flood that damaged both our bathroom. Sean was in charge of the restoration and helped us every step of the way to assess the issue, explain what will happen, and went above and beyond to make sure that everything was being taken care of. I could not be more impressed. Luis was in charge of the remodel and was also so incredibly helpful and attentive. He also did a great job managing the home insurance discussions and was super knowledgeable and gave great recommendations and guidance on our rebuild. He also went above and beyond to get us the exact tiles we were looking for. All in all, American Response made a really painful experience really easy to manage and i couldnt be more grateful for them and their expertise. read more

We were referred to American Response team by our plumber after we had a bad leak in our bathroom. Sean came right away to assess the situation and calm our nerves about next steps, and offered advice and started drying out the areas. While I was working, Luis came to assess the job, and went over the process with my wife (while I was working). She liked him, and Luis sent over a proposal for doing a full remodel of the bathroom, along with more work to go alongside it. It was hard finding contractors to do an emergency rebuild during Covid- I was wary of using anyone but the contractor I normally work with (who was unavailable), but we decided to move forward with American Response Team. Luis did an incredible job bringing in an awesome subcontractor (Monster Construction, who did a fantastic job) and made suggestions to ensure that we got the work done beyond what we needed. He also (thankfully) worked with our insurance adjuster, and helped explain the need for certain parts of the work to be covered by insurance- so thankful for that. Thanks, Luis, for stepping up and going above and beyond and for helping solve all of the problems in a pretty stressful time, and huge thanks to Sean for being so fast and accurate in many of his assessments of the damage. While I hope to never have to use American Response Team again (haha) I'm very glad we moved forward and worked with them. Thank you! read more

The real deal. American Response Team came through for us big time. Damage from a water leak was extensive. It forced them to rip apart a large portion of our downstairs closet, walls, and garage wall to include shelving and custom cabinets in the garage. Arturo and Luis coordinated everything perfectly. True professionals! We had the mitigation team come through, do the demo, seal off the area, and then they rebuilt and painted everything back to and even better than its original condition. It was a big rebuild and these guys handled everything from the mitigation, demolition, and rebuild. You will be in good hands with American Response Team. read more

I had water damage from the flood on 1/22/24. I called the next day and they quickly dispatched Felipe who assessed the extent of the damage. He provided a detailed estimate which I thought was very reasonable. After agreeing to the work he immediately set up humidifiers and arranged for a team to do the abatement work. Through the entire process I found Felipe to be conscientious, professional and easy to contact . His team did excellent work in a very timely manner. Overall great customer service. I would highly recommend them to anyone in the same circumstances. read more