How do you describe superheroes?…read more My family and our two Golden Retrievers are among the thousands of families displaced by the January 2025 fires in Los Angeles County. We, the victims, have been trying to navigate a situation that feels like the Wild West ever since. Government officials, specialists, experts, insurance professionals, and others who should know how to guide us are providing little clarity on the path to restoration and the next steps to returning home. Without Servpro of Hollywood Hills/Los Feliz, we would be lost without direction or help. Before sharing our experience, it's important to clarify that not all Servpro locations are alike. Each franchise operates independently, with different owners, leadership styles, work ethics, and team members. We've learned that it's essential to not only find the right company but also the right leader, project manager, supervisor, and team. Servpro of Hollywood Hills/Los Feliz has been nothing short of amazing. March 25th turned out to be an unexpectedly emotional day for our family. It followed a week of dedicated work by John Wilson and the Servpro team, who took the first steps to help restore our house and make it a home again. We are truly grateful for their outstanding service, proactive management, regular updates, and clear communication. They consistently deliver high-quality results, and we cannot thank them enough. Our two neighbors praised the team at ServePro of Hollywood Hills/Los Feliz, and from our initial conversation with John Gamburian, we quickly understood their enthusiasm. John G. projected a calm confidence that reassured us that he would manage the details, care for our home, and look after our family throughout the process.  During our initial walk-through with John G. and Liz, we felt a strong sense of understanding and empathy from both of them. We were confident we could trust them to restore safety to our home. John G. managed all aspects of the project efficiently and optimistically, from navigating the challenging communication with our insurance company to outlining the precise specifications needed for the work on our home. This was very reassuring. Meanwhile, Liz's grace, comfort, and genuine appreciation for the unique design and elements of our home provided additional solace. John G. was transparent about the company's current workload. He didn't make idealistic promises and instead provided a realistic timeline for when he could start our project. He asked us to be patient while he prepared a spot for our job in the queue, and he delivered on his commitments as promised. The start day arrived with great anticipation as we all looked forward to this moment. A large crew of over a dozen people was ready to begin, with John Wilson leading the way. John's exceptional service, attention to detail, and demonstration of patience, knowledge, and kindness were commendable. Throughout the chaotic week, he remembered the minor details; for instance, during the final walk-through, he took the time to arrange things I had briefly mentioned the week before. There was a sense of concern as we prepared for the pack-out of our most cherished items, which carried precious memories. However, we soon felt at ease watching the team handle our belongings with care and personal attention. John W. had the team operating like a well-oiled machine, which was a testament to their efficiency and professionalism. This left us feeling secure and confident in their abilities and our possessions' safety, a feeling that stayed with us throughout the restoration process. One particularly heartwarming moment we captured on our Ring Camera showed two workers walking away from our property with their arms resting around each other, like two gentlemen reflecting on a long, grueling day's work, grateful for each other's support. This display of camaraderie among the team members was a constant reminder that we were not alone in this journey. Trusting others can be challenging after experiencing a national disaster, but we found two true superheroes, John Gamburian and John Wilson. John G. guided us in understanding the bigger picture and helped us navigate the complex details and specific language of insurance policies and claims. He covered all aspects of the process, including smoke damage remediation, physical damage repair, exterior hardscapes, pool restoration, and overall mitigation. Meanwhile, John W. led the team with outstanding service. His meticulous attention to detail, impressive patience, expertise, and compassion made a significant difference. We are genuinely astonished and forever grateful for their efforts. After completing the first phase, we took a moment to breathe and felt a profound sense of relief, a sign that our home was on its way to being restored. As you navigate this mountain, do not hesitate to call on Servpro of Hollywood Hills/Los Feliz to come alongside you, with value and confidence.

We were displaced by the Eaton Canyon Fires. We had a huge amount of "contents" in our home (a…read morerental). We thought going to a single owner small business over a chain/corporation would give us better and more customized help to match our needs. It did not. We ended up switching, on the experience of our neighbors, to ServPro Hollywood Hills/Los Feliz. They were awesome. They cared. They also had a A-class team of experienced and professional people who also carried that culture of caring and hard work ethic to get the work done quickly but in an organized and caring fashion. John G and his team made a plan to fit our needs, and listened to what we needed and accommodated our special requests. All while keeping the work close to the original quote (which most mitigators blow past). The owner was also extremely kind and worked with us to provide the best service for our budget (as well as accommodating our needs to have extra time to disposition contents that might have been a total loss). I would highly recommend this branch of ServPro to any family in need.

Title: Exceptional Service from 911 Bio Clean Inc…read more Review by: Yvette Navarro, Sherman Oaks, CA I had to hire 911 Bio Clean Inc. after my uncle passed away and left his loft apartment in extremely unsanitary condition, including biohazard cleanup and significant clutter. I contacted several companies, and from the start Victor at 911 Bio Clean stood out by providing a thorough, detailed quote and explaining the process clearly. Communication was solid throughout everything was confirmed in writing and by text, and the online process for signing and payment made it easy. On the day of the job, Victor personally arrived with a site manager and crew. Even though the space was only 975 ft, the team came prepared: two trucks plus a van, and a U-Haul for trash removal. The entire crew was professional, friendly, respectful, and approachable. I checked in multiple times during the work day, and each time they showed me progress and asked if it met my expectations. They handled every request I had with a positive attitude and didn't hesitate to address even small extra tasks I included in the quote. They dealt with biohazard issues (including poop cleanup) with proper care and attention, and the result was beyond what I expected after such a difficult situation. Overall, I would highly recommend 911 Bio Clean Inc. for their professionalism, responsiveness, knowledge, and kindness in handling a very tough cleanup job.

Victor and his crew worked tirelessly for 9 hours on a home that needed a lot of clean up. Victor…read morewas prompt in his communication and commitments. He was empathetic, flexible and accommodating. The team was efficient and effective. Thank you for all you've done. Highly recommend!

I highly recommend ER Emergency Restoration. After discovering water damage in my bedroom closet…read moreand walls, I was overwhelmed, but their team made the entire process much easier. From the very beginning, they were professional, friendly, and responsive. They explained what they expected needed to be done, set realistic expectations, and kept me informed every step of the way. When unexpected issues were uncovered during the remediation, they communicated everything clearly, explained my options, and made sure I understood the next steps before moving forward. Their professionalism, honesty, and excellent communication gave me confidence throughout the project. It's not easy dealing with water damage and mold, but they made a stressful situation much more manageable. I truly appreciate their hard work and would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone needing mold remediation services.

We recently dealt with a refrigerator leak that damaged our floor and wall, leading to a mold issue…read morethat required urgent attention. Levon arrived promptly, handled the remediation efficiently, and completed the repairs beautifully. The company was incredibly easy to work with, provided a fair quote, and delivered outstanding service. Highly recommended!

I can't say enough good things about Bio SoCal. I needed biohazard remediation services for an…read moreunattended death situation, and from the very first call, Alan and Samantha handled everything with professionalism, compassion, and complete transparency. Scheduling was smooth and they showed up exactly when they said they would. Pricing was fair and clearly explained upfront -- no surprises, no pressure. They communicated every step of the way, so I always knew what was happening and what to expect next. What really stood out was the human side of their work. They understood that this wasn't just a job site -- it was someone's home and a difficult time for the family. They treated it that way. They also took the time to educate me about the specific issues that come with an unattended death situation, which helped me make informed decisions and gave me real peace of mind. The work itself was thorough and professional. If you're facing one of these situations -- and nobody plans to be -- Bio SoCal is exactly who you want in your corner. Highly recommend without reservation.

There are so many positive reviews about this company. I read them all when choosing them to help…read moreremediate an unattended death situation my sister and I had with our reclusive uncle. I can tell you that our experience with Alan and the team at Bio SoCal was everything and more that are stated in these reviews! We feel so fortunate that we chose them to help us after my uncle's death. With compassion and respect they handled everything and dealt directly with the insurance company for payment. With my sister being hours away from our uncle's home and me being out of state, it was such a blessing to find such an honest and trustworthy company to handle everything for us A to Z. To be able to communicate directly and efficiently with the owner of the company and not have to make multiple calls and explain to multiple people is such a rarity in business these days and puts them far ahead of the competition. Alan continued to keep us in the loop with the remediation as well as the contact with the insurance company. He carefully explained the process of the work as well as the insurance process to help us understand and know how to negotiate the insurance payout for replacement items. All in all, I obviously highly recommend this company!

Rich rocks. He was sweet and on time and reliable and trustworthy. Thank you so much for an…read moreamazing carpet cleaning. Audra

We needed mold remediation and they did a fantastic job. Highly professional- we have tenants and…read morethe tenants were pleased with their manner and thoughtfulness. They took care of everything - including arranging a time with the tenants to do the work. Would use them again- but hope we never have to!

We hired American Heritage Environmental for water intrusion repairs, window replacement, and…read moreexterior weatherproofing. We made it clear our priority was getting back into our bedrooms quickly due to mold remediation, but the project took about a month, leaving our family of five in the living room. At times, the work felt rushed more of a "get in and get out" approach than careful, detailed workmanship. The window installation had to be redone due to damaged frames, and we had to ask multiple times to get it sitting flush. Interior caulking around the windows had visible excess material and was not properly tooled, and still appears uneven after touch-ups. I didn't notice this until after the final walk through, but on one window, the interior corner seems to have a hole in it or uneven seal after the 2nd install. On the exterior, there are areas with bubbling and "alligatoring," along with sections that were not properly blended to match the surrounding texture. One area was initially painted over despite bubbling until we pointed it out. Paint was also left on nearby fixtures, including our exterior camera. We also experienced a pinhole leak in a copper line in the same work area shortly after completion. While it was eventually fixed, there was initial pushback. We were billed for hauling and cleanup, but still ended up handling some debris ourselves. A partial adjustment was made after raising the issue. To their credit, they did return to address some items. However, the process required ongoing oversight, and we had to repeatedly point out issues to get them corrected. Overall, the job was completed, but the workmanship and experience did not meet expectations for the price.

The guys who are American Heritage (Jaime and Antonio) are exceptional. My house flooded in early…read more2023 after a series of rainstorms hit Los Angeles. I first reached out to Jaime and Antonio after several failed attempts with other "specialists" to solve the flooding and remediate the damage. They immediately came to the house and began to assess the problems, beginning with a plan to isolate the source(s) of the flooding. This initial step involved tarping the house and waterproofing the exterior walls. As the rains continued, we discovered that the house continued to flood notwithstanding the initial preventative steps. This sounds bad (and it was), but the only reason we were able to identify the source of the flooding was because of the preventative work done by Jaime and Antonio and their on-site inspections of my home during and after each rainstorm. Throughout this time, Jaime and Antonio stayed in close communication with me via phone and text, and were immediately responsive each time an issue arose (which was often). The flooding issues ultimately proved exceptionally challenging, and would require coordination over many months among American Heritage, the Los Angeles Dep't of Water & Power, my electricians, and my general contractor. As part of the solution, American Heritage needed to trench two sides of my house, install a French drain on one side of the house, install a separate drain on another side of the house, build up and waterproof the existing foundation, and remediate the flooded rooms (which included mold remediation). Throughout this process, Jaime and Antonio clearly explained the scope of each problem and offered proposed solutions, and welcomed my on-site inspections and questions at every stage of the remediation/construction. After their work was completed, Antonio and Jaime continued to check-in prior to and after subsequent rainstorms to ensure they had solved the flooding problems. This included multiple visits (which they did not charge me for) to ensure everything stayed dry. The value I received from their service was worth every dollar. House flooding is one of the more stressful and disruptive events that can happen in life. I hope it never happens to you. If it does, call American Heritage. You'll be glad you did. You will want them on your team.

Eco Bear cleaned my daughter's house in the desert after she returned from a three month trip away…read moreand found a big infestation of mice droppings! Since these droppings can be very harmful, we hired this company to thoroughly clean everything! They did a fantastic job! Emily was great to deal with as well as the two workers doing the work. They also were extremely trustworthy! When she returned to her house after it was done, they had found an heirloom necklace that she had previously lost and left it for her on her counter! They cleaned everything, including inside the cabinet drawers, every counter, the floors, anything left on the floors, the kitchen, bedrooms, etc. They ended up needing a few extra hours so stayed late rather than having to come back because they knew she was anxious to get back into her house! I highly recommend Eco Bear!

Emily and the team did an excellent job cleaning up the rat waste all over the basement, kitchen…read moreceiling, and crawl space near the surrounding rooms. I was informed what they would be doing and how they will do it. They provided me with great peace of mind and, the best part of all, they are professional and punctual.

I couldn't be happier with the service I received from Urgent One Restoration. They recently…read morecompleted a crawlspace cleanup at my home, and the entire experience was outstanding from start to finish. The team was professional, punctual, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain everything they were doing. They treated my home with care, kept me informed throughout the process, and left the crawlspace incredibly clean. You can really tell they take pride in their work and genuinely care about their customers. What impressed me most was their attention to detail and how hard everyone worked to make sure the job was done right. They went above and beyond my expectations, and I felt completely confident knowing my home was in good hands. If you're looking for a restoration company that's honest, reliable, and truly committed to quality, I highly recommend Urgent One Restoration. Thank you to the entire team for your exceptional service--I wouldn't hesitate to call you again or recommend you to friends and family!

When unexpected sewage cleanup and water damage happened under my house, I called Urgent One…read moreRestoration, and I couldn't be happier with the service they provided. From start to finish, the experience was exceptional. A huge thank you to project manager Sarkis and his crew, Koko & Irvin. Special thank you to Koko who ran the sewage cleanup under my house and making it look like it was never there. Their professionalism, honesty, and step-by-step explanations made a stressful situation much easier. Their communication was outstanding, the pricing was fair, and the quality of service exceeded my expectations. Overall, it was a stress-free experience during a difficult situation. If you ever experience water damage or fire damage, I highly recommend Urgent One Restoration. Thank you for turning a stressful situation into a positive experience!

I had a leak from my AC in the evening, and Sky made sure someone could come out first thing the…read morenext morning to assess the situation. They were very responsive and made the process much less stressful. Danny was incredibly helpful and took the time to explain the entire process thoroughly and patiently to my non-English-speaking mom, making sure she understood what was happening every step of the way. At the end of the job, they were meticulous about checking that all moisture was completely removed and that everything was properly taken care of. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and customer care really stood out. I would definitely use them again in the future and highly recommend their services to anyone needing restoration work.

A few weeks ago, our bathroom flooded, and we knew we had a serious problem when water started…read moredripping through the ceiling into our kitchen. There was only one person we thought to call: Frank at Save The Day Restoration. Frank answered the phone early that morning and had his crew at our house within 30 minutes. They immediately jumped into action, helped clear the drain, removed the water, and thoroughly dried everything out before we could end up with mold or more extensive damage. In an already stressful situation, having someone we trusted show up so quickly meant everything to us. If we had waited to make the call, we could have been dealing with severe water damage and a huge restoration project. We are so incredibly grateful to Frank and his team and truly can't recommend Save The Day Restoration enough. If you ever find yourself dealing with a water emergency, call them. You'll be so glad you did.

I can't say enough about this company. The married cou-le that do the work are worth their weight…read morein gold. They are hard working and so friendly. I am so thankful that I chose them for my problems. They know what they are doing and are truly concerned with helping people. I heartily recommend them for any job you have. And they are very nice people and a joy to work with. Looking forward to our next date ahead. / . .

I have been using Hazard Free for months helping me with my living space. Aaron and Lisa are an…read moreamazing team, hard working, creative at challenges and incredibly good people. I am so gifted to have them as a resource as I am somewhat disabled and of course getting older. I can recommend Hazard Free for any serious cleaning and organizational necessity.