When we were told that we might have white mildew and/or black mold in our attic, we knew that some…read morerestoration companies will "find" mold or mildew even if it's not there. Our search for an honest company led us to West Coast, and we hoped the reviews were true. The good news is, West Coast is as honest as it gets. Askia came out and looked around the attic while I watched from the ladder. First, he showed me that the supposed mildew was some sort of harmless sandy clay-ish material. And the supposed black mold was just "lumber mold", an industry term for "stain fungi"--the common dark streaks in lumber that originate at the sawmill or in the forest, don't weaken the lumber, and are not indications of moisture. Who knew? Well, Askia knew. And he actually spent time convincing me that we didn't need their services. So do I recommend them to you? You betcha! An honest company is a joy to find.

They showed up for a site visit on the same day I listed the project in Yelp. They were able to do…read morethe work right away. When they were done, the owner reviewed the photos and made the staff come back and clean it one more time to remove the remaining black stains. I was satisfied with the remediation work and the additional follow through. The restoration portion of the work was led by another person and that scope of work and estimate wasn't as smooth. It was the same company but different people running the job like it was a separate company. I ended up hiring another contractor that I had worked with me before.

Owner called and spent time on phone explaining what was going on. That was comfortingread more

As you read the response from EMS, please keep in mind, we paid them over $30,000 which included a…read morenew roof over our kitchen. Less than 2 years later we are paying over $50,000 to remove the poor work done by EMS and repair our kitchen for leaks in an area that never leaked with the old roof. A new roof should be water tight for more than 2 years. Are you willing to gamble on using EMS?

Omar & Moy were great to work with. They were extremely communicative and did an amazing job.read more

Remember what good customer service felt like? Sit down, because I'm about to remind you…read more Between November and March I had three different remediation companies in my home. Two were forgettable. Express Dry was not. Let's start with the basics: they showed up 15 minutes EARLY. I didn't know that was still a thing. From the first call to the final walkthrough, communication was consistent and clear, no chasing anyone down, no vague timelines, no "someone will be there between 8am and never." Before anything else, their first responder, Christian, did a quick health survey -- asthma, allergies, immune compromised household members? They came prepared. That meant a lot to our family and honestly set the tone for everything that followed. The crew arrived that afternoon, introduced themselves, walked through their scope for the day, and then proceeded to professionally protect every floor, wall, and personal item in sight before getting to work. They worked in 100-degree heat, in a garage tent with industrial drying fans blasting, and stayed until 7pm on a Friday night. On a FRIDAY. These people have my respect forever. Each evening you get a full inventory and walkthrough of the day's work plus what's coming next. PMs arrived every afternoon to check progress. I'm convinced they swept up every last speck of dust before they left, the house was cleaner than before they arrived. Shout out to Christian, Omar, and the rest of the crew whose names I absolutely should have written down -- I'm sorry, you all deserved better from me. Meticulous. Professional. Health-conscious. Hard-working. And genuinely good humans. No affiliation. Nothing in it for me. Excellent companies and employees deserve to be recognized, especially in today's service landscape. If you're dealing with water damage, a flood, a slow leak, whatever it is call Express Dry. You'll be very happy you did. ---- 3/23/26 Update 1 - Johnny just left, he was checking on the project, friendly professional, and guess what he also showed up 15 minutes EARLY. I'm telling you you're not going to find a better company. ---- 3/25/26 Update 2 - Salvador just left, he was making sure we hit 15% dryness across the project before packing up the dryers and HEPA filters. He also arrived EARLY, excellent communication, called to make sure timing was okay. He was friendly, respectful and informative and asked if there were any questions and advised next steps. I opted to leave their tents up so the next reconstruction phase of the project didn't get dust everywhere. Would definitely recommend this team!

If you are searching for a company that will help your current home problem right now, whatever it…read moreis, YOU CAN STOP AND CALL SMART DRY!!! I was with another company who are making really shady claims and decisions when i looked up on yelp to see if there is anyone else who can help me. And this company is the one who responded and helped me out right away. They went above and beyond... Justin is the most amazing, helpful, responsive, organized and knowledgeable person in this business. He took care of us, guided us through the process and assured us every step of the way... even helped us with home insurance adjustor to get what was really needed, not on just what the insurance will want for us to settle with. I also wanted to commend Steve, our project manager for being honest and patient with the process. There are moments where i know he could have just let things slipped by without me even knowing but he was truthful on all the products and the outcome, he made sure we will be happy now and forever with the kitchen repairs. Also, i wanted to say how professional all the crew that came from start to finish, all were courteous, kind, hardworking and took pride of what they do. I even asked for extra work on some items and they delivered! I cant thank you enough. And will be recommending this company to everyone i know.

I cannot recommend Smart Dry Restoration & Plumbing enough! A good friend of mine recommended…read moreJustin's company, so I already knew he had a great reputation, but seeing the work they did on my parents' bathroom remodel completely blew me away. He took the space to a whole new level. The team was professional, clean, and respectful of my parents' home throughout the entire process. Justin and his team are honest, hardworking, and absolute pros at what they do. My parents are thrilled with their new bathrooms. If you want a contractor you can trust to deliver perfection, call Smart Dry Restoration & Plumbing!

I cannot say enough amazing things about SoCal Steam Clean and the technician, Jorge! I also have…read moreto add that the person who initially took my call, Aiza, was so friendly and sweet. She walked me through the process before scheduling me. From start to finish, he made the entire carpet cleaning process an absolute breeze. Jorge was on time, efficient, professional, and incredibly thorough. He even let me know as soon as he was on his way, which I really appreciated. Once he arrived, he took the time to walk me through the entire process and explain everything in detail. He also told me about the pet treatment and carpet protectant options, and after he explained the benefits, I definitely decided to add those services! The attention to detail was incredible, and the difference in my carpets is AMAZING. They look and feel brand new! I honestly didn't realize how much of a difference a professional cleaning could make until I saw the finished result. It's so refreshing to have a technician who is knowledgeable, personable, thorough, and genuinely takes pride in his work. Jorge went above and beyond, and the entire experience exceeded my expectations. SoCal Steam Clean has officially earned a customer for life and will absolutely be my go-to carpet cleaning company from now on. I will also be recommending them to family and friends! Thank you so much, Jorge, for doing such an incredible job. My carpets look AMAZING!

First time we had chairs and couch. EXCELLENT these guys never disappoint. We have been using this…read morecompany for a long time and would never go anywhere else. Keep up the great work

I have been dealing with some water damage at my property for some time…read more I found this water restoration company online and decided to contact them. What a great experience! Moses was professional, helpful, and super easy to work with The work was quick and everything was beautifully restored!

It's one of my worst nightmare. Finding mushroom growing out of my ceiling. I didn't know this was…read moregoing to be Last of Us situation happening in my own home! I did have at least 6-7 companies come by to pitch their thing, what's gonna happen, how much it was going to cost. In the end I ended with this company and I have zero regrets. Thankfully, I had the best people to get this situation resolved quickly. I worked with Arturo Ramirez (from San Diego)'s team from start to finish. Arturo came to give an assessment of what is going on, what needs to be done, and when they are going to do so. The preparation they did before the work was amazing. I have carpet upstairs and they put plastics on everything so there would be a minimal cleaning in the end. Arturo communicated with me on everything they are working on. After all done, they cleaned everything, they put back my toilet with no issue, the walls are painted and textured. I didn't think that they were cutting any corners or trying to get it all done and get my money and be out. Only small issue I had was the communication about the invoices with their accounting team. I had to call them multiple times to get it updated since I needed the bills split between HOA and me. But in the end they got it all figured out.

We had water damage in our kitchen, after looking at comparables and multiple company reviews I…read moredecided to call SD water damage and remediation svcs. Rafael gave me all the details I needed, after knowing insurance was not covering the damage he and his project manager Mario gave me multiple options to consider when trying to keep cost down. We ended up using their services for the remediation and remodel. Mario was awesome to work with and answered all questions I had. Cesar and Juan did the majority of the remodel work, and those guys are seriously a jack of all trade and took pride in their work. We were completely happy with the way everything turned out and would highly recommend.

Had a water leak that damaged our laundry room and Junior came out to handle the repair. From start…read moreto finish he was professional, punctual, and clearly knew what he was doing. He took the time to explain the problem, walked me through the repair process, and made sure everything was fixed properly. The work was clean, thorough, and done at a fair price. He left the space looking better than before the damage. Highly recommend Junior if you need reliable, quality work -- I'll definitely be calling him again for any future repairs.

I originally planned to use a separate company for the insurance side and hire my own contractor,…read moresince restoration companies can be notorious for subpar work. After tons of research and 10 interviews, Coast to Coast was the obvious choice. Their in-house insurance specialist/project manager setup is a well-oiled machine. Casey blew me away with his experience and professionalism and handled insurance flawlessly. Bolo was an excellent PM, with quick communication throughout the project. I'm very particular about quality, and whenever I raised a concern, it was addressed quickly and properly. Minimal surprises, flexible throughout, and genuinely easy to work with. I'd absolutely use Coast to Coast again for their insurance expertise, reputation, and service.

David and Casey were the absolute best. I had called several companies to get my bathroom restored…read moreand by far Coast to Coast Restoration has been the most professional, punctual, and most thorough out of all of them. Casey gave me a rundown of what needed to be completed and even caught some things others didn't which was absolutely crucial. He also handled my insurance company so I could get enough coverage for the work that needed to be done. The insurance was very resistant, but they finally caved thanks to Casey. David was the absolute best in overseeing my bathroom restoration. He communicates in a timely manner and is very thorough with his work. I was told I would need my vanity replaced but I wanted to keep the old vanity top. David went out of his way to find the exact dimensions so that there would be no fuss. There was trouble when I ordered the vanity from home depot, but David was able to find the exact same vanity for a similar price and really came through for us. He is also a very friendly and personable individual. I highly recommend working with David. Overall everyone in Coast to Coast Restoration was excellent to work with and though I hope nothing like this ever happens again, I will only be calling them if anything ever happens in the future.

Recently, a dear family member who was a bit of a recluse suddenly stopped accepting phone calls…read more (Family member had not let anyone in their home for years.) My sister and I went over for an intervention in-person. Just walking up to the doorway you could smell the house the was not right. We barged in their home and found the family member critically ill, called 9-1-1 and had them hospitalized. Their dog, while skinny, was still alive but not in the best of health and completely unsocialized. San Diego Humane was called to help and a kind Humane Officer picked up the pup. (The dog spent two weeks at the shelter, was given medical treatment, training, better nourished and now placed with a foster family awaiting adoption.) So...imagine. A small 1-bedroom home where the dog had not been outside for months. Medical waste, garbage, rotten food everywhere. Piles of junk waist-high. A single bathroom that was broken who knows how long ago. There was no way my sister and I could clear this out. Based on the Yelp reviews, I decided to call Becki at Harmony Environmental. From my first phone call, Becki was compassionate and so helpful. I think I even broke down in tears on the phone, and she was a terrific listener. Dwayne came out for the initial assessment and was so compassionate too. He gently reminded us that these things happen sometimes and he was completely nonjudgmental and reassuring that things were going to be okay. He placed an air scrubber in the home so I could go inside and see what was salvageable. He helped me get in booties, gloves, and I had a K95 mask. Even with all this protection, the air quality was so bad I couldn't stay long. Harmony did an exceptional job clearing things out. They even saved things that they thought our family member would find important - family photos, some cash, jewelry, a yearbook, etc. They repackaged the cable box so we could give it back to Cox Cable (they had contacted us to repo it for nonpayment). Nearly everything in the home had to be removed and safely destroyed. What was left was cleaned exceptionally well. Complicating matters, the our family member is a renter, and Becki worked with the property manager to get approval to rip out the carpet and keep them apprised. If you're facing a similar dire life event, definitely call Becki and the Harmony Team. They are angels who will help set things right again in a compassionate, caring way.

on time, experienced, knowledgeable, and thorough, tackling the worst of conditions, smells, and…read morefilth with understanding and professionalism. They restored the environment with all precaution and safety with good communication.