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.

I recently completed a major renovation of my kitchen, master bathroom, and powder room following a…read morewater damage claim, and I couldn't be happier that I chose Coast to Coast. I'm the type of person who is very specific about what I want and I did my homework. I got four different bids for this project, and C2C was the clear winner. Their quote was completely itemized--which I appreciated--and ended up being well under every other retail bid I received. Two people really made the difference: Mary and Bolo. Mary is a literal pro when it comes to the insurance side of things. She worked tirelessly on the supplements to ensure we maximized our RCV payout from our insurance. She caught things the adjuster missed and helped us get the settlement we actually needed to do the job right. Bolo, the project manager, was extremely responsive and reasonable throughout the entire build. Whenever a technical issue came up--even complex stuff like electrical circuit stability or specific plumbing heights--he was there to talk it through and get it handled. One thing I will say for people considering them: you need to be the kind of homeowner who has the capacity to stay on top of the work. If you know exactly what you want and you're willing to stay involved in the day-to-day details, C2C is an incredible solution. It's a partnership, and because I stayed engaged, we were able to hit a level of quality that usually costs twice as much. The house looks amazing (see the photos of the Blue Thunder Quartzite and the Jade tile!). They were fair, they were fast, and most importantly, they were responsive. Highly recommend if you want high-end results without the "luxury markup" of other firms.

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.

Holly and her crew were the best. They listened to what our priorities were and far exceeded my…read moreexpectations. We were in a tight spot in a very trying time in our lives and they were compassionate and efficient. Highly recommend.