We cannot recommend Ray and his team highly enough. From start to finish, they were extremely timely, communicative, and helpful, coordinating seamlessly with multiple contractors on our project. When an issue came up, Ray immediately mobilized his team to address it; the work itself was excellent; they left our home in great condition once finished; and even helped connect us with trusted contractors to get other elements handled. That kind of communicative, helpful, full-picture support is rare. read more

Efficient, prompt and Martha, the office manager is very responsive, clear, and kind. She has a great sense of humor too!!

Jonathan and Martha were great and helped us stay on our schedule for our escrow closing. They walked us through the whole process and when the job became larger than we expected, they explained how everything would play out and coordinated everything with no extra cost. They were respectful of our time and property, and I would use them again! read more

These people are great! On time, neat, professional and thorough. Our job was more extensive than we had original thought, but they kept to the contract and completed it with no increased charges and no delay. Our inspector commented on what a good job they did. read more

I had 2 other companies who did not know what they were doing. It failed air samples after they falsely claim there got rid of the mold. Do not use Serve Pro, I had to sue both companies. Those companies contaminated my home more. I was living out of the hotel for 9 months. I hired and paid for Advance Environmental Mold to do the remediation. I did not like the 2 companies HOA hired. They did a very professional thorough job to get rid of the mold. I no longer get sick after they finished. read more

I got a couple remediation bids that were lower, but I went with my gut and hired Advanced Environmental based on their amazing reviews. I am so glad I did! Martin and Martha have been so professional, transparent and thorough. read more

Advanced Environmental did a great job. They were professional, timely, and did everything they promised.

Ray and his team continue to be the most reliable and trusted resource for my clients when it comes to the scary water/mold related issues that often happens in real estate transactions. I would highly recommend Advanced Environmental to EVERYONE looking for an honest and realistic look at a job that needs to get done. read more

I had a mold issue again and since I used this company in 2017 I decided to use again (even though I had gotten recommendations for two companies). The woman who answered the phone was great and we set up an appointment. She then asked me for a mold report. I sent it and she said no we need a report listing exactly what work needed to be done (so basically a scope of work). I told her I didn't have this but I can tell the person where the mold is when they come. She said she would call her boss and see if they would even come without that and he said no. I told them this didn't seem like normal protocol and she said all companies require this. So I called the other company and they were great! They came out quickly, took care of the mold and NO they did not require someone to tell them their job! read more

Advanced Environmental did a terrific job on the mold remediation for our house. There was a lot of work to be done, and a few curveballs thrown into the mix, but they provided constant communication via text, pictures, and phone calls so that we understood the situation and could make decisions on the fly. They cleaned up after themselves and went above and beyond! read more

They did the mold remediation work well but were careless with masking off work areas and caused lots of paint damage to unrelated walls and doorframes. No credit or repair offered. read more

Impressed by expert level of service and quick resolution time. Team works quickly and has good communication. They remediated our issue and passed clearance on first attempt. Definitely would recommend them as mold specialists. read more

I had some obvious mold growth on the wall behind a bathroom vanity due to a slow angle stop leak in the plumbing. I had JLM environmental (who I also recommend) come in for sample testing to confirm the presence of mold both on the outside and inside of my drywall. Out of 4 mold remediation companies I gathered estimates from, advanced environmental was the second most expensive. But as they say, you get what you pay for and they did a great job of remediating all mold to pass a strict clearance test from JLM. I found them to be worth every dollar for their exceptional professionalism from the start of remediation to the finish. Ray Castro really took care of us and his crew removed all mold in the cleanest way possible. The crew removed a very large, heavy antique vanity that was damp and growing mold from within and also removed a good size of drywall without leaving a trace throughout the house. Although I did not confirm with the other 3 remediation companies I received an estimate for, Advanced Environmental was the only remediation business to guarantee up front that they would return to further remediate the mold free of charge in the situation of a failed clearance test. Not sure if this is standard industry practice, but it was great to have the peace of mind. Obviously, I highly recommend them. read more

We have used Advanced to remediate mold in our multi-family properties. Apartment complexes often have leaks, some resulting in mold. Advanced personnel are very professional, polite and knowledgeable. read more

Ray and his crew helped us in a nightmare of a situation. They were communicative, responsive, competitive in price and very professional. Felipe was attentive to detail and all of our mold was safely and thoroughly cleaned up. He did an excellent job cleaning after as well--- no Mickey Mouse work with this company. They are hard workers and don't leave until you are satisfied. read more

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I'm very happy with the work Ray and associates did on my property. I have a rental property here in long beach that had plenty of mold that was growing underneath the house because it is an older. They gave a great estimate compared to other mold companies. Once they came in to do the work they were very professional.They did it in a clean timely fashion and were able to clear out all the mold without damaging any unnecessary property. I would highly recommend to anyone looking to get their mold cleaned. Thank you Ray & family! read more

I contracted Advanced Environmental for mold remediation of a residential crawl space. The crew was friendly, thorough and careful as they provided two large air scrubbers during the project and established a sealed working area to minimize cross-contamination with the rest of the home. I would definitely recommend Advanced Environmental overall, however they did require a third party inspection report to begin work, and they also recommended a clearance inspection before final payment. Though these steps sound reasonable in theory, the third party (JLM Environmental in this case, but presumably others) will not collect air samples in crawl spaces, so both the initial inspection and clearance inspection were purely visual. The individuals actually performing the work did not reference the inspection report, so the third party involvement ended up being a non-value-add paperwork exercise that delayed the project start and added almost $1000 to the total cost. Again, Advanced Environmental was professional and does good work, however their approach to inspections in the context of crawl spaces is frustrating. read more

Mold issues were flagged during the inspection of the townhouse I was purchasing and Advanced Environmental walked me through the entire process and handled everything. They were very easy to work with and I highly recommend them! read more

Thank you to Ray and his Advanced Environmental team for getting the job done. I have worked with him on other properties in the past, and he continues to be very professional, knowledgeable, and reliable. If you have any mold issues, I highly recommend using Advanced Environmental. read more

This business is ran by an unethical owner named Ray Castro. I was referred to his business by my broker for mold remediation. Upon finishing his work, Ray's staff failed to remove their stain marks off of my walls from chemicals used. His supervisor, Martin, who is a jerk, insisted on the stains were always there. Ray and his staff went over and beyond to cover their lies. He would not be recommended further by me or my broker. Stay away. read more

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Could not be happier with Advanced Environmental. Not only are the fair priced and easy to work with, they are also extremely thorough and very careful. They took every precaution to make sure my house protected and were very respect and helpful though the entire process. I HIGHLY recommend anyone needing remediation work to use Advanced Environmental. Ray the owner is also extremely helpful and cares about his work, is not at all trying to rush anything and puts the customers needs in front 100% of the time. Highly recommend. Thanks for the great work!! read more

The process of mold removal is not a pleasant one, but Ray and his company are really professional. EVERYTHING was fully explained ahead of time and the expected costs. Friendly and efficient, they really looked after us to ensure we were free and safe from mold. HIGHLY Recommend!!! read more

Advanced Environmental did a great job on the remediation job for our property. They were quick to get our job scheduled, I think they even squeezed us in when they realized how desperate I was to get everything fixed properly for our tenants and they were able to get the job done very quickly. I've referred them many times and will continue to do so! read more

What can I say, they are an amazing company! Fantastic experience from start to finish. Dealing with Martha in the office and Martin in the field was professional and efficient, and their prices are competitive. We've hired them twice now - once for a water leak a few years ago and another for a recent sewage pipe leak (grrrrooooossssss, ughhh). Both times were great, highly recommend, can't go wrong with Advanced Environmental! read more

Ray and his crew are true professionals. Knowledgeable and responsive. Ray helped both the buyer and seller walk through a complex problem and provided great assurance allowing the transaction to proceed and close successfully. The only company I will use. read more

I cannot rave enough about Advanced Environmental. Not only are they professional, but they are timely, kind, patient, and always are there to help. They are honest and I put my full trust in them. Martha and Martin were EXCEPTIONAL and responsive. I cannot recommend Advanced Environmental enough. read more

Advanced Environmental is highly recommended. Martin and Martha, and the entire team have been top notch. I've been dealing with numerous companies as of late, and they've been the most professional, thorough, and communicative. Everything was handled perfectly, and we passed clearance on the first try. read more

The advanced environmental team did a great job handling a mold and remediation issue with a property that i had in escrow. We had to remove drywall to remediate 2 weeks prior to close of escrow. Everyone on the team dealt with the situation and has a sense of urgency knowing that these deals can be stressful. They met the seller on site and were able to go over the details and schedule work right away.. ..Martha was exceptional contacting us with the paperwork, scheduling and calling to follow up. They will definitely get more business and help me close deals without added stress!! read more

Advanced Environmental is absolutely amazing! Ray was able to come out explain to me what my mold problem was and get it fixed right away. I was so happy to find them. If your looking for a company that will get the job done call Ray! Thanks again for all your help. read more

The office staff was very professional and the workers who came to my home were very nice. They took care of my mold problem and left my home nice and clean. Would recommend them to everyone. read more

Customer service is great!!! Very polite and friendly people...had a great experience with the company I highly recommend them!!!!!

These guys did a great job, with a surprisingly intense and overwhelming mold situation. They got it all taken care of, within budget, and Martin was helpful answering questions and providing recommendations for restoration. Well recommended. read more

Very professional company. Came out and gave a reasonable estimate in a reasonable amount of time. Stuck to their schedule and got the job done. Clearance received first try. I used them as a property manager for a property under management. I will use them again. Thank you! read more

I would highly recommend Advanced Environmental. They were professional and responsive from day one. Martin called me daily for updates on the progress of the job and followed through on everything he said he would do. His crew has was very clean and tidy. They are trustworthy which is rare in this business. They didn't demo more than they needed to in order to remediate the mold! Thanks Ray, Martha, Marty and the guys.. Leslie H. read more

Martin, Martha, and the entire team at Advanced Environmental are great. They are super thorough, conscientious, and very easy to work with. They are also very responsive. They went over-and-above to help me. I highly recommend them. read more

The team is professional, quick, thorough, and accommodating. I had a lot of mold in my closet. Martin and his team took the time to educate me about mold, and how to prevent future growth. Everyone is very patient and took great care of every little request I had, such as vacuuming my mattress, wiping down personal items including a lot of purses and wooden hangers, moving back furniture after work completion - even if the mold was really just contained in the closet area, they were extremely understanding of my concerns. Highly recommend! read more

We just bought a new home but, during inspections, a mold issue was discovered. Martha at Advanced Environmental was very responsive, made sure the job got done in the right timeframe and set up the buildback as well. Their estimate was also lower than others that bid. The workers were clean and professional, and the independent exit tests came out mold free! I recommend them highly! read more

Ray Castro and his crew are the best! Highly recommend their services for all of my clients.

Martin and his guys did an excellent job with mold remediation at a rental property we own in Redondo Beach. They were professional, on time, worked hard and I received a call every afternoon with an update on the progress of the project. I highly recommend. read more

Advanced Environmental is very professional & responded quickly when we needed them. They were helpful, communicative & very efficient. Francisco & Daniel are polite, clean & respectful. I recommend this company 100%. read more