In short: if you are in Palm Springs / the Coachella Valley area and reading this while having just experienced a flood, forget any other "big name" flood response crew. You are not going to find a better team than this. Dan's team is exceptionally skilled, organized, respectful and most importantly FAST- and I wish I'd found them sooner! Full review: When our tenants called about a flood at our rental property in Palm Springs, I panicked and did what I thought was the "safe" move: I hired a big-name local flood response company with decent (but not amazing) reviews. Six days later, the house was somehow still damp. Progress felt slow, and even my insurance adjuster strongly suggested that I do my research when choosing the company to do the repairs once the house was actually dry. I knew I didn't want that first company doing the actual repairs. I turned to Yelp looking for someone who could move fast, work cleanly, and understand the insurance process; someone who could get the job done with attention to detail, given how much attention we'd put into our home initially, but somebody who could work super, super fast. I thought I'd message AVA Flood Restoration and just get a second opinion on how the drying was going. I was on my way out to dinner and Dan (the owner) said he could come over later that night. I was already impressed, but wanted to wait and see what he'd say. Dan came over right at 9pm as promised. He told me that for a house of our size it simply didn't have the right amount of dryers, and that the house should have already been dry given it had been six days. He told me he had a team ready to go that night if needed, but that either way, he could assure me he could work with speed and attention to detail, and had experience with other homes where design was a key element. I slept on it, and the next morning, fired the other company and hired Dan. He took over from the other company right away, brought in about double the number of dryers, and was candid that the prior team had cut corners. That transparency was a huge deal because at that point I just wanted the truth and a clear plan. He handled explaining what had happened to my insurance company so insurance could just pay his team directly rather than me having to act as a middleman. From there, the pace and organization were night and day. Beyond drying, Dan's foreman, Kody, led the rebuild and he's genuinely skilled. New flooring, drywall, electrical and plumbing repairs, cabinets, paint... the whole scope. The crew was also incredibly consistent: they were there every day between 7-8am, and if I had questions they took the time to explain what was happening and why. The #1 reason I'd recommend Dan is communication. I'm a millennial, communication is everything to me. Dan is truly next-level. He responds to everything, is always a phone call away day or night, and he texts frequent updates so you're never left wondering what's going on. A lot of contractors say they communicate well. Dan actually does. Three weeks later, our house was back together and our tenants were back in, honestly better than ever. They made a pretty awful experience as good as it could have been - an enormous thank you to all of you: Dan, Kody, Mike, Derek - while we hope we never have a flood again, if we ever do need a contractor for other work, we absolutely know who to call. By contrast, our neighbors up the street had a similar pipe burst a year prior, and it took them six months to get back to normal dealing with other slower contractors who just didn't prioritize them. If you're dealing with flood damage and need someone who will show up, follow through, and move with urgency, Dan and AVA Flood Restoration are the real deal. read more

Very professional, easy and quick communication. They went above and beyond to help during a difficult time for the family. I would highly recommend! They restored the master bedroom, moved the furniture, cleaned the floors and walls, installed new carpet. The room is in perfect shape now. Dan responded immediately every time I reached out to him. Thus company will get the job done. read more

Our whole community is grateful for the owner of Ava company to travel to the flood devastation in waialua on his own time to help. He did it out of concern for people and knew his expertise could give us a hand up , instructing what to do and how best to approach the massive flood damage on Oahu. He pushed mud and cut drywall and gave us proper advice and most all he gave us hope and a renewed respect for the generosity shown by others . Integrity is most important in my business decisions and I saw his high level of integrity , although brief , clear as day . Mahalo Nui Dan Ashley End of the road/ house with ducks read more

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I bonded with owner Dan talking about another renovation in my house that was a terrible experience (see my other reviews). Dan's proposal was fair compared to the other GCs that we considered. The timeline was important for us. My other project was quoted at 2-3 weeks, but went on for 4 months. We did full guts on 2 bathrooms, both were finished on time. Any delay was waiting on replacement materials. I do wish I knew more about toilet rough in sizes. At one point we had a fleet of toilets in our entryway. It was all resolved. We were able to return the toilets that were too big. I'd never done a bathroom reno before so toilet rough in sizes was something that never occurred to me to ask about. It's always good to ask lots of questions and ask what are the things you should be aware of. We did a lot of tile work. One set of tile was very unique and had lots of ways to lay it out. All of the tile work is impeccable. Total showstopper. I enjoyed working with Dan. He has an intense energy that I appreciate. His team was also great, always on time, friendly, clean. Everything turned out the way we'd hoped. I'd absolutely work with Dan and his team again! read more

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Dan and his team showed up on time and did an outstanding job on my kitchen! They are very friendly and respectful I got along with all of them. I would highly recommend using them! read more

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Dan did a great job, was easy to communicate with, took feedback well, at the end of the day, pretty satisfied with the price and execution. Would use Ava Flood Restoration again. Well done Dan, thank you. read more

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Dan and his crew have done a few projects for us. He's responsible on time great communicator. Since moving to this valley 4 years ago. We've run into sooo many flakes that just don't show up or walk off job etc. not Ava Flood, they stayed they communicated and did a great job. I will use them ALWAYS. Thank you Ava Flood!! read more

I used AVA Flood Restoration to repair water damage for unrelated second time! Again, they were very fast and professional and went above and beyond by helping me solve the problem. Super communicative and dependable, so important for these types of projects. The value for the work continued to be exceptional and the price was again, very competitive. I've always trusted AA Flood Restoration and you can to! read more

Business owner Dan promptly responded to my request for a roof inspection and arrived right on time. He was able to address the problems I reported and did a quick repair without charging me. I highly recommend this company and will definitely contact them in the future should any needs arise. read more

AVA Flood Restoration truly saved the day for me during the holidays. We had a stressful situation with a leaking roof, and their team responded quickly and professionally when we needed help most. They arrived on time, were extremely polite, and walked us through everything clearly. The crew was professional from start to finish and did an excellent job installing a brand-new roof. The quality of the work and the attention to detail really stood out. Dan and Kody are the best people to work with! I will be a repeat customer for life. I'm especially happy with the follow-up and the final result -- everything was handled smoothly, and the outcome exceeded my expectations. I can't say enough good things about AVA Flood Restoration and would absolutely recommend them to anyone needing roofing or new water heaters, read more

Unlicensed, not bonded. My neighbors provided videos of his employee staying at my house, when I was away. I found his employee's clothes in my washer. Much of the work was shoddy and needed to be redone by other more skilled craftsmen. Save yourself the hassle of untrustworthy people who have scammed many people in the Coachella Valley. He closes his business and pops up under a new name once the reviews from real customers surface. I have to take him to court to recover the payment for doors that he never ordered. His supposed family friend went to the same high school. He's a legit business and wants nothing to do with a scammer. read more

We experienced a house flood while we were away and when we got back there was water throughout our entire house. This was something we had never experienced before and didn't really know what to do. We called AVA Flood Restoration and they responded immediately and got to work. They took care of all aspects of our insurance and didn't wait to not only mitigate the water damage but put our house back together. Dan and Kody kept us informed every step of the way. They worked quickly and restored our home better than before. I couldn't recommend this company enough. read more

These guys are professional. They came in and restored my damaged house from a massive flood. They were fast, efficient, courteous and went out of the way to make sure I was informed throughout the process. I would definitely recommend them for any project. read more

The extreme weather rapidly deteriorated the two wood, overhanging shades outside our home the past couple years. We didn't realize how bad until the recent high winds kicked in and we knew something had to be done before a couple other projects could proceed. While other companies said the job was too small or out of their service area, AVA (Dan) was quick to respond to our project query, came by same day for an assessment, understood the issues and outlined a couple courses of action to remediate the wood shades. He was pleasant to consult with, understood our concerns, the urgency, and was easy and convenient to schedule the work providing a quote on the spot. The crew showed up on time as scheduled and Dan walked them through the project and the repairs to be done. They ensured proper alignment, reinforced, sanded, filled, and painted the shades with high-quality exterior paint to give them years of life. Thankfully, the wood was still in good condition. Dan and the crew repeatedly articulated and demonstrated strong commitment to excellence and customer service during the entire course of the project. Their commitment to excellence and doing the job completely and properly (the first time) is the real deal; more than hollow words. Refreshingly, Dan and the crew (Jasper and Patrick) actually appeared to enjoy their work. (Made me wish I was that young again with that kind of energy and had those skillsets. ...could have pulled a "Tom Sawyer" on me.) They were energetic, thorough, and knowledgeable. ...Easy to work and consult with throughout the project and ensured we were satisfied with the progress along the way as well as the final outcome before departing. They cleaned up after themselves and left no trace of debris, paint splatter, trash, or parts. They also fixed some vibrating gutters/downspouts that had been bothering the neighbors for years before we moved in. The neighbors are happy too!! We couldn't be more pleased with the service, quality, or the outcome of this project. AVA is now our first "go to" for projects. (See the before and after pics. The transformation/restoration is remarkable...the before doesn't show all the damage.) Kudos to Dan, Jasper, and Patrick! Highly recommend. Competitive, on-the-spot quote, great work, great outcome! (Leave my Oxford commas alone.) read more

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Incredibly happy. They delivered, down to the last detail. Couldn't have found a better company to update our bathroom. Seriously great workdone by friendly, professional, & knowledgeable staff. On time every day completed in the time frame they originally gave us. I have already inquired to have the other bathroom done in the next few weeks. 100% will be my go to for all future projects read more

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I was referred to AVA flood restoration and construction by Home Depot's contractor referral program to remodel one of my bathrooms. After the first bathroom, I ended up having them come back to do all the flooring throughout my whole entire home. They moved all of my furniture out did 1600 ft of flooring in four days just as they told me they would do so on time baseboard included put all my furniture back, had house cleaners come clean my house all for a fair price. About a month later I had them come back to do my master bathroom, I could not be more happier with this company and their work. Each one of their workers is respectful on time and punctual and are always there to answer my questions I would strongly refer them to anyone. read more

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This will be the second time I have had Ava flood restoration come out this time I had a water pipe that busted out side my house and was causing a huge mess . Dan was able to come out immediately and called one of his guys jasper who fixed it in less than a hour I couldn't have been more happy with the service . At a great price for how quick they were able to come out to help me 10 out of 10 . read more

We had a flooring company out for demo and install, but they balked at installation. I was referred to Ava Flood Restoration by Home Depot and couldn't be more pleased. When I spoke to the owner, Dan, he matched the original bid and his crew started the next day, finishing in two days. The unit looks great and Jasper and the other workers went the extra mile, including moving the extra flooring, baseboards, etc., down to my SUV so that I could return them for store credit. I will keep their number handy for future work. read more

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Outstanding service! Anytime I've dealt with them, its always great! Danny is very accomadating. No reason for me to use anyone else. John read more

Dan and Cory were very nice in explaining what they felt needed to get done. I contacted them in the morning and he was going to stop by on his way to another job however he didn't see the yelp message so they came by after work. We ultimately went with friends of relatives from out of town to help us with our needs but Dan and Cory were willing to go above and beyond to help us with our job. Seemed like very nice guys. read more

We found AVA flood restoration through Yelp! My husband and I needed help on our second home, mainly with the kitchen, but other areas as well! Dan met with us and we hit it off right away. He understood exactly what we wanted. Had lots of pictures to show us and get the exact look that we wanted. He worked very well with our budget and was not over priced. What I love most was that he valued our time and was committed to get the project done. We had just recently worked with another restoration company that took over seven months to complete their work and was impossible to get a hold of.... It was a nightmare. However, Dan with AVA flood restoration was polar opposite. Responded via phone very quickly. Corrected any issue or concern we had without complaint and worked quickly! He and his team fixed our kitchen, bar, and other small areas in about a month and a half! They are care and take pride in their work. I would highly recommend AVA Flood Restoration. read more

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Can't say enough good things about Dan and his crew, Cody and Jasper. Responsive, communicative, reliable, and fair. My job ended up being more challenging than anticipated but Dan is a man of his word and he stuck to his original price. Others may have taken advantage, but Dan and his company showed integrity and professionalism. And the job was done extremely well. I'm very grateful to AVA for their work and for proving there are still good, honest people in this world. read more

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We had a leak in our flat foam roof and Dan and his team came to the rescue! After multiple (unreasonable) quotes, Dan came in with an affordable option to get our roof fixed as well as the damage in the house from the leak. Amazing customer service with photo updates throughout the process. Highly recommend! read more

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Danny was responsive and prompt to do the work. We discussed the scope and that's what he accomplished. read more

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We had his company bid for a bath and a half remodel. Dan was very accomodating, punctual, reasonably priced. His demo gauy and tile guy were very good, clean, on time and showed up as promised in the beginning of the project. As the project progressed, and we had delays not due to him, his people became more unpredictable in showing up as promised. Looked like he had too many projects going on at the same time. They did a good job, a little careless in painting and finishing work, that is the reason for 3 stars. All in all.... glad we are done withing budget and relative time frame. Would we do it again? I'd have to think about that one.... read more

I got a consultation with Dan and he gave an incredibly fair price. He was on the job site everyday making sure the work that was being done was perfect. His crew was always on time and really professional. I have a brand new roof and I couldn't be happier. read more

This is my second time using AVA flood restoration for working in my home. Previously, I use them for mold in my furnace room and now I just had laminate floors installed in my bedroom and a gate added to my patio. These guys are on time, professional and really care about the quality of work that they do. They're not done until I'm happy, I highly recommend them. Thank you to Dan, Jasper, Evan, and Cody you guys are great. read more

During the Hurricane Hillary our sunken bar was flooding. We bailed for 4 hours until the rain stopped. I called Dan he came over first thing in morning and dried out the area with a shop vac pulled up the carpet and left a large air mover to dry the carpet. He came back the next day and excavated the area around where the leak happened and patched the large hole that was there. He and his team are professional and hard working. I highly recommend AVA! read more

We hired Dan to repair a wall in our utility room that had been demo'd due to a dead rat in the wall. Also, the water heater table was old and deteriorated. Dan and his crew did a great job repairing the wall and bringing the water heater and electrical outlets up to code. Dan and his crew arrived on time and finished the job in a timely manner. They were professional and very respectful. We would recommend Dan for any and all contracting and restoration needs. read more

First time having these services after seeing some old rotting in my upstairs master bathroom from improper installation during a remodel a few years back. Tried to find a contractors for a year but wasn't comfortable w ith the price or timeframe for the work. This company provides excellent service with individuals who don't hide behind the typical gimmicks I've seen from people in this particular field. read more

I made an appointment with Dan for a Saturday to come and bid a bath/kitchen remodel. Confirmed via text and phone call the date & time of the appointment. Come the day of the appointment - Dan was a "No Show" and would not respond to a phone call or a text message to see if he was running late and when could I expect him. Dan simply blew me off. This is someone who has no respect for keeping confirmed appointments - meaning Dan believes his time is way more important than yours. So I feel I dodged a bullet - if he can't keep a simple appointment or communicate he won't be making the appointment - then he is not a man of his word and any work would be probably questionable. read more

I don't write many reviews, but after many years of hiring contractors for my own home projects and more years before, during and after that as a project engineer and project manager in the power and process industry, part of which was dealing with vendors and subcontractors as well as often being one myself, I feel qualified to comment on AVA Flood Restoration's performance with respect to my recent home atrium renovation. Simply put, AVA did everything I put in my Request for Quotation (RFQ) and more. Dan Hoyer was as responsive as any project manager I've ever worked with. He read the RFQ (a rarity these days), asked questions, LISTENED, had good and practical suggestions and, relative to other quotes for the same RFQ, quoted a price, completion date and terms that were better than others who responded. Given the general quality of vendors these days and my lack of experience with AVA, I was somewhat skeptical that he, or AVA could deliver on what he Quoted back and told me. Well, to my pleasant surprise, AVA could and did (deliver). The work started on time and finished on the quoted and agreed on date. All the terms of the contract were met. A snag with material selection was handled as not much more than a bump in the road. Also, I feel AVA's solution to that situation wound up with a better result. There were several AVA personnel on the job over the 2 week project duration but the two who were on the project every day were Jasper and Carl. My comment about those two (and the rest of the crew for that matter, who also contributed time, comment and labor) is that if I'd had those folks working for me before I retired, my job would have been easier and I'd have slept better at night. They showed up on time every day, worked their butts off, always with courtesy and professionalism, and almost always with good cheer. Also, something I thought unusual: They seemed to answer my questions before I asked them. That developed into confidence on my part that the job would turn out OK - and it did. Overall, AVA and their personnel performed in such a way that I'll ask them to quote my next home improvement project. As a matter of policy, I always get competitive bids for my projects, but at this point, AVA will likely be the vendor the others will need to beat. Jim Mitchell, LaQuinta, CA read more

Dan with absolute remodel and design did an amazing job with the backsplash in my kitchen. I didnt like the first tile and Dan went above and beyond and changed the backsplash out of his own time and pocket. Amazing work he has done. read more

Great experience with this company! Very knowledgeable and helpful. Great communication through the entire process. Highly recommend.

Stay away from Daniel Hoyer! He presents as capable, efficient and will complete the job in a timely fashion.. None of this is true. A 3-4 day job stretched to 11 days with Dan showing up sporadically. He never put in a full days work. When asked about the job, how it was going and what the plans were, he became defensive and argumentative. It ended with Dan walking off a half completed job. He is unreliable and incompetent. . Hire at your peril. read more

Dan and his crew are courteous, knowledgeable and highly skilled craftsmen. I would highly recommend them for anybody looking for a job well done! 5 stars! read more

This company is fantastic! Dan came out to give me a bid and was very communicative and had a caring attitude. He went above and beyond during the work and was extremely detailed. I also liked his suggestions and his design ideas. He was never late and on time ALWAYS! I have dealt with a lot of different contractors in the past and by far this company did the best job for my Kitchen and Bath remodel I have seen in the desert. He also did painting of my baseboards. He does it all! Good price and quality work. I had a full gut of my kitchen demo, cabinet install, painting, appliances removed, lighting, slab install, backsplash, bathroom vanity install, flooring, showers, etc. Im very happy with them and highly recommend them. read more

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I had a flood in my condo in palm valley country club Daniel and his team had all the proper legal paperwork, they immediately stopped the flood as I was signing from there Daniel took care of the insurance side of things for me moved all my home furniture out of the house for me within 24 hours did everything in such a timely manner it blew me away they had the house dry demo done and ready for reconstruction within 5 days which made my insurance and myself very happy from there I signed some more paperwork and Daniel got the funds from insurance to get my house back together better than before I can't be grateful enough for the smooth process as I have heard many horror stories from these company's thanks again to Dan and his crew read more

Very punctual and had great workmanship. He is a fast worker. He remodeled my kitchen and guest bathroom, and they turned out beautiful. He's always on time and got the job done. Dan's employees are great and his design work is incredible with amazing ideas. Working with Dan definitely made this less stressful and more of a fun task. read more

where do I begin? dan hoyer is 100% a thief. I paid him $50k and he did nothing except put up the drywall that I purchased before he even got started on my job. he did nothing right. where's all my money? material? he packed up all his tools and mine and walked off the job never to return. come to find out he's not even licensed when he said he was. I have threatening text messages from this man who I thought was my friend before we started working on my house. I trusted this man 100%. in return he lied and stole my entire life savings. I had never met a con artist until I met Dan hoyer. stay far away from this man and don't become one of his latest victims. he did nothing for $50,000! Then he changed his phone number the next day of walking out on my job and moved. trying to fix everything slowly but without the funds that he stole it's making it very hard. Everything he did install like the flooring the shower tile the kitchen sink faucet the bathroom mirrors the toilet the master sink was all damaged or used. That's crazy!!!!! This guy is a complete joke and unprofessional to the fullest. read more