I can't say enough good things about Bio SoCal. I needed biohazard remediation services for an unattended 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. read more

A model for how companies should operate. From first response to full execution, this team fires on all cylinders at every level of the process. Alan assessed the situation and immediately created a workflow to rapidly eliminate a biohazard nightmare. He clearly explained every step with a calm command of his specialized work in extreme conditions. He's been there and done that. His fully-geared ground team sanitized and cleared a packed space and surrounding areas in rapid time. It was a precision production by team lead Kyle and his crew, who also expertly communicated with those impacted by the conditions. They're genuine pros. "Look no further" can sound like hype. In this case: Look no further. read more

LOOK NO FURTHER! I cannot begin to express my thanks to this wonderful company! Alan and his team went above and beyond anything I could've ever expected, to help us through a very difficult situation - TWICE! My mother got very sick and her condo was a biohazard. Samantha arranged the consult very quickly, and they had someone out there the next day. Alan went out of his way to personally try and work with our insurance company, and he continually checked in with me and inquired about my mother's health. Let me give you one piece of advice, allow BioSoCal to speak with your insurance company rather than contacting them yourself. I made that mistake, and I said the wrong things which made it very difficult to receive coverage for this incident. Alan spent countless hours trying to work with our insurance company!! He did more than anyone could ever ask. Every single person I spoke to or worked with at BioSoCal was helpful and empathetic and so professional. They truly understand what a difficult situation you are dealing with, and they go out of their way to make it as easy as possible for you and your family. When my mother got sick again and I had to call them back in, they were there immediately without a second thought. Hopefully I will never need their services again, but if I do, they will be the first people I call. Thank you so much BioSoCal! read more

We hired Bio SoCal on recommendation by the mortuary after an unattended death in the family. Alan was efficient, kind, and highly responsive and they took care of the biohazard remediation for us quickly. It was a hoarder house so we also hired them to handle the clearing out of the home. Alan's son Duke lead a highly professional team who was kind, thorough, and highly communicative throughout the process. They ended up finding things I didn't know existed, and made a very painful situation easy and (almost) fun. They aren't cheap, but it's for a very good reason, and it was worth every penny. read more

Samantha at Bio SoCal was amazing, helpful, and empathetic during our difficult time. The team who showed up on short notice was respectful and efficient. They were honest in the pricing and even billed just under the original quote (done by photos). I hope no one ever needs their services, but if you do, I highly recommend them. read more

This company has to be the most helpful, sincere, honest, and professional company I've ever worked with. I had a relative pass away in the home. I called Bio So Cal and spoke with Alan Cohen. He was so kind and comforting. I really felt like family. He assured me that he could take care of issue AND he also offered to deal with the home owners insurance agent for me. That alleviated so much stress for me. As for the quality of work... his crew did an amazing job and they were all just as kind hearted as Alan was and is. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart Bio So Cal for taking care of me during a difficult time. I solely recommend this company for any clean up. You won't be sorry. read more

I want to thank Alan for taking the time to advise me about a rodent issue at my parents' place even though his company's offerings are different from what we needed. Our family owns multiple properties and deal with different companies all the time. These days, it's hard to get some people on the phone much less take their time with you when you aren't arranging for a big project. As a long-time Yelp user, I'd advise people to look below and check out the "hidden reviews." Yelp hides reviews from people who don't regularly review on Yelp or have short histories. Occasionally, you'll see a bunch of negative reviews posted there. I check it out for every company I hire. You'll see there are an additional 50 reviews that also rated this company 5 stars. They deserve it. read more

I highly recommend Allen and his team. They are very professional and work quickly and efficiently. After my car was stolen, they answered all my questions and made me feel comfortable. They did an excellent job cleaning my vehicle and making sure it was safe for me/loved ones. They stated that they are in this business to help people and they really stand by their word. read more

We had a 7 full sized dumpster hoarding situation at a family home of 2,300 sq ft. Narrow mountain streets, difficult access, intermittent rain storms and limited space to cycle in and out empty then full dumpsters. 8-10 person crew of Honest, Honest, friendly, helpful workmen. They helped sift through the insane 5-6' tall piles of collected "stuff" inside the house looking for possible valuable or sentimental items. We gave Allen keys by the second day, it was obvious as to their character. Don't make a mistake and choose another group!!! Call THEM!!! (I posted 8 before and after photos, can't see but one of the outside???) read more

I called the number on their website to get a quote for a Bio-Hazard cleanup for a mid-sized SUV. I rented the vehicle to a guest who decided to sniff around 25 large canisters of Nitrous Oxide during a 3 day binge and left feces and urine behind. He walked me through the situation from a cleanup perspective and recommended me the steps to follow. He was extremely helpful and provided all the information I needed to make a decision. In fact, he provided so much value that I felt indebted to him and offered to write him a check for his time discussing the issue and he refused my offer. He was giving me advise in a way a trusted friend would, without trying to sale me his services. It was honest and professional advise. Very pleased with my experience. read more

Alan and his entire crew at Bio SoCal worked diligently for two days cleaning out my late father's house. He was a hoarder who was not willing or able to let us have someone clean out his home when he was alive. Alan was honest and fairly detailed about what needed to happen. He turned around an estimate within a day. He was on site the entire time and managed the clean-up in less than the two days he estimated for the job even with some additional work. Alan was kind and sensitive to our situation as it was a family home. His crew found important paperwork, jewelry and anything they thought we might want to take a look at, while still quickly and efficiently managing the clean-up. As Steven B. said on 3/29, don't make the mistake of choosing another group, trust Alan and Bio SoCal! You will be relieved and happy that you did. read more

We had a tragic death in the family that required a clean-up company and we almost went with a big, nationwide company but called Bio SoCal for a second estimate just in case, and we are so glad we did. Alan and his crew were so easy to work with and turned what could have been a huge headache into a seamless, quick situation. Not only were Alan and his crew quick, professional, thorough, and helpful during the actual 2 days of work, Alan also took care of everything with the homeowners insurance company. I rarely write reviews, but we were so impressed with Alan and his company. Thank you Bio SoCal! read more

I can't recommend Bio SoCal strongly enough. I had to have a cleanup ordered after my father's passing and called the company based on their strong Yelp reviews. The owner, Alan Cohen, immediately scheduled a quick meeting to assess what needed to be done and by the next morning, his team (two very amazing and helpful guys), came out and were done quickly. The work was fast, professional and friendly and Alan helped file a claim with my father's condo insurance. If you are in need of this kind of service, definitely call Bio SoCal. read more

Alan and team were exactly what I needed after my Dad's fall. Compassionate, caring and so very helpful! I highly recommend Bio SoCal! The crew came and worked diligently to clean. The young man in charge of the team explained every cleaning agent they used and how it worked. They were fast and so respectful!! Again highly recommended!! Thanks Alan and team!! read more

Alan did a great job after my family purchased an investment property that was left a total disaster by a prior tenant. The tenant was a filthy hoarder who left rotted food, grease, bathroom debris, vomit and other unknown organic matter and feces from various cats all over the home. Our cleaning lady wouldn't touch it. Alan's team worked efficiently and quickly, were polite and professional and we got what we needed done.Since this was an obvious bio-hazard problem, Alan answered all of our questions and concerns and just that alone made the entire experience well worth it. read more

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Alan and his team did an awesome job clearing out nearly 50 years of hoarded material from my aunt's condo. I was absolutely amazed at how fast and efficiently they completed the task. I had thought that the project would take several days but they got it done in ONE day!! Alan and the members of the crew that I spoke to were polite, professional and helpful. I also appreciated the great e-mail communication. The fee charged was extremely reasonable. They even pulled up the filthy green shag carpet that had been there since the day the condo was purchased! They are also very honest -- they put aside items of value that the customer may want to keep. And they are trustworthy -- I was able to give them the keys to the unit on the day before the job so that I wouldn't have to drive out and be there first thing in the morning. I highly recommend Bio SoCal to anyone who has a daunting cleanup project. They are a top-notch team and extremely capable. Special shout-out to crew member Adam who went above and beyond the call of duty to fix a minor problem. read more

Alan and his crew did a fantastic job cleaning up my aunt's place in Leisure World. Alan is great with communication and very professional. The job was done very thoroughly and much quicker than the original time estimated! I highly recommend Alan and his team at BioSoCal! read more

Alan answered my call and gave his honest answer for my problem. He is very informative and I know who to call if I ever have a serious issue. Thank you read more

These guys did a piss poor job. The entire time, the owner was in a hurry to get in and out. He was not thorough in the clean up and I found left over feces after the fact, even though they claimed to have moved and inspected and cleaned everything. To make matters worse, they moved my desk and caused numerous screws to fall out where the legs were attached to the desk. Now my desk is wobbly, which it wasn't before. Why they made NO effort to correct the problem is beyond me. They just left in a hurry for me to have to discover it and then fix it myself. The owner likes to boast about how he was a corporate big wig for many years, but he's only been in this business for a year and doesn't provide the level of customer service one should expect. To not be thorough in the cleanup of bio-hazardous materials is deplorable. But to knowingly break something and not have the integrity to fix it, is despicable. I would not recommend this novice business to anyone. Don't waste your time or money. read more

Alan and his entire team is absolutely amazing. We hired Bio SoCal for a project in Southern California that required extensive cleaning, disinfection and decontamination. Without hesitation, Alan came through for us following tight timelines. His team is very trustworthy, professional, prompt, and can always be relied upon to get the job done correctly. If you need the job done correctly and on time, then do yourself a favor and give Alan a call. You won't be disappointed! read more

I was in Australia when my brother passed away in California. I knew the state of the house would be in unfortunately and since it was an unattended death there was the bio issues as well. So I contacted companies, after speaking with Alan I chose Bio SoCal. I was so happy with the results. Basically they managed despite the challenges that kept appearing -finish the job ahead of schedule, exceed expectations and still come in under estimate! It was a pleasure to deal with a TRUE professional even with the challenges of working together half a world away with a 16 hour time distance. In addition he was able to help me understand some of the other issues I encountered. Very helpful, respectful and compassionate. Bio SoCal were definitely the right company for the job! read more

Never thought I would find myself in the need of a hazardous clean up company, but glad we were able to find Alan and Bio SoCal. Alan was quick to answer the phone and schedule a meeting to asses our needs. Alan was professional, knowledgeable, reassuring, and considerate during our meeting. The next day he delivered a detailed estimate, and flexible schedule which made the decision easy to hire Bio SoCal for our clean up. On the day of clean up Bio SoCal arrived on time with the most talented, compassionate and professional team that tackled our project with great speed but with regard for family concerns/feelings and desires. Somehow, they managed to maintain a level of compassion for our family while removing contaminated property and were able to recover family memorabilia we did not know existed. Although the project was traumatic for our family Bio SoCal made the entire process tolerable and throughout the team kept us informed of what was going on and made sure we were OK with what was going on. Thank you Bio SoCal and Alan for helping my family through a difficult situation/project. read more

I give Alan and his crew at Bio SoCal my HIGHEST recommendation, and I don't do so lightly. This is a detailed review so you'll know why I think Alan and his guys are so great. I was facing a hoarding situation in a third-floor apartment, and it was as bad as the photos you've seen on TV or the internet: filled with debris and pretty disgusting. I needed to clear all the junk and debris out fast. I went to Yelp and read reviews for a bunch of companies that deal with junk and/or hoarding, all with lots of great reviews. I called a bunch of these companies for quotes. The heads of some companies came out to look at the place, and others were okay looking at a very detailed video walk-through I did of the debris-filled apartment. Not surprisingly, the bids all came in pretty close to each other. So, since all the companies had good reviews and a similar price, why did I choose Alan? There were 6 different reasons -- and I definitely made the right choice: 1. He was fast. He was quick to visit the place to see it, and could do the job as quickly as I needed it done, which was almost immediately. 2. Others had a crew of 3 or 4 people. Alan told me that he'd bring in 6 people: 3 to empty/shovel the place out and fill up huge barrels with the debris; 1 to wheel the barrels out to the huge truck they brought, about the size of a small dump truck; and 2 to dump the barrels into the truck. Well, it turned out this huge crew was indeed necessary, and they worked like a well-coordinated military squad -- fast and smooth. There was simply no way that a smaller crew could have handled the job in one day. 3. As mentioned, Alan had a HUGE truck, and therefor only needed to fill it twice. Others, with smaller trucks, would have needed to make 3 or 4 or more trips to the dump to unload the debris. 4. I didn't need to find a deep-cleaning company for after the debris was removed. Deep cleaning was included in his bid and services. 5. Alan stood by his price, even when the clean up (after emptying out the place) turned out to be a bigger job that he had guessed it would be. (There was no way to guess the amount of clean-up that would be needed when the place was full of debris.) Even when I offered to pay Alan more money, he wouldn't take it. 6. There were a few disgusting parts of the apartment that some other clean-up guys wouldn't touch. For him, it was "no problem." I'm sure there are other companies out there that do good work. But Alan and his team were definitely the perfect company for a job as difficult as mine. read more

Alan answered the phone on Sunday morning and was very honest and helpful. Very informative and he led me through the entire process. He was knowledgeable and I would recommend him 100%! Thank you! read more

I highly recommend Bio SoCal although I couldn't use their service only because I'm in Northern California. I reached out to Bio SoCal for Decomposition cleanup. Alan was so sincere, thoughtful and so very helpful.  He offered great advice as to what I should look for in a company. Alan also took time to answer my questions. He didn't have to but he chose to. For that reason, I highly recommend Bio SoCal.  Thank you, Alan. read more

Alan and his crew deserve a higher than 5 star rating. We had an unfortunate passing of a family member from natural causes that required some minor, but extensive cleaning in the bathroom. This was a late night service request and he responded quickly with an accurate ETA. He was professional, courteous and respectful of the situation at hand and guided us in the direction to handle such a sudden loss. He made it as hands off to us as possible as to not make it harder for myself and my family. Great guy and great service! read more

Alan and his team were extremely responsive, knowledgeable and helpful in dealing with feces clean up after my family member became ill. Alan went above and beyond in answering all of my (many) questions even though it was thanksgiving day, offered a ton of useful information, clearly advised how to proceed with insurance, and was discreet in handling the situation on site. Alan was also extremely helpful in coordinating the insurance claim and leaving as little trace as possible, only removing the necessary items from the home. Overall, Alan and his team relieved a significant burden on a difficult and emotional situation. While I hope to never need this service again, I would not hesitate to call Alan if the need did arise. read more

Can't say enough about the assistance Alan, at Bio SoCal gave us. We went into escrow in a house that had all kinds of animal residual. Birds had free reign of the house with no cages. Dogs were never let out of the house. Flies and droppings, even on the ceilings. But Alan came in, clearly presented the process to remedy the situation, and made the owner feel comfortable about moving forward. After four days of his crew getting after it, you could eat off the floor! Amazing. Thank you Alan for your time, effort, experience and handling of this situation. read more

My life went from disaster to blessed and I can't say enough good things about Bio So Cal and Alan. After my tenant committed suicide in my commercial building, I was in shock; not only for the human horror and sadness but the reality of the mess that I was left with. I called 3 places. Alan was at the location and working with me on the clean up before the other 2 companies even got back to me. And as speed is of the essence, this was key. Alan not only did a great job.... I should say an extraordinary job, he met and worked directly with my insurance adjuster supplying everything from photos, recommendations and Local environmental standards that needed to be met. In the space of two weeks, the unit has been re-leased to a new tenant and I have a check from my insurance company on the way. Thank you Alan. read more

Alan and his crew did an extraordinary job at clearing out my mother's house after 40 years of hoarding. They filled almost three 40 yard dumpsters in 1-1/2 days. They were very careful to save memorabilia such as photos, jewelry, and most of all CASH!!!! They recovered $5,300 dollars along with 40 lbs. of coins they put in a 5 gallon water bottle. I would undoubtedly recommend Bio-One because they are experienced, easy to work with, punctual, efficient, and most of all, trustworthy. Thank you again Alan, Devin, Martin, and Ira. read more

Alan and his team were a pleasure to deal with. My father recently passed away in California and I had to deal with a really bad hoarding situation. Since he passed in the home, there was an entire remediation that had to take place, in addition to cleaning the hoarding mess. Since I am out of state, I didn't know what any of this entailed, boy was I in for a surprise. Alan was so on the ball and such a pro and caring guy, he made a nightmare of an experience go by in the blink of an eye and he made it so easy for myself and the rest of my family. I can't say enough about Alan and his team. If you find yourself in this type of situation and you want to hire a fully competent and trustworthy team, contact Alan. You will be glad you did. read more

One very happy customer! Alan and his team's work was thorough and efficient yet careful to sift through the piles to save personal items. If you need to deal with a hoarder's aftermath I can highly recommend BioOne to get the job done quickly and with care for their customers. Kudos and thanks, you guys rock. read more

i live in nyc. my uncle lived in irvine, ca. when he passed, i was named trustee of his estate. i traveled to california in late november. when i saw the condition of hoarding inside my uncle's house, i had no idea what to do. i was shocked. i will admit i chose bio-one somewhat randomly. i read reviews here on yelp and took a chance. figured i'd get an estimate and if the guys seemed shady, i'd move on to the next one. alan answered the phone right away and scheduled a site visit almost immediately. i explained that not only was there a severe hoarding issue, but since my uncle was ex PD and ex military, i knew there would be a number of weapons in the house, but not where. alan calmly took me through how they would approach the mess within the house and also explained how his core team were ex military and would be sure to quickly disarm any loaded weapon. barely able to open the front door because of debris, alan's bio-one team entered the house and quickly assessed the condition. they explained how long it would take, how the day would go, what their process was, how many dumpsters they felt were needed, etc. needless to say, they were extremely thorough. i received an estimate the next day that was for far less $$ than i'd expected and far less time (2 days) than i'd expected. i told alan i'd travel back out in december. we set up guidelines as to what to look for and save in the mess and said we'd set up a date for me to return. alan was incredibly accommodating when it came to scheduling. mid december my family and i traveled out. i have to admit, i was dreading it. the bio-one core team could not have made my mom and i feel more comfortable. i knew we were in the best hands possible. alan may be the leader, but he gets his hands just as dirty (pun intended) as the rest of his team. he stayed in the dumpster, combing through anything brought to him. cody, ira, eugene and the rest of the core team were incredibly meticulous, caring, careful and also tirelessly hard workers. they made two, what i thought were going to be miserable and emotionally wrenching, days into almost an interesting look into my uncle's life and what might have been going through his mind to get to the point we were at. always respectful, they kept the days light. in the end, alan's estimate was on point. while we exceeded his expectations when it came to tonnage, the cost was dead on. and while we found weapons, including loaded ones, we never felt unsafe. they were secured the whole time. i think the thing that struck me most was the professionalism. alan and the core team made us feel like this was 'normal'. hoarding is incredibly confusing and difficult for most to understand. alan was able to give us some insight into the disease and some peace as to why/how a person gets to that point. i cannot thank bio-one, alan, ira, cody, eugene and the rest of the team for the service they performed for myself, my family and late uncle. read more

I am the Safety Officer for Children's Hospital of Los Angeles. Recently Bio-One provided support for a major clean-up/ decontamination job. They did a very thorough and professional job at our off site location. The staff are very knowledgeable and willing to get their hands dirty (not literally). I would highly recommend them for all industries and will utilize their services again if/ as needed. read more

Bio-One's services are top-notch. Their work was thorough, proficient, and excellent. What's more, they took care of our needs at a dire moment with utmost respect and compassion. The team, lead by Alan, is professional, and wonderful to their customers. read more

I hired this crew in Jan. 2015. Not only are they hard working and did a fabulous job, they found important documents that I needed. They are extremely nice and do a great job at Bio Hazard cleanup. If you find yourself in a situation of needing to do an extreme clean up, hire this company. You won't be disappointed. read more

I highly recommend Bio SoCal. Alan and his entire team are thoroughly professional, highly efficient, honest, and most importantly empathetic in dealing with clients in difficult situations. Bio SoCal's workflow and process results in important, valuable, and sentimental items being located and set aside for review. Very happy with the entire process from an on-site review/quote and scope of work completed within the quoted price. read more

I echo the sentiments from other reviewers that Alan and his team deserve higher than a five-star rating. We needed to make arrangements for Alan's services from the east coast, which was not the easiest​ task. The first thing that set Alan apart from other companies was his honesty. Other companies tried to give estimates, but Alan was fair and honest when he said it would be hard to do since the entrance was blocked. Through the entire process, I was impressed with the empathy Alan and his crew expressed. Their professionalism, gentle yet firm demeanor​, and sensitivity will stay with me. They made a terrible task seem manageable as they worked quickly and efficiently​. My cousin and I even had a few laughs through the process. Alan and his crew were all good natured and kind. I hope never to have to go through such a process again,​ however, if I were to, they would be the first people I would call. read more

Absolutely outstanding company from start to finish!! Alan was professional, excellent communication and even adjusted his schedule due to a power outage at my home. The team to provide service was polite, meticulous and compassionate which is obviously a distressing home event for an owner. I would highly recommend Bio SoCal and they will be my first phone if I have another need. 8 stars for me read more

Alan and his team were very responsive and on time for the initial estimate appt as well as the actual work being done. He brought in a very nice crew that were very sensitive to the needs of the owner of the home, my brother, who I was assisting. I would recommend them to anyone without hesitation. read more