E R Home Improvements

(7 reviews)

I was helping a friend who was in need of a clean out of their apartment. I left a voice message…read moreafter hours and a text for this company and they called back promptly. My friend didn't end up using them due to the scope of the job, but the response time was great. The gentleman Travis who called me spent a good amount of time fact finding with me and explaining the type of service she would need and I appreciate that so much. So although she didn't end up using them, the customer service and response time were worth a review in my opinion.

My small basement had gathered a lot of old rodent droppings over decades, along with the usual…read moredirt and detritus. It seemed sensible to call on pros, with proper protection and also disinfecting capability. A little research came up with Remedy Restoration - and they knocked it out of the park. Almost instant response from GM Steven, detailed questions, then detailed comprehensive estimate, all within hours. They were here the next day. Greg and Jake did a stellar job, including some impromptu cleaning of the back deck! I chose to include a disinfecting wipedown of all the individual items stored in the basement - and removed for the cleaning - so now feel truly at ease about hygiene, (eliminated) hantavirus risk, etc. It was pricey, absolutely, but I won't have to do this again for ages, so well worth it. Thanks so much to the RR team!

First Call Restoration

(50 reviews)

We had a storm cause a roof leak that came down into a bedroom ceiling. Vahid and his services were…read morerecommended to us, and Vahid reacted immediately to send his team. The team was perfectly efficient and dealt with all the facets of the tasks quickly and courteously. We would recommend Vahid and his team for a fast and complete job.

I want to be clear that this rating in no way reflects the crew that actually came to my house. The…read moremen who did the manual labor to treat our mold and water damage were excellent, hardworking, and professional. All 3 stars is because of y'all My issue is entirely with management. After my insurance company caused complications that led to First Call terminating the job which I understood, I received an invoice in May of last year. I paid that balance in full with two separate checks within two weeks. I have the receipts, the copies of the checks, and the bank statements showing exactly when First Call cashed them. After a full year of zero communication, I woke up today to a voicemail and email threatening to send me to collections within 48 hours. They claimed they had been "trying to reach me" for 12 months, which is untrue. I checked my call logs and my email history; there was absolutely nothing. When I called and provided my proof of payment and the exact dates they cashed my checks, they admitted the "error" was simply because someone forgot to check a box in their system. It is incredibly stressful and offensive to have your credit threatened because a company can't be bothered to check their own bank deposits before sending out threats. As a veteran, I live by a standard of integrity and doing your due diligence. Relying on a "checked box" as the Bible instead of doing actual research is lazy and unprofessional. Do better, not just for your customers, but for the reputation of the guys out there doing the actual work.

A2Z Restoration

(177 reviews)

A2Z was very professional and the job went smoothly. They removed all the affected pieces and…read moredried the area, leaving it clean and ready to be rebuilt. They were efficient, easy to work with and reliable. I worked with Idan, the PM who came by for the original estimate. He was informative, made helpful suggestions and answered all of my questions. I did not get any other bids, so I cannot comment on the value of the price, but they completed the job in a timely manner and no additional costs were incurred following the original bid.

Rat infestation in my garage (never had rats before so didn't know the proper process)…read more I had to dispose of half the items in my garage. Junk removal took care of that job & removed the rat poop. Then I called A2Z to clean everything assuming that's all I'd have to do. Last night I saw a giant rat run across my garage so now I've paid $3500 to hazmat clean the 1/2 my garage but still have a rat infestation. I'm now working with a rat removal service but before A2Z allowed me to hire them & get in contract they should have advised me to be sure to complete the proper step beforehand of ensuring the rat infestation was resolved. Now i'm out $3500 for an unnecessary garage cleaning and still have a rat infestation. As a new homeowner (or any homeowner) I'd assume a good business would make sure I've done the pre work (in this case rat infestation elimination) before accepting the job. That's in my view a shitty thing to have done to me as the client. Really disappointed because they seemed professional throughout the process. So for this reason of not holistically proactively making sure the proper prep was done I cannot rate this business any higher than a 2 star. I'm not angry I am however very disappointed and feel that I've been tricked. I cannot recommend this business.

Speedy Restoration

4.7

(220 reviews)

We had a leak in the attic that went all the way to the crawlspace through the walls…read more Suzy came and quickly help assess the damage and send her crew to dry it all up. They were well prepared and did a great job, removing mold and dehumidifying it all.

We had a roof leak. Speedy Restoration (Rafael) gave us a quote based on pictures we sent them, and…read moreSuzi also came out to inspect and confirm the quote. Jesus quickly removed the damaged ceiling material and started the drying process. After a few days' drying, Jaime replaced the drywall and painted the ceiling to look as good as new. They are all professional, experienced, competent and responsive. I highly recommend them for a truly "speedy restoration"!

Swift Restoration

(182 reviews)

From start to finish, Swift Restoration exceeded every expectation. Dealing with home damage is…read morestressful enough, and having a team that is professional, communicative, and genuinely customer-focused made all the difference. The crew was fastidious in their work -- nothing was overlooked, and every detail was handled with care. What really stood out was how assuring they were throughout the entire process. They kept us informed at every step, proactively answered questions before we even had to ask, and made sure we always knew what to expect next. That kind of communication is rare and incredibly appreciated when you're navigating a stressful situation. They were also timely -- showed up when they said they would and completed the work on schedule without cutting corners. If you're looking for a restoration company that treats your home like their own and puts the customer first, look no further. Swift Restoration has earned a customer for life. Highly recommended.

Ido and Michael were wonderful to work with on a recent mold remediation project after we…read moreunfortunately discovered some mold in our new home. They were both incredibly thorough, communicative throughout the remediation process, and easy to work with. They finished the project on time and were really kind in answering all of our questions. Most importantly, their thoroughness and high levels of knowledge and experience gave us confidence that the work had been done correctly so we can have peace of mind in our new home.

Premier Pro Restoration

(53 reviews)

After being ghosted by another local company who made an appointment with us on May 4th, I reached…read moreout to Premier Pro Restoration for help. They were quickly responsive and followed through as expected. And they were fast in delivering service, and cost less than the company that ghosted me, with greater professionalism. I intend to hire them for an additional project too. Excellent work, good communication and reliable.

I sent in a request on Yelp for water pentration into ceiling drywall in my living room after…read moreyesterday's rain storm. I received a message from Badi about 5-10 minutes later. He asked specific questions and asked if I also had photos. He was able to schedule an appointment with me the same day. He was very professional, took some readings with an ultrasound device to pinpoint the exact spot of the leak and even marked it on my ceiling with painters tape so my solar installer can come out and locate the source on the roof quickly. I would highly recommend Premier Pro Restoration! Thank you Badi!

GCD Restoration

(108 reviews)

Manny is the person you should consult for your remediation plan. I highly appreciate their…read moreprofessional services and the valuable advice they provide on how to improve and prevent any future issues. Also, fair market value for the services they provided.

Manny was a bright spot in a stressful water remediation situation. He is professional, friendly,…read moreresponsive and did an exceptional job within a tight turnaround window. He set up an effective containment zone and comprehensively addressed the damage with a level of care and workmanship that was remarkable. I highly recommend Manny at GCD as a dependable, competent and kind.

MycoDry Systems

4.7

(20 reviews)

Javier, the remediation project manager, was great. He was great with communication and very…read morehelpful and attentive. No problem there. If it were just the remediation, 5 stars. However, when it came to the restoration, Manny, the restoration project manager, fell short. Very little to no communication from him. I had to use either Javier or the office manager Brandi to communicate with him. His estimate included many extra items and was impossible to reach to sort it out. I was also assured the restoration would be done in a timely manner but took a week just to come and do an inspection/estimate, another week to receive the estimate, then never followed up to go over the estimate. All the while, I had to inquire almost daily to keep things moving. I eventually decided to cut ties and go with a different company. I would recommend this company for remediation but look elsewhere for restoration.

I really loved MycoDry Systems service! From how responsive and personable Ed was, to how…read moreresponsive and efficient Sara and her team were during the actual demolition and roof repair. I had a leak from my ceiling from the upstairs neighbors' dishwasher flooding. Ed came to check out the leak and put a fan to dry out the ceiling. When we found out the building had insulation instead of bedrock, Sara and team came to do the mold and wetness inspection. They were very considerate of my kitchen/dining area space, installing a tent to contain the dust, and moving my furniture and household items gently out of the way. After they cut holes for inspecting mold, and then patched the areas with dry wall, I did not like how textured they patched the ceiling. It was very obvious which areas of my ceiling got work done. However, Ed reassured me that the texture would be scraped down when they came back to do the paint. Indeed the texture was scraped down to match my existing ceiling and after a few layers of paint, I couldn't even tell that work had been done to my ceiling! Sara and another worker were very good about showing me the work/progress along each step, confirming that I was happy with the work, explaining the demolition and what they found, and also tidying up my kitchen/dining area when they were done with the demo/patching/painting. I loved how quick they worked, how responsive they were, and the end result.

Fire & Water Damage Recovery

(358 reviews)

We discovered a leaking toilet in our upstairs bathroom was leaking down and causing wet spots in…read morethe ceiling and side wall of our downstairs laundry room. I've never had to use a Water Restoration service before so I browsed trusty Yelp and reached out to Fire & Water Damage. Glad fellow Yelp friend Karen W gave a glowing review! They seem to answer calls 24/7 and I was able to schedule an appointment quickly. Mike was main point of contact and gave us an estimate and scope of work. Basically, they had to tear out the drywall and insulation from the wet area, dry and dehumidify the area for days, and then put on moon suits and remove any mold. We were able to have 2 techs come on a Friday and then let the dehumidifier run over the weekend. We also had to tear out our upper cabinet since the top was damaged by water. On Monday, they came back to remove any leftover mode and patch things up. The total price came in well below the estimate, which is a huge plus. Very happy with the service and efficiency. If you ever suspect you have water damage from leaks, call these guys and get the problem resolved to ensure mold doesn't form or worst, spread. Note that their services are purely restorative - they'll dry out the water-damaged area and get rid of all the mold. You'll need to hire a plumber first to stop the leaks and then afterwards, a drywall contractor to patch up the holes with insulation and new drywall followed by texturing and painting.

If you need a professional team to address an emergency water heater failure that spread water…read moreunderneath ALL of your flooring, you will find expertise and empathy in the team of Justin, Camilo and Sophia. Starting with Justin's prompt inspection, he objectively assessed the damage and walked me through the possibilities and next steps. He was realistic yet reassuring. Then the team of Camilo and Sophia were amazing. Arriving late in the evening they worked for hours on the water remediation job that included pulling off molding/floor boards and setting up fans/dehumidifiers. Despite the scope of the remediation growing, Camilo and Sophia showed their experience by staying calm and just working through the issues. Their professional demeanor and calm made you feel they were taking care of everything and things would turn out ok. The team provides an invaluable service in times of crisis. Bottom line, they will take care of you.

All Action Water Damage

(130 reviews)

We hired all action to remediate our house in 2024. Unfortunately two years later, we did an ERMI…read moreand bad molds were still detected so we took things one step further and hired a mold dog. The mold dog flagged all the places that were "remediated" by all action. The drywall with mold were all taken out but unfortunately the studs with mold were just encapsulated and painted over, therefore still exposing us to molds. I've learned that the proper way of treating studs is to remove and replace and if that's not possible, sand, hepa vacuum, antimicrobal and wire brush all the mold out of the studs. Unfortunately, we learned our lesson the hard way. Please be sure to properly vet your potential mold remediation company and understand if they do things properly and rid of ALL the mold. If you need your house to be medically clean of mold, steer clear from this company. They don't care about clients, they just want to get their foot through the door, get rid of the easy mold on the drywalls and not put in the hard work to really get the mold out of the studs. They will just cover up all the mold with white sealant and call it a day. Again we had an ERMI done two years later, which stachy and chaet still showed up. Learn about your molds, these are the baddddd molds. We then took things further and hired a mold dog & she flagged all the places we remediated. They're also not IICRC certified. Wish I had done better research earlier. See photos.

this is the only company that you need to hire related to water damage. when will first came out,…read morehe was providing tips for us before starting the project. he ran tests and gave us a game plan without trying to upsell us and tried to keep our costs low. this was very different from other contractors because other contractors tried to upsell us and didn't put in half the work which led us to ultimately hire all action water damage. the team was very professional on getting the work done and everything was very reasonable. 10/10 would hire them again!!

Oakland Rooter & Plumbing

(1.6k reviews)

These guys are great. Alberto was super knowledgeable and friendly, helped find the right parts to…read morefix the sink, and was fast and fair in his pricing. He also came that day and we talked about classic cars! This is the second time i've used Oakland Rooter and both times have been execllent. I recommend them bigtime! Thanks so much.

Best plumbers in Oakland!…read more I had a low water pressure problem in my kitchen and an issue with my dishwasher. I couldn't tell if the problem was the plumbing or if I needed a new dishwasher. Enter Oakland Rooter & Plumbing. Jose, the plumber that came to service my kitchen plumbing, was kind, professional and very skillful. He explained how he was diagnosing the situation and the process of elimination he was going through to get to the bottom of the issue. I especially appreciated that as a woman that loves learning about how things work. Jose answered all my questions and had some great analogies to explain the plumbing situation. I also appreciated that there was no upselling. Jose was clear about the tiers of support and associated costs and was honest about his recommendations and what would help. In the end, my plumbing issues were resolved at a reasonable price. I felt like I got five star service AND I learned a bit about how my kitchen plumbing works. Great service all around!

American Leak Detection of the East Bay

3.1

(135 reviews)

Technition - Dan Cook , very profestional, informative with fix solution recomendations , and…read morereasonable cost. Thank you, BelAire Enterprises Office staff comunication as good too

The office staff and the technician are very professional but they reported that there was no leak…read moreand charged $545 to check the meter and pressure test the water lines. Based on my high water bill, I knew there had to be a leak. I hired a gardener to check the irrigation and he immediately found a broken pipe under the lawn that was gushing water! I paid him $250 to identify the leak AND fix it. ALD's charge was just to identify the leak and would have been more to fix it, if they'd found it. I think ALD should have found the leak and when they didn't and someone else did, they should have refunded my money as they didn't provide the service I paid for - leak detection! I even sent them pictures of the leak but they said their service would not have identified this type of leak. Disappointing.

Oakland Sidewalks

(5 reviews)

I contacted Larry for a quote of fixing our sidewalk in Oakland, he was professionally checked it…read moreout within a day and gave me a precise cost estimate and the materials he used! But our old owner of our house already fixed it before we can hire Larry , I still want to give a shout out for his professionalism and no doubt will contact him again later on.

Larry was responsive, professional and quick; they took care of everything and his team did high…read morequality work!

ECR Engineering

(58 reviews)

Engin is prompt, responsive, and extremely knowledgeable. I found myself in a very difficult…read moresituation after my property was red-tagged by the City of Oakland due to foundation issues. After speaking with several engineers, Engin stood out as the most thorough, knowledgeable, and solution-oriented. He quickly understood the situation, provided a clear path forward, and worked effectively with the City of Oakland Planning and Building Departments to address the issues. Throughout the process, he was professional, communicative, and helped reduce a tremendous amount of stress and uncertainty. His expertise and guidance were invaluable, and I would highly recommend him to anyone needing structural engineering services. Thanks to Engin, a situation that felt overwhelming became manageable. I am very grateful for his help.

We hired ECR Engineering for a seismic retrofit design and build project in our Pacific Heights…read morehome, and we couldn't be happier. Navigating SF building codes is a nightmare, but Engin and the team made the structural side of things seamless. They provided cost-effective design solutions that saved us on construction costs without compromising safety. They were incredibly responsive to our contractor's questions and helped us get through the permitting process faster than expected. If you need a structural engineer in the city who actually understands old SF buildings, this is the firm.

Diamond's Concrete Construction

(37 reviews)

Did an amazing job on mt driveway from the estimate to the finish everything went smoothread more

It took a lot longer than expected, but it was well worth the wait. We created an area in the yard…read morefor relaxing and office shed from what was a patch of rocks and bushes. Eric and team kept everything tidy and kept me updated along the process.

Bay Area Deck Restoration

(51 reviews)

I thought Rolando and his crew were fantastic! I can't imagine a better result. Rolando answered…read moreall my questions patiently and clearly. He is very knowledgeable, friendly, and quick to respond. The work (making us a new deck as well as cleaning and staining our back porch) is beautiful, the price was fair, perhaps even on the low side. I would enthusiastically recommend Roland and his company to anyone. Marc T.

We are super happy with our newly refinished deck. The entire process with Rolando was a pleasure…read more He is a clear communicator, very responsive and organized, and offers a reasonable price. Highly recommend !!

Smartscaping

4.6

(97 reviews)

Smartscaping did an outstanding job on our project which included pavers on driveway, walkway on…read moreside of the house, backyard patio, artificial turf and new fence. Johnny the owner, is incredibly friendly, professional and responsive throughout the entire process. With Johnny's leadership, his team was hardworking, efficient, and clearly takes pride in their work. They did an amazing job! My husband and I are extremely happy with the completed project. We now enjoy spending time in our backyard with family and friends. I highly recommend Smartscaping for your next landscaping project.

Johnny and team were very professional, and attentive to even small details. His design ideas…read morereally helped create a fantastic result - beautiful cement stairs with lights and a built-in cement planter.

Applied Waterproofing Systems