Ami (owner) and his team are great! We needed help finishing a lead abatement process on our patio…read morethat we began ourselves and then realized was bigger than we could handle - specifically in TWO WEEKS before our sons 1st Birthday Party. Ami was honest, respectful, and gave us multiple options on how to proceed to keep our budget in mind. His team went above and beyond covering areas that we originally didn't anticipate, and focused on making sure first and foremost the area was safe for our toddler to play under. We'd highly recommend Ami & Haztek to anyone needing Lead Abatement work!

After the Palisades fire, I hired Haztek to address light smoke and asbestos dust in two areas of…read moremy home. The owner, Ami, presented himself as highly experienced with wildfire remediation and repeatedly warned me that other companies--and even my insurance--would not protect my family. I have two very young children, and I relied on what he told me. Only later did I realize that most online reviews were from people who had phone consultations, not verified wildfire remediation customers. During the project, Ami also told me he was receiving many referrals from my then-State Farm adjuster after I introduced them. Without my knowledge, he brought a public adjuster to my home and was seen on my doorbell camera discussing all the work he received since that introduction. I never consented to my home being used in this way. Haztek initially sent my insurance an estimate over $160,000. After they learned my policy limit was $100,000, the estimate dropped to $84,000, and I was asked for a 50% deposit. I later learned this deposit structure is not allowed for this type of work in California. After work began, contamination increased dramatically. - Initial asbestos levels around 1,000 structures/cm² rose to over 100,000 structures/cm² in the same areas. - Lead levels that were originally within safe EPA limits (one area at 3 µg/ft²) increased to as high as 69 µg/ft² after a chimney sweep. Visible ash remained around the fireplace, in a room labeled as a clean area for furniture. When I asked about the visible ash and the results, I did not receive clear explanations. We failed two clearance tests over two months, each showing higher contamination. While this was happening, extensive demolition occurred, without permits or testing for lead/asbestos despite our home being built in 1974. This included drywall, hardwood floors, cabinetry, tile, and bathroom fixtures. I only discovered it when my doorbell camera showed my toilet sitting on my doorstep causing me to drive home and find total destruction. When I asked why I hadn't been notified, the explanation I received didn't match the dates shown on camera. I was told demolition was due to mold. Two licensed mold companies later performed moisture testing and confirmed there was no moisture problem. The demolition caused major damage to my home. I also have footage of appliances being moved in ways that damaged surrounding floors * Dust/Ash remained on multiple surfaces after work was marked complete. * When I asked what justified their costs being so much higher than companies like Servpro, no specific differences were provided. * PPE usage was inconsistent. When I was present, it was used; camera footage on other days I wasn't showed workers didn't. * Several items labeled "keep" went missing, including irreplaceable baby keepsakes. Smart devices they claimed were non-cleanable later appeared active and used at a different location, with streaming accounts still logged into and used. * Reported work hours didn't match what was captured on camera. Haztek demolished our HVAC closet, which contained popcorn material. No containment was used. I have photos of this material falling into the HVAC system and return ducts. Afterward, asbestos levels in nearby areas tested extremely high. This demolition was not part of the original wildfire or asbestos dust scope. By the time I understood what was happening, our insurance benefits were nearly exhausted, and our home was left with higher contamination and heavy damage. We ultimately discarded nearly all belongings. The impact on our family has been significant. Haztek advertises expertise in asbestos, lead, fire, and mold remediation. When I checked the CSLB website, the listed license showed a general contractor license. I was not able to locate: * A C-22 asbestos abatement license * CDPH lead abatement certification * IICRC fire or mold remediation certification If you are dealing with wildfire or hazardous cleanup, I strongly recommend verifying all licenses with the appropriate agencies, using independent third-party testing, avoiding large upfront deposits, and confirming all scope details in writing. I hope sharing my experience helps someone else avoid what we went through.

I called AirClean to give me an estimate after a break in my acoustic ceiling. Vince gave me an…read moreestimate, and explained in detail what needed to be done, in a printed, detailed 8 page "Scope of Work" required by Cal-Osha & SCAQMD, as well as a breakdown of fees: General Demolition, Permits and Fees, Hazardous Material Remediation, Water Extraction & Remediation. He followed through by answering all my calls and questions. The AirClean estimate, although the most thorough, was the best quote$$ for excellent result. Highly recommend!!!!

We used Air Clean Environmental for the remediation of our smoke damaged home from the Palisades…read morefire. Vicente was great to work with, very professional and communicative. Juan and his crew did a great job cleaning out all the soot and ash in our home. It's honestly never looked so clean! Vicente also provided recommendations for pack out companies and people who specialize in HVAC cleaning. I highly recommend this company!

All County was recommended to me by my insurance after a tree fell through my roof during a storm…read moreand flooded my basement. They did a wonderful job. They rebuilt the room better than it was before. They were excellent at communicating, friendly, kept the rest of the house clean, and charged the agreed-upon price with no difficulties. This was my first experience with a contractor and big renovation. It seems like everyone has horror stories about contractors, and I was expecting it to be a nightmare. But I didn't have a single problem. I highly recommend All County, and will absolutely use them again if I ever need a contractor.

I used All County after I had to evacuate my home in Pasadena. They came the same day that I…read morerequested for an assessment after I met with my home insurance agent. They were able to submit their assessment for both the repair and product cleaning pretty quickly. I had a good and responsive insurance agent so that was a big bonus. The cleaning and insulation removal and replacement happened pretty quickly. I was able to move back to my home after 7 weeks. Leanne has been very helpful during the entire process.

I can't even begin to express my gratitude and the relief I have been blessed to receive from…read moreFernando. Worse time ever to have to demolish our bathroom and worse find mold .‍ . Desert Dry Restoration has been on time and the most professional people we have dealt with ever in years of owning our home . The relief today as the painting and restoration is done is remarkable!!!! To see a beautiful new bathroom and flooring is wonderful. Even better no mold ! We live in Bakersfield, California and this amazing company came all the way up here to help us . THANK YOU DESERT DRY RESTORATION!!!!!! Beyond highly recommend this company. The Norberg's

Our experience with Desert Dry Restoration (Fernando Ventura) was extremely disappointing. After…read morethe Palisades fire, we hired Fernando to help with debris removal and restoration work on our property. Unfortunately, he was unable to complete the job because he did not have the proper licensing required to perform the work. We waited over four months for him to obtain his contractor's license, but he failed the test and never became properly qualified. We ultimately had to hire another licensed, reputable contractor to finish the job correctly. To make matters worse, after our new contractor completed the cleanup and restoration, Fernando illegally dumped debris from his roll-off back onto our cleared lot. When I confronted him, he admitted doing it and promised to reimburse the cost we incurred to have it removed -- yet three months later, we are still waiting for payment. Adding insult to injury, Fernando is using a set of photos of our home on his Google profile as an example of his "work" in the Palisades. This is completely misleading -- he did not complete the project and did not have the proper HAZWOPER certification to handle or dispose of debris. We trusted Desert Dry Restoration during a very difficult time and were met with unprofessionalism, dishonesty, and additional expense. I strongly recommend verifying licenses and credentials before hiring and would not recommend this company based on our experience.

I highly recommend Will and his team for asbestos abatement. Will was always available to answer my…read morequestions, he explains the process well and make sure everything was taken care of. Whenever something came up, he didn't hesitate to drive to my house, even on short notice, to check the work and address my concerns. His crew was professional, came on time, courteous, and dedicated to doing the job right. They maintained proper containment and worked efficiently. My home also passed an independent air clearance test, which gave me great peace of mind and confidence that the work was completed safely and professionally. Thank you very much Will and to your team!

Will was easy to communicate with and speedily handled the asbestos our inspector found in the HVAC…read moreinsulation.

I posted a question on Yelp about abatement of old tile and Lino reached out to offer his services…read more After a quick consultation where he explained the process and options, he was able to come and perform the work within the week. He kept me informed of status, explained options, and ultimately left the place spotless. He even hauled away our old carpet! Lino was incredibly efficient, professional, and clean. His quality of work was excellent and the value of his service was great. I'll gladly call him again when I do similar work.

I had a great experience with LLG! I hired them to demo and remove a deck in my back yard. They…read morearrived early, worked quickly and did a great job. They also cleaned up the area really well and they were very upfront about costs and how long the job would take.

Don't you find it strange that this company has only 7 reviews before this one, and they are all…read more5's? Most likely they are fake reviews. This company simply flags all of the negative reviews and gets Yelp to remove them. I hired this company to remove asbestos flooring and black mastic, and they were grossly incompetent. I post photos of the loose powder of Fiberlock encapsulant they applied incompetently over an oil-based solvent they used to dissolve the mastic. The encapsulant did not stick, since it is water-based, and oil and water do not mix, right? The owner even said "I see this often", as though in his professional opinion that is the way it is supposed to be. See photos below, wtih the workers' bootprints in it. Well, after asbestos abatement you are not supposed to leave a loose, friable mess on the floor. Furthermore, the solvent they used was highly toxic, and a year later I still have not been able to move into my house because of it. I am posting this for the protection of any other homeowners, so that you can avoid a similar disaster. Yelp had better not remove this review, because this is my experience with this business.

Najera took care of removing the old asbestos floor in my kitchen. They set up professionally,…read moreworked quickly and efficiently, and left the place as clean as could be. The price was very reasonable.

These guys are the best! From their front office, to COVID safety precautions, all the way to the…read morejob site, they've nailed it. Fantastic attitude, clean respectable staff, quick work and great price. I've never done anything like this, and I thought things would be far more difficult. Ace Environmental helped make all my hard work so easy, and I'm really thankful for that.

From the owner: Specializing in all types of demo and removal ,at Ace Environmental…read more Projects of all sizes. Interior/Exterior demolition Residential /Commercial Asbestos, Mold,