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Venterra Environmental

5.0 (2 reviews)

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Environmental abatement

Exterior surface and wall demolition

Interior demolition

Partial structure demolition

Total structure demolition

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Venterra removed the mold and asbestos from our building very quickly, professionally and efficiently.

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HazTek Environmental

HazTek Environmental

(60 reviews)

Woodland Hills

Very responsive. Ami (owner) was patient in answering all questions and concerns before project…read more Work done efficiently and thoroughly. Competitive pricing. Recommend highly to handle a difficult problem.

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.

International Property Restoration

International Property Restoration

(3 reviews)

On one of the homes that I sold an elevated mold report was generated during the buyer's due…read morediligence period. That buyer backed out of the deal and to avoid any trouble in the future the owners decided to have the mold remediated in advance. Keep in mind that in only one instance did the owners personally experience a water leak prior to this that may have caused a moisture issue, they immediately addressed it and made the necessary repairs. However, prior to the purchase which was about 20 years previous they believe that the former owner(s) did have leaks which resulted in this mold and no one was aware of it as most of it wasn't easily visible. As the owners live in Los Angeles they asked me to assist them in finding a reputable and affordable remediation company. We contacted several companies to come and take a look at the report and the areas and give us their opinions as to how to address the issue while giving the owners an estimate for the abatement. One of those companies was International Restoration Company. I booked the appointment with the professional Anabel. Hessler, from the company arrived at our appointed time and conducted his inspection of the house and using the report was able to locate all of the areas and bid on that work and two other locations that were found afterwards. His bid was the absolute lowest of all of the submitted estimates. While all of the other companies were talking about removing cabinets and walls Hessler pointed me to a code that talked about size and what alternatives that we had. All but one of the locations could be treated in a responsible but lessor manner due to the small area size. This saved the owner thousands of dollars from the highest bids. His contract was approved and he immediately started work and within his promised time frame removed all of the areas that needed removal and encapsulated where it was possible. He did this in a very professional manner with sealing the carpet, the surrounding walls and building a workspace with a thick plastic barrier. He removed all of the contaminated parts and bagged them appropriately as the guidelines demand and removed them from the premises. He used air cleaners and told us when it was safe to regain entry. Not only was he quick but his company left the home in a clean condition. He helped the owner by locating an air testing specialist to test the area where it was required and billed us only after the owners received a "clean bill of health." I must say that he and Anabel were very accommodating at every step of the way. We all felt as if we were in trusted hands with International Restoration Company. I would definitely recommend them again.

IPR helped me so much, they not only restored my home, but always kept me informed and made me feel…read moreas if everything would be ok. They treated me like family. I will forever be grateful Thank you so much !!!!!

Venterra Environmental - enviroabatement - Updated May 2026

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