After testing positive for asbestos, while doing a re-flooring project, in a rental home, I contacted WatkinsEnvironmental. Pierce Barone was ready from the start to walk me through the process. He was responsive, professional, very helpful and scheduled the work in a very timely manner. The work was completed today, and passed air quality tests. His crew cleaned up beautifully and arrived on time. Pricing was fair and I highly recommend WatkinsEnvironmetal for residential abatement of asbesto. read more

Had a good experience, good communications on scheduling and removed a transite flue and left the work area clean.

Realized I never came back here to provide an update. After my review, I paid for more tests through a certified testing company, which found hazardous levels of asbestos left behind in every room that Watkins worked, ranging from 160% to more than 11,000% above the hazardous limit. (See images) I also contracted a second licensed abatement company to clean up the asbestos Watkins left behind and safely dispose of the carpets/contaminated furniture. Here are some side-by-side comparisons of how the two companies approached asbestos containment. In Sept 2022, I submitted a claim against Watkins through the CA State Licensing Board, which was passed on to an investigator who then escalated the claim to arbitration through the CA State Licensing Board. The arbitration took place in May 2023, and the arbitrator ruled that Watkins must reimburse me for all the damages they caused, which totaled more than $20,000. Watkins paid this in July 2023, and I've finally been able to pay for the last of the work needed to move back into my home. read more

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Bryn and his team at Watkins Environmental are excellent at what they do. We had an incident arise during a renovation project that needed to be addressed promptly, and after calling Bryn in the afternoon to explain what we needed, his team was on the ground and ready to go literally the next morning. No one else that I contacted was able to get there as fast as Watkins Environmental. I was thoroughly impressed. The team at Watkins Environmental is also skilled at what they do, and I recommend them. We were happy with their service, and their pricing was competitive. Not only that, but they also kept us informed throughout the project with several updates. We had many questions, and Bryn and his team had the answers, and they were responsive and professional throughout the process. Overall, I strongly recommend Watkins Environmental. read more

Truly amazing company!! Had an unfortunate event of water heater exploding and waking up to a massive flood from the garage to the driveway.... big bummer... thank goodness we have our awesome plumber who was available for a much needed upgrade to a tankless water system... with that being said...of course with all upgrades with an older house built in the 50s you have asbestos. This company is just amazingly kind, helpful and quick!! They literally were able to come out the next day!! Sent over everything via email to sign and fill out and explained the process of removal of asbestos. Affordable!! Yes these things can be an unexpected costs, but they are Affordable and it's not the labor or the removal, depending on the job, but it's the fees to dispose of the asbestos and reporting to the county etc it's a headache I'm sure. They handle all that for you. Prompt and on time! When managing a crazy household of toddlers and work schedules, on time is a very valuable thing to me when it comes to scheduling. Very clean!! Cleaned up perfectly. Can't stress that enough, no dust or debris left behind. Great company and definitely bookmarked for future reference to others. Thank you again you guys!! Just to update you guys, got all new plumbing running to the roof now and tankless system along with a new halo as well. It was a pleasure! All the best!! Sorry like a stressed out Mommy with a flooded garage, didn't get to take pictures, but it's a pipe running to the roof from the water heater that got removed containing asbestos. Got it removed and replaced with new 3inch ABS plumbing. read more

After finding asbestos tile underneath the two layers of carpet in the new commercial space I was leasing I became very discouraged. One of the carpets was glued to the asbestos tile making this even more complicated. Watkins Enviromental to the rescue. This is a small job for them only being 1000 sq ft.. but they found time in there schedule to fit this job in.., Watkins is professional, prompt, and I am very happy with their services. Thank you so much Watkins! See pictures. Truly great! read more

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I found asbestos tile and mastic under some old bedroom carpet. After having it tested I called Bryn at Watkins Enviro and he responded right away. And he got me on the schedule for abatement within the week! Price was competitive and I'm excited to put in my new flooring! read more

Watkins Environmental recently did a bathroom asbestos and lead abatement for an upcoming plumbing project. The crew showed up on time and ready tackle the project. Site preparation was professional and quick, not only taping of plastic drop cloths being hung, the adjzcent bedroom materials were covered as well. The work was done quickly, cleanly and quietly. ALL demolition materials were bagged, taped, and deposed in the proper regulated manner as professionals do. Crew of Bill S. and Jesus G. awesome team, polite, well spoken, and communication of procedures were ongoing, Office- Bryn putting package together was awesome, very helpful, knowledgeable, worked hard to get scheduled under my time line, Rebecca and Brianna keeping me up to date on status as well Highly recommended as well as my go to place. Jim K. read more

I was referred to Watkins Enviromental by a friend and I can say am very happy with the service provided! Pierce was very helpful and professional. Thank you! read more

While doing some repair work at our home we found some tiles that contained asbestos. I called Watkins Environmental and they were able to get someone out the very next day. The technician walked me through the process and explained how they would protect the surrounding area. When the work was finished everything was cleaned up and all materials disposed of properly. Really appreciate the responsiveness and professionalism. read more

They have improperly removed asbestos from homes. They refuse to take responsibility. I'm currently In the middle of legal battle with them. DO NOT use them. read more

We are doing a complete home renovation and we needed to do a complete bathroom demolition and found we had Lead Abatement. Contacted Bryn and he was very responsive and professional at a very affordable pricing as well. Literally next day he had his crew outside ready to demo. Very clean and professional crew. They demoed everything in one day and left everything super clean. Highly recommend this company!! read more

Watkins was very prompt when responding. My wife and I needed our popcorn ceiling removed because of the asbestos. Their service was second to none. From the initial call, to them cleaning up once they performed the service. The technicians that came to our condo prepped everything and did an amazing job leaving no trace that they were even there. No mess, no hassle. We have already referred Watkins to a few neighbors and will continue to do so. Thank you Watkins Environmental !!! read more

Working with Watkins Environmental was my best experience so far in my Serra Mesa house remodeling journey. I was provided a fast quote and the lowest of all my quotes. Bryn and team did an awesome job professionally and fast too. I will continue to work with Watkins Environmental in the future and highly recommend them. Here is my five star! read more

Watkins is one of the best in the business! They recently came and removed our popcorn ceilings and took care of mold and asbestos that we had in the house and my wife and I could not be any happier on how the work came out! I would recommend them to anyone, we spoke to Bryn directly to make sure everything was done the right way! read more

I called Watkins to come check out a rental property for me after deciding to remove the popcorn ceilings. They were really responsive, took my concerns seriously, and in my opinion pricing was very fair. Bryn worked with me and my millions of questions and was so patient. I will reccomend them to friends and use them again in the future! read more

We are remodeling one of our bathrooms and found Asbestos in the drywall. I contacted Watkins Environmental by filling out their "get a free quote" form online regarding asbestos abatement, and Bryn responded almost immediately! Bryn was very responsive via email and got us on the schedule quickly. The day of the demo Chris and his team did an awesome and thorough job. We are pleased with their work and highly recommend them. Thank you, Watkins Environmental! read more

I reached out to the estimating team for a momd issue at my rental property and they were very knowledgeable and friendly. Their crew was fast and very professional in performing the scope of work. We definitely recommend them for any abatemet or demolition projects you have. read more

Update: Bryn emailed back and apologized. I am giving back 2 stars. On December, 22nd, 2019, Bryn came over to my house to give me an estimate for popcorn removal. He told me he would be able to get me the estimate right after he looked at the place. Guess what? Its January, 11th, 2020 and still no estimate. I messaged him and he doesn't respond back. And guess what again? Another company has actually given me an estimate and finished the project already. Bryn will be a waste of your time. He's not gonna give you an estimate and he won't get the work done. read more

Bryn and his team were very swift, professional, and empathetic when we ran into an unexpected emergency while renovating our home. We couldn't be more thankful for their expertise. We highly recommend them. read more

Watkins Environmental performed an asbestos abatement on our home to prepare for renovations. We were very impressed by their customer service and quality of service. We worked with Pierce B. to detail the specific needs for our job and get a bid (which was delivered promptly). He was punctual, professional and patient. We appreciate his willingness to answers all our questions and accommodate all our needs without hesitation. Good communication and timeliness was of great importance to us and Pierce delivered - he was exceptionally responsive to our calls and e-mails. He even came back to our home to do a walk-through with our renovation company to ensure our job would be done properly. We felt very comfortable and confident moving forward with Watkins. George and Alfred performed the abatement services and we were very pleased with their attention to detail and respect for our home. They arrived on-time and completed everything within the scope of work within one day and left everything cleanly. Good Job guys! read more

Our company has worked with Watkins Environmental on multiple properties that we professionally manage. They are typically called in for urgent, last minute situations that require a quick response. Going into tenant occupied homes can have its challenges but these guys are great. I have worked with both Bryn and Pierce and highly recommend Watkins for any asbestos, mold, or flood needs. read more

We recently purchased a condo which needed a lot of work, primarily Abatement Asbestos. From the moment we contacted Watkins they were professional. Bryn was super easy to work with, responsive and professional. He set the proper expectations and exceeded those. It may not sound like a big deal, but he either answered his phone or called back in a timely manner. We highly recommend Watkins Environmental, they will make your renovations smooth and easy. read more

Needed to have my popcorn ceilings removed when our old tenants moved out from my rental. Unfortunately I learned that they contained asbestos. Wasn't sure what to expect as this was my first time dealing with asbestos but they were responsive, knowledgeable and affordable. I hope to never need these services again but if I do they'll be the first people I call. read more

The receptionists need to understand what Customer Service is! Called them to set up an appointment- call got lost. I called them back to only have a different lady being very rude that I wanted to speak to the same lady about what I wanted done. Just because you're having a bad day, don't pass it on. read more

Just wanted to give a shout out to Watkins Environmental!! Every time I call their office Alma is super helpful. It's always a pleasant surprise when the people you work with take their profession personally and make a special point to ensure excellent customer service!! Thanks again Alma Rodriguez, five stars!!! read more

Highly recommend Watkins Environmental!!!! Def 5 star service! From their customer service over the phone when I first called to get a quote to their exceptional work they did removing mold in my restroom. I am pregnant so when I seen some mold in my bathroom, I immediately went on Yelp to find someone with great reviews to come out to remove the mold. Since I'm pregnant they knew my urgency to come out asap and they did!! Very happy with their service from start to finish. Now I can sleep at night knowing all the mold is completely gone! read more

I needed mold remediation in my kitchen. I inquired and was contacted within the hour. Watkins was prompt, professional and efficient. I'd highly recommend them. read more

Calling around for different quotes and spoke with Bryn, who was so helpful in answering all my questions and even provided more information than I had even thought I needed to ask for. Felt confident in my decision to go with them. read more

One of the best decisions I made was hiring these guys for all of our demo work. Great communication and highly recommend for anyone with a tough project. Thanks Bryn & Pierce read more

Bryn and the team were exceptional!! Responsive and efficient! Not to mention I LOVE supporting local, family owned businesses! Our country needs more reliable, honest companies like this one! read more

There's no good news when an inspector says "asbestos remediation," unless it leads you to Watkins Environmental. We were so impressed with their team and their remediation services, we asked them to handle ALL of the demolition related to our remodel. They worked quickly and cleaned up after each phase... honestly, the demo'd home looked more like new construction than a demolition project. They handled "surprises" professionally and fairly, with an eye towards a win-win with the client. And, they even sent 'progress photos' throughout. Bryn and Gus were terrific to work with; if you have any remediation or demolition work to have done, I recommend Watkins most highly. read more

My work needed was removal of popcorn ceiling and vent/duct asbestos. The quote for the work was reasonable. Once at the house, they also kept me informed with how everything was going and were friendly and communicative. I would recommend them for your asbestos removal. read more

Deserving of more than five stars. I contacted WE for asbestos abatement. WE called me back within 1h. I worked directly with Pierce, who is professional, a great communicator and very responsive via phone, email, text, etc. The abatement team arrived on-time, met their deadline for completion and was accommodating re scheduling. The entire process was quick and smooth. A rare find in today's world. The price was reasonable too. Thank you for your service! read more

Watkins did a great job removing the asbestos from the popcorn ceilings in our condo. Bryn responded to all of my questions promptly and was professional and polite. I would definitely use their services again. read more

My experience with Watkins Environmental went as smooth as I could possibly imagine. Their customer service exceeded my expectations throughout the whole process. I was provided a quote within the same hour my request was made booked service the very next morning. The service technician was extremely was professional, respectful, and arrived on time the very next morning. Before I knew it, the work had been completed to satisfaction. I will continue to work with Watkins Environmental in the future and highly encourage you to work with them as well. read more

Bryn was very responsive in getting me a quote and making updates as I later decided to include a larger scope into my project. Chris and Angel arrived on time for the job and were very professional and hardworking. I hope I never need to see them again, but they did a great job. read more

We called on Wednesday and had a quote given and approved the same day - Bryn was easy to reach and quick to respond, all while being understanding of our situation (mid-remodel with surprise asbestos tiles under the flooring!). We were scheduled for demo shortly thereafter (could have been the next day but the project we were doing had asked it to start Friday instead). The fact that we were quoted and demo'd in under 48 hours was AMAZING. Chris and his team showed up and were extremely professional, leaving the work site in amazing condition, and cleaned up (maybe even better than they found it!). While I hope to never have to use the company again, if I do, I know exactly where I'm going. Everyone was superb! read more

If you need asbestos removed, definitely use these guys! We were in need of a fairly large amount of popcorn ceilings (that had been tested positive for asbestos) removed from our new home. We were in a time crunch and Watkins Environmental were not only able to come the next day, they finished the job in only one day while many other companies we had talked to were going to take around three days to do the work. It helped our renovations stay on track and they were very price competitive as well. The customer service and overall experience was top notch! read more

Watkins Environmental was great start to finish. They were professional and gave me a quote to remove my asbestos popcorn ceiling. They explained the process clearly, gave a reasonable quote and came to my home to inspect it free of charge. The finished product was clean and ready to be prepped/primed/painted. Would highly recommend! read more

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