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About
Why choose First To Respond Restoration?
We are problem solvers first. With over 20 years of industry experience, our goal is to identify the right solution for your property and provide honest, professional service from start to finish.
We specialize in mold remediation, water damage restoration, sewage cleanup, fire and smoke damage, odor removal, and property decontamination.
As a family owned restoration company, we understand how stressful property damage can be. We treat every situation as if it were our own property, with clear communication, quality workmanship, and respect for your home or business.
Our team is experienced, trained, insured, and IICRC certified. Whether you are dealing with an emergency or already have a third party mold inspection report and need a remediation estimate, we are here to help.
Serving homeowners, property managers, real estate professionals, and businesses throughout the greater Los Angeles area.
First To Respond Restoration
Reviving honesty and integrity one property at a time.
Overview
Hired 5 times
Serves Reseda, CA
Background checked
License verified
7 employees
10 years in business
Business hours
Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Credit card, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and punctuality.
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Molly D.
Aug 27, 2026
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From Google
Hands down the best experience! I highly recommend First to Respond. From start to finish, they walked us through every step of the process, answered all of our questions, and made an incredibly stressful situation so much easier to handle. They were professional, thorough, responsive, and truly made us feel like we were in good hands. We are so thankful for their help with the mold and water damage in our home. Would absolutely recommend them to anyone needing restoration services!
First To Respond Restoration's reply
Thank you so much for the opportunity Molly, we are grateful for your review.
Amy K.
Jul 24, 2026
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From Google
Chris was literally the first to respond when I noticed moisture coming from the wall in my home. He quickly assessed the situation and promptly sent me an estimate. Once Jose and Jason were dispatched, they worked diligently to fix my home. The caring for my belongings was exceptional and they went above and beyond with all aspects of the job. They communicate effectively and explain all aspects of remediation and keep costs down. There is a personal touch with this company that is hard to find in remediation business and I've used others!
Matt R.
Jul 6, 2026
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From Google
As the operator of several apartment complexes, I have had to retain First to Respond for mold remediation and related work several times. Chris responds promptly, gets to work quickly, and always provides excellent service. A true professional. I give First to Respond my strongest recommendation.
First To Respond Restoration's reply
Thank you so much for the review, Matt. We will continue to provide the best service possible to our clients.
iamandrew A.
May 18, 2026
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From Google
Excellent service from First to Respond. The team arrived quickly, handled everything professionally, and made a stressful situation much easier to manage.
First To Respond Restoration's reply
Thank you for trusting First to Respond Restoration. We appreciate the opportunity to help and are always here if you need us in the future
Nancy M.
Mar 20, 2020
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Hired on Thumbtack
True to their name, they were the first company to respond & were out the next morning to fix our problem. They came prepared with proper tools & equipment, were a pleasure to work with & we would recommend them without hesitation!
Details: No personal impact • Owner
Mold Inspection and Removal
Credentials
License
License type: B - General Building Contractor
License state: CA
License verified on 9/8/2026
Background Check
Chris Colbert
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
We are not cheap. We are not expensive. We are fair.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Communication, from the beginning you receive emails, text and it calls from us that keep you in the loop from start to finish about your project.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have over 15 years of industry knowledge, i hold more than 4 certificates for our industry standards via IICRC, general repairs knowledge.
