First to Respond

First to Respond is a residential and commercial restoration provider based in Reseda, California, serving San Fernando Valley communities and surrounding areas. Emergency response is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays. Services cover water damage restoration, water extraction, structural drying, mold remediation, sewage cleanup, fire and smoke damage restoration, storm damage restoration, odor removal, and reconstruction.

Water damage work includes assessing the source and extent of intrusion, extracting standing water with pumps and vacuums, and using dehumidifiers and air movers to dry affected walls, floors, and structural components. First to Respond also provides cleaning, sanitization, antimicrobial treatment, and repair services. Commercial dryout support is available for storefronts, apartment complexes, and office buildings, with project information handled confidentially.

Fire and smoke restoration addresses smoke, soot, ash, odors, damaged materials, and water impacts from firefighting. Services include structural and contents cleaning, odor control, emergency board-up for roofs, windows, and doors, roof tarping, material removal, and repairs. Insurance claim assistance and relocation help are available for fire emergencies, and adjuster coordination can support the repair-planning process.

Commercial restoration services are designed to reduce interruption to business operations, including restoration work during close hours. First to Respond also handles sewage cleanup and follows the IICRC S500 Standard for Water Damage Restoration for sewage remediation and disposal procedures. Mold remediation uses containment, HEPA filtration, removal, cleaning, and remediation procedures. The service area includes communities such as Agoura Hills, Burbank, Canoga Park, Chatsworth, Glendale, Los Angeles, Reseda, and North Hollywood.