What We Do
Comprehensive restoration and environmental services for every type of property damage. From emergency response to complete reconstruction, all under one roof.
Environmental and Restoration Services
From water damage and flooding to fire devastation, smoke damage from nearby wildfires, and the persistent threat of mold and mildew, our restoration and environmental services cover every type of property damage. We restore homes and businesses affected by burst pipes, storms, and leaks, rebuild after structural fires, remove smoke residue and odor, and eliminate mold to ensure a safe, healthy indoor environment.
Vanguard has extensive experience working directly with insurance companies, understanding their requirements, and navigating the complexities of restoration-related claims. We have worked with major insurance carriers, commercial property managers, multi-family buildings including apartments, condominiums, and their HOAs, as well as individual homeowners throughout the region..
Other Services
Our team provides comprehensive restoration services throughout Southern California, including emergency mitigation, water damage restoration, fire and smoke damage restoration, mold and mildew remediation, roofing and tarp services, board up services, debris removal, flooring renewal and installation, paint services, contents storage and manipulation, full remodeling, new construction and more. Below is an overview of our core services. For a detailed look at any individual service, select the corresponding card to access further information.
Emergency Services
When water, fire, smoke, or other damage strikes your home or commercial property, the immediate aftermath can be overwhelming. Vanguard's dedicated Emergency Services division handles those critical details during the most crucial moments after damage has occurred, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks while you focus on your family, your tenants, or your business.
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Water Damage Restoration
Water damage can strike suddenly and wreak havoc on your property. Vanguard offers comprehensive water damage restoration services designed to mitigate the damage, protect your investment, and restore your property to its pre-damage condition. With our experienced team and advanced equipment, we handle swift and effective water damage recovery.
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Fire Damage Restoration
Vanguard offers comprehensive fire damage restoration services designed to help you recover quickly and efficiently. With our experienced team and state-of-the-art equipment, we restore your property to its pre-fire condition, ensuring your safety and peace of mind from assessment through complete reconstruction.
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Smoke & Soot Damage
Smoke damage is often the result of fires located near a residence or business, including wildfires, cooking fires, or nearby building fires. Smoke can cause serious secondary health effects for individuals with respiratory issues or compromised immune systems. Professional cleaning, HVAC decontamination, and permanent odor elimination restore safe indoor air quality.
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Mold & Mildew Remediation
Mold and mildew can pose a serious threat to your property and your health. Vanguard offers comprehensive mold remediation services designed to identify, contain, and eliminate these hazards using IICRC certified protocols, HEPA filtration, antimicrobial treatment, and post-remediation air quality verification.
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Board Up Services
Whether a fire, flood, or even a vehicle collision into a property, our Board Up services are available upon a moment's notice. Truly 24/7 emergency response, including holidays. We receive calls from homeowners, building managers, business owners, insurance companies, and other contractors requesting our quick and reliable services.
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Roofing & Tarp Services
Most homeowners and businesses don't realize their roof needs repair until it's too late, often during heavy rain or after fire damage. Our tarp services provide immediate 24/7 response to prevent further damage to homes, personal property, businesses, and inventory, reducing the risk of more costly repairs down the line.
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Mitigation & Debris Removal
Emergency mitigation stops damage from getting worse. Our team handles water extraction, demolition of non-salvageable materials, hazardous debris removal, and site preparation for structural drying and reconstruction. Fast, thorough mitigation reduces the total scope and cost of the restoration project.
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Contents Storage & Manipulation
Our contents department quickly and carefully removes all salvageable items from the premises after a disaster. Belongings are inventoried, cleaned with eco-friendly products, and stored safely in climate-controlled facilities until all restoration work is complete. Services are typically covered by insurance.
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Flooring Removal & Installation
Vanguard turns your vision into reality with luxury vinyl, hardwood, engineered hardwood, laminate, tile, and marble installations. Damaged flooring is removed and replaced with options that complement your living environment and add incredible value to your property. Full satisfaction guarantee.
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Paint Services
Professional painting services for residential, commercial, and post-disaster restoration across Southern California. Interior walls and ceilings, exterior surfaces, and full remediation repaints. Vanguard delivers quality finishes that meet insurance standards and hold up long-term. Licensed, insured, EPA certified, and available 24/7.
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Remodeling & New Build
Once damage has occurred, it could be the perfect time to transform your home or business. Vanguard's full remodeling and new build capabilities give your property an entirely new look and facelift, all handled by the same licensed team that managed your restoration from day one.
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Vanguard Environmental & Restoration is a full-service restoration and construction company based in Van Nuys, California. We specialize in water damage restoration, fire damage restoration, smoke damage cleanup, mold and mildew remediation, emergency board-up and tarp services, mitigation and debris removal, contents storage and manipulation, flooring renewal, and complete remodeling and new build construction. We handle every phase of property restoration from the initial emergency response through final reconstruction.
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We service the entire Southern California region from Bakersfield to San Diego, including all beach, mountain, and desert communities within. Our primary service area includes Van Nuys, the San Fernando Valley, Sherman Oaks, Encino, North Hollywood, Burbank, Glendale, Woodland Hills, Tarzana, Studio City, Pasadena, greater Los Angeles, Ventura County, the Inland Empire, and San Diego County.
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Yes. We offer 24-hour, 7-day-a-week emergency restoration services, including weekends and holidays. When property damage occurs, our team can be dispatched promptly to minimize further damage and begin the restoration process immediately. Call us anytime at 1-800-571-5021.
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No. Vanguard Environmental & Restoration is a family-owned, independent company. Unlike franchise restoration companies that rely heavily on subcontractors, we maintain a full in-house staff that handles the majority of our work directly. This gives us complete control over quality, scheduling, communication, and accountability on every project.
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Yes. We provide free property inspections to assess the nature and extent of damage and recommend the appropriate restoration approach. Contact us at 1-800-571-5021 or through our website to schedule an inspection.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Vanguard Environmental & Restoration is IICRC certified in Fire and Smoke Restoration, Water Mitigation and Structural Drying, and Mold Mitigation. We are also EPA approved for lead paint mitigation and restoration. We hold California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) License #1096150.
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The IICRC (Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification) is the global organization that establishes health, safety, and technical standards for the restoration industry. IICRC certification means that our technicians have completed rigorous training in industry-standard restoration protocols and adhere to the highest professional and ethical standards in the field.
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Vanguard maintains a full in-house staff that handles the majority of our work without subcontracting. Our employees are on your property from the first day of mitigation through the final walk-through of reconstruction, ensuring consistent quality, clear communication, and personal accountability throughout the entire project.
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Call us at 1-800-571-5021. Our team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. For non-emergency inquiries, you can also email us at info@vanguardrestoration.us or visit our contact page to submit a request for a free inspection.