77 Rapid Restore cleans up and repairs water, fire, smoke, mold and biohazard damage for homeowners, renters, landlords and small businesses in North Hollywood. Our office is a short drive west on Victory Boulevard in Van Nuys. We are licensed, bonded and insured, our technicians are IICRC-certified, and we bill your insurance company directly.
Open 7 days, 8 AM–5 PM. Emergency? Call (747) 281-3872.
North Hollywood at a glance
North Hollywood mixes old and new. The NoHo Arts District around Lankershim and Magnolia has theaters, studios and newer mid-rise apartments built near the Metro station. Head a few blocks out and you reach streets of 1920s to 1940s bungalows and Spanish-style cottages, along with plenty of two-story stucco apartment buildings from the 1950s and 1960s, many with carports or tuck-under parking. Valley Village, Valley Glen and Toluca Woods sit on its edges, and the Tujunga Wash runs along the east side.
What usually goes wrong in North Hollywood properties
- Leaks that travel between units. In stacked apartment buildings, one failed toilet supply line or washer hose upstairs can show up as a stained ceiling and wet drywall in the unit below. We dry both units and document each one separately for the owner’s and tenants’ claims.
- Aging drain and supply lines. Many pre-1960 homes still have galvanized steel water pipes and cast-iron drains. Corroded pipes can drip for a long time inside walls before anyone sees warped flooring or a musty smell.
- Roof and window leaks in older stucco. Flat and low-slope roofs, worn flashing and cracked stucco around old windows let winter rain in. Water often turns up far from the actual entry point.
- Heat-season problems. East Valley summers keep air conditioners and water heaters working hard. A clogged condensate line in an attic or closet can soak a ceiling slowly, and that slow moisture is how mold gets started.
- Kitchen and electrical fires. Older wiring and small kitchens in bungalows and apartments mean even a contained fire can push soot and smoke odor into every room, closet and air duct.
Services for North Hollywood
- Water damage restoration: water removal, controlled drying, moisture readings and photo documentation.
- Fire and smoke damage restoration: soot cleanup, odor treatment, contents cleaning and board-up.
- Mold remediation: containment, removal of affected materials and correcting the moisture that caused it.
- Biohazard cleanup: careful, discreet cleanup by Cal/OSHA bloodborne pathogens certified technicians.
- Rebuild and reconstruction: drywall, flooring, cabinets and paint to finish the job.
Landlords, HOAs and property managers
A lot of North Hollywood is rental housing. When a leak or fire affects more than one unit, we keep a separate moisture log and photo set for each unit, talk with the owner or manager about access, and send the insurance carrier one organized file, so claims for the building and for each tenant stay clear.
Insurance claims
We record the damage before we remove anything, share the readings and photos with your adjuster, and bill the insurance company directly. You get updates as the work moves along.
Neighborhoods we cover around North Hollywood
NoHo Arts District, Valley Village, Valley Glen, Toluca Woods, Toluca Lake and the Lankershim, Magnolia and Laurel Canyon corridors. Nearby pages: Studio City, Burbank & Glendale and Van Nuys. See all service areas.
Frequently asked questions
Do you serve North Hollywood and Valley Village?
Yes. North Hollywood and Valley Village sit a few miles from our Van Nuys office, so our crews work in NoHo apartments, houses and shops regularly.
Water from the North Hollywood unit above is coming through my ceiling. What first?
Switch off power to any wet light fixtures, move belongings away, alert your North Hollywood building manager and call us. We trace the source and dry both units.
What are your hours for North Hollywood?
For North Hollywood homes and businesses we are open 7 days, 8 AM–5 PM. Emergency? Call (747) 281-3872.
Request service or call (747) 281-3872.