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IICRC-certified emergency extraction, moisture mapping and structural drying for Houston homes and businesses. Call now for 24/7 response.
Free Damage Assessment
What type of damage are you dealing with?
What to expect
Prepared for emergencies. Documented at every step.
Certified firm
Residential and commercial restoration
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Always available
What we do
Complete restoration services
IICRC-certified technicians. 24/7 emergency response. We respond to many types of property loss.
Why trust us
Credentials you can verify
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Certified Firm
Firm #700040264
Institute of Inspection, Cleaning & Restoration Certification — the global standard for restoration professionals.
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Water Restoration
IICRC Standard
Water Damage Restoration Technician — IICRC certification for extraction, drying, and moisture control.
Mold Remediation
IICRC Standard
Applied Microbial Remediation Technician — certified mold inspection, containment, and removal.
Fire & Smoke
IICRC Standard
Fire & Smoke Restoration Technician — certified soot removal, odor control, and structural restoration.
Applied Drying
IICRC Standard
Applied Structural Drying — advanced science of psychrometrics, dehumidification, and drying systems.
Experience Working With Property Insurance Carriers
We regularly provide restoration estimates, photographs, moisture documentation and project records for losses involving major property insurance carriers. Carrier names identify companies our team has encountered in the restoration process and do not imply endorsement, preferred-vendor status or guaranteed coverage.
Don't see your carrier? Call us and we will explain how we document losses. Call us to confirm.
How it works
From emergency call to fully restored
Six steps. No surprises. You'll know exactly what's happening at every stage.
You call, we answer
A live certified technician answers 24/7. No robots, no menus. We assess severity and dispatch immediately.
Houston core-area target: 60 minutes
Our crew arrives with industrial extraction equipment. We stop the damage from spreading and protect your belongings.
Full assessment & documentation
We photograph and document everything — moisture readings, thermal imaging, scope of damage. Critical for your insurance claim.
Extraction & structural drying
Industrial dehumidifiers and air movers dry your structure to IICRC S500 standards. We monitor moisture levels daily.
Cleaning and treatment as conditions require
Affected materials are cleaned and treated according to the water category, material condition, applicable standards and product-label requirements. The drying plan addresses remaining moisture that can support microbial growth.
Full restoration & rebuild
We restore your property to pre-loss condition and provide project documentation for you and, with your authorization, your carrier.
Social proof
Verified feedback from First Response Restoration customers
"They arrived within the hour after our pipe burst. Professional, thorough, and handled everything directly with our insurance. Could not have asked for better service."
"Best decision I made was calling First Response. They saved our hardwood flooring and prevented a full mold situation. Worth every penny."
"David and his team were absolutely incredible during the most stressful week of our lives. They communicated every step and treated our home with care."
"The mold remediation was thorough and done right the first time. No corners cut. Air quality tests came back clean and we felt safe again."
The people behind the promise
Meet David Taylor & the team
"It's not just about restoring homes — it's about restoring trust and peace of mind."
Born into the world of construction, David grew up alongside his father — a respected general contractor who passed down both the craft and the values. He built a career in custom home building and remodeler in Phoenix, Arizona.
After relocating to Missouri, David was introduced to the restoration industry through family. The experience was transformative — he saw how communities devastated by water, fire, and storms needed honest professionals who would show up and do the job right, not just a national franchise dispatching whoever was available.
He founded First Response Restoration on three principles: hard work, honesty, and the value of a promise kept. Today the fleet is deployed across 10+ states, every truck stocked with professional equipment, and every job personally overseen to the same standard that built his reputation in Phoenix.
Construction background
Custom home building and remodeling in Arizona
IICRC Certified
WRT, ASD, AMRT, FSRT
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Current status on BBB
10+ States
TX, GA, NC, SC, LA, FL, MO, AL + more
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Nationwide toll-free: 1-888-373-5996