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Property Recovery 911

Water Removal Recovery Service,

About us

Welcome to Property Recovery 911! Proudly servicing Philadelphia and surrounding areas since 1996. With over 20 years of experience, we are experts in our field and customer satisfaction is always guaranteed. Give us a call, we cannot wait to work with you!

Business highlights

Se habla espanol
29 years of experience

Services we offer

Recovery Service - Biohazard Clean up, Recovery Service - Emergency Board up, Recovery Service - Fire or Smoke Damage, Recovery Service - Mold Remediation, Recovery Service - Water Removal

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.724 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
92%
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Showing 1-24 of 24 reviews
William A.
Jun 2023
5.0
Water Removal Recovery Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000
Very knowledgeable, especially about insurance coverage. They did a thorough job cleaning up our flooded basement. Paul was wonderful to work with. The crew were very professional and respectful.

Kristine D.
Jul 2022
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
We recently had need of the services of Property Recovery 911, and we canâ t say enough good things about this company. We had used Property Recovery 911 some years ago with great result; they made such an indelible impression then that we didnâ t hesitate to call them this Spring when our basement flooded. Unfortunately for us, our problems were just beginning. One flood, various broken pipes and three months later, PR911 was at our side at every turn, in every capacity imaginable. Not only does the company deliver abundantly on quality and service, we were provided the same crew throughout, which was very important to us and gave us great peace of mind. We immediately felt completely comfortable with them - and knowing we didnâ t have to deal with different people each time some new problem arose was a huge relief. Our assigned crew was always polite and courteous, friendly, sympathetic, knowledgeable, helpful to the point of going above and beyond, not to mention diligent and careful. They were prompt and hard working and always pleasant. It was literally a comfort and a pleasure to deal with them, despite the circumstances. They treated our personal items with great care and respect and kept us informed at every stage. We felt so comfortable with them that we could leave them alone in the house and know we could trust them implicitly. In addition to all of the mitigation, the main crewman, being so observant and thorough, saved us a lot of future hassle when he would point out additional leaks so small they would have gone unnoticed by us, not to mention he caught an electrical problem with the outlet in our crawlspace about which we had been unaware (prompting us to have an electrician out who confirmed it was badly wired and has since been fixed). He was attentive to every little detail, shared all of his findings and results, and made every single step of the process easier and less stressful in every way. We cannot say enough wonderful things about him and how he performs his job. The other crewman was also wonderful and just as hard working, diligent and attentive to all of our needs. We couldnâ t have been happier with his job performance, either. We discovered crumbling basement walls behind drywall that their mason expertly rebuilt. He is so nice and did such a wonderful job we look forward to having him back to finish the rest of the basement. The owner is patient and available at all times; always has the time to explain the process, offer advice, and calm you down. He even handles the insurance end to take some of the burden and stress off of the client. The bottom line is they truly care - and it shows. No one wants to be in a situation where your house is literally falling apart around you, and we certainly hope to never have to deal with anything else like this again, but if we do, we will, without hesitation, be calling Property Recovery 911 and be requesting the same crew. Thank you ever so much. You guys were the only bright spot in this nightmare, and we appreciate you more than you can imagine.

Elliot M.
Mar 2021
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Iâ ve used property recovery 911 a few months ago for a mold remediation project. They were knowledgeable, professional and always on time. Unfortunately, a month ago I had a separate issue that came up â Once again, I called Paul, and he got someone over here quickly. I was not surprised that my experience was just as perfect as last time. Leaks are horrible, and stressful, but it is definitely a comfort to have a reliable company like this on the job.

Roxanne B.
Jan 2021
5.0
Water Removal Recovery Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,500
Very professional polite on time. Paul and team work is exceptional.

Robert A.
Jan 2021
5.0
Water Removal Recovery Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Paul and his team did an outstanding job of creating an Awesome Customer Experience, as we had water damage related to heavy rains and a leak in our roof that we found out by this event. They were fast, reliable, clean and diligent in working for us in and with the our insurance company to get us the very best outcome. I surely would recommend Property Recovery 911 to anyone that has a emergency situation and needs someone that is honest and focused on quick and complete resolution. Thx Paul and the Property Recovery 911 Team

Brad L.
Jul 2019
5.0
Water Removal Recovery Service
Yes, I recommend this pro

Philip Q.
May 2019
5.0
Water Removal Recovery Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Paul provides great service and advise from the very first time I spoke with him on the phone. He explains step by step the steps that they would go through to dry out my flooded basement, then he made sure to be there in person as we sorted through and photographed each item that was destroyed. His team was very professional, prompt, and left my basement dry as a bone. 100% will be recommending him to any friends with water issues in the future. Thanks Paul!

Franny M.
Apr 2019
5.0
Water Removal Recovery Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Paul, as well as his entire crew, have been nothing short of amazing. From the moment Paul called me on the phone to confirm my appointment, his genuine concern and compassion about my water heater leak was evident. The very next day he and five of his guys were in my basement working on getting all of the water damaged items out and drying the wood. This is my first real “adult” situation regarding a home issue, and I can not recommend Property Recovery 911 enough. Thank you!! :)

Antoinette S.
Aug 2018
4.5
Water Removal Recovery Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Paul came to my house within 30 minutes as promised, I was in a panic, I had no idea what to do about the water in my utility room and I was afraid it would flood the entire lower floor. He immediately went to work. I would definitely recommend Paul and his team.

Lauren K.
May 2018
4.5
Water Removal Recovery Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Work is still in progress, but so far Paul and team have been wonderful. They are responsive, neat and hard working. I will update with complete review once all work is completed.

James K.
May 2018
4.5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$160
They cleared a clogged drain with this powerful pressurized water hose I was impressed.

Homeowner
May 2018
5.0
Water Removal Recovery Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000
I used Property Recovery 911 for a water emergency at my house and was pleased with how informative the owner was in providing options before starting the work. The workers were clean and friendly and the work was done just as it was told to me in the time frame that was expected. I have since referred them to others because I believe they are the best and most honest business to deal with.

Louis B.
May 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
He was good.

Gregory B.
May 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$180
The appointment was made promptly within the desired time-frame. The arrived on time, first took time to thoroughly assess the issue to properly diagnose the root cause, then went into action to resolve the problem. They also clean-up behind themselves.

Larry S.
May 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$120
After I submitted my search through Home Advisor they contacted me promptly. They were very courteous on the phone. They quoted me a price quickly. The next morning the workmen called me to say when they would arrive. They arrived on time and resolved my issue quickly. The workmen (John & Jim) were excellent. They worked fast. They cleaned up after themselves and were very informative and courteous.

Gary W.
Apr 2018
5.0
Water Removal Recovery Service
Yes, I recommend this pro

Gwen L.
Feb 2018
3.5
Water Removal Recovery Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
I think they went overboard in the removal of sheet rock and trim to dry home out .. my bathroom wasn’t affected by the water .. I explained where the water went and where it stopped ... they still completely tore out the bathroom walls .. I have a lot of work to put my home back together .. I think insurance pays more if you act as if the job was bigger than it was .. but the homeowner is the one that pays for the exaggerated actions .. however the costumer service was excellent! They were polite , helpful and very respectful!

Victoria M.
Dec 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
The technician responded quickly to the service call. There's definitely a major difference in the way water drains. He ran the snake from my property line front to back. However, I wish he had addressed the sluggish way water drains from my kitchen sink. Perhaps it's related to my garbage disposal. I do plan to hire again within a few days to address a plumbing problem at my mother's home.

Michael V.
Dec 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$120
Had a great experience with Property Recovery 911. We had a clogged kitchen sink that was backing up. I thought it was an issue with the garbage disposal, but they quickly diagnosed it as a clog further down the pipe. They were diligent about fully resolving the issue and took great care to make sure I was satisfied with the work. They were very easy to work with and were ~50% cheaper than another quote that I had received. I would definitely call Paul again for future work and would recommend them to others.

Reggie S.
Dec 2017
1.0
$200
I hired this company to clear a clogged main drain. This was accomplished by using the toilet at the basement level of our home. The plumber removed the toilet and capped off the area where the toilet was, but they did not remove the toilet they left it in the bathroom full of fecal remains and debris without once explaining to us what they were going to leave behind. When our restoration team arrived on Saturday morning is when the terrible work was discovered unfortunately they did not have the equipment they needed with them to remove the biohazard left behind by Paul Messa and his associate. That waste sat in my house for 72 hours you can't imagine what my house smells like now after the toilet was removed by the restoration team sent by my insurance company. Next time this company needs to explain their plumbing process better and don't leave your work for someone else to do.
Response from Property Recovery 911
"We were summoned to this job on Friday, December 1, 2017 via a lead we received from the Home Advisor network for drain cleaning service. We arrived promptly at 9 am and shown a sewage flooded basement. We were informed that they had hired a biohazard restoration company from their insurance company vendor network to clean the sewage, but the contractor refused to start the restoration until the blocked sewage line was cleared and running freely. We questioned the homeowner trying to ascertain if there was any exterior access to the sewage line such as a curb trap or an outside cleanout through which we could clean the sewer pipe without going down into the sewage covered basement. The homeowner informed us that there were no outside access points, in fact there were no cleanouts whatsoever and they asked us to go into the sewage contaminated basement and snake the line by removing the toilet that was ground zero for the sewage spill. All of the sewage covering approximately 600 square feet of basement front to back and side to side came bubbling up out of that toilet. In most cases we would have refused to enter a biohazard zone until it were cleaned and sanitized, in fact our company offers biohazard removal services and we repeatedly requested that the homeowner hire us to clean the sewage spill. We explained that a sewage flooded basement is very dangerous to their health and that this situation required immediate emergency service. We further informed the homeowner that we could have a six man crew on location within one hour and have the house cleaned and sanitized before the end of the day. Furthermore, we made the homeowner aware of the many reasons why hiring an insurance company affiliated contractor is against their own best interests. The homeowner indicated that they would discuss our proposal for sewage clean up service while we were clearing the drain line. Reluctantly, we agreed to enter the basement and slog the entire length through two inches of standing raw sewage and clear the drain. As you can imagine, the working conditions were atrocious and the smell horrendous. Once complete, we again spoke with the owner who informed us that they had decided to use the insurance company biohazard removal service instead of Property Recovery 911. With this information we made one last ditch effort to win the sewage clean up job; again we explained that the situation would be exacerbated by the passage of time and that insurance company affiliated contractors leave much to be desired, but our offers were refused. Several days after going above and beyond to successfully complete the job that we were hired to do, it was shocking to receive a poor review on Home Advisor. Ironically, in the grossly misinformed and utterly unfair review provided; the customer states: "When our restoration team arrived on Saturday morning.they did not have the equipment they needed with them to remove the biohazard" Imagine that"

Jenny M.
Dec 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Very professional, clearly explained process, prices, problem. Was very helpful with follow up questions and calls.

Maria M.
Nov 2017
5.0
Water Removal Recovery Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Professional. Hard working. I can't say enough about this company. I felt like they were family. He was a lifesaver.

Mathew K.
Mar 2016
5.0
Water Removal Recovery Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Fast, knowledgable, reliable service! Great and easy to deal with. Felt comfortable and confident Paul (owner) would take care of everything. From mitigating situation to dealing with insurance. Couldn't be more satisfied!

Susan P.
Jan 2016
5.0
Water Removal Recovery Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
Paul was really helpful, answered any questiones I had.

Licensing

Licensed*

Trade License Number

PA106384

Trade License Locale

PA

Trade License Expiration

03/03/2026

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FAQ

Property Recovery 911 is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Property Recovery 911 accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

Yes, Property Recovery 911 offers free project estimates.

No, Property Recovery 911 does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Property Recovery 911 does not offer a senior discount.

No, Property Recovery 911 does not offer emergency services.

No, Property Recovery 911 does not offer warranties.