American Water Restoration Inc

Licensed general contractor in Canoga Park, Los Angeles, California

CSLB licence active4.8(32 reviews)

American Water Restoration Inc holds CSLB licence 1031905, active, licensed since 16 Oct 2017, rated 4.8 from 32 Google reviews. Bonded for $25,000 with Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company. Clean CSLB record, with no citations, complaints or legal actions disclosed.

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  • Licence activeCSLB #1031905, class B. Issued 16 Oct 2017, expires 31 Oct 2027.
  • Licensed 9 yrsSince 16 Oct 2017.
  • Bonded$25,000 with Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company, since 13 Aug 2026. California requires the same $25,000 bond of every contractor.
  • Workers' comp insuredState Compensation Insurance Fund, policy 9336316, valid to 3 Apr 2027.
  • Clean CSLB recordNo citations, complaints or legal actions disclosed.CSLB record
  • BBB AccreditedIts BBB rating, complaints and reviews are on its Better Business Bureau profile.BBB profile Complaints Reviews

Checked against the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) register on 4 Nov 2026.

About American Water Restoration Inc

People on the licence
Ernesto Antonio Escamilla (qualifier, CEO and president)

Google reviews

4.8(32 reviews)
Nathan Tan★★★★★ 8 months agoView on Google

Overall, I had a good experience working with AWR. They did the remediation, demolition, pack in/out, and reconstruction on my condo after a flooding from the unit above me required a full gut reno on my place over the course of 5-6 months. They showed up within hours of the accident, took extensive pictures, immediately remediated, and worked well with my insurance adjuster. Admittedly, they were a bit quick to t…

Jennifer Escamilla★★★★★ a year agoView on Google

I recently had a water damage issue in my kitchen and reached out to American Water Restoration for assistance. From the moment I called, I was impressed by their quick response time. The team arrived promptly and displayed a high level of professionalism throughout the entire process. They were not only efficient but also kept the work area clean, which I greatly appreciated. What stood out the most was how swiftly…

matty dn★★★★★ 6 months agoView on Google

I recently hired American Water Restoration to do some remediation/encapsulation work at my home (prepping for the sale of my home). Ernie and his team were absolutely fantastic. They were beyond helpful, thorough, diligent and patient (as I was staying in my home while the work was done). They were always punctual, pleasant and accommodating. After the work was completed, the inspector who came to my home indicated…

Creative Design Furniture★★★★★ 8 years agoView on Google

We had a leak in our store. i was recommended to use American Water Restoration by a friend. The crew showed up promptly and immediately remedy the flood in our showroom. i believe Mr. Escamilla and his professional crew set a high standard of excellent service in their industry. I will strongly and highly recommend American Water Restoration to family, friends and associates. thanks again Mr. Escamilla and crews.

Nick Wiltfong★★★★★ 3 months agoView on Google

Man can’t say enough about the amazing work American water restoration Ernie and Johnathan and Chuy all there guys do such amazing clean work I will recommend them to everyone I know!

Read all 32 reviews on Google Reviews and photos from Google, 4 Nov 2026.

Why it ranks #771 of 9,857 general contractors in Los Angeles

Years licensed weight 3045%
Complaint record weight 25100%
Bond and workers' comp weight 10100%
Google reviews weight 3580%

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