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Notes are one kind of evidence

Handwriting is hard to fake, but it is not the only thing worth checking before you hire a demolition contractor.

Since 2008

The notes people sent afterward

Andre’s father, John Abajian, founded United Restoration in 2008. Andre worked alongside him before founding SoCal Removal in 2013; John has since retired. These notes came in the mail, unprompted, from clients of both companies. We publish the originals rather than retyping them into a slider.

Five of them, in full

Names shown with permission. Addresses and phone numbers are redacted. Each note is transcribed below the scan so it is readable on a phone and by screen readers.

Handwritten note from Robert Meckstroth thanking John Abajian for restoring their church and for the new paint in the entrance

Church Restoration

“A long overdue note, John, to say thanks again for doing such a great job getting our church restored. Everything looks great! The new paint in the entrance is perfect — thanks for going the extra 110%. Thankfully you take pride in your work. Best of everything to you, John.”

  • ClientRobert “Bob” Meckstroth
  • ProjectChurch restoration and interior repainting
  • Sent toJohn Abajian · United Restoration
Handwritten thank-you note from Sharon F. dated February 2025 about an asbestos removal project for a garage ADU conversion

“Thank you for your professional help with the asbestos removal project at 31839 Hedge Lane — garage ADU. I look forward to working with you in the future should the need arise.”

  • ClientSharon F., homeowner
  • ProjectAsbestos removal, garage ADU conversion
  • DateFebruary 2025 · SoCal Removal
Handwritten thank-you note from repeat client Bill W. dated December 2012, addressed to Andre and John

“As always, a pleasure. It’s reassuring to know I can count on your team when things go wrong.”

  • ClientBill W., repeat client
  • ProjectResidential restoration, Orange County
  • DateDecember 2012 · addressed to Andre and John
Handwritten thank-you note from client Ann Largent dated July 2010 about wall restoration work

“Thanks for your help and for having a good man do the work of restoring the walls.”

  • ClientAnn Largent, homeowner
  • ProjectWall restoration
  • DateJuly 2010 · United Restoration
Handwritten thank-you note from a United Restoration client named Neil thanking the crew

“Thanks very much for taking care of everything. You and your team did a great job. Much appreciated.”

  • ClientNeil, homeowner
  • DateUnited Restoration

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Why we publish the originals

Anyone can type a five-star quote onto a website. A scanned note in someone’s own handwriting, with a date on it, is harder to invent — and two of these are more than fifteen years old, which says something a recent review cannot.

If you would rather verify the company than read compliments, that is the better instinct. Start with the license.

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