Nearly three decades of stopping water, fire, mold, and sewage damage for property managers, multifamily owners, and homeowners across Portland Metro and SW Washington.
Pacific Northwest property managers and homeowners’ most relied-upon restoration partner, built from the ground up.
Founder
Lovett was founded in 1997 by Dale Lovett, a determined entrepreneur who launched the company with borrowed money, one excavator, and a dump truck. What began as a one-man operation tackling utility and excavation work across Portland quickly earned a reputation for showing up, finishing the job, and standing behind the work.
That reputation, built one property manager and one project at a time, became the foundation of everything Lovett is today. Over the next three decades the company grew into a four-division operation with a dedicated restoration arm serving multifamily, commercial, industrial, municipal, and residential clients across Oregon and Washington.
1997
Founded by Dale Lovett with a single excavator and dump truck, fueled by determination and a clear focus on commercial utility work.
2000s
Added specialized restoration, plumbing, and drain cleaning divisions, establishing Lovett as a one-call solution for Portland property managers.
2008
Weathered the economic downturn by doubling down on client relationships, emerging stronger, leaner, and with a deeper book of loyal commercial accounts.
2018
Gary Cosmer joins as President & COO, streamlining operations and enabling Lovett to take on complex municipal and large-scale commercial work with greater efficiency.
Every restoration job is planned to minimize downtime, reduce site impact, and deliver results on schedule. We know your tenants and operations depend on us moving fast without cutting corners.
From the first call to project closeout, we communicate clearly, dress the part, and treat your property with respect. Our crews are trained, licensed, and represent the Lovett standard on every job.
We stand behind every job with a 1-year warranty on our workmanship. If something isn't right, we make it right, no runaround, no excuses. That's the commitment that's kept clients with us for decades.
Years in Business
Employees
Service Area
Workmanship Warranty
President & COO
Gary joined Lovett in 2018, bringing deep operational expertise in commercial and municipal infrastructure. Under his leadership, Lovett has expanded its capacity for complex large-scale projects while preserving the client-first culture Dale Lovett established from day one.
Gary’s operational approach prioritizes clear communication, tight project management, and accountability at every level of the organization. His vision continues to shape how Lovett serves the Pacific Northwest’s most demanding restoration clients.
Oregon Construction Contractors Board, Licensed Contractor
Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification
Oregon and Washington state licensing, comprehensive commercial liability coverage
On all water, mold, fire, and sewage damage restoration work
All crews maintain current OSHA certifications for confined space, hazardous material, and site safety
“We had a hot water line break in our crawl space and Lovett was an invaluable asset. They came out the next morning and we had mitigation happening right away. Their quick actions helped save our home from further damage. Their thoroughness in documentation helped our insurance claim, and they were excellent communicators.”
Homeowner, Portland Metro
“After accidentally flooding my upstairs laundry room I was panicking. Steve Eickhoff and his team came out within hours to assess the damage, make a plan, and put me at ease. He was calm, professional, knowledgeable, and a great communicator. I have only gratitude toward Steve, Willy, Jose and the whole team who gave me a dry clean home again.”
Homeowner, Portland Metro
“My frostproof hose bib froze and burst over the weekend, but I didn’t realize it for a couple of days when I felt a wet area in my carpet. Lovett had Cody out to replace the burst pipe, and Daniel and Steve from the Remediation Team were thorough and efficient. They were super great guys, smiles and a great attitude every day.”
Homeowner · Portland Metro
We serve commercial, multifamily, industrial, municipal, hospitality, and residential properties. This includes apartment complexes, office buildings, retail centers, warehouses, food service facilities, hotels, public infrastructure, and single-family homes, anywhere with water, mold, fire, or sewage damage that requires a licensed restoration contractor.
Yes. We provide 24/7 emergency response for water, mold, fire, and sewage damage, including holidays and weekends. Our dispatch team is available around the clock at 503.737.8423. Emergency calls are prioritized and dispatched immediately to minimize property damage and tenant disruption.
Yes. All Lovett restoration workmanship is backed by a 1-year warranty. If any issue arises from our work within that period, we return and resolve it at no additional cost. This warranty applies to water extraction, structural drying, mold remediation, sewage cleanup, and fire damage restoration work. We are fully licensed (CCB #125507), IICRC certified, bonded, and insured.
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