Trusted Water Damage & Restoration Experts on the Sunshine Coast

Our Story

DKI First Response team providing emergency restoration services Sunshine Coast

Twenty-seven years ago, Marek Ahlsten recognized a growing need for professional restoration services on the Sunshine Coast. In 1999, he founded First Response Restoration. Since then, the company has grown to a team of more than 20 employees and has become a trusted cornerstone for emergency remediation services in the community.

DKI First Response remains a locally owned restoration company providing 24/7 emergency restoration services across the Sunshine Coast, including Gibsons, Sechelt, Roberts Creek, Halfmoon Bay, Madeira Park, and Pender Harbour. We specialize in water damage restoration, flood cleanup, mold remediation, fire and smoke damage repair, mold remediation, hazmat, and emergency reconstruction services for homes and businesses.

A BC ferry boat sailing to the Sunshine Coast, BC, the service area DKI First response. Their service area includes Gibsons, Roberts Creek, Sechelt, West Sechelt, Sandy Hook, Halfmoon Bay, Tuwanek, Madiera Park, Garden Bay, Pender Harbour, Egmont
The DKI First Response team  walking along a  beach on the Sunshine Coast, BC, within their service area (Gibsons, Roberts Creek, Davis Bay, Sechelt, West Sechelt, Sandy Hook, Tuwanek, Halfmoon Bay, Madiera Park, Garden Bay, Pender Harbour, Egmont)

Why Choose Us

When it comes to protecting your home or business, you deserve a company that treats every job like it’s in their own backyard. As a trusted local service provider, we’re proud to serve our community with honesty, reliability, and a strong work ethic. We don’t cut corners — we stand by every project we take on.

Certifications: IICRC Certified Firm, IICRC Certified Technicians and Master Restorers, BBB Accredited

ICRC logo local restoration professionals based in Gibsons BC

Service Area

We service the Sunshine Coast of BC. Including Gibsons, Roberts Creek, Sechelt & Pender Harbour Areas

BBB accredited business badge. DKI First Response team providing emergency restoration services Sunshine Coast

Due to our unique location, the Sunshine Coast is only accessible by boat. We service all the towns listed on the map in white.

Map of the Sunshine Coast, BC, showing the service area of DKI First Response, for fire damage, water damage in Gibsons, Roberts Creek, Davis Bay, Sechelt, Halfmoon Bay, Pender Harbour, Egmont

24/7 emergency water damage, fire damage and insurance claims on the Sunshine Coast. Serving Gibsons, Roberts Creek, Davis Bay, Sechelt, Halfmoon Bay & Pender Harbour.