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Sahleen Construction & Restoration
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What this listing says
Placerville and El Dorado County homeowners dealing with water damage that has led to mold, who want one crew to handle extraction, remediation, and reconstruction without juggling multiple contractors.
Best for
- Placerville and El Dorado County homeowners who need water damage and mold handled by one company that also rebuilds what it tears out.
- Homeowners whose mold problem started with a pipe burst or leak and want extraction, drying, remediation, and reconstruction under one contract.
- Property owners with rental units needing full-scope damage restoration, including mold cleanup and interior rebuild.
- Anyone in the Greater Sacramento foothills who values working directly with the owner rather than a rotating crew.
About this company
Sahleen Construction & Restoration is a family-owned restoration company based in Placerville, California, serving the Greater Sacramento area. They handle the full arc of property damage: water extraction, mold remediation, reconstruction, and emergency board-up. Spencer Sahleen runs the operation and shows up on most jobs personally, which reviewers mention repeatedly.
What stands out is the single-crew pipeline from damage to rebuild. Most restoration companies subcontract the reconstruction phase. Sahleen handles demolition, remediation, and rebuilding with the same team. Their mold remediation page describes containment with negative air pressure, HEPA filtration, and antimicrobial treatments. They also do moisture detection with infrared cameras and structural dehumidification. The 24/7 availability with a stated 4-hour response window is specific enough to be meaningful.
The company holds California contractor license #1125651 and lists IICRC certification. Their About page describes a family-owned operation with roots in the Placerville community. Multiple reviewers mention using them repeatedly for different projects, from retaining walls to pool decks to mold remediation, which suggests a construction background that expanded into restoration.
A perfect 5.0 on Google across 32 reviews is unusual. The review volume is modest, but the consistency is notable. Several reviewers are Local Guides with substantial review histories, and repeat customers account for multiple entries. No one has left a negative review in the past 18 months.
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Service area
Based in Placerville, California (El Dorado County). Claims to serve the Greater Sacramento area. Reviewers confirm work in Placerville and surrounding foothill communities. Properties on the western edge of the Sacramento metro should confirm service availability and any travel fees.
Review consensus
Spencer is the constant across nearly every review. Reviewers highlight his communication, punctuality, and follow-through. Multiple customers have hired him for repeat projects spanning different trades: mold remediation, flooring, fencing, pool structures, drywall, and roof repair. Brock is named once as part of the construction crew. Reviewers consistently mention fair pricing, clean job sites, and willingness to take on work on short notice. Chris Grimshaw specifically praised Spencer's help navigating insurance and noted he practically rebuilt their entire home after water-damage-related mold. Thomas Reed described mold removal in a mobile home followed by reconstruction, done in a timely manner with good pricing.
0 found across 32 total reviews at 5.0★. No 1-star reviews exist across 32 total reviews at 5.0 stars. There are zero negative reviews of any kind in the last 18 months.
The review pattern suggests a construction handyman who evolved into restoration work. Early reviews (2022-2023) mention fencing, retaining walls, light poles, and texture matching. Later reviews (2024-2026) increasingly mention water damage, mold remediation, and insurance work. This trajectory may explain the perfect rating: Spencer built a loyal local client base through smaller jobs before scaling into restoration, and those existing relationships generate reviews from people who already trust him.
Spencer Sahleen (owner/operator — positive across nearly all reviews, praised for communication, punctuality, detail, and fair pricing). Brock (crew member — mentioned once by Scott Williams in the context of building an outdoor bar, positive).
With 32 reviews and a perfect 5.0, there are no complaints to warn you about. The risk here is capacity, not quality. Spencer runs a small operation, so if you need fast turnaround during a busy period, confirm his availability upfront. Ask for Spencer directly and clarify the full scope of work in writing before starting, especially if your project spans remediation and reconstruction.
Keep in mind
- Sahleen does both mold testing and mold remediation. That means they could identify a problem and then profit from fixing it. Ask whether they will accept a third-party inspection or let you hire an independent tester before remediation begins.
- This is a small, owner-operated crew. Several reviewers mention Spencer clearing his schedule for them, which suggests limited capacity. For large commercial jobs or tight timelines during busy seasons, confirm crew availability before committing.
- Their website claims the Greater Sacramento area, but they are based in Placerville, roughly 45 minutes east of Sacramento. If your property is on the west side of the metro, confirm they will service your location without added travel charges.
- With 32 reviews and a 5.0 rating, the sample size is small. The consistency is a good sign, but there is less data to draw from than a company with hundreds of reviews.