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Clover Valley Home Service
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What this listing says
Rocklin-area homeowners who need mold remediation handled alongside the rebuild — this general contractor does demolition, removal, and reconstruction under one crew.
Best for
- Homeowners in Rocklin, Roseville, Granite Bay, or the greater Placer County area dealing with mold after a water intrusion event.
- Buyers who want a single contractor to handle testing, mold removal, and the full rebuild rather than coordinating multiple trades.
- Older homes where mold remediation may uncover dry rot, termite damage, or structural issues that need repair at the same time.
- Homeowners who prefer time-and-materials billing with transparent hourly rates over opaque fixed-price bids.
About this company
Clover Valley Home Service is a general remodeling contractor based in Rocklin, California, that treats mold remediation and water damage restoration as a core specialty. They operate as Irish Downs Inc. under a B2 remodeling contractor license (#1003154) and serve Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, and Yolo counties. Owner Dale runs the operation directly — his personal cell is the business number.
What sets them apart from dedicated mold companies is the in-house rebuild capability. After removing mold-damaged drywall, insulation, or flooring, the same crew handles reconstruction — framing, plumbing, electrical, painting, and finish work. Their mold remediation page describes a process that includes air sampling to identify mold type, HEPA filtration, air scrubbers, containment with negative air pressure, and antimicrobial treatment. They also offer thermal imaging for leak detection, which can help trace the moisture source driving mold growth. They charge $110 per hour with a 4-hour minimum and a $25-per-tech daily fuel surcharge, and they operate on a time-and-materials basis rather than fixed bids.
The company has over 15 years in the Sacramento region and started under the name A1 Craftsman before rebranding. Dale's reviews go back to 2019 under the earlier name. The team includes crew members Dillon, David, Rowan, Francis, and John, all mentioned by name in customer reviews.
With a 4.8-star rating across 109 Google reviews, Clover Valley sits at the high end for a small general contractor. The volume is modest but spans several years, suggesting steady repeat and referral business rather than a marketing surge.
Services
Service area
Headquartered in Rocklin, California. Serves Placer County (Rocklin, Roseville, Lincoln, Auburn, Loomis, Granite Bay), Sacramento County (Sacramento, Folsom, Elk Grove, Citrus Heights, Rancho Cordova, Fair Oaks, Orangevale, Carmichael), El Dorado County (El Dorado Hills, Cameron Park), and Yolo County (West Sacramento, Woodland, Davis). Four-county coverage is a wide footprint for a small crew operating out of Rocklin.
Review consensus
Dale's name appears in the majority of reviews, with customers consistently noting his responsiveness, willingness to show up personally for estimates, and hands-on involvement in projects. Crew member Rowan drew praise from multiple reviewers for his quality work on miscellaneous repairs and dry rot. David was highlighted for painting and kitchen renovation work. Francis was mentioned for efficient plumbing repairs. Several reviewers note the team's willingness to take on complex multi-trade jobs that other contractors turned down — water damage reconstruction, historical renovations, and combined mold and rebuild projects. Repeat customers are common, with multiple reviewers mentioning hiring the company two or more times.
1 found across 109 total reviews at 4.8★. 1 found across 109 total reviews at 4.8 stars. A reviewer with 133 reviews and Local Guide status reported booking an appointment that Dale missed, saying he "forgot" because he was busy. The owner responded acknowledging he was late (not absent) and said the customer's husband declined to wait a few more minutes. The owner's tone turned confrontational, threatening to leave a negative review on the customer's own business page. A separate 3-star review from a single-review account had no text at all, making it impossible to identify a specific complaint.
The owner response on the one negative review is notable for its defensiveness. Rather than simply apologizing, Dale disputed the characterization, provided his version of events, and then threatened reciprocal negative reviews. This is a single data point, not a pattern, but it stands out against an otherwise strong review profile. The 50% response rate on recent negatives (1 of 2 received a response) is too small a sample to draw conclusions.
Dale (owner — overwhelmingly positive, praised for responsiveness, estimates, and personal involvement). Rowan (technician — positive, noted for repair quality and customer interaction). David (crew member — positive, praised for painting and kitchen work). Dillon (crew member — positive, mentioned in kitchen renovation). Francis (technician — positive, noted for plumbing repair efficiency). John (crew member — positive, noted for bathroom remodeling and hardwood flooring repair). Manual (crew member — positive, mentioned for exterior painting).
Ask for Dale directly when scheduling — he runs the operation and his personal involvement is what most reviewers highlight. If you are hiring them for mold work, get an independent mold test first so you have a baseline that was not produced by the same company doing the remediation. Confirm your appointment time the day before, especially if you are outside their immediate Rocklin-Roseville area.
Keep in mind
- They do both mold testing and mold remediation, which is a conflict of interest. The same company that tells you whether you have a mold problem also profits from fixing it. Consider getting an independent mold test before committing to their remediation work.
- Their $110/hour rate with a 4-hour minimum means a minimum charge of $440 plus a $25 fuel surcharge per technician — small jobs can get expensive quickly.
- The service area spans four counties (Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, Yolo), which is a wide radius from their Rocklin base. Confirm scheduling and travel fees if you are outside Placer County.
- One recent reviewer reported a missed appointment, and the owner's response was defensive rather than conciliatory. If scheduling reliability matters, confirm your appointment window the day before.