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Restored Right
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What this listing says
South Orange County homeowners dealing with water damage that has turned into a mold problem, handled by an owner-operated crew based in San Clemente.
Best for
- San Clemente and South Orange County homeowners who need mold remediation after a water damage event
- Homeowners who want one company to handle water extraction through mold cleanup without switching contractors
- Buyers who prefer an owner-operated crew where the general manager does the initial inspection
About this company
Restored Right is a family-owned restoration company based in San Clemente that handles water damage, mold, and fire damage for residential properties across South Orange County. Curran Abell runs the operation as general manager, and the company holds a B1 general contracting license, meaning they can rebuild what they tear out.
Their mold process runs in three stages: visual inspection using moisture meters and thermal imaging cameras, testing via air samples, cavity samples, tape slide samples, and raw material samples, then remediation. They do both the testing and the remediation in-house. The website lists the company as an IICRC firm and carries $2 million in general liability and pollution liability coverage. All technicians are local to the South Orange County area.
The company claims 8 years in business. The team page names seven staff members, including three lead technicians (Blake Mahon, Z Holt, Elijah Hoskins) and two journeymen (Krystian Hodges, Brandon Walker). Multiple reviewers mention Curran personally showing up for inspections and estimates.
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Service area
Headquartered in San Clemente, California. Their website lists South Orange County cities including Laguna Beach, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Hills, Laguna Woods, Aliso Viejo, Ladera Ranch, Coto De Caza, and Newport Beach. They also claim North San Diego County coverage in Oceanside, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Vista, Fallbrook, and San Marcos, which is a notably wide service area for a small crew.
Review consensus
Brandon Walker comes up the most. Reviewers describe him as communicative, informative during estimates, and responsive on water damage and mold jobs. Blake Mahon gets specific praise as a lead technician: one reviewer highlighted his regular updates and consideration around scheduling water shutoffs. Curran Abell is praised by name for honesty, transparency, and personally handling inspections. Z Holt is called out for going the extra mile, including deconstructing a cabinet to use as a template. Jordan Lorenz made one reviewer feel comfortable through the process. Multiple reviews emphasize that the crew communicates well and keeps job sites clean.
1 found across 17 total reviews at 5★. The single complaint comes from Thomas McKenzie, who called the pricing a scam and said another contractor quoted half the price. He also described customer service as terrible. This is a single-review Google account with zero likes and no owner response. Without more context or an owner reply, there is no way to assess whether the pricing gap reflects scope differences or actual overcharging.
The owner did not respond to the single negative review. With only one complaint, that is not necessarily a pattern, but it is worth noting that there is no public rebuttal to the pricing allegation. Every other review is 5 stars, and several come from repeat customers or Local Guides with substantial review histories, which adds credibility to the positive side.
Brandon Walker (journeyman/estimator — praised repeatedly for communication and responsiveness). Blake Mahon (lead technician — praised for updates and scheduling consideration). Curran Abell (general manager/owner — praised for honesty, inspections, and transparency). Z Holt (lead technician — praised for extra effort on detail work). Krystian Hodges (journeyman — praised as part of crew). Christian (technician — praised as hardworking and courteous). Jordan Lorenz (office manager — praised for making a customer comfortable).
With 17 reviews and a 5.0 rating, Restored Right has a small but strongly positive track record. Ask for Brandon or Curran by name when booking. Get a second estimate before committing, given the one pricing complaint, and consider an independent mold test since they handle both testing and remediation.
Keep in mind
- They do both mold testing and mold remediation. That means the same company telling you there is a problem is the one billing you to fix it. Consider getting an independent test before committing to remediation.
- The one negative review calls their pricing significantly higher than a competitor's quote. Get at least one other estimate before signing.
- Their service area stretches from Newport Beach down to Oceanside and Carlsbad in North San Diego County. That is a wide range for a seven-person crew. Confirm scheduling and response times for locations far from their San Clemente base.
- The company has only 17 Google reviews. A 5.0 rating at that volume is unusually clean but statistically thin. A few bad experiences could shift the picture quickly.