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PuroClean of Clairemont
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What this listing says
San Diego homeowners in Clairemont, Kearny Mesa, or La Jolla who want a locally owned PuroClean franchise with a 5.0 Google rating and 24/7 emergency response for mold tied to water damage.
Best for
- Homeowners in Clairemont, Kearny Mesa, University City, or La Jolla dealing with mold that started from a water leak, since this crew handles both the water mitigation and the mold work.
- Condo owners navigating HOA and insurance claims alongside mold remediation, given how many reviews describe the team coordinating with property managers and insurers.
- Buyers in escrow who need mold inspection and remediation on a tight timeline, as reviewers specifically mention the team working around real estate deadlines.
- Property managers or commercial building operators who need a single vendor for water, fire, and mold damage across multiple units.
About this company
PuroClean of Clairemont is a franchise location in the Clairemont neighborhood of San Diego, owned by Tyrone Thomas Jr. Mold is one of four service lines alongside water damage, fire and smoke damage, and biohazard cleanup. They handle both mold testing and remediation in-house, which means the same company diagnosing the problem also profits from the fix.
The website lists IICRC and WRT certifications for technicians, plus Applied Microbial Remediation Technician certification. Tyrone personally holds IICRC water damage, OSHA, AHERA Building Inspector, and ACAC Fire and Smoke Consultant certifications. The team includes a named office manager (Marife Soriano-Jarillo), a production manager (Sean Thomas), a lead technician (Ryan Durell), and several technicians including Daniel Gastelo with 8 years in restoration. Carlos Rodriguez on the production team speaks Spanish.
Tyrone was born and raised in San Diego and holds an associate's degree from San Diego Mesa College. He has been in the restoration business for over 12 years. The franchise operates from 5555 Magnatron Blvd with direct access to the 805, 52, 163, 15, and 5 highways, which they say keeps response times fast across their coverage area.
A 5.0-star rating across 139 Google reviews is rare for any restoration company. Every single review in the scraped sample is 5 stars, with no negatives in the last 18 months. That track record deserves attention, though the absence of any complaints at all makes it harder to spot operational weaknesses.
Services
Service area
Based in the Clairemont neighborhood of San Diego at 5555 Magnatron Blvd. Their website lists specific coverage for Clairemont, Kearny Mesa, Linda Vista, University City, La Jolla, Pacific Beach, Mission Beach, Mission Bay, Bayho, Torrey Pines, Del Mar, Fashion Valley, and Mission Valley. Blog posts reference jobs in Chula Vista, Poway, and San Carlos, suggesting they take work beyond the stated core area.
Review consensus
Daniel Gastelo (listed as Daniel or Daniel G.) is the most frequently named technician, praised across a dozen reviews for clear communication, detailed explanations, and clean work sites. Danny Ayala draws similar praise for going above and beyond with insurance coordination and responsiveness. Ryan Durell is described as flexible with scheduling and willing to go the extra mile. Tyrone Thomas Jr. shows up in reviews as an involved owner who personally helps with property management issues. Junior Vargas earned praise for responsiveness and walking clients through the entire process. Multiple reviewers highlight the team calling 30 minutes before arrival, keeping spaces clean during work, and explaining each step. Several reviews describe the crew handling insurance paperwork directly.
0 found across 139 total reviews at 5.0★. No negative reviews found in the last 18 months. The entire visible review set is 5-star ratings. Without complaint data, there are no identifiable weaknesses from the review record.
The overwhelming majority of reviews describe water damage mitigation, not mold work. Only two reviews in the full set explicitly mention mold: one from Enoch Leyver about a moisture and mold inspection by Eduardo and James, and one from Brittnee Aten-Acheson about water and mold remediation handled by Tyrone and Ryan. The rest are water damage, fire, or general restoration. This means the 5.0-star reputation is built primarily on water damage work, and buyers seeking mold-specific work have less review evidence to draw from.
Daniel Gastelo (technician — praised repeatedly for communication and clean work). Danny Ayala (technician — praised for insurance coordination and going above expectations). Ryan Durell (lead technician — praised for flexibility, friendliness, and follow-through). Tyrone Thomas Jr. (owner/CEO — praised for hands-on involvement and helping with property management). Junior Vargas (technician — praised for responsiveness and detailed walkthroughs). Sean Thomas (production manager — praised for communication). Jean/Luxon Jean Louis (production — praised for work quality). Eduardo Barajas (technician — praised for professionalism and knowledge). James (production — praised for clean and organized work). Carlos Rodriguez (production — praised for hard work). Christian (technician — praised for going above and beyond, respectfulness). Dwayne (technician — praised for courtesy). Lisa (office — praised for patience and scheduling help). Mike (crew — praised for professionalism).
Ask for Daniel Gastelo or Danny Ayala by name if your job involves mold following water damage. Since most of the review evidence covers water mitigation rather than standalone mold work, request references from recent mold-only jobs and get an independent mold test before agreeing to their remediation scope.
Keep in mind
- They do both mold testing and mold remediation. That creates a conflict of interest: the company telling you that you have a mold problem is the same company that gets paid to fix it. Get an independent test to confirm any findings before signing a remediation contract.
- PuroClean is a national franchise. While Tyrone Thomas Jr. owns and operates this location locally, the brand, pricing systems, and operational standards come from the franchisor. Ask whether your job will be handled by the local crew you are reading about or subcontracted out.
- The mold-specific detail page on their website returned a 404 error at the time of review. Their mold service descriptions are brief and generic. Ask for specifics on containment setup, air filtration equipment, and post-remediation clearance testing before committing.
- Their stated service area covers a broad swath of San Diego County, from Del Mar to Mission Valley. Confirm they will service your specific neighborhood without additional travel charges.
- With 139 reviews and zero negatives, there is no recent complaint data to help you anticipate what could go wrong. Ask for references from mold-specific jobs, since most reviews describe water damage work.