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Voda Cleaning & Restoration of Denver
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What this listing says
Denver metro homeowners facing water damage or mold who want a restoration company known for free initial consultations, insurance claim guidance, and a team led by Jimmy that multiple reviewers say will refer you elsewhere when the job does not warrant their services.
Best for
- Denver metro homeowners dealing with water damage or basement flooding who need same-day emergency response and insurance claim support.
- Property owners who want a free consultation from someone willing to tell them whether they actually need remediation, not just sell them a job.
- Landlords and property managers with rental turnover cleaning needs, including carpet, tile, and odor work alongside any mold or water damage.
- Commercial building operators in the Denver area who need mold remediation that works around business hours to minimize disruption.
- Homeowners who had a bad experience with another remediation company and need someone to take over the project mid-stream.
About this company
Voda Cleaning & Restoration of Denver is a franchise-model restoration company based on South Lipan Street in Denver. Mold remediation is one piece of a broader service menu that includes water damage restoration, fire and smoke cleanup, storm damage, carpet cleaning, odor removal, and tile and grout work. They serve both residential and commercial properties and advertise 24/7 emergency response.
Their website states technicians are IICRC certified and that the company handles mold inspection, containment, removal, and restoration. They also offer attic-specific mold removal, noting they trace moisture sources, remove affected materials, and treat the area. The website mentions dehumidifier deployment for crawl space and basement work, which aligns with what reviewers describe. Nothing about their mold approach stands out as unusual for the restoration industry, but the volume of reviewers who mention being referred to other companies or told their situation did not require paid services is genuinely uncommon.
Voda is part of a national franchise brand with locations across the country. The Denver location operates independently with its own team. The "over 10,000 five-star reviews" claim on the website refers to the franchise network, not this location specifically. This Denver location has 107 Google reviews.
4.9 stars across 107 Google reviews is exceptional. Only one negative review exists in the recent window. The volume and consistency of praise, particularly for Jimmy's honesty and willingness to tell customers they do not need services, suggests a location that prioritizes relationships over immediate revenue.
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Service area
Headquartered at 1152 S Lipan St in Denver, Colorado. The website lists specific service pages for Aurora, Boulder, Broomfield, Golden, Littleton, Thornton, Wheat Ridge, Commerce City, Englewood, Louisville, Morrison, Parker, and Westminster. That is a wide radius covering much of the Denver metro. Confirm response time if your property is outside central Denver.
Review consensus
Jimmy is the dominant name across reviews. Abby Abreu describes Jimmy providing a free inspection and referring her to other companies to finish the job. Evan Simmons says Jimmy identified what was a real concern versus cosmetic, saving money on unnecessary work. Chris Finch recounts Jimmy arriving the next morning with a full cargo van to clean up crawl space mold and set up a dehumidifier. Panoramic Pro Painting notes Jimmy consistently points customers in the right direction rather than selling his own services. Dave Allen earns strong repeat praise for carpet and upholstery work. Wendy Schneider and Billy Rediess both describe Dave as thorough and skilled. Kevin gets recognized by Rob McKinney and Laura Mack for field mitigation work. Lezlie Kephart describes hiring Voda after another remediation company spread mold through her home, calling the billing transparent and the work credible. Speed of response is a consistent theme: Megan P had a crew at her home within an hour during the night, and Holly Wilbur got service on Thanksgiving weekend.
1 found across 107 total reviews at 4.9★. Ed Holschuh's one-star review states Voda refused to remediate his home because he had security cameras. He warns readers to be wary of any company that will not stand by their work on camera. The owner responded the same day with a template reply asking him to call, without addressing the camera policy. The reviewer has 10 other reviews and is not a Local Guide. No other complaints exist in the recent window. (1 found across 107 total reviews at 4.9 stars)
The review corpus reveals a business where the primary contact, Jimmy, functions as both salesperson and trusted advisor. Multiple unrelated reviewers independently describe Jimmy telling them they do not need services or referring them to other companies. This pattern is structural, not coincidental. It builds strong referral loyalty (Daniel Bigandt, Ian Davis, and Mark LaFleur all describe recommending Voda to their own clients) but also means Jimmy is likely the bottleneck for initial assessments. The owner response to the single negative is template-style, which contrasts with the highly personal service described in positives.
Jimmy (owner or lead — praised in 15+ reviews for honest assessments, fast response, and insurance advocacy). Dave Allen (carpet and cleaning technician — praised by Wendy Schneider, Billy Rediess, Jolene Curtis, Kurt Walberg, Carson Bartsch, Barb McCray, David Tinucci, London Lenahan, William Lind, Colleen Leavitt, Austin Johnson, Audrey Extine for consistent cleaning quality). Kevin (mitigation technician — praised by Rob McKinney and Laura Mack for field work). Mark (mentioned by Jillian Rowe as part of a subcontractor coordination team). Mike (mentioned by Jillian Rowe alongside Mark).
Ask for Jimmy on the initial assessment. Multiple reviewers confirm he will tell you honestly whether you need the work. If you want to record the remediation on your own security cameras, ask about their camera policy upfront, since the only negative review centers on this issue. For carpet or cleaning add-ons, Dave Allen has a strong track record across a wide range of reviewer types.
Keep in mind
- They do both mold testing and mold remediation. The same company telling you that you have a mold problem is the one billing you to fix it. Get an independent test before committing to their remediation work.
- Voda is a franchise. The Denver team has its own staff and reputation, but corporate branding and website content do not necessarily reflect this specific location's capabilities. The website's claim of 'over 10,000 five-star reviews' counts the entire franchise network, not just Denver's 107.
- The one recent negative review describes Voda refusing to perform remediation because the homeowner had security cameras. The owner's response was a generic template offering a phone number. If you want to record the work, clarify their camera policy before booking.
- Their website is heavily templated across service pages with generic copy. Specific equipment and method details beyond IICRC certification and dehumidifier use are absent.