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KW Construction - Salida
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What this listing says
Salida and Chaffee County homeowners dealing with mold after water damage who want a single company to handle remediation, reconstruction, and insurance coordination under one roof.
Best for
- Salida, Buena Vista, and Chaffee County residents who need mold remediation with full rebuild capability.
- Homeowners who want one company to handle everything from mold removal through drywall, flooring, and cabinetry replacement.
- Insurance-claim situations where you want the restoration company to handle carrier communication directly.
- Rural mountain properties where response time from other companies is measured in days, not hours.
- Commercial properties like retreat centers, historic buildings, or residence halls needing large-scale remediation.
About this company
KW Construction & Restoration is a full-service restoration and construction company headquartered in Leadville with offices in Salida and Colorado Springs. They've been operating across Central Colorado since 1988. Mold remediation is one piece of a much broader operation that includes water damage, fire damage, construction, remodeling, and even handcrafted log homes.
What stands out for mold work: KW does not do mold testing in-house. They refer testing to third-party industrial hygienists, then handle remediation based on those findings. Their mold process uses infrared cameras and moisture meters to map damage, negative air pressure with plastic sheeting for containment, HEPA filtration for HVAC systems, and antimicrobial treatment on semi-porous surfaces. They also run an in-house cabinet shop and do full reconstruction, so they can tear out mold-damaged materials and rebuild without subcontracting.
KW is Colorado-owned, holds memberships with the Restoration Industry Association and IICRC, and is active in local chambers of commerce in Leadville, Salida, and Buena Vista. Their project portfolio ranges from small residential jobs to projects exceeding $2 million, and they've done disaster response work in multiple states.
4.9 stars across 32 Google reviews with zero negatives in the last 18 months is a strong record, though the review count is still modest. The consistency of praise around communication and insurance handling is notable.
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Service area
Headquartered in Leadville with offices in Salida and Colorado Springs. Primary service counties include Chaffee, Lake, Eagle, Park, Summit, and Gunnison. They list 70+ cities across Central Colorado from Alamosa to Vail to Colorado Springs, spanning 11 counties. Properties in Buena Vista, Poncha Springs, Canon City, and the Sangre de Cristo range are documented in reviews.
Review consensus
Jennifer draws the most consistent praise, named in at least four reviews for insurance navigation, communication, and project coordination. Kyle is mentioned repeatedly for project management, quality of rebuild work, and responsiveness. Chris appears in two reviews tied to communication and construction management. Paul and Kevin each earned praise for specific projects. Reviewers consistently highlight fast emergency response, clear communication throughout multi-week projects, and willingness to travel to rural locations. Multiple reviewers mention KW handled insurance paperwork directly.
0 found across 32 total reviews at 4.9★. (0 found across 32 total reviews at 4.9 stars). No 1-star, 2-star, or 3-star reviews appeared in the last 18 months. There is nothing to analyze here.
The review base skews heavily toward water damage and reconstruction rather than mold-specific work. Only one or two reviews reference mold remediation directly (Robin H. mentions mold remediation with tub/shower demo; Stephen Tullius describes a water leak that led to mold growth). Most of KW's visible track record is in water mitigation and rebuild. The company's mold capability is real, but the review evidence for it specifically is thin.
Jennifer (insurance coordinator/project manager -- positive, named in 4+ reviews). Kyle (project manager/reconstruction -- positive, named in 6+ reviews). Chris (construction manager -- positive, named in 2 reviews). Kevin (project manager -- positive, named in 1 review). Paul (restoration lead -- positive, named in 1 review). Tyler (mitigation -- positive, named in 1 review). Mike Sebestyen (construction manager -- positive, named in website testimonials). John (plumbing/pressure tank -- positive, named in 1 review).
Ask for Jennifer on insurance coordination and Kyle for project management. The review record is spotless but small, and most of it covers water damage rather than mold. If your mold problem started with a water event, KW can handle the full chain from water extraction to mold removal to reconstruction, which is their real strength.
Keep in mind
- KW does not do mold testing. They refer you to an outside industrial hygienist. This actually reduces the conflict of interest common in companies that both test and remediate, but it means coordinating with two companies instead of one.
- Mold is a small part of KW's business. Most reviews describe water damage and construction work. If you need a mold-only specialist who does nothing else, this is a general restoration company.
- Their claimed service area spans 11+ counties from Alamosa to Vail to Colorado Springs. For properties far from their three offices, confirm realistic response times before committing.
- Several reviews note the work took longer than expected, even when the outcome was good. One reviewer mentioned it explicitly but still gave 5 stars. Ask for a timeline estimate in writing.
- With only 32 Google reviews over many years of operation, the sample is small. The 4.9 rating is strong but based on limited data.