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DC Restoration
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What this listing says
West Haven and New Haven County homeowners dealing with basement mold or water damage who want a family-owned operator where Diego, the owner, handles jobs personally.
Best for
- Homeowners in West Haven, New Haven, Hamden, or Guilford who need basement mold remediation tied to water intrusion — this crew handles both the water extraction and the mold removal in one engagement.
- Buyers who want the business owner on-site: Diego personally runs inspections, communicates progress, and follows up after completion on most jobs.
- Properties needing duct cleaning alongside mold work — DC Restoration handles HVAC cleaning in-house rather than subcontracting it.
About this company
DC Restoration is a family-owned restoration company based in West Haven, Connecticut, serving the New Haven and Fairfield County corridor. Their primary identity is a multi-service restoration outfit — water damage, fire damage, mold work, and air duct cleaning — run by owner Diego, who shows up on most jobs personally.
Their mold remediation page describes a six-step process: inspection with thermal cameras and moisture meters, containment with plastic barriers and negative air pressure, HEPA air scrubbers and vacuuming, removal with cleaning solutions, dehumidification, then repair and restoration. They also handle HVAC mold and attic mold specifically. The duct cleaning side of the business is a notable add-on — multiple reviewers hired them initially for duct work and then used them for mold or water jobs. They hold IICRC and NADCA memberships and carry BBB accreditation.
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Service area
DC Restoration is headquartered in West Haven, Connecticut. They list 22 service cities spanning New Haven County (New Haven, Hamden, East Haven, North Haven, Branford, Guilford, Wallingford, Milford, Cheshire, Madison) and Fairfield County (Norwalk, Stamford, Bridgeport, Fairfield, Westport, Danbury, Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Ridgefield, Cos Cob). That range covers roughly 60 miles of shoreline and inland Connecticut — confirm response time for towns at the western edge of the service area.
Review consensus
Diego is named in 18 of 25 reviews. Reviewers consistently cite his punctuality, clear explanations of each step, and personal follow-up during drying or remediation. Multiple reviewers — Lesley Byrne, Grace D, Julie Leech, Stacey-jan Walters — single out his communication throughout multi-day jobs. Kevin Placella notes Diego arrived on Christmas Eve for a flooded basement. Heather Kugel describes expanding her project from mold work to attic insulation after seeing the quality of the initial job. The crew gets praise for cleanliness on-site: Donna Aaronian and Kathy Norko both mention furniture protection and clean work areas.
0 found across 25 total reviews at 5.0★. No 1-star reviews exist in the last 18 months. Across 25 total reviews at 5.0 stars, zero negative reviews were found in any rating bracket within the recency window.
Diego operates as the single point of contact for nearly every job — inspection, proposal, execution, and follow-up. That personal involvement drives the uniformly positive reviews, but it also means the company's capacity is tightly coupled to one person. As volume grows, this model will be tested.
Diego (owner — praised in 18+ reviews for punctuality, communication, hands-on work, and follow-up). Ray (referral source — mentioned by William Murray as the person who recommended the company).
Ask for Diego directly — he runs most jobs himself and sets the communication standard reviewers praise. With no negative reviews on record, there is no complaint pattern to watch for, but the small review count means you are relying on a limited track record. Get an independent mold test before signing a remediation contract.
Keep in mind
- DC Restoration does both mold testing and mold remediation. That creates a conflict of interest — the same company that tells you there is a problem profits from fixing it. Consider getting an independent mold test before committing to their remediation work.
- The service area lists 22 cities stretching from Greenwich to Branford — roughly 60 miles of Connecticut coastline. Jobs on the edges of that range may face longer response times than the 24/7 emergency promise suggests. Confirm availability for your specific town before booking.
- With 25 Google reviews, the sample size is small. A 5.0 rating at this volume tells you nobody has been unhappy enough to post, but it does not tell you how the company handles complaints under pressure.