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RestoPros of Southwest Florida
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What this listing says
Bradenton-area homeowners dealing with water damage that may have triggered mold, especially those who want a single crew handling extraction through remediation under one franchise operation.
Best for
- Bradenton, Sarasota, and Manatee County homeowners who need water damage cleanup that may also require mold remediation.
- Homeowners hit by hurricane or storm damage who need a single company for extraction, drying, and mold prevention.
- Property owners who want help navigating insurance claims as part of the restoration process.
- Small business owners in Southwest Florida needing after-hours or weekend emergency response for water or fire damage.
About this company
RestoPros of Southwest Florida is a franchise location of the RestoPros brand, headquartered in Bradenton and covering Sarasota and Manatee counties. Their primary identity is water damage restoration, but they handle the full chain from water extraction through mold remediation, fire and smoke damage, and storm cleanup. They work both residential and commercial properties.
What stands out is the water-to-mold pipeline. When water damage leads to mold growth, the same crew handles both the drying and the remediation without handing you off to a separate company. Their website describes a six-step water damage process that includes moisture monitoring over weeks, thermal imaging, and antimicrobial treatment. They follow IICRC guidelines and include dehumidification as part of their drying protocol. They also offer insurance claim advocacy, walking you through documentation and working directly with your carrier.
RestoPros launched as a national brand in 2018 and claims 30 years of combined industry experience across its team. The Southwest Florida location is run by Matt Lasker, who multiple reviewers identify as the point of contact for estimates, scheduling, and follow-up. The field crew most frequently named in reviews includes Al Smith, Nate, and Jerry.
With a 5.0-star rating across 100 Google reviews, this is an unusually clean record. Only one review in the last 18 months falls below 4 stars. That kind of consistency at this volume suggests tight operational control, though the franchise model means your experience depends heavily on the local team rather than the national brand.
Services
Service area
Based in Bradenton, Florida (1625 50th Ave E, 34203). Serves Manatee and Sarasota counties including Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach, Longboat Key, Sarasota, Venice, Nokomis, Osprey, Englewood, North Port, and Port Charlotte. The coverage area stretches roughly 60 miles of Gulf Coast, so response times at the edges may vary.
Review consensus
Al Smith is the most frequently named employee, appearing in at least 12 reviews for hands-on restoration work. Reviewers describe him as responsive, communicative, and thorough across both water damage and mold jobs. Nate appears alongside Al in several reviews as a field partner, with reviewers praising the pair's coordination. Matt Lasker is named as the owner or manager who handles estimates, scheduling, and follow-up visits. Jerry appears in crew-based reviews for mold remediation work. Across the board, reviewers highlight fast response times, clear communication about the process, and clean job sites after completion. Several reviewers specifically note that the team explained each step and kept them informed throughout multi-day jobs.
1 found across 100 total reviews at 5.0★. The sole recent complaint comes from Carole Scheidt, who reported that mold was found under a baseboard during a remediation job and she was charged extra for it. She expected mold detection to be included in a remediation service. The total bill was $9,000 for 921 sq. ft., which she felt was inflated after the price was raised mid-project. She called back but received no resolution. The owner did not respond to this review. Notably, this same reviewer left a 5-star review in December 2025 praising Al's work, suggesting her dissatisfaction arose from a specific subsequent job rather than a blanket grievance with the company.
With only one negative review across 100 total, there is no complaint pattern to identify. The structural factor worth noting is the franchise model: RestoPros is a national brand, but the local operation in Bradenton is a small team led by Matt Lasker with a field crew of Al, Nate, and Jerry. The consistency of the positive reviews suggests this particular franchise location runs a tight operation. However, the zero percent owner response rate on negative reviews means the one complaint that did surface went publicly unaddressed.
Matt Lasker (owner/manager — positive). Al Smith (field technician — positive in 12+ reviews, named in praise for water damage and mold work). Nate (field technician — positive, frequently paired with Al). Jerry (field technician — positive, named in mold remediation crew reviews). Javier (field technician — positive, named in one crew review). Doug (technician — positive, named in one hurricane response review). Rawlin (technician — positive, named in one hurricane response review).
At 5.0 stars across 100 reviews, this is one of the stronger records you will find in the Bradenton area. Ask for Al and Nate if you want the crew that reviewers consistently praise. Get your estimate in writing with line items before work starts, and clarify upfront what happens if additional mold is discovered during remediation so you are not surprised by scope changes.
Keep in mind
- They do both mold testing and mold remediation. That creates a financial incentive to find problems they then get paid to fix. Ask whether they will accept a third-party mold assessment or if they require their own.
- One recent reviewer reported a $9,000 bill for mold remediation on a 921 sq. ft. home, with charges added beyond the original scope. Get a written, itemized estimate before work begins and clarify what triggers additional costs.
- The owner did not respond to the one negative review in the last 18 months. For a company at 5.0 stars, the lack of engagement with the single complaint is notable.
- Their service area spans from Anna Maria to Port Charlotte and Englewood. That covers a wide stretch of coastline. Confirm response times for locations at the edges of that range.
- This is a franchise operation. The national brand does not necessarily reflect the local team's capabilities. Your experience depends on Matt Lasker's crew specifically.