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ServiceMaster Professional Services Citrus County

Crystal River, FL / 4.8 rating / 341 reviews / Water damage restoration service

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What this listing says

Citrus County homeowners dealing with water damage or mold after storms who want a franchise-backed restoration company with 24/7 response and insurance company relationships.

24/7 storm responseMold testing and removalWater damage restorationCarpet and upholstery cleaning
Base location Crystal River, FL
Provider type Restoration company
Public reviews 4.8 from 341 reviews

Best for

  • Citrus County homeowners who need water damage mitigation or mold remediation with insurance claim support.
  • Property owners who want the backing of a national franchise with local staff they can request by name.
  • Commercial property managers needing pre-loss planning and 24/7 disaster response in the Crystal River area.
  • Homeowners looking for carpet or upholstery cleaning alongside restoration work from a single provider.
  • Hurricane damage recovery in Citrus County where multiple services are needed under one contractor.

About this company

ServiceMaster of Citrus County is a locally owned franchise of the national ServiceMaster Restore brand, based in Crystal River, Florida. They handle mold remediation, water damage, fire and smoke restoration, storm damage, and cleaning services for both residential and commercial properties. The website describes them as family-owned for over two decades.

Their mold page describes a full remediation process: inspection and assessment, containment, air filtration, removal, disposal, cleaning, moisture control, and structural restoration. They also offer mold inspection as a standalone service. Nothing on the website distinguishes their equipment or methods from what you would expect at any ServiceMaster Restore franchise.

The national ServiceMaster brand has been operating since 1929 and claims over 800 locations. This franchise location specifically serves Citrus County and the Crystal River area. They emphasize insurance company relationships and offer to help navigate the claims process.

4.8 stars across 341 Google reviews is a strong rating for a restoration company with that volume. Most of the positive reviews focus on cleaning services and water damage mitigation rather than mold-specific work.

Services

Mold inspectionmold remediationwater damage restorationfire and smoke damage restorationstorm and disaster damage restorationodor removalcarpet cleaningtile and grout cleaningupholstery cleaninghouse cleaninghoarding cleanuptrauma and biohazard cleaning

Service area

Based in Crystal River, Florida, serving Citrus County. Reviews mention work in Dunnellon. As a ServiceMaster Restore franchise, the service area is limited to the Citrus County territory.

Review consensus

What reviewers praise

Dequavious (Dee) is by far the most frequently named employee, appearing in over a dozen reviews for carpet cleaning, water damage cleanup, and pack-back services. Reviewers describe him as polite, detail-oriented, and hardworking. Joshua Lowrance gets consistent praise as a sales representative for his responsiveness and knowledge. Danny, Erik, Demarcus, and Angel are named across multiple reviews for field work. Krysten and Sarah get positive mentions for office communication. Several reviews specifically note fast response times after hurricanes Helene and Milton, with crews arriving within hours.

What low reviews reveal

6 found across 341 total reviews at 4.8★. Six complaints describe distinctly different problems. Amy C. reported a 9-month timeline for 40 square feet of wood floor repair after an AC overflow, requiring a lawyer to push the project to completion. Brenda Hayden-Brown described a fire repair where the company failed to pull permits and the truss repair failed city inspection four times. Nicole O'hara reported workers smoking marijuana on her property and sleeping during work hours on a $31,000 job that was never finished. Krystal Pippin described repeated rescheduling over 2.5 months, with Zach cited as the only employee who could operate necessary equipment, and when someone finally arrived they had the wrong equipment and tracked mud through the house. George Smith left a brief review calling the company dishonest. Tony Llyod left a 1-star with no text.

Pattern worth noting

The negative reviews cluster around reconstruction and longer-term project management rather than the emergency mitigation and cleaning work that drives most of the positive reviews. This split is common in restoration franchises: the mitigation crews handle the immediate response well, but the reconstruction side operates more like a general contractor with less consistent quality. The 0% owner response rate on negative reviews is notable for a franchise of this size and suggests the location is not actively managing its online reputation.

Named staff

Dequavious/Dee (field technician/carpet cleaner — consistently positive across 15+ reviews). Joshua Lowrance (sales representative — positive across multiple reviews). Danny/Dan/Daniel (field crew — positive). Erik/Eric (carpet cleaning/field — positive). Demarcus (field crew — positive). Angel (field crew — positive, noted for honesty). Alejandro (field crew — positive). Krysten (office — positive). Sarah (office — mixed; positive in one review, cited in scheduling failures in another). Trenton/Trent (carpet technician — positive). Eugene (carpet cleaning — positive). JD (cleaning technician — positive). Mullen/Mullins (field crew — positive). Ledge (field crew — positive). Kieron (field crew — positive). Tim (cleaning — positive). Kristina (cleaning — positive). James (field crew — positive, hurricane response). Ryan (carpet cleaning — positive). Zach/Zack (field technician — mixed; positive in some reviews, central to scheduling and equipment failures in Krystal Pippin's complaint). Ron (field crew — positive). Alex (field crew — positive). DJ (carpet cleaning — positive). Carolyn Thomas (cleaning — positive). Fee (field crew — positive). Eddie (field crew — positive). Johnny (field crew — positive).

Bottom line

For carpet cleaning and emergency water extraction, this franchise has a deep bench of well-reviewed field technicians — ask for Dee by name if he is available. For mold remediation or reconstruction work, push for a clear written timeline with milestones, and confirm permits will be pulled before structural work begins. The lack of owner responses to complaints means you should address concerns directly with the office rather than expecting follow-up through review channels.

Keep in mind

  • This company does both mold testing and mold remediation. That creates a conflict of interest: the same company that tells you whether you have a mold problem also profits from fixing it. Consider getting an independent mold test before committing to remediation.
  • Multiple negative reviews describe projects dragging on for months. One reviewer reported a 9-month timeline for 40 square feet of flooring. Another was rescheduled repeatedly over 2.5 months before anyone showed up.
  • One reviewer described a reconstruction job where the company failed to pull a permit and the work failed city inspection four times before passing. Reconstruction quality may differ from their mitigation and cleaning work.
  • The owner has not responded to any of the 6 recent negative reviews. You cannot gauge how the company handles complaints from their Google presence alone.
  • Most positive reviews are for carpet cleaning and water extraction rather than mold remediation specifically. Ask about their mold-specific crew and recent mold project experience.