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R.E. Mold And Water
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What this listing says
Gulf Coast Florida homeowners from Tampa to Naples who want a husband-and-wife-run restoration company that handles mold testing, remediation, leak detection, and water damage under one roof with 24/7 response.
Best for
- Homeowners between Tampa and Naples dealing with water damage or mold after a storm, especially if you want one company to handle testing through restoration.
- Real estate agents or property managers who need fast air quality testing with lab results and documentation for closings or tenant issues.
- Condo or townhome owners in North Port, Port Charlotte, or Sarasota who want a smaller, owner-operated company rather than a franchise.
- Anyone needing post-remediation preventative spraying to reduce the chance of mold returning in Florida's humidity.
About this company
R.E. Mold and Water is a family-owned restoration company based in North Port, Florida, run by husband-and-wife team Richard and Ashley Runion. They operate two service centers — one in North Port and one in Brandon — covering the Gulf Coast from Tampa down to Naples. Their Florida mold remediation license is MRSR4930. They handle both residential and commercial work, and they do their own testing and remediation, which means they are on both sides of that transaction.
What stands out is the range of work they keep in-house. They do leak detection, minor plumbing, mold remediation, air quality testing, preventative mold spraying, carpentry, odor removal, and basic sewage cleanup with their own crew. For bigger jobs — roofing, major plumbing, large rebuilds, hazardous cleanup — they coordinate with outside contractors. They also offer emergency tarping and board-up for storm damage, which matters in hurricane-prone southwest Florida. Their air quality samples go to a third-party lab with results typically back within 72 hours.
Ashley previously spent eight years as a mental health therapist before starting the business. Richard has a background in building companies. They employ family members and describe a deliberately small, close-knit operation. They are members of the North Port Area Chamber of Commerce and also operate under the Builder Brands umbrella, which includes Runion Enterprises and Runion Windows and Doors.
Their Google rating is a perfect 5.0 across 46 reviews. That is unusual for any service company, especially in restoration where frustrated homeowners and insurance disputes tend to generate at least a few low scores. The review volume is still modest, but the consistency is notable — every single reviewer gave five stars.
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Service area
Headquartered in North Port, Florida, with a second service center in Brandon. They cover Florida's Gulf Coast from Wesley Chapel and Tampa in the north through St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, North Port, Englewood, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Fort Myers, and Naples in the south. That is a wide geographic claim spanning roughly 200 miles of coastline.
Review consensus
Josh Keller gets the most mentions by name, praised repeatedly for attention to detail, same-day completion, and going beyond the scope of work. Adam draws praise for being thorough, explaining findings clearly, and delivering affordable pricing. Richard is noted for hands-on involvement in the field and honesty during inspections. Ashley gets credit for communication and personal attention. Multiple reviewers specifically mention fast response times — several describe same-day or next-day arrivals. A recurring theme is that the owners genuinely care, with reviewers pointing to Richard and Ashley's personal involvement rather than delegating everything to crews. Several reviewers came to R.E. Mold after hurricane damage from Helene and Milton, praising their speed during a period when most restoration companies were overwhelmed.
0 found across 46 total reviews at 5.0★. No negative reviews found. Every review in the dataset is 5 stars. With only 46 total reviews, this absence of complaints could reflect genuinely strong service, or it could simply mean the company has not yet handled enough volume to generate friction.
The perfect 5.0 rating across all 46 reviews is statistically unusual. Most restoration companies, even good ones, accumulate some low scores from insurance-related frustrations or miscommunications. The small scale of the operation — family members doing the work, owners personally showing up — likely keeps quality control tight. Whether that holds as they grow remains to be seen. Several reviews mention the company by its parent name, Runion Enterprises, or reference associated businesses like Builder Brands, suggesting the Runion family operates multiple trades under related entities.
Josh Keller (technician — positive, mentioned in 5+ reviews for detail and reliability). Adam (technician — positive, praised for thoroughness, explanations, and affordability). Richard (owner/technician — positive, praised for honesty and hands-on field work). Ashley (owner/operations — positive, praised for communication and personal attention). Mike (technician — positive, praised for responsiveness on emergency calls). Frank/Franklin Stefansky (technician — positive, praised for knowledge and listening). Jack (technician — positive, praised for workmanship and customer education). Joe (technician — positive, praised for friendliness and helpfulness). Amy (team member — positive, praised for responsiveness).
R.E. Mold has a spotless review record with consistent praise for the same handful of technicians, which suggests a small crew doing reliable work. Ask for Josh or Adam by name if your job involves remediation — they draw the most specific praise. Because they test and remediate, get a second opinion on any testing results before committing to a remediation contract.
Keep in mind
- They do both testing and remediation. That is a conflict of interest — the company telling you whether you have a mold problem is the same company that gets paid to fix it. Consider getting an independent test from a separate inspector.
- The service area they claim is broad — from Wesley Chapel and Tampa all the way down to Naples. That is roughly 200 miles of coastline. Response times will vary depending on which end of that range you are on.
- With 46 reviews and a perfect 5.0 rating, the sample size is still small. A company with this few reviews has not yet been tested by the volume of work that reveals operational cracks.
- Their website mentions coordinating with outside contractors for roofing, major plumbing, and large rebuilds. Clarify who exactly will do the work and who is responsible if something goes wrong with a subcontractor's portion.