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Drico Restoration
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What this listing says
Gulfport and Pinellas County homeowners dealing with mold after water damage who want a family-run restoration company with 30+ years of experience and direct insurance claims help.
Best for
- Gulfport and south Pinellas County homeowners who need mold remediation after a water event like a pipe break or hurricane flooding.
- Property owners who want a single company to handle the full sequence from water extraction through mold removal and rebuild, with insurance paperwork included.
About this company
Drico Restoration is a family-owned restoration company based in Gulfport, Florida, run by owner Dan Wallace and his son Ben. They handle water damage, mold remediation, fire damage, and biohazard cleanup across Pinellas County. Their primary identity is as a full-service restoration outfit that takes jobs from initial water extraction through mold remediation and rebuild.
Their mold remediation process follows a seven-step sequence: inspection with a mold inspector and industrial hygienist, containment, moisture source elimination, HEPA air filtration, contaminated material removal, antimicrobial treatment, and restoration with prevention measures. They recommend third-party post-remediation testing rather than doing clearance testing themselves. They hold Florida Mold Remediator license #MRSR4945, carry IAC and EPA Lead Safe credentials, and are a BBB-accredited business.
Drico claims 30+ years of experience in property damage restoration. Dan Wallace is described by one reviewer as a veteran in the field. The company is a Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce member and operates out of Gulfport, serving the broader Pinellas County area.
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Service area
Drico Restoration is headquartered in Gulfport, Florida. They serve Pinellas County, listing 25+ specific cities including St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Pinellas Park, Seminole, St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island, and Tierra Verde. All listed locations fall within Pinellas County.
Review consensus
Dan Wallace is named in at least 12 of 27 reviews. Reviewers consistently describe him as communicative, responsive, and personally involved in jobs. Ben Wallace is named by Malaika Erica for mold removal work alongside Dan. Ali is mentioned by Phil Simonson as walking clients through the process. Multiple reviewers describe same-day or next-day response times, especially after Hurricane Helene. Mold remediation quality and speed are the most common praise themes. Several reviewers mention clear step-by-step explanations and photo/video updates during work.
0 found across 27 total reviews at 5.0★. No 1-star or negative reviews exist in the last 18 months. With 27 total reviews at 5.0 stars, every reviewer gave 5 stars.
This is a small, owner-operated company where Dan Wallace personally handles most jobs. That direct owner involvement likely drives the uniformly positive reviews. The tradeoff is capacity: a company this size may have limited availability during peak storm season when demand spikes across Pinellas County.
Dan Wallace (owner — positive, named in 12+ reviews for communication, responsiveness, and hands-on work). Ben Wallace (Dan's son, technician — positive, named by Malaika Erica for mold removal). Ali (team member — positive, named by Phil Simonson for walking clients through the process).
Drico is a small, owner-run operation where Dan Wallace stays personally involved in most jobs. That direct involvement earns uniformly positive feedback. Ask for Dan by name when you call, and confirm availability and timeline upfront since a small crew can get stretched thin after storms.
Keep in mind
- Drico does both mold testing and mold remediation. This is a conflict of interest: the company that finds the mold also gets paid to remove it. Ask for a third-party inspection or get your own independent test before committing to remediation.
- With only 27 Google reviews, the 5.0 rating reflects a small sample. A few negative experiences could shift that number meaningfully.
- They list 25+ cities across Pinellas County as service areas. Confirm response time for locations far from their Gulfport base, especially beach communities on the northern end of the county.
- The website does not publish pricing or cost ranges for any service. You will need an on-site assessment before getting a number.