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Paul Davis Restoration of the Space Coast
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What this listing says
Space Coast homeowners dealing with water or mold damage who want a national franchise with 24/7 response, insurance claim coordination, and in-house reconstruction under one roof.
Best for
- Brevard County homeowners who need water damage dried and mold remediated under the same contract, with insurance billing handled directly.
- Property managers and condo associations dealing with multi-unit damage from hurricanes or flooding who need a single company to coordinate contents, mitigation, and reconstruction.
- Homeowners who want a restoration company that produces Xactimate estimates and carrier-ready documentation to streamline insurance claims.
- Space Coast residents who need after-hours emergency response for water intrusion or flooding.
- Commercial property owners who want a franchise-backed company with a structured process for large-loss events.
About this company
Paul Davis Restoration of the Space Coast operates out of Melbourne, FL, covering Brevard County from Titusville down to Sebastian. They handle the full disaster cycle: water extraction, mold remediation, fire and smoke cleanup, storm damage, biohazard work, content pack-out, and reconstruction. Mold is one of several services, not their sole focus.
The mold page lists industrial-grade water extractors, dehumidifiers, air movers, containment of affected areas, antimicrobial application, and HEPA filtration. The FAQ mentions infrared cameras, moisture meters, and thermal imaging for locating hidden moisture. They use Xactimate for insurance estimates and produce carrier-ready documentation including photos, moisture maps, and cause-of-loss notes. For odor removal, they run ozone machines and hydroxyl generators.
This is a franchise location within the Paul Davis network, founded nationally in 1966 with over 300 locations across the U.S. and Canada. The Space Coast franchise is owned by Phil Welsh. They hold Florida general contracting and mold remediation credentials and claim IICRC credentials for their technicians.
4.6 stars across 268 Google reviews is solid for a restoration company handling the volume of work they do, especially through the 2024 hurricane season. The positive reviews lean heavily toward specific named employees rather than the company abstractly, which suggests the field crews drive the reputation more than the brand.
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Service area
Headquartered in Melbourne, FL. Serves Brevard County including Melbourne, Palm Bay, Rockledge, Cocoa, Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral, Merritt Island, Titusville, Mims, Satellite Beach, Indialantic, Indian Harbor Beach, Melbourne Beach, Malabar, Grant, Sebastian, Patrick AFB, and West Melbourne. The website also lists Orlando, which is roughly 70 miles from Melbourne — worth confirming whether that is a primary service area or overflow coverage.
Review consensus
Maria Romangano stands out with the most mentions — reviewers consistently praise her content cleaning and storage unit work as fast, organized, and meticulous. Howie draws praise for mold remediation leadership and his ability to explain the process to homeowners. Craig Mormile gets repeat mentions for smoke and fire restoration work, with reviewers noting he responds to emails at all hours. Jason Schemmel earns trust from repeat clients for project management across mold, water, and roofing jobs. Roxey Gordon draws praise for reconstruction detail work including plumbing, woodwork, and drywall. Ryan Bright and Ryan Lockette both receive praise, with Lockette specifically noted for not upselling during an attic inspection. Shelby Day is called out as a knowledgeable mitigation estimator. Speed of initial response and willingness to explain the process show up as consistent themes.
3 found across 268 total reviews at 4.6★. Victoria Fenningham (January 2026) says the rep explained findings only to her daughter, never called her back, and never sent an estimate. Her insurance was told the issue was wear and tear, but her own plumber disagreed with the assessment. The owner responded with a generic message directing her to call the office. Roger Evans (March 2025) reports a high-end road bike was stolen from his condo unit during hurricane restoration work. Paul Davis used third-party labor, and Evans says the workers were unsupervised. The owner responded that a team member was present and residents had been advised to remove valuables. Brittany Kilian (March 2025) says the company stopped caring after collecting insurance payment and failed to honor a 5-year warranty on kitchen and flooring work. No owner response was posted.
The gap between field crew praise and office communication complaints is the defining pattern. Reviewers name specific technicians and describe hands-on work in enthusiastic detail, but the negative reviews all involve communication failures at the coordination level — missed callbacks, unanswered warranty requests, and a customer left in the dark about their own assessment results. Two of three owner responses follow a template format directing the reviewer to call the office, rather than engaging with the specific complaint. This suggests the field teams deliver strong work, but the back-office follow-through has weak spots.
Craig Mormile (field technician — positive, praised for smoke/fire restoration and responsiveness). Howie (remediation lead — positive, praised for mold work and team leadership). Maria Romangano (content cleaning — positive, most frequently named, praised for speed and organization). Raymond (water mitigation — positive). Roxey Gordon (reconstruction — positive, praised for plumbing, woodwork, and detail). Ryan Lockette (inspector — positive, praised for honest assessment). Ryan Bright (mitigation lead — positive, praised for fire damage response). Jason Schemmel (project manager/estimator — positive, praised by repeat clients). Shelby Day (mitigation estimator — positive). Dana Spencer (pack-out — positive). Ritchie (inspector — positive). John Webberly (field work — positive). Juan (field technician — positive). Sheldon (field technician — positive). Richard (content cleaning — positive). Phil Welsh (owner — identified in review responses).
Ask for Howie if your job involves mold remediation, or Jason Schemmel if you want a single point of contact managing the whole project. The field crews earn their reviews — the risk is in the coordination layer. Get your project manager's direct number and confirm in writing who your point of contact is, what the timeline looks like, and what happens if warranty work is needed after the insurance claim closes.
Keep in mind
- Paul Davis both tests for mold and remediates it. That creates a financial incentive to find problems they then get paid to fix. Consider getting an independent mold assessment before agreeing to remediation.
- Three 1-star reviews in the past 18 months raise concerns about follow-up communication. One reviewer waited weeks for a callback and an estimate that never arrived. Another says the company stopped responding once warranty work was needed.
- This is a franchise, so the local experience depends on the Space Coast team, not the national brand. The positive reviews consistently name specific field workers, and the negatives point to breakdowns in office-to-customer communication.
- The website claims a 30-minute response window on the homepage but says 90 minutes in the FAQ. Clarify the actual expected arrival time when you call.
- One reviewer reported a theft during hurricane restoration work where Paul Davis used third-party labor. The owner stated residents were told to remove valuables and that a team member supervised temporary workers.