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PuroClean Emergency Restoration Specialists

Plant City, FL / 4.9 rating / 232 reviews / Water damage restoration service

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What this listing says

Plant City and Lakeland homeowners facing water damage or post-hurricane mold who want an owner-operated PuroClean franchise with a 60-minute average on-site response and in-house rebuild capability.

In-house rebuildWater-to-mold pipelineBiohazard cleanupInsurance coordination
Base location Plant City, FL
Provider type Restoration company
Public reviews 4.9 from 232 reviews

Best for

  • Plant City and Lakeland homeowners dealing with water damage from pipe bursts, slab leaks, or appliance failures who want extraction through rebuild handled by one company.
  • Post-hurricane mold remediation in the west-central Florida corridor, where this franchise has documented experience with storm-related claims and insurance coordination.
  • Homeowners who want a single point of contact for a complex insurance claim — multiple reviewers describe Andrew Orton managing permits, scheduling, and insurance communication end to end.
  • Commercial property owners or medical offices needing contamination cleanup, with 24/7 emergency availability and both residential and commercial service capability.

About this company

PuroClean Emergency Restoration Specialists is a PuroClean franchise based in Plant City, Florida, owned by Jeff and Rhonda Jensen. They serve the Lakeland corridor and broader west-central Florida, including Orlando, Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota. Their Google category is water damage restoration, but they handle mold remediation, fire and smoke damage, biohazard cleanup, sewage backup, and reconstruction. They also list odor removal, hoarding cleanup, meth lab removal, tear gas removal, and crime scene cleanup. They operate 24/7 with a stated average on-site time of 60 minutes.

What stands out is the full-cycle capability. They do water extraction, drying, mold remediation, and then rebuild — roofing, plumbing, drywall, flooring, painting, and electrical — without handing you off to a separate contractor. The website describes a QuickDry System that uses infrared cameras and moisture meters for assessment, then high-velocity fans and dehumidifiers for drying. For mold work, they reference HEPA filtration, containment, and EPA-registered disinfectants. The operation holds IICRC certification and EPA Lead Safe certification.

Jeff and Rhonda Jensen are husband and wife. Their website describes a faith-guided business approach. The Plant City location has been recognized at PuroClean's national convention, suggesting strong standing within the franchise network.

4.9 stars across 232 Google reviews is an unusually strong record for a restoration company. The review volume gives real weight to the rating. Only 2 reviews in the last 18 months fall below 4 stars, and the positive reviews consistently name specific staff members and describe detailed project outcomes rather than generic praise.

Services

Mold remediationmold testingwater damage restorationwater extractionstructural dryingdehumidificationfire and smoke damage restorationbiohazard cleanupsewage backup cleanupreconstructionroofing repairplumbing repair

Service area

Based in Plant City, Florida at 1404 Mercantile Ct. The website lists specific service areas including Plant City, Lakeland, Lakeland Highlands, Mulberry, Highland City, Eaton Park, Crystal Lake, Medulla, Combee Settlement, Bradley Junction, Fuller Heights, Fussels Corner, and Willow Oak. They also claim to serve Orlando, Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota. That broader claim covers a large portion of west-central Florida. Confirm response time for locations outside the immediate Plant City and Lakeland area.

Review consensus

What reviewers praise

Andrew Orton is the most frequently named person across the reviews, praised as a project manager who communicates daily, handles insurance paperwork, and manages rebuilds from start to finish. Reviewers describe him working with out-of-state homeowners, accommodating schedule conflicts, and making insurance claim processes feel manageable. Joanne draws consistent praise for office communication — multiple reviewers say she called to follow up and kept them informed throughout the process. Luis and Ron are the most-named field technicians, praised for same-day response, courteous behavior, and clean workspaces. Jim Roman gets specific praise for managing multi-trade rebuilds involving plumbing, cabinet work, and flooring. Steve is named as operations manager, praised for getting mold remediation started quickly. Sebastian is noted for same-day service alongside Luis. Several reviewers highlight that the company handles everything from water extraction through full rebuild, avoiding the need to coordinate separate contractors.

What low reviews reveal

2 found across 232 total reviews at 4.9★. Meika F, a Local Guide with 76 reviews, left a detailed account of a post-Hurricane Milton mold remediation job that went off track. The initial mold cleanup by Luis went smoothly and passed air testing, but the rebuild phase stalled. Scheduling shifted multiple times (March 26 to April 2, then April 3, then April 7). The AC vendor arrived nearly 3 hours late on work day. After the remediation passed testing, a new representative (Andrew) came for a rebuild assessment — a step the reviewer felt should have happened earlier. The company then combined the mold-related rebuild with additional home repairs into a single $14K+ quote and required the full deductible before starting any work, including the original rebuild scope. The reviewer was left with the AC unit on the patio, trash in the vent area, and no rebuild completed. The owner response explained that deductible collection before rebuild is standard and that the expanded scope came from the insurance company's request to reassess all damages. A second 1-star from Heyzues TUF offers no specifics beyond dissatisfaction with technician skill.

Pattern worth noting

The positive reviews reveal a company with clearly defined roles: Joanne runs office communication, Steve manages operations, and Andrew Orton handles project management for rebuilds. Luis and Ron are the primary field technicians for water extraction and mold work. This role clarity shows in the consistency of praise — reviewers know exactly who did what. The single detailed negative reveals the friction point where this structure breaks down: the handoff from remediation (Luis, Jordan, Steve) to rebuild (Andrew, Bill) created a gap where scope, billing, and scheduling fell through. Insurance-linked jobs with multiple phases appear to be where coordination risk is highest. The owner response to the negative is personalized and addresses specific claims rather than offering a template deflection, which is a positive signal for how the company handles complaints.

Named staff

Andrew Orton (project manager — overwhelmingly positive, most-named person across reviews, praised for daily communication, insurance coordination, and rebuild management). Jim Roman (project manager — positive, praised for multi-trade rebuild coordination). Joanne (office coordinator — positive, consistently praised for follow-up calls and clear communication). Luis (field technician — positive, praised for same-day response, courtesy, and clean work). Ron (field technician — positive, paired with Luis and Joanne in multiple reviews). Steve (operations manager — positive, praised for fast mold remediation starts). Sebastian (field technician — positive, noted for same-day service). Jordan (coordinator — mixed, named in the negative review for early communication but also part of the scheduling confusion). Bill (project coordinator — mixed, named positively in one rebuild review but also in the negative as part of the handoff chain). Andrew (rebuild assessor — named in the negative review as the person who introduced the deductible requirement; likely Andrew Orton in a different context). Jose/Josie (field technician/office staff — positive, praised for craftsmanship and helpfulness). Albert (field technician — positive, praised for respect and politeness). John (field technician — positive, praised for repair quality). Chris (field technician — positive, praised for communication during mold remediation). Brian (field technician — positive, praised for repair work). Isaak (field technician — positive, paired with Luis for mold remediation). Jefferson (field technician — positive, named alongside Andrew for on-time arrival and cleanup).

Bottom line

Ask for Andrew Orton as your project manager if your job involves a rebuild phase — he is named in more positive reviews than anyone else and reviewers consistently praise his communication. For water extraction and mold work, Luis and Ron are the most-praised field technicians. Before signing off on a remediation-to-rebuild project, get the full scope and deductible requirements in writing upfront. The one detailed complaint traces directly to a mid-project scope change and billing dispute. The owner response to that complaint was specific and engaged, not a template deflection, which suggests the company takes feedback seriously.

Keep in mind

  • They do both mold testing and mold remediation. The company identifying your mold problem is the same one billing to fix it. Get an independent mold assessment before committing to remediation work.
  • One detailed 1-star review from a Local Guide describes a job that stalled when the company bundled mold-related rebuild work with additional repairs into a single quote, then required the full deductible on the combined amount before proceeding. The owner response attributes this to standard insurance billing procedures, but the reviewer was left with an AC unit on the patio and no rebuild completed.
  • The service area stretches from Plant City to Orlando, Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota. That covers a wide swath of west-central Florida. Confirm crew availability and response time for your specific location.
  • This is a PuroClean franchise. National franchise standards apply, but day-to-day work quality depends on the local team. The Jensen operation has strong franchise recognition, but your experience will vary with which project manager and crew are assigned.