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1-800-Dry-Me-Out
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What this listing says
Tampa Bay homeowners dealing with water or mold damage who want a restoration company with NADCA-certified duct cleaning, financing options, and 24/7 emergency response across 12 Florida counties.
Best for
- Pasco, Hillsborough, and Pinellas County homeowners who need mold remediation from a company that also handles the underlying water damage in one engagement.
- Property managers and realtors needing fast turnaround on mold and water issues, since multiple reviews mention same-day or next-day starts.
- Homeowners who want to finance a mold remediation project rather than pay upfront.
- Commercial property owners in the Tampa Bay area needing both duct cleaning and mold work from a single vendor.
About this company
1-800-Dry-Me-Out is a Port Richey-based restoration company serving the greater Tampa Bay region. They handle mold remediation, water damage restoration, fire damage, storm damage, and duct cleaning. Mold is one of five service lines, not their sole focus, and they do both mold testing and remediation under the same roof.
The duct cleaning side carries NADCA certification, which is unusual for a restoration company. Their mold remediation process describes containment with negative air pressure, HEPA filtration, and antimicrobial treatment. They offer financing through Enhancify, which matters for mold jobs that insurance may not cover. They claim 60-minute emergency response times.
The company was established in 2005 and is headquartered in Pasco County. They claim service coverage across 12 counties stretching from Marion County (Ocala area) south to Sarasota and Manatee counties. That is a large geographic footprint from a single Port Richey office.
195 Google reviews at 4.9 stars with zero recent negatives is a striking record. The volume is real, the praise is consistent, and named staff appear repeatedly across different reviewers. For a restoration company with this many reviews, that rating is exceptionally high.
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Service area
Headquartered in Port Richey, Pasco County, Florida. They list 12 service area counties: Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Hernando, Manatee, Sarasota, Marion, Citrus, Lake, Levy, Polk, and Sumter. The core Tampa Bay counties (Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough) are close to their office. The outer counties like Marion, Levy, Lake, and Sumter are 60 to 90 miles north, which is a large reach from one location.
Review consensus
Patrick White is the standout name. He appears in the majority of reviews as a project manager who communicates clearly, explains the process step by step, and follows up. Barry White and Tammy Shore are the second most-praised pair, consistently called friendly, hardworking, and respectful of the home. Tyler gets praise for punctuality and efficiency. Aaron appears in several reviews for emergency and mold work. Reviewers frequently mention same-day or next-day response, clear explanations of the work, and crews that arrive on time.
0 found across 195 total reviews at 4.9★. No recent 1-star or negative reviews to evaluate. (0 found across 195 total reviews at 4.9 stars.)
The review base skews heavily toward single-review accounts, which is common for restoration and emergency services since customers rarely need this type of work twice. Several Local Guide reviewers (Michael Ahn with 53 reviews, Chetara Saxton with 100 reviews, Michelle r with 41) also gave 5 stars, which adds credibility. One review from a "Patrick White" account appears to be the company's own project manager, which is worth noting but is a single instance among 195 reviews.
Patrick White (project manager -- praised across dozens of reviews for communication, honesty, and follow-through). Barry White (field technician -- praised for hard work and friendliness). Tammy Shore (field technician -- praised alongside Barry for teamwork and courtesy). Tyler (technician -- praised for punctuality and efficiency). Aaron/Arron (technician -- praised for emergency response and mold work). Chris (technician -- praised for pleasant demeanor and timeliness). Steve (crew member -- mentioned once alongside Patrick). Dylan (technician -- mentioned for prompt arrival and politeness). Josh (technician -- mentioned for emergency water damage response).
This company has an unusually clean review record. Patrick White runs the projects and reviewers consistently praise his communication. If you book with them, ask for Patrick as your project manager and confirm your specific address falls within a reasonable drive from Port Richey. Get an independent mold assessment before signing a remediation contract.
Keep in mind
- They do both mold testing and mold remediation. That is a conflict of interest. The same company that tells you how bad the mold is also profits from fixing it. Ask whether they will accept a third-party inspection report, or request an independent assessor before committing to remediation.
- Their service area lists 12 counties from Marion to Sarasota, covering a roughly 150-mile span from a single Port Richey office. If you are on the edges of that range, confirm actual response times before assuming 60-minute arrival.
- Zero negative reviews in 18 months across 195 reviews is unusual. It may reflect genuinely good work, or it may mean dissatisfied customers are not leaving reviews. There is no negative data to evaluate.
- The website is heavily templated with repeated marketing language across service pages. Specific equipment and methodology details are thin beyond the mold remediation FAQ.