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Voda Cleaning & Restoration of Tampa Bay
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What this listing says
Tampa Bay homeowners dealing with water damage that has led to mold, who want a single crew to handle extraction, drying, and remediation under one IICRC-firm roof.
Best for
- Tampa Bay residents who need water damage dried and mold removed by the same company, avoiding handoffs between contractors.
- Homeowners or landlords who want carpet, tile, or upholstery deep-cleaned by a crew that also handles restoration if problems turn up.
- Commercial property managers in Tampa, St. Petersburg, or Clearwater dealing with post-storm or post-leak mold in offices or warehouses.
- Spanish-speaking households looking for restoration and cleaning services in the Tampa Bay area.
About this company
Voda Cleaning & Restoration operates out of Tampa and serves the broader Tampa Bay area, including St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, and Pinellas County. They are a franchise location — the parent brand claims over 10,000 five-star reviews across all locations — but this Tampa Bay office holds 97 Google reviews at a perfect 5.0 on its own listing.
Their primary identity is water damage restoration, but they run a full pipeline from emergency water extraction through drying, mold testing, mold remediation, and rebuild. They also do carpet cleaning, tile and grout cleaning, upholstery cleaning, air duct cleaning, hardwood floor cleaning, odor removal (including ozone treatment), and fire/smoke damage restoration. They handle both residential and commercial jobs and offer 24/7 emergency response.
The website mentions IICRC firm status, a mold testing device for detecting hidden growth before remediation begins, and insurance claims assistance. They say they work directly with insurance adjusters on documentation. Nothing about specific equipment brands or unusual methods stands out beyond the IICRC badge and the in-house mold testing tool.
A perfect 5.0 across 97 reviews is rare. Most of the volume comes from cleaning jobs (carpet, tile, upholstery), with a smaller but consistent stream of water damage and mold work. The owner or management actively follows up — multiple reviewers mention receiving a call from the owner after service.
Services
Service area
Headquartered at 5806 N 53rd St in Tampa, Florida. Their locations page lists Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Dunedin, Palm Harbor, Seminole, and Safety Harbor. They serve both Hillsborough and Pinellas counties across the Tampa Bay area.
Review consensus
Kevin Francis is mentioned in roughly a third of all reviews and gets consistent praise for carpet cleaning, tile work, upholstery cleaning, and air duct jobs. Reviewers describe him as punctual, communicative, and detail-oriented. Joshua Fatjio handled larger restoration projects across Tampa and St. Pete and drew praise for advocacy and after-hours work. Andres De La Pena led a mold remediation job where more mold was discovered mid-project, and the reviewer praised his patience and transparency about the expanded scope. Sean, Javier, and Victor also get positive mentions for cleaning work. Several reviewers note same-day or next-day scheduling, and at least two mention the owner calling personally to follow up.
1 found across 97 total reviews at 5★. The single negative comes from a landlord who says Voda responded to a tenant's claim of odor in a rental property, and that technician Andres De La Pena provided false testimony in a subsequent small claims case. The owner's response states the company was subpoenaed, received no compensation from either party, and testified based on firsthand observations. This is a litigation dispute between landlord and tenant, not a standard service complaint. No details about the quality of any cleaning or remediation work are mentioned.
The review mix skews heavily toward cleaning services. Carpet, upholstery, tile, and duct cleaning make up the bulk of the 97 reviews. Mold remediation and water damage restoration reviews exist but are a small fraction. This means the 5.0 rating reflects cleaning performance more than restoration or mold work. The owner responds to the one negative review with a detailed, case-specific explanation rather than a template.
Kevin Francis (technician — overwhelmingly positive across carpet, tile, upholstery, duct, and floor cleaning). Joshua Fatjio (project manager — positive for restoration projects). Andres De La Pena (technician/mold remediation lead — positive in mold remediation review, named negatively in landlord litigation dispute). Sean (technician — positive for water damage and carpet work). Javier (technician — positive for tile and upholstery). Victor (technician — positive for carpet cleaning). Craig (technician — positive for transparent quoting). James (technician — positive). Gabe (positive for follow-up). Rob (technician — positive).
If you need carpet, tile, or upholstery cleaning in Tampa Bay, Kevin Francis is the name reviewers keep recommending. For water damage or mold work, ask for Josh Fatjio or Andres and get a written scope of work before they start. Request a separate mold test from an independent assessor before agreeing to remediation, since Voda does both testing and removal.
Keep in mind
- Voda does both mold testing and mold remediation. A company that finds the mold and then charges to remove it has a financial incentive to find more. Ask for a third-party mold assessment before approving remediation work.
- This is a franchise operation. The 10,000+ review count on their website reflects the entire Voda brand, not this Tampa Bay location. This office has 97 reviews on its own Google listing.
- Most of the 97 reviews are for cleaning services (carpet, tile, upholstery), not mold remediation. Only a handful mention mold or water damage restoration specifically.
- One reviewer noted they could not get an estimate before work started. Ask for a written estimate or at least a price range before authorizing any job.