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Independent Restoration Services of Atlanta
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What this listing says
Atlanta-area homeowners dealing with water damage that has turned into a mold problem, where having one crew handle extraction through remediation matters.
Best for
- Atlanta homeowners who need mold remediation tied to an active water damage event, so one company handles both.
- Emergency situations where same-day or after-hours response matters, since multiple reviewers confirm late-night and holiday availability.
About this company
Independent Restoration Services of Atlanta is a multi-service restoration company based in Atlanta, GA. Their primary Google category is water damage restoration, and mold remediation is one of several service lines alongside fire damage, biohazard cleanup, and building restoration. They operate as the Atlanta branch of a national franchise with 24+ locations across the U.S.
Their mold remediation page lists containment barriers, HEPA filtration, air scrubbing, antimicrobial application, and post-remediation verification. They also handle mold inspection, air and surface testing, and moisture detection in-house. The website displays an IICRC firm badge. Nothing on the site describes equipment or methods beyond standard restoration industry practices.
The Atlanta location holds a 5.0 Google rating across 26 reviews. That is a perfect score, but the review count is still small. Owner Jace appears in the large majority of reviews, suggesting a hands-on operator who runs most jobs personally. Several reviewers describe him arriving within hours, including late-night and holiday calls.
Services
Service area
Based in Atlanta, GA. The website lists 28 surrounding cities including Marietta, Smyrna, Decatur, Kennesaw, Stone Mountain, Jonesboro, McDonough, Conyers, and Fayetteville. They are part of a national franchise with locations in 24+ cities. One reviewer reported them traveling to Ohio for an emergency job.
Review consensus
Jace is named in roughly 20 of 26 reviews. Reviewers consistently highlight his fast response time, willingness to take calls at odd hours, and habit of walking homeowners through the full process. John is named alongside Jace in one review for overnight flood cleanup. Sabastion is named once for Christmas Eve emergency work. Multiple reviewers specifically praise transparency on pricing and willingness to handle small jobs that other companies ignored. Two reviewers mention mold-specific work: azulema martinez and Rudell Capron both describe quick, knowledgeable mold remediation. J Marquez noted Jace found issues a home inspector missed. Emily Kessler describes Jace telling her she did not have mold and suggesting a cheap DIY fix, which signals honest assessments.
0 found across 26 total reviews at 5.0★. No 1-star or negative reviews found across 26 total reviews at 5.0 stars. With only 26 reviews, this absence is not statistically meaningful but is consistent with a small, owner-operated company where the owner runs most jobs.
Nearly every review names Jace directly, which points to a one-person bottleneck. The company's quality appears closely tied to his personal involvement. As the franchise grows or takes on more volume, the question is whether that hands-on presence holds up.
Jace (owner/operator — positive, named in ~20 of 26 reviews for responsiveness, honesty, and hands-on work). John (crew member — positive, named once for overnight flood cleanup). Sabastion (crew member — positive, named once for Christmas Eve emergency response).
If you reach Jace directly, the reviews suggest you will get fast, hands-on service. Ask upfront whether Jace will be on your specific job or whether a different crew will handle it. For mold work, get a separate inspection from an independent testing company to avoid the conflict of interest.
Keep in mind
- They do both mold testing and mold remediation. A company that finds mold and then sells you the removal has a financial incentive to find problems. Consider getting an independent mold test before or after their remediation work.
- This is a franchise location. The Atlanta operation appears to be owner-operated by Jace, but the parent brand runs 24+ offices nationwide. Quality at this location may not reflect the brand overall, and vice versa.
- The service area page lists 28 cities across metro Atlanta, from Kennesaw to McDonough. One reviewer noted the crew drove to Ohio. Ask whether your specific location falls within their regular daily coverage.
- 26 reviews is a small sample size. The 5.0 rating is notable but does not carry the same weight as a 4.9 with 200+ reviews.