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Priest Restoration
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What this listing says
North Georgia homeowners in Canton, Woodstock, or Ellijay dealing with mold tied to water damage, where the owner Thomas Hilton handles every job personally.
Best for
- Homeowners in Canton, Woodstock, Ellijay, or Jasper who want the company owner on-site for the entire mold job.
- Water damage situations that have led to mold growth, where a single company handling mitigation through rebuild simplifies the process.
About this company
Priest Restoration is a small, owner-operated restoration company based in Fairmount, GA, serving Canton, Woodstock, Ellijay, Jasper, and the surrounding North Georgia mountains. Thomas Hilton, who goes by Tommy, founded the company in 2022 after working a decade in the restoration industry. He shows up to every job himself.
For mold work, they do both air quality testing (using air samplers and surface sampling) and remediation under one roof. They use plant-based cleaners as a first approach and switch to stronger chemicals for heavier contamination. They also install dehumidifiers and do crawlspace encapsulation to prevent recurrence. Because they handle water mitigation, mold remediation, fire cleanup, and full remodeling, they can take a project from emergency response through rebuild without subcontracting.
Their Google rating sits at a perfect 5.0 across 25 reviews. That is a small sample, but every single review is five stars. Multiple reviewers with established Google accounts and Local Guide status left detailed positive reviews, which gives the rating more weight than 25 reviews from unknown accounts would.
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Service area
Priest Restoration is based in Fairmount, GA (Gordon County). They list service areas including Canton, Woodstock, Holly Springs, Ellijay, Jasper, and Fairmount, covering Cherokee County and the broader North Georgia mountains. Their website offers free estimates within 50 miles of their base.
Review consensus
Tommy's responsiveness is the most cited strength. Shannon Futules noted he was the first person to actually answer the phone during a mold emergency and started work the same day. Leah Breeding Kelly described him handling a three-day water leak without hesitation. Multiple reviewers highlight his honesty and willingness to answer questions at length. PRIME TIME said Tommy was the most honest of several companies consulted. C R, a Local Guide with 66 reviews, praised on-time arrival and on-schedule completion. Jason Patton called out Tommy's experience working with insurance companies as a burden lifted from the homeowner.
0 found across 25 total reviews at 5.0★. No negative reviews (1, 2, or 3 star) exist in the last 18 months across 25 total reviews at 5.0 stars.
One five-star review comes from Terry Hilton, who identifies himself as Tommy's brother and runs his own restoration business. He writes about consulting with Tommy during Hurricane Michael recovery. This does not invalidate the review, but readers should know the relationship exists. Removing it would not change the perfect rating.
Tommy / Thomas Hilton (owner — praised for responsiveness, honesty, hands-on work, insurance expertise, and going beyond the scope of estimates). Jerry (crew member — praised alongside Thomas by Kim Deutsch for door installation and general handyman work).
With zero negatives and an owner who picks up the phone and shows up personally, Priest Restoration earns strong marks from a small but credible reviewer base. Ask for Tommy directly. The main risk is not quality but capacity: this is one person running every job, so confirm his availability and timeline before committing.
Keep in mind
- Priest Restoration does both mold testing and mold remediation. A company that tests for mold and then sells you the remediation has a financial incentive to find problems. Consider getting an independent test from a separate inspector.
- This is a small operation. Tommy handles every job personally, which means scheduling may be limited and larger commercial projects could stretch his capacity.
- The company was founded in 2022. Tommy has a decade of industry experience, but the business itself has a shorter track record.
- Their claimed service area stretches across much of North Georgia. Confirm they serve your specific location before scheduling, especially if you are outside Cherokee or Gordon County.