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Fast Response Cleaning
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What this listing says
Bluffton and Hilton Head homeowners dealing with water damage that has led to mold, where a single company handling both cleanup and remediation simplifies the process.
Best for
- Lowcountry homeowners who need water damage and mold handled by one company, from extraction through remediation.
- Property owners who want the company to coordinate directly with their insurance adjuster on claims.
About this company
Fast Response Cleaning & Restoration is a locally owned restoration company based in Bluffton, SC. Owner Anthony Russo runs the operation across Beaufort County, Jasper County, and into Chatham County, Georgia. The company handles water damage, fire damage, mold remediation, biohazard cleanup, and carpet and tile cleaning.
The main draw here is bundled disaster response. When water damage leads to mold, Fast Response handles the full chain: water extraction, drying, mold removal, and cleaning. They also coordinate directly with insurance companies on claims. Multiple reviewers mention Anthony showing up personally, sometimes the same day, including on a 10 PM emergency call.
Services
Service area
Based in Bluffton, SC. Covers Beaufort County (Hilton Head Island, Beaufort, Okatie, Port Royal) and Jasper County (Hardeeville, Ridgeland) in South Carolina, plus Chatham County in Georgia (Savannah, Pooler, Tybee Island). That is a wide geographic claim for a small, owner-driven company.
Review consensus
Anthony Russo shows up personally and stays involved through the project. Multiple reviewers describe same-day response, including after-hours emergency calls. Cherish Lowery described Anthony uncovering hidden damage the previous owners had not disclosed. Brently Whitaker said the team worked past their point of obligation during a house flood. RaJon Goolsby praised the post-Hurricane Helene inspection, noting they checked the full interior and exterior. Jess R highlighted open communication and follow-through.
0 found across 18 total reviews at 4.8★. No negative reviews found in the last 18 months. The absence of complaints across 18 total reviews at 4.8 stars means there is no pattern to report, but the small review count limits what can be concluded.
Anthony Russo is named in the majority of reviews, suggesting this is a heavily owner-driven operation. When the owner is the main point of contact on every job, quality tends to track with his personal availability. Worth asking whether Anthony will be involved in your project or if it will be delegated to a crew.
Anthony Russo (owner — positive across multiple reviews). Andrew (crew, mentioned as brother-in-law in one website testimonial — positive).
Every review names Anthony and describes direct owner involvement. That is a strong signal for small or mid-size jobs. Ask up front whether Anthony will be on your project, and get a separate mold inspection from an independent party before committing to remediation.
Keep in mind
- They do both mold testing and mold remediation. This is a conflict of interest — the company that finds the mold also gets paid to remove it. Ask whether they will accept a third-party inspection report or recommend an independent tester.
- With 18 total Google reviews, the sample size is small. The 4.8-star rating reflects real satisfaction, but there is less data to identify patterns than you would get from a company with 50 or 100 reviews.
- Their service area claims span three counties across two states, from Bluffton to Savannah. Confirm they can reach your location within their stated emergency timeframe before booking.
- This is a restoration company that also does mold work, not a mold-only specialist. Their primary identity is water and fire damage restoration.