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Kustom Restoration
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What this listing says
Fort Wayne and Indianapolis homeowners dealing with water or mold damage who want a national restoration firm with 50 years of experience and in-house reconstruction capability.
Best for
- Fort Wayne and central Indiana homeowners who need water extraction, drying, and mold remediation handled by a single company that can also reconstruct damaged areas.
- Commercial property managers who want a restoration partner with a national response team and pre-disaster planning through InstantAssist.
- Insurance-referred jobs where the restoration company needs to coordinate directly with adjusters and document losses.
- Homeowners facing mold that developed after water damage, since Kustom handles the full sequence from water mitigation through mold removal to rebuild.
About this company
Kustom is a nationwide restoration company with an office in Indianapolis that serves the Fort Wayne area. They handle water damage, fire damage, mold remediation, storm damage, and full reconstruction under one roof. Mold work follows ANSI/IICRC S520 standards. They've been in business for over 50 years.
What sets Kustom apart from local mold remediation shops is scale and scope. They operate 29 locations across 48 states, maintain mobile warehouses for rapid deployment, and offer a commercial program called InstantAssist for business continuity planning. They function as a general contractor for reconstruction after remediation, so you don't need to hire a second company to rebuild.
Kustom is family-owned and operated despite its national footprint. Their corporate headquarters is in Florida, with regional offices staffed by local project managers. The Fort Wayne-area Google listing is tied to their Indianapolis operation.
At 4.5 stars across 49 Google reviews, the rating is solid but not exceptional. Most reviews praise fast emergency response and good communication. The single recent negative review raises a legitimate billing concern that potential customers should ask about upfront.
Services
Service area
Kustom's Google listing is addressed in Fort Wayne, Indiana, but their Indiana office operates out of Indianapolis. They claim nationwide coverage across 48 states with 29 physical locations. For Fort Wayne-area jobs, confirm response times since the nearest staffed office may be in Indianapolis, roughly two hours away.
Review consensus
Fast emergency response is the most consistent theme. Multiple reviewers describe same-day or next-day arrival after floods, sewer backups, and fires. Adam Hensley gets the most individual mentions, praised for communication, follow-through, and completing work on time. Paul is highlighted for transparency and making customers feel like family. Erica Dalton is recognized for staying involved throughout reconstruction and managing projects attentively. Matt Hensley drew praise for being worth a rare review from a customer who never leaves them. Joel Butler earned gratitude for kindness and helpfulness during a basement flood. Several reviewers note Kustom worked directly with their insurance company and adjuster, reducing stress during the claims process.
1 found across 49 total reviews at 4.5★. The single recent negative started as a positive experience. Steve Ludwiski praised Paul, Sizko, and Adam for fast water mitigation after a sewer flood, and described repair work as correct and timely. Months later, an $8,000 charge appeared without an invoice or explanation. When he requested an itemized breakdown to submit to insurance, the company refused and placed a lien on his home. After he paid, they demanded an additional $1,000 in legal fees before removing the lien. The owner's response was a short template acknowledging the feedback and promising to escalate, with no specifics addressed.
The cluster of 5-star reviews from late 2023 includes several text-free ratings and accounts with low review counts, which is common when a company encourages reviews after completing work. The substantive reviews from that period are consistent in praising specific staff by name, which suggests genuine experiences even if the volume looks coordinated. The owner's single response to a negative review was templated rather than personalized, providing no factual context about the billing dispute.
Adam Hensley (project manager — praised repeatedly for communication, follow-through, and on-time completion). Paul (water mitigation — praised for transparency, making customers feel like family; also praised in the negative review's original text before the billing dispute). Erica Dalton (project manager — praised for diligent scheduling and staying involved through restoration). Matt Hensley (praised for being great to work with). Joel Butler (praised for helpfulness and kindness during basement flood). Sizko (water mitigation — praised for fast cleanup in the negative review's original text).
Kustom's Fort Wayne-area operation delivers fast water mitigation and has a strong bench of named project managers. Ask for Adam Hensley or Paul based on reviewer consensus. Get the full scope and cost in writing before work starts, request itemized invoices at each billing milestone, and clarify the process for any charges that may arise after the initial estimate.
Keep in mind
- One recent reviewer reported an $8,000 charge that appeared months after project completion with no itemized invoice. When they requested a breakdown, the company filed a lien on their home instead of providing documentation. Get written, itemized estimates before work begins and confirm the total scope in writing.
- This is a national company. Your local project manager matters more than the brand name. Reviewers praise specific individuals like Adam and Paul, so ask who will manage your project and whether that person stays assigned through completion.
- The Google listing address is in Fort Wayne, but Kustom's Indiana office is in Indianapolis. Confirm response times to your specific location before committing.
- Kustom's owner response to the billing complaint was a generic template rather than a specific reply. That suggests their online reputation management may not reflect how they handle individual disputes.