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Blumer Restoration
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What this listing says
Quad Cities homeowners in Davenport or Bettendorf dealing with water damage that led to mold, where one family-owned crew can handle mitigation through rebuild under a single contract.
Best for
- Davenport and Quad Cities homeowners who need water damage cleanup that may also involve mold remediation and structural repairs, all from one company.
- Homeowners dealing with basement flooding or sewer backups who want same-day or next-day emergency response.
- Buyers who want a single contractor to handle the full arc from disaster mitigation through final rebuild, including insurance coordination.
- Residents in Iowa or Illinois Quad Cities communities who want a family-owned alternative to franchise restoration companies like ServPro.
- Homeowners who need payment plans for restoration work that insurance does not fully cover.
About this company
Blumer Restoration is a family-owned restoration and remodeling company based in Davenport, Iowa, serving the Quad Cities metro area across the Iowa-Illinois border. Owner Jake Blumer runs the operation, and the company handles everything from emergency water extraction to full kitchen remodels. Their primary identity is disaster recovery -- water damage, fire damage, mold -- with remodeling as a secondary line.
What stands out is the breadth of services under one roof. They can respond to a flooded basement at 2 a.m., dry it out, tear out damaged drywall, remediate any mold that develops, and then rebuild the space with new flooring, plumbing, and fixtures. Their mold remediation process uses containment zones, negative air machines, and HEPA filtration. They also work directly with insurance companies on claims, which multiple reviewers mention as a significant help.
The company claims over 11 years of experience and holds a BBB A+ rating. They offer payment plans, which is unusual for restoration companies. They operate 24/7 and list two phone numbers. The "Blumer Buddies" program on their website suggests some kind of community or referral initiative, though details are thin.
A 4.9-star rating across 106 Google reviews is exceptional. The volume is notable for a company in a mid-sized metro. Only one review in the last 18 months falls at or below 3 stars, which is rare for any restoration company handling emergency work.
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Service area
Headquartered in Davenport, Iowa. Serves the Quad Cities metro including Bettendorf, Eldridge, Le Claire, Muscatine, Clinton, Walcott, Wilton, Blue Grass, Tipton, and Maquoketa in Iowa, plus Rock Island, Moline, East Moline, Silvis, Galesburg, Geneseo, Kewanee, Monmouth, and Sterling in Illinois. Some listed cities like Galesburg, Kewanee, and Sterling are 60-80 miles from their Davenport base, so confirm availability and response time for outlying locations.
Review consensus
Communication is the dominant theme. Dozens of reviewers mention nightly updates, morning ETAs, and being kept informed at every step. Jake is praised repeatedly for being easy to work with and personally accessible. Grace and Cagen appear together in many reviews as a reliable field team, often joined by Nate. Reviewers describe clean job sites, floors protected during work, and careful cleanup. Several mention Blumer responding within hours of a call, including late-night emergencies. Insurance coordination comes up multiple times -- Jake and his team handle claims paperwork directly. Multiple reviewers compared Blumer favorably to franchise competitors, with one noting ServPro left them hanging for a week before Blumer responded immediately.
1 found across 106 total reviews at 4.9★. The single recent complaint comes from a reviewer using a spray foam business account who gave 1 star and wrote that Blumer "created the mold." The owner responded in detail, stating the company performed water mitigation but the homeowner had separate leaks elsewhere in the home and declined further recommended repairs. The owner's response is specific and non-templated, suggesting genuine engagement with the complaint rather than reputation management. The reviewer has only 2 total reviews, is a Local Guide, and received zero likes on the review.
The review pattern reveals a company where the owner (Jake) is personally involved in initial inspections and quoting, while a consistent field crew -- Grace, Cagen, and Nate appear most frequently -- handles execution. This owner-present model likely drives both the high communication scores and the 4.9-star rating. The single negative review came from what appears to be a competing or adjacent trade business (spray foam), not a residential homeowner, which is worth noting when weighing it.
Jake (owner -- overwhelmingly positive, praised for communication, accessibility, and hands-on involvement). Katie (office/scheduling -- positive, praised for quick phone response). Grace/Gracie (field crew -- positive, appears in many reviews as part of core team). Cagen/Cage/Caj (field crew -- positive, frequently paired with Grace). Nate/Nathan (field crew -- positive, praised for attention to detail and communication; full name Nate Armstrong per one review). Phil (field crew -- positive, frequently mentioned; full name Phil Fentress per one review). CJ (field crew -- positive, frequently mentioned in earlier reviews). Jeff (field crew -- positive, mentioned in sewer cleanup). Jason (field crew -- positive, mentioned in mold mitigation). Steve (field crew -- positive, mentioned once). Omar (field crew -- positive, mentioned in renovation). Mike (field crew -- positive, mentioned in multiple projects). Grayson (field crew -- positive, mentioned once). Skylar/Sky (field crew -- positive, mentioned in storm damage). Felix (field crew -- positive, mentioned in storm damage). Jared (field crew -- positive, mentioned in rebuild). Tyler (field crew -- positive, mentioned in rebuild).
Ask for Jake during the initial inspection and confirm which crew members will be on your project -- Grace and Cagen are the most frequently praised field team. If your job involves mold, get an independent test before agreeing to remediation scope. The 4.9-star rating with 106 reviews and only one negative in 18 months is genuinely strong, and the owner's detailed response to that single complaint suggests he takes accountability seriously.
Keep in mind
- Blumer does both mold testing and mold remediation. This is a conflict of interest -- the same company that identifies the problem profits from fixing it. Ask for an independent mold assessment from a separate testing firm before committing to remediation work.
- Their service area spans roughly 20 cities across two states, from Clinton, IA to Galesburg, IL. Some of these are 60+ miles from their Davenport base. Confirm response time if you are outside the core Quad Cities.
- This is primarily a water damage and restoration company, not a mold-only specialist. Mold remediation is one service among fourteen. If your situation is mold without a water damage trigger, ask about their mold-specific experience and the team assigned to your job.
- One reviewer alleged that Blumer's water mitigation work actually caused mold growth. The owner responded that the home had pre-existing leaks the homeowner declined to address. The disagreement is unresolved, but it is worth asking how they handle situations where mold appears after their water work.