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J Brian Day Emergency Service
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What this listing says
Bellingham-area homeowners dealing with water damage or mold who want a multi-office restoration company with 24/7 response and direct insurance billing across eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Best for
- Homeowners in Bellingham, Plainville, or Worcester who need same-day emergency water extraction or mold cleanup.
- Anyone whose insurance is covering restoration work and wants a company that handles the billing directly.
- Commercial property managers needing a restoration crew that can handle demolition, cleanup, and rebuild under one contract.
- Homeowners dealing with ice dam damage to ceilings, walls, or flooring during New England winters.
- Buyers who want a single company to go from initial water mitigation through final painting and finish work.
About this company
J. Brian Day Emergency Service is a restoration company headquartered in Bellingham, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Plainville and Worcester. Their primary identity is water damage restoration, but they also handle mold remediation, fire damage, structural repairs, sewage cleanup, biohazard cleanup, and ice dam damage. They serve both residential and commercial properties and offer 24-hour emergency response.
What stands out is the breadth of their operation. They bill insurance companies directly with no upfront cost to the homeowner, which is unusual for smaller restoration outfits. They also offer carpet and upholstery cleaning, post-construction cleanup, and dumpster rentals, making them a one-stop shop for disaster recovery through final restoration. Their mold page mentions using "the latest equipment" for detection but does not name specific tools or methods.
The company holds Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor License #068614 and displays a BBB A rating on their website. With three office locations spread across eastern Massachusetts, they claim coverage across more than 100 towns in Massachusetts, parts of Rhode Island, and a few towns in northeast Connecticut.
4.8 stars across 161 Google reviews is a strong rating for a restoration company. Most of the volume comes from water damage and mold work, with reviewers frequently naming specific field technicians. The negative reviews cluster around office communication rather than workmanship.
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Service area
Headquartered in Bellingham, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Plainville and Worcester. They claim service coverage across more than 100 towns in eastern Massachusetts, including Boston, Cambridge, Framingham, Brockton, Worcester, Lowell, Fall River, New Bedford, and Quincy. They also list towns in Rhode Island (Providence, Cranston, Pawtucket, Warwick) and three towns in northeast Connecticut (Killingly, Putnam, Thompson). That is a very broad territory for a three-office operation.
Review consensus
Field crews get the strongest praise. Greg T. appears in more reviews than any other employee, praised for clean demolition, mold cleanup, and clear communication. Helmer and Carlos are frequently mentioned together for painting, rebuild work, and water extraction. Milton draws praise for patient explanations and careful setup of drying equipment. Macabeo is noted for detail work and leaving job sites clean. Tim Casey and Jay Watkins are praised as a rebuild team handling drywall and painting. Staci is called out as an attentive account manager. Multiple reviewers mention crews arriving on time, working fast, and cleaning up thoroughly before leaving.
5 found across 161 total reviews at 4.8★. One reviewer described a pack-out and storage job where the final bill was roughly four times the original verbal estimate, with charges for services not requested. She also described difficulty reaching her project manager and rude office staff. The owner's response acknowledged the frustration but did not address the specific billing claim. A second 1-star review from a Local Guide with 269 reviews contained no text. A 2-star reviewer waited over a week after an in-home mold assessment and never received the promised quote. Another 2-star reviewer described months of unreturned follow-up calls after an insurance mistake, eventually hiring a different company. A 3-star reviewer could not get through by phone at all, noting the line rang and went busy.
The negative reviews consistently point to a gap between the field crews and the office. Every complaint involves communication failures: unreturned calls, delayed quotes, difficulty reaching a project manager, or phone lines going busy. No negative review criticizes the actual restoration work. This suggests a company where the technicians outperform the administrative side. The owner responds to most negatives (4 of 5) with responses that acknowledge the issue and offer contact information, though they follow a similar template and do not always engage with specific claims like billing discrepancies.
Greg T. (field technician — consistently positive, most-mentioned employee). Helmer (field technician/painter/rebuilder — consistently positive). Carlos (field technician/painter — consistently positive, often paired with Helmer). Milton (field technician — positive, praised for patience and care). Macabeo/Mac (field technician — positive, noted for detail and cleanup). Tim Casey/Tim C. (field technician/rebuild — positive). Jay Watkins/Jay W. (field technician/rebuild — positive, often paired with Tim). Sal (field technician — positive). Hedrick/Hendrick (field technician — positive). Mark (project manager/field — positive). Staci (account manager — positive). Greg B. (project coordinator — positive, guided insurance process). Mike Morin (field technician — positive). Mike N. (field technician — positive). Charlie (field estimator — positive, praised for honesty). Alan (field lead — positive). Nathan (carpet cleaning — positive). Edel (field technician — positive). Renato (field technician — positive). Humberto (field technician — positive). Jeff (field technician — positive). James (field technician — positive).
The field crews at J. Brian Day do strong work and reviewers name them by name with genuine appreciation. But the office side can drop the ball on follow-up, quotes, and phone accessibility. Ask for a written estimate at the time of the initial visit rather than waiting for one to be emailed. If you are working through insurance, get a named contact for your project and confirm timelines in writing.
Keep in mind
- They do both mold testing and mold remediation. That means the same company deciding you have a mold problem is the one billing to fix it. Consider getting an independent mold test before committing to their remediation work.
- Multiple reviewers describe a pattern of unreturned calls and delayed quotes after the initial visit. One reviewer waited over a week for a quote that never came. Another spent weeks chasing follow-up calls that were promised but never made.
- One reviewer reported billing significantly higher than the original verbal estimate for pack-out and storage services. The owner's response did not address the specific billing discrepancy.
- Their claimed service area spans 100+ towns across three states. If you are on the outer edge of that territory, confirm response times before assuming 24/7 availability applies to your location.
- The website mentions "no upfront cost" and direct insurance billing, but does not clarify what happens if your claim is denied or only partially covered. Ask about your financial exposure before work begins.