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UCF Restoration
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What this listing says
Mid Michigan homeowners and apartment property managers needing 24/7 mold remediation from a family-run restoration company with strong commercial building experience.
Best for
- Lansing-area homeowners dealing with attic or crawl space mold who want a locally owned company with 24/7 availability.
- Apartment property managers in Mid Michigan who need a single vendor for water damage, mold, and reconstruction across multi-story buildings.
About this company
UCF Restoration is a family-run restoration company based in Mason, Michigan, serving the greater Lansing area including Grand Ledge, Okemos, and Dewitt. Owner Matt Newton founded UCF in 2021 after 15 years in the restoration industry. Mold remediation is one of several services — water damage, fire damage, and storm damage make up the bulk of their work.
For mold jobs, UCF sends IICRC-credentialed technicians who identify the moisture source before remediating affected areas. Their website lists attic remediation, crawl space remediation, seepage-related mold, and incomplete-drying remediation as specific services. They handle both residential and commercial properties, and multiple reviews confirm experience with multi-story apartment buildings and high-rise housing.
Matt Newton started in restoration as a college job and built UCF after years working under other companies. The business grew through insurance partnerships and word of mouth in the Mid Michigan apartment market. They offer 24/7 emergency response and work directly with insurance companies on claims.
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Service area
UCF Restoration is headquartered in Mason, Michigan. They serve the Mid Michigan area including Lansing, Grand Ledge, Okemos, and Dewitt. Their website mentions 24/7 emergency service throughout Mid Michigan but does not define specific county boundaries.
Review consensus
Matt Newton gets repeated praise for answering calls at early hours (one reviewer called at 5:30 AM and had a crew on site almost immediately). Foreman Brian and technician Ricky are named for clear communication and explaining next steps. Several commercial property managers highlight UCF's reliability as a repeat vendor for multi-unit buildings, including one reviewer who described an 8-floor water event in a midrise. Reviewers consistently note fast response times and willingness to work through insurance complications.
0 found across 24 total reviews at 5.0★. No 1-star reviews exist. One 4-star review from Crystal Green-Husted noted scheduling difficulty initially and that UCF had to return after elevated readings on the first mold test. After the second visit, results improved. This is the only review that mentions a mold job specifically.
Most reviews come from commercial property managers and facility operators, not residential homeowners. This gives strong signal on UCF's reliability for large-scale emergency work but limited signal on residential mold-specific performance. The single mold-related review (4 stars) suggests the work got done but required a follow-up visit.
Matt Newton (owner — praised for availability, direct communication, and going above and beyond on insurance disputes). Brian (foreman — praised for thoroughness and answering questions). Ricky (technician — praised for professionalism and clear explanations).
UCF has a spotless 5.0-star rating, but the review volume is small and most feedback comes from commercial clients on water and fire jobs. Ask Matt directly about his mold remediation experience and how many residential mold jobs UCF handles per year. The single mold review suggests they get results but may need a second pass.
Keep in mind
- Mold remediation is not UCF's primary focus — they are a general restoration company. Water and fire damage drive most of their business and reviews.
- UCF does not perform mold testing or inspections. You will need a separate testing company to confirm the scope before and after remediation.
- The company was founded in 2021. While Matt Newton has 15 years of personal experience, UCF itself has a shorter track record as a business.
- Their 24 Google reviews skew heavily toward commercial property managers. Fewer residential mold-specific reviews exist to judge that experience.