Provider profile
C & R Carpet Restoration
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What this listing says
Wright County homeowners dealing with water damage or mold alongside carpet and duct cleaning, handled by a single locally owned crew out of Buffalo.
Best for
- Wright County homeowners who need carpet cleaning and want a single company that can also handle mold or water damage if it turns up.
- Repeat-service customers looking for a locally owned operator with long-term client relationships rather than a franchise.
- Property managers and apartment owners needing regular carpet cleaning and deodorizing across multiple units.
About this company
C & R Carpet Restoration is a carpet cleaning company in Buffalo, MN that also handles water damage restoration, mold remediation, air duct cleaning, and odor removal. They claim nearly 20 years of mold remediation experience with a master certification, though their primary identity is carpet and duct cleaning. They run 24/7 emergency service for water damage calls.
The mold page advertises a free air quality test and mentions air quality testing as part of their remediation process. For air ducts, they use Rotobrush equipment. Their water damage page emphasizes responding within 48 hours to maximize restoration outcomes.
Locally owned and headquartered in Buffalo, they have won the Star Tribune Readers' Choice Award five consecutive years. Their website claims over 28 years of experience, 45,000+ homes cleaned, 4,200+ air duct jobs, and 2,000+ basements restored.
Services
Service area
Headquartered in Buffalo, MN. Serves Wright County including Monticello, Albertville, St. Michael, Big Lake, Elk River, Otsego, Maple Lake, Howard Lake, Clearwater, Clear Lake, Becker, Annandale, Delano, Rockford, Rogers, Dayton, and Corcoran. Also claims coverage into the Twin Cities (Plymouth, Maple Grove, Hopkins) and St. Cloud/Waite Park. The spread from St. Cloud to the Twin Cities is roughly 70 miles, so confirm response time for locations far from Buffalo.
Review consensus
Ryan dominates the reviews. Customers cite fast response times, reasonable pricing, and willingness to return for no additional charge when issues come up after the initial cleaning. Multiple reviewers mention long-term relationships with the company — one customer has used Ryan since 2006, another for 25 years. Jeremy is named in two reviews for carpet cleaning skill, specifically reviving 20-year-old carpets. Several reviewers highlight that C & R does not push add-on services, contrasting them with larger competitors. One reviewer (Nikki Hafften) specifically mentioned mold remediation and called the service friendly, honest, and fair-priced. Emergency responsiveness comes up repeatedly — same-day or next-day service for paint spills, coffee stains, nail polish, and water damage.
0 found across 37 total reviews at 5.0★. No 1-star reviews found across 37 total reviews at 5.0 stars. There are zero negative reviews of any kind in the last 18 months.
The perfect 5.0 rating across 37 reviews is unusual. Most of the reviews focus on carpet cleaning and duct work rather than mold or water damage. Only one review (Nikki Hafften) mentions mold remediation directly, and one (Renee Lesnar) describes water damage response. Buyers hiring C & R specifically for mold work have very little review evidence to evaluate that service line.
Ryan (owner/operator — overwhelmingly positive across 20+ reviews for responsiveness, carpet cleaning quality, no-pressure approach, and emergency availability). Jeremy (carpet cleaning technician — positive in 2 reviews for skill with old carpets and friendliness).
If you need carpet or duct cleaning in Wright County, the review record is strong and Ryan has earned long-term loyalty. For mold work specifically, there is almost no review evidence to assess quality. Ask Ryan directly about his mold remediation volume and request references from past mold clients before committing.
Keep in mind
- C & R does both mold testing (free air quality test) and mold remediation. The same company that tells you there is a problem also sells the fix. Get a second opinion from an independent inspector before committing to remediation work.
- Mold remediation is not their core business. They started as a carpet cleaning company and added mold services. Ask how many mold jobs they complete per year and what size projects they take on.
- Their service area stretches from St. Cloud to the Twin Cities, a span of about 70 miles. Confirm availability and response time for locations far from their Buffalo headquarters.
- The website is heavy on marketing language but light on specifics about mold remediation methods, equipment, or post-remediation clearance testing.