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Stretch Cleaning & Restoration
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What this listing says
LBI homeowners dealing with water damage or mold who want a family-run restoration company located directly on the island with 24/7 emergency response and over 30 years of local experience.
Best for
- LBI homeowners or vacation property owners who need emergency water damage response from a company already on the island.
- Rental property managers on Long Beach Island who need changeover cleaning and can bundle restoration services with the same company.
- Homeowners dealing with mold after water damage who want one company to handle drying, remediation, and follow-up cleaning.
- Anyone on LBI needing fire or smoke damage restoration from a local IICRC firm that coordinates with insurance adjusters.
About this company
Stretch Cleaning & Restoration is a family-owned restoration and cleaning company headquartered directly on Long Beach Island in Brant Beach, New Jersey. Kevin Stretch started the business in 1994 after working in cleaning on LBI since he was 14. His wife Viktoriya, a trained engineer, joined the company to handle operations. Their office sits on Long Beach Boulevard, which means they are minutes away from any emergency on the island rather than driving in from the mainland.
What stands out is the combination of restoration and cleaning under one roof. They handle water damage, mold removal, fire and smoke cleanup, and sewage backup alongside everyday services like carpet cleaning, window washing, and rental changeover cleaning for vacation homes. Their water damage process uses thermal cameras, hygrometers, and moisture meters to find hidden moisture. For mold work, they focus on identifying the moisture source and containing the affected area before removal. They use HEPA air filtration and antimicrobial treatments. They hold IICRC firm credentials and work directly with insurance companies.
Kevin built the company from a used van and borrowed equipment into a full-service operation over three decades. The business started in his parents' garage in Brant Beach. The company runs background checks and drug testing on full-time employees, and their seasonal staff are exchange students screened through the US Embassy program.
A 5.0-star rating across 166 Google reviews is remarkable. That is not a small sample where a handful of friends inflated the score. One hundred sixty-six reviews with no one dropping below 4 stars suggests a consistently strong operation, particularly in a tight-knit island community where reputation travels fast.
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Service area
Stretch Cleaning & Restoration is headquartered in Brant Beach on Long Beach Island, New Jersey. They primarily serve Long Beach Island and the surrounding Ocean County area. Their office is at 3408A Long Beach Boulevard in Long Beach Township.
Review consensus
Kevin Stretch gets named repeatedly for showing up personally during water emergencies and guiding homeowners through insurance decisions. Adam draws praise for water emergency work and attic cleanup. Matt and Jay are recognized for carpet and upholstery cleaning. James is mentioned for crawlspace remediation and window cleaning. Ty, Alan, and Brendan earned praise for window cleaning. Suzie and Pat are noted for house cleaning. Connor is praised for carpet steam cleaning. Ann Marie and Stas are each mentioned for house and window cleaning respectively. A recurring theme is fast response time, with multiple reviewers saying the crew arrived within an hour of calling. Several long-term customers mention 15+ years of repeat business.
0 found across 166 total reviews at 5.0★. No 1-star reviews found in the recent window. Across 166 total reviews at 5.0 stars, there are zero negative reviews to analyze.
The absence of any negative reviews across 166 ratings is unusual. This likely reflects a combination of factors: a small island community where the owner is personally known and involved, a business that started as a one-man operation and grew organically through word of mouth, and the inherent advantage of being the established local option on a barrier island where mainland competitors face logistical hurdles. Multiple reviewers reference being customers for 10-15+ years, which suggests genuine loyalty rather than review management.
Kevin Stretch (owner — positive, praised for personal emergency response and insurance guidance). Adam (technician — positive, praised for water emergency work, attic cleanup, and remediation). Matt (technician — positive, praised for carpet and upholstery cleaning). Jay (technician — positive, praised for carpet steam cleaning). Connor (technician — positive, praised for carpet steam cleaning). James (technician — positive, praised for crawlspace remediation and window cleaning). Ty (technician — positive, praised for window cleaning). Alan (technician — positive, praised for window cleaning). Brendan (technician — positive, praised for window cleaning). Suzie (technician — positive, praised for house cleaning). Pat (technician — positive, praised for house cleaning). Ann Marie (technician — positive, praised for house cleaning). Stas (technician — positive, praised for window cleaning). Mark (technician — positive, praised for water damage assessment).
If you are on Long Beach Island and need water damage or mold work, Stretch is the established local option with a deep bench of staff and a track record that speaks for itself. Ask for Kevin directly on restoration jobs. For mold specifically, get an independent test before committing to their remediation scope.
Keep in mind
- Stretch does both mold inspection and mold remediation. That creates a conflict of interest: the same company that tells you how bad the mold problem is also profits from the remediation work. Consider getting an independent mold assessment before committing to their remediation services.
- Their primary identity is a cleaning and restoration company, not a dedicated mold specialist. Mold work is one service among many, including carpet cleaning, window washing, and house cleaning.
- They are deeply rooted on Long Beach Island and the surrounding Ocean County area. If your property is on the mainland well outside the LBI corridor, confirm they will service your location before scheduling.
- With a perfect 5.0-star rating, there are no negative reviews to learn from. That makes it harder to know what this company looks like on a bad day.