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MMRG Mold Remediation & Basement Waterproofing
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What this listing says
Ocean Township-based owner-operator who handles mold remediation and basement waterproofing across New Jersey, known for turning away work homeowners do not actually need.
Best for
- Homeowners anywhere in New Jersey dealing with basement mold, water intrusion, or both, who want a single company handling waterproofing and remediation together.
- First-time homebuyers needing a mold or moisture assessment during the purchase process, particularly those who want an honest read on whether remediation is actually needed.
- Real estate agents who need a responsive mold inspector for pre-sale or pre-purchase evaluations on tight timelines.
- Homeowners with recurring basement flooding who need interior French drain and sump pump installation alongside mold cleanup.
- Anyone who has received a high-dollar mold remediation quote from another company and wants a second opinion before committing.
About this company
MMRG operates out of Ocean Township, New Jersey, and handles mold remediation, basement waterproofing, and water damage restoration statewide. Owner Randy Cece runs inspections personally and holds IAQ, ESA, and IICRC credentials. The company offers free on-site inspections and a 10% price-match against competitors providing similar services.
What stands out about MMRG is Randy's pattern of turning away business. Across dozens of reviews, homeowners describe calling about mold concerns and being told they did not need remediation. Multiple reviewers say Randy spent 30-40 minutes on the phone walking them through problems at no charge. The website reflects this approach too, with pages explicitly advising homeowners when testing is unnecessary and when they can handle small jobs themselves. The company also offers interior and exterior basement waterproofing, French drain installation, sump pump systems, and crawl space vapor barriers.
Randy's father Robert Cece ran a roofing and siding business in New Jersey for over 30 years. MMRG claims 122 years of cumulative experience across its top five senior inspectors and offers a 30-year warranty on remediation work. The company lists addresses in both Ocean Township and Eatontown.
A perfect 5.0 rating across 77 Google reviews is unusual for any service company. No negative reviews exist in the last 18 months. The volume spans over a decade (2015-2026), and many reviewers are Google Local Guides with substantial review histories, which adds credibility to the rating.
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Service area
MMRG is headquartered in Ocean Township, New Jersey (Monmouth County), with a secondary address listed in Eatontown. The company claims to serve all 21 New Jersey counties. Review locations confirm work in Monmouth County towns (Tinton Falls, Middletown, Holmdel, Colts Neck, Marlboro), central New Jersey (Edison, Scotch Plains, Bridgewater, Manalapan), and northern New Jersey (Clifton, Montclair, Jersey City). The statewide claim is broad for an owner-operator outfit.
Review consensus
Randy Cece appears in nearly every review and draws consistent praise for three things: honesty (telling homeowners they do not need services), patience (spending 30-60 minutes on phone consultations at no cost), and knowledge (explaining mold science and waterproofing options in plain language). Several reviewers describe Randy recommending they handle small mold issues themselves rather than hiring MMRG. Repeat customers like Adam Sassaman (three jobs over seven years) and Robyn Stankovich (two homes) came back specifically for Randy. Real estate agents Susan Horowitz, Carol Ashworth, and Michael Schiff recommend him to their clients. Reviewers also praise the waterproofing work, with JT McMahon reporting a dry basement three years after French drain and sump pump installation.
0 found across 77 total reviews at 5.0★. (0 found across 77 total reviews at 5.0 stars) No negative reviews exist for this company in the review window provided. Every single review is 5 stars.
The reviews paint an unusually consistent picture: a single owner-operator who personally handles inspections and often talks potential customers out of paying for services. This pattern appears in reviews from 2015 through 2026. The consistency itself is worth noting. It suggests either a genuinely small operation where Randy controls quality by doing most client-facing work himself, or selective review curation. The company does have other staff (Jerry is mentioned by one reviewer, Robert and a crew by another), but Randy dominates the review narrative.
Randy Cece (owner/inspector — positive, named in 50+ reviews for honesty, knowledge, and responsiveness). Jerry (staff — positive, described by Danny Kawash as guiding a homeowner through a garage mold issue). Robert (crew — positive, Jaroslaw Moczerniuk praised the crew's work on a waterproofing job, and Fay in the testimonials referenced 'Robert's crew').
Ask for Randy directly. The reviews suggest he is the operation, and his willingness to walk away from unnecessary work has earned trust across a decade of customers. Get your mold testing done by an independent party before committing to remediation, and ask for references from jobs matching your situation.
Keep in mind
- MMRG does both mold testing and mold remediation. A company that tests for the problem and then sells the fix has a financial incentive to find issues. Consider getting testing done by an independent lab or inspector to confirm any findings.
- The company claims to serve all 21 New Jersey counties from Ocean Township. Jobs at the far edges of the state (Sussex County, Cape May County, Salem County) may involve longer response times or travel surcharges.
- The website mixes inconsistent experience claims: '25+ years' on the homepage, '15+ years' on service pages, and '10+ years' on the vapor barrier page. The Google listing has reviews going back to 2015, which confirms at least 11 years of operation.
- A perfect 5.0 rating with zero negatives across 77 reviews and 11 years is statistically uncommon. This does not mean the reviews are fake, but it warrants asking for references from recent jobs similar to yours.