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Rainbow Restoration of North Brooklyn
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What this listing says
Brooklyn homeowners dealing with mold or water damage after flooding who want a franchise-backed restoration company where the owner, David Nehaice, stays directly involved from estimate through rebuild.
Best for
- Brooklyn residents in Crown Heights, East Flatbush, or Bedford-Stuyvesant who need mold removal and the structural rebuild handled by one company.
- Homeowners dealing with water damage from pipe bursts, sewage backups, or flooding who need same-day emergency response.
- Property owners navigating insurance claims for water or mold damage who want the contractor to handle adjuster coordination and claim documentation.
- Co-op and apartment owners in Brooklyn or Manhattan who need restoration work done with minimal disruption in a shared building.
- Commercial property managers needing water damage restoration or mold removal with 24/7 availability.
About this company
Rainbow Restoration of North Brooklyn is a Neighborly franchise based at 1220 Utica Avenue in Brooklyn, serving Crown Heights, East Flatbush, Bedford-Stuyvesant, and surrounding neighborhoods. The company handles water damage, mold removal, fire and smoke damage, and full-service reconstruction for both residential and commercial properties. Owner David Nehaice runs the operation directly — reviewers consistently describe him answering calls personally, showing up for estimates the same day, and staying involved through project completion.
The company offers mold testing and mold remediation under the same roof, which is a convenience but also a structural conflict of interest (more on that in Keep in Mind). Their website references IICRC certification for service staff, containment procedures, HEPA filtration, and antimicrobial treatment during mold work. They also do the rebuild after mitigation — drywall, painting, flooring — so homeowners deal with one company from water extraction through final paint touch-up. One reviewer noted that Rainbow saved his hardwood floors with drying mats and dehumidifiers after other firms pushed to tear them out.
The business previously operated as Yellow Restoration Inc before joining the Rainbow Restoration franchise network. Reviews under both names go back to 2019, and the transition appears seamless — David Nehaice has led the operation throughout. The company works with insurance carriers and multiple reviewers credit David with handling claim paperwork and adjuster coordination directly.
5.0 stars across 73 Google reviews with zero negatives in the last 18 months is an unusually clean record. The review volume is moderate but the consistency is striking: every single review is 5 stars, and many come from Local Guides and reviewers with substantial review histories, which makes the rating harder to dismiss as inflated.
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Headquartered at 1220 Utica Avenue in Brooklyn, New York. The website lists Crown Heights, East Flatbush, and Bedford-Stuyvesant as named service areas. Reviews confirm work throughout Brooklyn (including Brooklyn Heights) and as far as Manhattan's Upper East Side, Long Island, and Westchester, suggesting the actual service radius extends well beyond north Brooklyn.
Review consensus
David Nehaice is the most frequently named person across reviews, mentioned in over 30 of 73 reviews. Reviewers praise his same-day response to calls, willingness to come out for evening and weekend estimates, and direct involvement in insurance paperwork. Rendolph Walker, a project manager, draws praise from three reviewers for communication, calm demeanor, and attention to detail during floor replacement and apartment rehab work. Guillermo and Maria are named for being easy to work with on a mold mitigation job. Yaniv is praised as a reliable day-to-day contact during a multi-floor water damage project. Across all reviews, the strongest themes are fast response time, clean job sites after work, and willingness to handle insurance coordination.
0 found across 73 total reviews at 5.0★. No 1-star or negative reviews found in the last 18 months. The company has a perfect 5.0-star rating across all 73 Google reviews with zero complaints at any star level during the recency window.
The company transitioned from operating as Yellow Restoration Inc to joining the Rainbow Restoration franchise network around 2020-2021. Seven older reviews reference the Yellow Restoration name. David Nehaice has led the company through both phases, and the service model appears unchanged. The franchise backing adds the Neighborly Done Right Promise guarantee but also means the website content is largely corporate boilerplate rather than locally written.
David Nehaice (owner/production manager — positive, named in 30+ reviews for responsiveness, hands-on management, insurance navigation). Rendolph Walker (project manager — positive, praised for communication, professionalism, and floor/drywall work). Guillermo (field crew — positive, named for mold mitigation work). Maria (office/field support — positive, named alongside Guillermo for mold project). Yaniv (day-to-day project contact — positive, praised for reliability and efficiency on water damage job).
Ask for David directly when you call — based on reviews, he answers the phone personally and often does the initial estimate himself. If your project involves floor replacement or apartment rehab, ask whether Rendolph Walker will manage it. Get an independent mold assessment before agreeing to their testing-plus-remediation scope, and ask upfront whether post-remediation clearance testing is included or handled by a third party.
Keep in mind
- They do both mold testing and mold remediation, which creates a conflict of interest. The company that tells you whether you have a mold problem also profits from fixing it. Consider getting an independent mold test before committing to their remediation scope.
- This is a franchise location within the Rainbow Restoration (Neighborly) network. Corporate branding, website content, and service descriptions are standardized. The local operation is run by David Nehaice, but the website does not distinguish what this specific location does differently from any other Rainbow franchise.
- Their website lists service areas for Crown Heights, East Flatbush, Bedford-Stuyvesant, and Brooklyn broadly, but reviews show work as far as the Upper East Side of Manhattan, Long Island, and Westchester. Confirm they will service your location before scheduling.
- 73 reviews with a perfect 5.0 rating and zero negatives is statistically unusual for a restoration company. The reviews appear legitimate based on reviewer metadata, but buyers should still get multiple quotes and check references for their specific type of work.
- The website uses generic franchise copy for mold remediation services. It does not detail specific equipment models, lab partnerships for mold testing, or post-remediation clearance testing procedures. Ask about these before signing a contract.