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Gforce Restoration LLC
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What this listing says
Capital District homeowners dealing with attic or basement mold who want an owner-operated local crew that handles remediation through rebuild under one roof.
Best for
- Homeowners in the Albany-Saratoga Springs corridor who need mold remediation with same-week scheduling.
- Anyone dealing with combined water damage and mold who wants one company to handle extraction, remediation, and reconstruction.
- Property owners who've been turned away by larger restoration companies for jobs those firms considered too small.
- Commercial property managers in the Capital District who need fast-turnaround restoration to minimize operational downtime.
About this company
Gforce Restoration is an owner-operated restoration company based in Round Lake, NY, serving the Capital District. Owner Michael runs the operation hands-on — he does initial site visits, provides quotes, and stays involved through project completion. The company handles mold remediation, water damage, fire and smoke damage, sewage cleanup, storm damage, and reconstruction. They serve both residential and commercial properties.
What stands out is their single-team model: one crew takes a job from emergency response through rebuild, so you're not coordinating between contractors. On the mold side, they use HEPA filtration systems and offer both chemical and chemical-free treatment options. They guide homeowners through New York's required independent mold assessment process — they don't do the assessment themselves, which keeps the remediation work separate from the testing. Several reviewers mention attic and basement mold projects completed in a single day.
Michael appears to run the company with a small, consistent crew — Devan, Tim, and Dan show up repeatedly in reviews spanning multiple years. That crew continuity is unusual in restoration, where turnover tends to be high. The company is an IICRC firm and offers 24/7 emergency response.
A perfect 5.0 stars across 63 Google reviews is rare for any service company. The volume spans over three years of consistent feedback, with no negative reviews in the recent 18-month window. Multiple reviewers note that other restoration companies either wouldn't take smaller jobs or were unresponsive — Gforce picked up those calls.
Services
Service area
Headquartered in Round Lake, NY. Serves the Capital District within a 70-mile radius, including Albany, Saratoga Springs, Clifton Park, Troy, Schenectady, East Greenbush, Gansevoort, Glens Falls, Glenville, Latham, and Lake George. The water damage page lists a 50-mile radius, so confirm coverage if you're near the outer boundary.
Review consensus
Michael's hands-on involvement is the most consistent theme — he does site visits personally, often the next day, and stays communicative with photos and updates throughout projects. His field crew — Devan, Tim, and Dan — get individual praise for being clean, punctual, and willing to explain their work as they go. Multiple reviewers highlight fast emergency response, with Shayna McGroggan noting Gforce was the only company to answer her call during an evening flooding emergency. Completion speed is another theme: several attic and basement mold jobs finished in a single day. Reviewers also note the crew leaves sites cleaner than they found them.
0 found across 63 total reviews at 5.0★. No negative reviews found in the last 18 months. The only note of criticism across all reviews comes from a 5-star reviewer (Karen Finnessey) who mentioned unannounced painting of cellar stairs and a less neat basement job compared to the attic work — minor and clearly not enough to dent her overall satisfaction.
The absence of negatives across 63 reviews and 3+ years is itself a pattern worth noting. Several reviewers mention that other restoration companies in the area either didn't respond or refused smaller jobs — Gforce appears to be filling a gap in the Capital District market by taking jobs that larger firms pass on. This may contribute to the high satisfaction rate: customers who were already frustrated by unresponsive competitors tend to rate the company that actually showed up more favorably.
Mike/Michael (owner — praised repeatedly for responsiveness, knowledge, and hands-on involvement). Devan/Devon (technician — praised for courtesy, quality work, going above and beyond). Tim (technician — praised for quality work, professionalism, and efficiency). Dan (technician — praised for handling water damage work, described as polite and knowledgeable).
Ask for Michael directly — he handles the initial visit and quoting himself. With no negatives on record, there's little to watch for, but get your independent mold assessment lined up before calling since they can't start remediation without one. If you're outside the immediate Round Lake area, confirm your location falls within their service range before scheduling.
Keep in mind
- They do not perform mold testing or assessment. New York law requires an independent mold assessor before remediation can begin on projects over 10 square feet — you'll need to arrange that separately, though Michael has been noted to recommend assessors.
- One reviewer noted their pricing was higher than competitors, while describing the work quality as excellent. Get multiple quotes if budget is a primary concern.
- Their service radius varies between pages — the mold and service area pages say 70 miles, while the water damage page says 50 miles. Confirm coverage if you're on the outer edge of the Capital District.
- With 63 reviews and zero negatives, the review profile is unusually clean. This makes it harder to assess how the company handles problems when they arise.