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KCS Restoration
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What this listing says
Fayetteville and Cumberland County homeowners dealing with water damage who want a locally owned restoration company that also handles mold and fire work under one roof.
Best for
- Fayetteville-area homeowners with water damage who need same-day emergency response and insurance coordination.
- Cumberland County property owners who want water damage and mold handled by a single local contractor rather than a national franchise.
- Homeowners near Fort Liberty or Hope Mills dealing with humidity-driven mold in crawl spaces or bathrooms.
About this company
KCS Restoration is a locally owned restoration company based on Hope Mills Road in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Founded by Kenneth Jackson, they focus on water damage restoration but also handle fire damage, mold remediation, and pack-out services for both residential and commercial properties across Cumberland County.
Their mold remediation page describes a five-step process: inspection and air sampling, containment with negative air pressure, removal of contaminated materials, HEPA air filtration with antimicrobial treatment, and post-remediation testing. They list thermal imaging cameras, moisture meters, and EPA-registered treatments among their equipment. They also offer free visual mold inspections and air quality testing, which means they both diagnose and treat mold problems in-house.
The company holds IICRC certification and displays an EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm badge on their site. They claim 60-minute response times within a 25-mile radius of Fayetteville, covering Hope Mills, Spring Lake, Raeford, Fort Liberty, Wade, and Stedman.
Services
Service area
KCS Restoration is headquartered on Hope Mills Road in Fayetteville, North Carolina. They serve Cumberland County communities within a 25-mile radius, specifically listing Fayetteville, Hope Mills, Spring Lake, Fort Liberty (Fort Bragg), Raeford, Wade, Stedman, and Eastover. Their website notes they can travel beyond this radius for large commercial projects.
Review consensus
Jessica is the most frequently named staff member, praised across multiple reviews for fast communication and keeping homeowners informed throughout insurance claims and mitigation work. Ken is named as hands-on and knowledgeable. Reviewers consistently highlight rapid response times, with multiple reports of technicians arriving within 30 to 60 minutes. Several homeowners credit KCS with making the insurance claims process easier through direct billing and documentation support.
2 found across 18 total reviews at 4.6★. Tyler Fuentes described KCS bad-mouthing competitors during an initial visit, then doing a walkthrough and disappearing without follow-up or returning calls. Rehland Johnston gave 2 stars after the original crew was replaced mid-project with workers who had a language barrier and limited supervision. Johnston noted the replacement crew produced work quality that raised questions about their experience, and Johnston is now making repairs that should have been handled by KCS. Johnston did credit Ken and Brittany for being responsive when contacted directly, and appreciated KCS rushing to finish before a baby arrived.
KCS has zero owner responses on their negative reviews. For a company with only 18 total reviews, this is notable. It may simply reflect a young company that has not built a reputation management habit yet, but it also means complaints go publicly unanswered. The two negatives point to different issues (ghosting vs. crew swap), so there is no single repeating pattern, but both involve follow-through after the initial contact or start of work.
Jessica (project coordinator or office manager -- praised in multiple reviews for communication and keeping customers informed). Ken (owner/technician -- praised for knowledge, hands-on work, and responsiveness; also acknowledged positively by the 2-star reviewer). Brittany (staff -- mentioned positively by the 2-star reviewer as responsive when contacted).
If you hire KCS, ask for Jessica as your point of contact and get crew assignments in writing before work starts. The positive reviews are strong and specific, but two negatives in a small review pool are worth noting. Pin down the project timeline, crew details, and communication plan before signing anything.
Keep in mind
- KCS offers both mold testing and mold remediation. A company that tests for mold and then sells the remediation has a financial incentive to find problems. Consider getting an independent mold test from a separate inspector before committing to remediation work.
- With only 18 Google reviews and no owner responses to either negative review, there is limited public track record to evaluate. The 0% response rate on complaints means you only get one side of those stories.
- One reviewer described being ghosted after an initial walkthrough, with no follow-up or returned calls. Ask for a written timeline and next-step commitment before any site visit.
- A second reviewer reported the original crew was swapped mid-project for a crew with communication barriers, leading to quality issues that required later repairs. Confirm in writing which crew will handle your project and whether subcontractors may be used.