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Voda Cleaning & Restoration of Raleigh
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What this listing says
Raleigh and Wake County homeowners facing water damage that led to mold growth, where a single franchise crew handles extraction through remediation under one IICRC-certified operation.
Best for
- Raleigh and Wake County homeowners dealing with water damage that has turned into a mold problem, where one company can handle both the water extraction and mold work.
- Buyers who need 24/7 emergency response for flooding or pipe bursts — multiple reviewers confirm same-day or next-day scheduling.
- Homeowners who want a single vendor for mold remediation plus follow-up carpet cleaning, duct cleaning, and odor removal under one contract.
- Commercial property owners in the Triangle area who need restoration work for offices, schools, or retail spaces with minimal disruption.
- Customers who value clear upfront communication — Carrie draws repeated praise for honest recommendations without upselling.
About this company
Voda Cleaning & Restoration operates a franchise location in Raleigh, NC, at 2810 Yonkers Rd. They handle water damage, mold remediation, fire and smoke damage, and a range of cleaning services for both residential and commercial properties. Mold work is one piece of a broader restoration operation — most of their 121 Google reviews focus on carpet cleaning, duct cleaning, and water damage rather than mold specifically.
The Raleigh team uses mold testing devices to detect hidden growth before starting remediation, and their website references air scrubbers as part of the process. Beyond that, the site stays vague on specific equipment brands or techniques. They hold IICRC certification as a firm. One reviewer (Zinnia) mentioned using a separate air testing company alongside Voda for a water damage and mold job — suggesting some customers bring independent testers even when Voda offers testing in-house.
Owner Oliver runs the Raleigh location and shows up in reviews as the person handling initial assessments and quotes. The franchise parent company claims 500+ cities served and 10,000+ five-star reviews nationally, but those numbers belong to the franchise network, not the Raleigh office alone. The Raleigh location holds memberships in the Raleigh, Cary, Chapel Hill-Carrboro, Chatham, Holly Springs, Morrisville, and Apex chambers of commerce.
A perfect 5.0-star rating across 121 Google reviews is rare for any restoration company. Only one review in the last 18 months dropped below five stars. The consistency of the praise — punctuality, communication, no upselling — is notable, though the overwhelming majority of those reviews cover carpet and duct cleaning rather than mold-specific work.
Services
Service area
Based in Raleigh, NC at 2810 Yonkers Rd. Serves Raleigh, Garner, Knightdale, Wendell, and surrounding Wake County communities including Millbrook, White Oak, and Shotwell. Chamber memberships in Cary, Chapel Hill-Carrboro, Chatham, Holly Springs, Morrisville, and Apex suggest service reach across the western Triangle, though confirm response times for locations outside central Wake County.
Review consensus
Nick draws the most mentions — roughly 13 reviews praise him for punctuality, attention to detail, and going above expectations on carpet and upholstery work. Jordan (Stallings) handles mold remediation and water damage jobs; Danielle Remmy praised his bathroom mold remediation, and Jonathan Seamans credited him alongside Warren for mold work. Carrie coordinates scheduling and field visits — Amy Bell singled her out for honest recommendations without upselling. Ryan earns praise across duct cleaning and water damage for being knowledgeable and thorough. Owner Oliver shows up as the first contact who sets the tone. Across all reviews, the dominant themes are on-time arrival, clear explanations of what the work involves, and no surprise charges.
1 found across 121 total reviews at 5.0★. Timothy Wilcox hired Voda for a mildew job where he had already removed drywall. Workers sprayed, installed new drywall, and left both days without telling him they were done. The drywall was crooked at the top, an outlet was recessed 3/4 inch behind the new wall, and the trim would not line up because the drywall sat too far out. He removed and redid the work himself. He noted that Warren was individually outstanding to work with and the crew was courteous — the failure was in the construction quality and the leave-without-notice habit. The owner responded the same day but used a template apology without addressing the specific drywall complaints.
Voda Raleigh is a restoration and cleaning franchise where mold remediation is a secondary service, not the core identity. The overwhelming majority of reviews cover carpet cleaning, duct cleaning, and water damage. The mold-specific review base is too small (3-4 mentions) to establish patterns about their mold work quality. The owner's response to the single negative review was same-day but template-style — a phone number and a generic apology rather than engagement with the specific drywall problems.
Nick (technician, carpet/upholstery — positive across ~13 reviews for punctuality and detail). Jordan Stallings (technician, mold/water damage — positive across ~7 reviews for thoroughness). Carrie (coordinator — positive across ~7 reviews for honesty and no upselling). Ryan (technician, ducts/water damage — positive across ~8 reviews). Oliver (owner — positive across 5 reviews for responsiveness). Warren (technician/estimator — mixed; praised individually as outstanding but involved in the 1-star drywall complaint). Andre (technician, mold follow-up — positive in 2 reviews). Cory (office staff — positive in 2 reviews). Ruairi (technician, water damage — positive in 2 reviews). Wes (technician — positive in 2 reviews).
Ask for Jordan or Carrie if your job involves mold — they are the names most connected to mold and water damage work in the reviews. Get an independent mold test before accepting Voda's remediation quote, since they test and remediate. If your project requires drywall replacement after mold removal, ask specifically about the drywall crew's qualifications and inspect the work before the crew leaves the site.
Keep in mind
- They perform both mold testing and mold remediation. This creates a financial incentive to find mold and then sell the remediation. Consider hiring an independent mold inspector before committing to their remediation services.
- This is a franchise location. The website's claims of 10,000+ five-star reviews and 500+ cities served belong to the national franchise, not the Raleigh office. The Raleigh location has 121 Google reviews on its own.
- Only 3-4 of those 121 reviews mention mold work specifically. Most cover carpet cleaning, duct cleaning, and water damage. The mold track record is thin compared to their cleaning volume.
- The single negative review flags drywall quality problems — workers left without communicating, and the drywall was hung crooked with a recessed outlet. If your job involves reconstruction after mold removal, ask about the drywall crew's experience.
- The website is heavy on marketing language but does not name specific equipment brands, dehumidifier models, or containment methods. Ask for specifics before signing.