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RestoPros of Greater Columbus
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What this listing says
Greater Columbus homeowners dealing with water damage that has led to mold growth, especially those who want the franchise owner Caleb personally involved in the estimate and work.
Best for
- Granville and Greater Columbus homeowners with basement flooding or sump pump failures that need same-day emergency response and mold prevention.
- Property owners who want a hands-on franchise owner — Caleb shows up for estimates and sometimes does the work himself, per multiple reviewers.
- Landlords and rental property owners who need insurance coordination handled for them, including adjuster walkthroughs.
- Homeowners who had water damage from another company's work (plumbing, roofing) and need a single team to handle extraction through rebuild.
- Buyers who value a smaller operation where the same crew handles the job start to finish, rather than rotating subcontractors.
About this company
RestoPros of Greater Columbus is a restoration franchise based in Granville, Ohio, serving the broader Columbus metro area. They handle water damage, fire and smoke damage, mold remediation, storm damage, and full reconstruction. The company operates as a franchise of the RestoPros brand, which launched in 2018. Franchise owner Caleb runs the local operation and, according to multiple reviewers, shows up personally for estimates and sometimes does hands-on work.
Their primary focus is water damage restoration, which often leads into mold remediation. The website describes a six-step water damage process: emergency response, moisture measurement with humidity meters and thermal imaging, extraction with industrial pumps and vacuums, drying with fans and dehumidifiers, cleaning, and reconstruction. They offer free inspections and claim 24/7 availability, which reviewers consistently confirm.
The franchise is veteran-owned. The website displays BBB accreditation and an IICRC logo, and states the team follows IICRC guidelines. The parent company claims 30 years of combined industry experience across its franchise network.
A perfect 5.0 Google rating across 53 reviews is unusual for a restoration company. Every single review is 5 stars, and no reviewer in the last 18 months has posted a complaint. That kind of consistency at this volume suggests either a very small, tightly run crew or a very new operation that hasn't yet hit the scaling friction most restoration companies face.
Services
Service area
RestoPros of Greater Columbus operates from Granville, Ohio, about 30 miles east of downtown Columbus in Licking County. They market to the "Greater Columbus" area. Reviewers confirm work in the broader Columbus metro, but the website does not list specific cities or counties served.
Review consensus
Speed of response is the most consistent theme. Ryan arrived within an hour for Robert Reime's sump pump failure. Caleb responded at 8am on a Sunday for Ian and had a crew working the next day. Multiple reviewers — including repeat customer Rachel Marullo — confirm the team communicates throughout the project and finishes on schedule. james lloyd, a Local Guide with 22 reviews, called the quality "by far superior" to Servpro after Caleb, Mike, and Nick handled last-minute water damage. Several reviewers specifically note that pricing was reasonable compared to competitors, including Kyle Rauch who said costs were lower than other restoration companies he called.
0 found across 53 total reviews at 5.0★. No complaints at 1, 2, or 3 stars have appeared in the last 18 months across all 53 reviews. The review record is entirely positive during this window.
A perfect 5.0 across 53 reviews with zero negatives is statistically rare for a restoration company. Several positive reviews come from single-review accounts, which is common for emergency services — people create a Google account specifically to leave a review after a crisis. The reviews with the most detail come from established reviewers (P D with 68 reviews, Steve Clegg with 36, Rick Metzler with 23, james lloyd with 22), and all four are strongly positive, which lends credibility to the overall pattern.
Caleb (franchise owner — praised by Ian, Darren Day, BARBARA HEALEY, Peggy Gosnell, Ben B, james lloyd for personal involvement and responsiveness). Ryan (technician — praised by Robert Reime and P D for fast arrival and hands-on setup). Nick (technician — praised by Don Coble and james lloyd for knowledge and speed). Mike (technician — praised by james lloyd alongside Caleb and Nick). Drew (technician — praised by Steve Clegg for calming a dog during equipment setup). Anthony (technician — praised by Paula Marteney for knowledge and service).
This is a small, owner-operated franchise where the owner Caleb stays involved in day-to-day work. Ask for Caleb or Ryan by name if your situation is urgent. With no negative reviews on record, there is no complaint data to warn about — but get mold testing done independently since they handle both testing and remediation.
Keep in mind
- RestoPros does both mold testing and mold remediation. That creates a conflict of interest — the same company that tells you mold exists also sells the fix. Consider getting an independent mold test before committing to their remediation work.
- This is a franchise operation, not an independent local company. Service standards are set by the RestoPros corporate brand, and franchise ownership could change.
- The Granville address is about 30 miles east of downtown Columbus. Ask about response times to your specific location, especially for the "Greater Columbus" areas they claim to serve.
- With only 53 reviews and no negatives at all, this is still a relatively young operation. There is limited track record for how they handle disputes or callbacks.
- The website mentions free inspections but does not detail what mold testing involves or costs. Get the testing scope and pricing in writing before they start.