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Skoda Construction Inc.
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What this listing says
Northeast Ohio homeowners in Chagrin Falls, Gates Mills, or Mayfield Village who want a single general contractor to handle mold removal and any rebuild work that follows.
Best for
- Homeowners in Chagrin Falls, Gates Mills, Mayfield Village, or surrounding Cuyahoga and Geauga County communities dealing with mold after water or storm damage.
- Situations where mold remediation will require structural repair or reconstruction afterward, since Skoda handles both under one contract.
- Insurance-claim-driven mold jobs where you want a contractor experienced in working directly with adjusters and keeping work within claim amounts.
- Commercial property owners in Greater Cleveland who need mold removal in offices, restaurants, or medical facilities.
About this company
Skoda Construction is a family-owned general contractor based in Mayfield Village, Ohio, that has been building custom homes and handling restoration work across Northeast Ohio since 1985. Mold removal is one piece of a much larger operation that includes custom home building, commercial construction, renovations, and emergency restoration for water, fire, and storm damage. Their primary identity is as a builder, not a mold specialist.
What sets them apart for mold work is the in-house construction capability. Their mold removal page describes a six-step process: inspection and testing, containment, air filtration, mold removal and disposal, source identification and correction, antimicrobial treatment, and post-remediation verification testing. Because they are a general contractor, they can handle the full rebuild after remediation without bringing in a second company. They advertise a 1-2 hour emergency response time and direct insurance billing.
The company traces its construction roots to 1950, when Chris Skoda's grandfather Joe Cicero started building in Greater Cleveland. Chris founded Skoda Construction in 1985, and his son Mike joined in 2014. They display an IICRC badge on their website and hold a BBB A+ rating. The about page claims a 300-mile service radius, though the listed service areas focus on Cuyahoga, Geauga, and Lake counties.
Their Google profile sits at a perfect 5.0 stars across 55 reviews. That is rare for any contractor with more than a handful of reviews. Most of those reviews are for custom home builds and storm or fire restoration rather than mold-specific work, so the rating reflects their general contracting reputation more than mold remediation experience specifically.
Services
Service area
Headquartered in Mayfield Village, Ohio (784 SOM Center Rd). Primary service areas include Chagrin Falls, Gates Mills, Moreland Hills, Pepper Pike, Mentor, Aurora, Highland Heights, Willoughby, Solon, Bainbridge, Russell Township, Hunting Valley, Kirtland, and Beachwood across Cuyahoga, Geauga, and Lake counties. The about page claims a 300-mile service radius, which would extend well beyond Northeast Ohio, though the named service cities are all within a 30-mile radius of the office.
Review consensus
Chris Skoda and Mike Skoda appear in the majority of reviews, praised consistently for direct communication, responsiveness, and staying involved from start to finish. Tony Cavaceci is named in several reviews for hands-on field work and follow-through. Reviewers highlight that the Skoda team responds quickly to emergencies, often arriving within an hour on evenings or weekends. Multiple reviewers note transparent pricing with no surprise charges. Insurance-claim customers specifically praise Chris for navigating the claims process and keeping jobs within claim amounts.
0 found across 55 total reviews at 5.0★. No negative reviews to assess. Zero 1-star, 2-star, or 3-star reviews exist across all 55 reviews.
The absence of any negative reviews across 55 total is statistically unusual for a contractor operating since 1985. It may reflect genuinely exceptional service, a smaller volume of jobs relative to the company's age, or a customer base (custom home buyers in affluent Northeast Ohio suburbs) that is less likely to leave negative public reviews. Worth noting that nearly all reviews come from custom home, renovation, or storm restoration clients. No reviewer specifically mentions mold removal or mold remediation work.
Chris Skoda (Founder/President -- consistently positive across dozens of reviews for communication, responsiveness, and insurance navigation). Mike Skoda (Vice President -- consistently positive for on-site presence and project communication). Tony Cavaceci (field operations -- positive in several reviews for hands-on work and follow-through). Gene Cavaceci (Project Manager -- positive, named by two reviewers for project management). Joe (field team -- positive, named in one bathroom renovation review). Sasha (role unclear -- positive, named once by Gloria Aitken).
Every review in the packet is positive, which makes it hard to identify risks from customer experience alone. Ask for references from mold-specific jobs, since the reviews reflect general contracting and restoration work. Request that Chris or Mike be your direct contact, as those are the names reviewers consistently credit for strong communication.
Keep in mind
- Skoda does both mold testing and mold remediation. That is a conflict of interest. The company that finds the mold should not be the same company paid to remove it. Ask whether they will accept a third-party test result or recommend an independent testing firm.
- This is a general contractor that also does mold removal, not a dedicated mold remediation company. Their reviews are overwhelmingly about custom home builds, renovations, and storm or fire restoration. There is no review from a mold-specific customer in the packet.
- The about page claims a 300-mile service radius. That covers most of Ohio and into neighboring states. For mold work requiring repeat visits, confirm they will service your specific location without scheduling delays.
- With 55 reviews and zero negatives, there are no independent complaints to evaluate. A perfect record is reassuring but also means you cannot compare experiences from dissatisfied customers.