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Voda Cleaning & Restoration of Columbus
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What this listing says
Columbus-area homeowners dealing with water damage that has turned into mold growth, where the owner Robert personally responds to after-hours emergencies across Plain City and surrounding suburbs.
Best for
- Homeowners in Plain City, Dublin, Powell, Westerville, and Columbus suburbs who need same-day water damage response that can transition into mold work
- Basement mold problems triggered by sump pump failures, sewer backups, or flooding, where one company handles water extraction through mold remediation
- Commercial properties such as offices and retail spaces needing mold remediation with minimal operational disruption
- Buyers who value a locally owned franchise where the owner personally shows up on emergency calls
About this company
Voda Cleaning & Restoration of Columbus operates out of Plain City, Ohio, serving the greater Columbus metro as a franchise location of the national Voda brand. Their primary identity is water damage restoration, but they run a full mold remediation operation that includes in-house testing with a mold testing device, containment, removal, and post-remediation restoration. They handle both residential and commercial properties.
Their mold remediation page describes a process that moves from inspection through containment and removal to restoration, and they mention deploying air scrubbers on commercial jobs. The website references IICRC certification at the firm level, and they carry Google Guaranteed status. They also run a cleaning division that handles carpet, tile and grout, hardwood floors, upholstery, and air ducts.
Robert and Kathy own this location. Multiple reviewers describe knowing Robert for over 20 years, and several mention his faith-driven approach to business. He personally responds to late-night emergencies; one reviewer reports calling at 9 PM and having Robert show up himself. The location is a member of the Powell Chamber of Commerce.
A perfect 5.0 rating across 36 Google reviews is unusual. Every single review is five stars, with no negatives in the last 18 months. The review count is still modest, but the consistency is worth noting.
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Service area
Headquartered in Plain City, Ohio. Serves the Columbus metro area including Blacklick, Columbus, Commercial Point, Derby, Dublin, Galloway, Grove City, Harrisburg, Hilliard, Johnstown, Lewis Center, Lockbourne, New Albany, Orient, Powell, West Jefferson, and Westerville. Reviews confirm work in Shawnee Hills and Powell.
Review consensus
Robert draws the most praise as owner, with reviewers calling out his honesty, personal involvement, and willingness to take late-night calls. Corey gets repeat mentions for friendliness and going above expectations on carpet cleaning and flood response. Lindzee earns praise for sewage cleanup, tile work, and attention to detail. Steve handled water meter flooding and carpet drying. Reviewers consistently mention upfront pricing, reliable scheduling, and fast same-day response. Several reviewers describe Voda working directly with their insurance providers.
0 found across 36 total reviews at 5.0★. 0 found across 36 total reviews at 5.0 stars. No negative reviews exist for this location in the last 18 months.
A significant cluster of 5-star reviews appeared in late August and early September 2025, many from people who describe knowing Robert personally or doing business with him for years. These read more like character endorsements than service reviews. This does not mean the reviews are fake, but the early review base skews toward personal connections rather than arm's-length customers.
Robert (owner — positive, praised for honesty, personal emergency response, and 20+ year relationships with multiple reviewers). Kathy (co-owner — positive, mentioned as reliable and sharp businessperson). Corey/Cory (technician — positive, praised for friendliness, carpet cleaning skill, and flood response). Lindzee (technician — positive, praised for sewage cleanup, tile work, and thoroughness). Steve (technician — positive, praised for carpet drying after water meter flooding).
Ask for Robert directly if you need after-hours mold or water emergency response. Before agreeing to mold remediation, get a separate mold test from an independent inspector since Voda does both testing and remediation. The review history is strong but thin, and most documented work is water damage and cleaning rather than mold jobs.
Keep in mind
- Voda does both mold testing and mold remediation. This is a conflict of interest: the same company that tells you whether you have mold also profits from removing it. Get an independent mold test before committing to remediation.
- The website claims over 10,000 five-star reviews, but that figure covers the entire Voda franchise network nationwide. This Columbus location has 36 Google reviews.
- Voda is a franchise brand operating in 500+ cities. Your experience depends on this local ownership team, not the national brand.
- Most reviews reference water damage and carpet cleaning work. Only one review (Bryan Meade) specifically describes mold remediation. The mold track record at this location is thin.