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Central Oregon Disaster Restoration
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What this listing says
Bend and Central Oregon homeowners dealing with water damage that led to mold, who want a single locally owned company with 40+ employees to handle extraction, drying, mold removal, and reconstruction under one roof.
Best for
- Bend, Redmond, and Sisters homeowners who need water damage dried out and then checked for mold growth, all handled by one local company.
- Central Oregon property owners with homes built before 2004 who need asbestos testing before a remodel, with abatement available from the same contractor if results come back positive.
- Landlords and property managers who want a single point of contact for insurance documentation, mitigation, and reconstruction after water or fire damage.
- Homeowners who discovered attic mold during a home inspection and want remediation from a company with multiple named technicians experienced in attic mold jobs.
About this company
Central Oregon Disaster Restoration (CODR) is a locally owned restoration company headquartered in Bend, Oregon. Corky Wray founded it in 2006 after renting fans to help a friend dry out a burst pipe. Twenty years later, the company has over 40 employees handling water damage, fire damage, mold removal, asbestos abatement, lead paint removal, and sewage cleanup across Central Oregon. Mold is one service line among many here, not their sole focus.
What stands out is the breadth of hazardous material work under one contractor license (CCB# 1735). CODR added asbestos abatement in 2021 and now handles asbestos testing, removal, and lead paint remediation alongside their water and mold work. They offer mold testing (swab, cassette, and air sampling), mold removal, and reconstruction. Their water damage page describes dehumidification equipment and machine extraction. They claim 60-minute emergency response times and handle insurance claims management from start to finish, including documentation, photography, and itemization.
Corky Wray still owns the company. Multiple reviewers describe it as family-operated, and the website calls it "The Home Team." The about page mentions nearly two decades of continuous operation in the Bend area.
The 4.7-star Google rating across 150 reviews is strong. Zero negative reviews appeared in the last 18 months. That is an unusually clean record for a company this size, though it also means there is no complaint data to evaluate how they handle problems.
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Service area
Headquartered at 255 NE Thurston Ave in Bend, Oregon. The core service area covers Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Black Butte Ranch, Terrebonne, Sunriver, Tumalo, Prineville, Powell Butte, Madras, Culver, Warm Springs, La Pine, and Deschutes River Woods. The website also lists pages for Brothers, Burns, and John Day, which are 100-130+ miles east of Bend across sparsely populated high desert. The company claims 60-minute response times, which is realistic for the Bend-Redmond corridor but unlikely for the eastern Oregon locations.
Review consensus
Ryan Scheer is the most frequently named employee, appearing in reviews for mold inspections, water damage assessments, and project management. Multiple reviewers describe him overseeing attic mold remediation, collecting samples, and communicating clearly about scope and pricing. Brenda draws praise from several reviewers for responsiveness and customer care. Cody is named for water damage emergency response (arriving within an hour for a burst pipe with Brandon) and for lead paint consultation on a historic home. Cesar and Cole handled an attic mold remediation together. Matt and Sam remediated attic mold with proper containment (heavy gauge plastic sealing). Alia and Chris earned praise for water damage restoration near Sisters. Jim, Tyler, and Terry are named together for house repairs. Reviewers consistently highlight fast emergency response, clear communication, insurance navigation, and no financial surprises.
0 found across 150 total reviews at 4.7★. No negative reviews (3 stars or below) exist in the last 18 months. Across all 150 reviews at 4.7 stars, the recent record contains no complaint data to analyze.
The review base is heavily weighted toward water damage and general restoration work. Only a handful of reviews specifically mention mold remediation (attic mold for Robert Pohly, Kristin Wills, Jim Tatum, Paulette Byers, Ray L, and Mark Henry). The company clearly does mold work and reviewers confirm it, but most of the 150-review reputation was built on water and fire damage response. One review from Allison Tracy opens with instructions to generate a polished review, suggesting it may have been AI-assisted, though the specific details about Brenda appear genuine.
Ryan Scheer (project manager/estimator — positive across multiple reviews for inspections, mold assessments, and communication). Brenda (office/customer service — positive, praised for responsiveness and compassion). Cody (field technician — positive, water damage emergency response and lead paint consultation). Jorge (field technician — positive, praised alongside Cody and Abi for water damage). Abi (field technician — positive, praised for water damage work). Cole (field technician — positive, attic mold remediation). Kyle (field technician — positive, praised alongside Cole). Tyler (field technician — positive, praised for transparency and helpfulness). Cesar (field technician — positive, attic mold remediation with Cole). Brandon (field technician — positive, burst pipe emergency response). Kenny (field technician — positive, home assessment). Matt (field technician — positive, attic mold remediation). Sam (field technician/team lead — positive, attic mold remediation and service work). Jim (field technician — positive, house repairs). Terry (field technician — positive, house repairs). Chris (field technician — positive, water damage restoration). JD (field technician — positive, mid-project water damage work). Alia (field technician — positive, water damage restoration near Sisters). Nicole (estimator — positive, prompt inspection and fair estimate).
This is a well-staffed local restoration company that happens to do mold work, not a mold specialist. Ask for Ryan Scheer if you want someone who will inspect, explain the scope, and oversee the remediation. Get an independent mold test before agreeing to their remediation estimate since they do both. For attic mold specifically, multiple reviewers confirm they handle it with proper containment.
Keep in mind
- They do both mold testing and mold remediation. The company telling you that you have a mold problem is the same one billing you to fix it. Consider getting an independent mold test before committing to their remediation estimate.
- Mold is not their primary business. CODR is a full-service restoration company whose main volume comes from water and fire damage. If you need a mold-only specialist, this is a generalist with mold capabilities.
- The service area page lists towns as far as Burns and John Day, which are 130+ miles from Bend across high desert. Confirm crew availability and response time if you are outside the Bend-Redmond-Sisters corridor.
- Zero negative reviews in 18 months across 150 total sounds great, but it gives you no data on how this company handles disputes or unsatisfied customers. Ask about their warranty and callback process.