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J&S Restoration and Reconstruction LLC
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What this listing says
Yamhill County homeowners who want a single Spanish-speaking restoration contractor to handle water damage, mold, and rebuild under one roof with 24/7 emergency response.
Best for
- Yamhill County homeowners dealing with water damage or mold who want one company to handle everything from extraction to rebuild.
- Spanish-speaking families in the McMinnville area who need a bilingual restoration team.
- Homeowners navigating insurance claims for the first time — multiple reviewers credit J&S with walking them through the process.
- Property managers and commercial building owners in Yamhill, Marion, Washington, or Polk counties who need a responsive 24/7 vendor.
About this company
J&S Restoration and Reconstruction is a family-owned disaster restoration company based in McMinnville, Oregon, in Yamhill County. They handle water damage, fire damage, mold remediation, and reconstruction — meaning they can take a job from emergency water extraction through drywall replacement and painting without handing you off to a separate contractor. They hold an Oregon general contractor license (CCB #232800) and are IICRC holders with an AHERA inspector qualification. The team is bilingual in English and Spanish.
What stands out is the single-source model. Most restoration companies subcontract the rebuild; J&S handles both the mitigation and the reconstruction in-house as a general contractor. Their website mentions containment, antimicrobial treatment, and dehumidification as part of their mold process. They also offer carpet and upholstery cleaning using hot water extraction, and they use eco-friendly cleaning products they describe as safe for pets and children.
Javier Ceja runs the company and shows up personally on jobs — reviewers consistently describe him crawling under houses, meeting with insurance adjusters, and responding to calls at 5 a.m. The company claims 20-plus years of industry experience. An insurance agent reviewer (Heidi Moore) says she regularly refers clients to J&S for after-hours emergencies, and a general contractor (Paul H.) says he has referred clients for years without complaint.
With a 4.9-star rating across 32 Google reviews, J&S has an unusually clean track record for a restoration company. Only one review falls below 5 stars. That said, 32 reviews is a small sample — it reflects a smaller operation, not necessarily a pattern-free one.
Services
Service area
Headquartered in McMinnville, Oregon, in Yamhill County. J&S names Yamhill, Marion, Washington, and Polk counties as their service area, and their FAQ confirms they serve Portland and Salem. Given that Portland is about 40 miles from McMinnville, confirm response times if you are on the edges of that range.
Review consensus
Javier's personal involvement is the dominant theme. He answers calls at 5 a.m. (Trevor Fromm), crawls under houses himself (Beto Reyes), and meets with insurance adjusters on-site (Kevin Markley). Multiple reviewers describe arrival within 30 minutes to an hour of calling. Lisa gets named for helping with the insurance claims process (Clifford Heater). Sara is noted for being knowledgeable on a mold job (Gary L., website testimonial). An insurance agent (Heidi Moore) says she calls J&S for after-hours emergencies. A general contractor and construction consultant (Paul H.) says he has referred clients to Javier for years without a single complaint.
1 found across 32 total reviews at 4.9★. One reviewer (Kassi Padilla, February 2026) alleges J&S did not provide a proper quote before starting work, overcharged for a small corner area, billed for areas not worked on, and used the customer's electricity for equipment without adjusting the bill. The owner responded that there is no record of a completed service and that the account remains unpaid from over a year ago — suggesting the dispute may be about an unfinished or abandoned job rather than a completed one. The reviewer has only 2 total Google reviews and received no likes on the complaint.
This is a small, owner-operated company where Javier personally handles most jobs. That creates a strong experience when he is your point of contact, but it also means capacity is limited. The single negative review and the owner's response suggest a billing dispute where the two parties disagree on basic facts (whether service was completed, whether payment was made). The owner responds to the negative review with specific details rather than a template, which is a positive signal.
Javier (owner/operator — overwhelmingly positive, named in 15+ reviews for hands-on work, fast response, and insurance navigation). Lisa (claims assistance — positive, named by Clifford Heater for help with the claim process). Sara (field work — positive, named in website testimonial by Gary L. for mold knowledge).
Ask for Javier directly — he is the operation. Get a written estimate with line items before any work starts, especially given the one billing dispute. If your job involves mold, get a separate inspection from an independent testing company before agreeing to remediation.
Keep in mind
- J&S does both mold testing and mold remediation, which is a conflict of interest. A company that finds mold profits from fixing it. Consider getting an independent mold inspection before committing to remediation work.
- The one negative review alleges J&S did not provide a clear quote before starting work and billed for areas not worked on. The owner responded that the account was unpaid for over a year. Regardless of who is right, get a written scope and price before work begins.
- Their service area claims stretch from McMinnville to Portland and Salem — that covers a wide geographic range. If you are outside Yamhill County, confirm response times and whether you will get the same crew.
- With 32 reviews total, you are largely relying on a small sample. The high rating is encouraging but does not carry the same statistical weight as a company with hundreds of reviews.