Provider profile
Kennedy Restoration
Provider snapshot
What this listing says
Portland and SW Washington property managers and homeowners dealing with mold tied to water damage who want one contractor handling mitigation through full reconstruction.
Best for
- Portland metro and SW Washington homeowners with mold growth triggered by a water damage event who want one company to handle the entire job from drying to drywall replacement.
- Property managers and HOA contacts who need a single vendor for emergency response, mold remediation, and reconstruction across multiple units.
- Commercial building owners and multifamily operators in Portland who need a restoration company with after-hours availability and insurance coordination.
- Homeowners dealing with fire or storm damage where mold has developed as secondary damage and both issues need to be addressed together.
About this company
Kennedy Restoration is a full-service restoration contractor based at 13909 NE Airport Way in Portland, Oregon, serving the Portland metro and Southwest Washington. Mold remediation is one piece of a broader operation that includes water damage restoration, fire damage restoration, sewage cleanup, biohazard cleanup, and full reconstruction. They handle both testing and remediation under one roof.
What stands out is their scope. Kennedy operates as a general contractor that takes a project from initial emergency response through demolition, drying, and full rebuild. Their mold work uses HEPA-filtered negative air machines for containment, antimicrobial treatments, and infrared moisture detection to find hidden damp spots behind walls. They also do pre- and post-remediation air sampling. For mold tied to water intrusion, having the water damage and mold teams under one company can speed things up considerably.
Stanley C. Kennedy founded the company in 1950 as a janitorial service for downtown Portland businesses. A fire cleanup request in 1964 pivoted the business toward restoration, and the 1962 Columbus Day Storm gave them their first major volume. They now carry memberships in BOMA Oregon, IREM, Multifamily NW, NARPM Greater Portland, and several healthcare facility associations, which reflects heavy commercial and property management work.
Their 4.2-star rating across 160 Google reviews is solid but not exceptional. The volume of 5-star reviews from property managers and HOA contacts suggests strong performance on the commercial and multifamily side.
Services
Service area
Kennedy Restoration is headquartered at 13909 NE Airport Way in Portland, OR. They serve the Portland metro and Southwest Washington, listing Beaverton, Gresham, Hillsboro, Hood River, Newberg, Oregon City, Salem, Tigard, Vancouver WA, and Woodburn as specific service cities. Hood River and Salem are 60+ miles from their Portland headquarters, so confirm crew availability for those outlying areas.
Review consensus
Project managers get called out by name more than the company itself. Patrick Henry appears in at least 10 reviews for water damage and reconstruction work, praised for responsiveness, tight scheduling, and follow-through. Blayne draws praise for communication during water damage and fire restoration projects. Erik Roth is named in multiple reviews for daily contact, patience, and coordination on complex jobs. Brandi (also spelled Brandy) leads content cleaning crews and is praised alongside team members Nisha, Fay, Abran, Lars, and Victor. Danielle Martinez is highlighted for biohazard cleanup responsiveness. Franki is praised by an HOA manager for after-hours phone response. Multiple property managers and HOA contacts describe Kennedy as their go-to vendor, citing reliable after-hours availability and smooth insurance coordination.
1 found across 160 total reviews at 4.2★. The single recent 1-star review from Keith Nickel contained no text and received no owner response. With no details to analyze, it is impossible to determine whether this reflects a service failure or a personal grievance.
The review profile skews heavily toward property managers, HOA contacts, and commercial clients. These repeat-business reviewers overwhelmingly give 5 stars and name specific project managers. Individual homeowner reviews are also positive but fewer in number. The company did not respond to the only recent negative review, so there is no owner response pattern to evaluate.
Patrick Henry (production coordinator/project manager — repeatedly praised across 10+ reviews for responsiveness and scheduling). Blayne (project manager/coordinator — praised for communication on water and fire jobs). Erik Roth (project manager — praised for daily contact and patience on complex rebuilds). Aaron Metcalf (mentioned alongside Erik Roth — positive). Brandi/Brandy (team lead — praised for content cleaning and spill response). Nisha, Fay, Abran, Lars, Victor (crew members under Brandi — praised for punctuality and care). Valentin Naranjo (manager — praised for clarity and keeping projects on track). Danielle Martinez (biohazard/content cleaning — praised for promptness and professionalism). Franki (after-hours phone responder — praised by HOA manager for communication). Austin (crew member — praised for water mitigation work). Dorian (coordinator — praised for coordination on fire restoration). Matthew (office staff — praised for handling a driving complaint). Chance Goldade (estimator — praised for communication with insurance). Jim Marshall (estimator — praised for estimates and coordination). Mike (coordinator — praised for countertop replacement communication). Tysen Bodewig, Melinda (business development — mentioned positively at networking events). Thor, Charley, Gabriel (after-hours crew — praised for compassion during a house fire). Shawn (crew member with Patrick Henry — positive).
Kennedy fits well when you are dealing with a larger insurance-driven project where you want one company from emergency call to finished reconstruction. Ask for Patrick Henry or Blayne by name if your project involves water damage or fire restoration. For standalone mold testing, get a separate assessment first so you have an independent opinion before Kennedy scopes the remediation.
Keep in mind
- Kennedy does both mold testing and mold remediation. That means the same company telling you the mold is there is also the one you would pay to remove it. Consider getting an independent mold assessment before committing to their remediation scope.
- Their primary business is water and fire damage restoration, not standalone mold work. If your mold issue is not connected to a water or fire event, their attention and pricing may be calibrated for larger insurance-driven projects.
- The service area listed on their website stretches from Hood River to Salem to Vancouver, WA. That is a wide geography. Confirm response times and crew availability for locations far from their NE Airport Way headquarters.
- At 4.2 stars across 160 reviews, their rating is below the 4.5 threshold where most buyers feel fully comfortable. The single recent 1-star review had no text and no owner response, so it is hard to evaluate, but the overall rating suggests some past dissatisfaction.