Provider profile
Advanced Disaster Recovery Inc.
Provider snapshot
What this listing says
Lehigh Valley and eastern PA homeowners dealing with water or mold damage who want a multi-state restoration company with 11 offices and direct insurance billing.
Best for
- Lehigh Valley homeowners who need mold found, removed, and the source fixed by a single company that handles everything from inspection through reconstruction.
- Insurance-claim situations where you want a company that documents damage, communicates with your adjuster, and bills your carrier directly.
- Commercial properties — healthcare, hospitality, education, government — that need sector-specific compliance during remediation.
- After-hours emergencies where you need someone on-site fast; the company targets 90-minute dispatch from nearby offices.
- Large or multi-room mold problems where 0% financing up to $200,000 makes the out-of-pocket cost manageable.
About this company
Advanced Disaster Recovery Inc. runs a restoration operation out of Allentown, PA, with 10 additional offices spanning New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Mold remediation is one piece of a broader disaster restoration business that also covers water damage, fire and smoke cleanup, storm damage, sewage, biohazard, and full reconstruction. They handle mold inspection, removal, and post-remediation air quality testing under one roof.
On the mold side, the website describes infrared camera detection, containment with negative air pressure, HEPA filtration, EPA-compliant removal, and antimicrobial treatment. They also mention post-remediation air quality testing through third-party labs. The company holds IICRC certification (including AMRT for mold technicians), EPA Lead-Safe certification, and NADCA membership. They bill insurance directly and offer 0% financing through Enhancify for up to $200,000.
The company has operated since 2000 and claims 15,000+ completed jobs and 100+ years of combined team experience. Earlier reviews reference the names "Mellon Certified Restoration" and "BMS CAT," suggesting the Allentown operation has changed brands at least twice before becoming part of the Advanced DRI network. The core field crew — Kim Gehris, Eric, Scott, Steve Nagy, and Rich — appears consistently across reviews spanning 2019 through 2026.
With 64 Google reviews and a 4.8-star rating at this location, the company has a strong track record. Only one review in the past 18 months fell at or below 3 stars, and it contained no text. The broader Advanced DRI network claims 599+ reviews across all locations at 4.6 stars.
Services
Service area
Headquartered at 801 E Fairmont St, Allentown, PA. The company operates 11 offices across four states: New York (New Hampton, Kingston, Stormville, NYC), New Jersey (Fairfield, East Hanover, Toms River), Pennsylvania (Allentown, Harrisburg, Peckville), and Connecticut (Marlborough). The four-state footprint is large, so response times depend on proximity to one of these offices.
Review consensus
The field crew draws consistent praise. Kim Gehris shows up in reviews spanning seven years as a project manager who is responsive, detail-oriented, and easy to work with. Eric earns praise for craftsmanship and attention to detail. Scott and Steve Nagy are called out for quality repairs, reliability, and going beyond the scope to find hidden issues. Reviewers regularly mention that crews arrive on time, keep the work area clean, and communicate throughout the project. Several customers note the company was recommended by their insurer (USAA, State Farm) and that insurance coordination reduced their stress.
1 found across 64 total reviews at 4.8★. The sole recent negative is a 1-star from River Lotus (February 2026) with no review text and no detail about what went wrong. The reviewer has 5 total Google reviews and is not a Local Guide. The owner responded four months later with a generic template: "Not the experience we wanted you to have. Let us know how we can make it better." Without text, this review offers no actionable information about a service failure.
The company has rebranded at least twice — older reviews reference "Mellon Certified Restoration" (2019-2021) and "BMS CAT" (2024), while recent reviews use "Advanced DRI." Despite the name changes, the same field crew names (Kim, Eric, Scott, Steve, Rich) appear across all eras. The owner response to the single negative review was a template that arrived four months late and did not engage with specifics, suggesting reputation management is not a priority at this location.
Kim Gehris (project manager/foreman — praised repeatedly for responsiveness, detail, and managing jobs start-to-finish). Eric (craftsman — praised for quality work, courtesy, punctuality). Scott (repairs — praised for quality and going above expectations). Steve Nagy (worker — praised for finding hidden issues, efficiency, going above and beyond). Rich/Richard (worker — praised for quality, friendliness). Pat Grob (estimator — praised for being empathetic and responsive). Mike (repairs/painting — praised for quality work). Steph (cleaning — praised for thoroughness). Kerry (worker — praised for work on smoke damage). Trevor (worker — praised for smoke damage restoration). Toby (worker — praised for knowledge and skill). Jonathan/Johnathan (worker — praised for quality). Sean (worker — praised for storm damage repairs).
This is a well-reviewed restoration company with a stable field crew that customers trust. Ask for Kim Gehris as your project manager if the job is in the Lehigh Valley area. Get an independent mold test before signing a remediation contract, since they do both testing and removal.
Keep in mind
- They do both mold testing and mold remediation. That creates a financial incentive to find problems and then sell the fix. Consider getting an independent mold test before or after their work.
- The Allentown office has only 64 reviews. The website's "599+ reviews" and "4.6 stars" refer to all 11 locations combined, which masks per-office performance.
- This company has operated under at least two prior names (Mellon Certified Restoration, BMS CAT) at this location. The brand changed but much of the field crew stayed the same.
- The 90-minute response time applies to "nearby service areas" only. With a four-state footprint, properties farther from an office will wait longer.
- Mold is one service among many here. If you need a company whose sole focus is mold, this is a generalist restoration outfit.