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PuroClean Restoration Specialists
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What this listing says
Frisco and north Dallas homeowners dealing with water damage or mold after a pipe burst or storm, where owner Jim Bauer personally fields calls and his 200-year-experience team responds 24/7.
Best for
- Homeowners in Frisco, Plano, Prosper, Celina, and Denton dealing with water damage from burst pipes, storm flooding, or appliance failures who need same-day response
- Mold situations where a consultant has already provided a remediation protocol and you need a team to execute it under Texas mold licensing requirements
- Commercial properties in the DFW corridor needing large-loss restoration with minimal business interruption
- Buyers who want to talk directly to the owner before signing anything — Jim Bauer personally answers calls and gives free advice, even on holidays
About this company
PuroClean Restoration Specialists operates out of Frisco, Texas, covering Denton and Collin counties across the north Dallas-Fort Worth corridor. They handle water damage mitigation, fire and smoke restoration, mold removal, biohazard cleanup, and full reconstruction under one roof. Owner Jim Bauer runs this as a family-owned PuroClean franchise, and he personally answers calls — multiple reviewers report speaking directly with Jim on first contact, including evenings and weekends.
Their mold remediation process follows a consultant-driven model: they direct homeowners to get an independent mold assessment and remediation protocol first, then PuroClean executes the remediation plan. The website states they hold Texas mold licenses and work alongside consultants rather than writing their own protocols. They also carry IICRC certification, EPA Lead-Safe certification, and serve as Texas continuing education instructors. The team claims over 200 years of combined experience in the DFW area.
Jim Bauer has built strong local ties. The company sits on the Frisco Chamber of Commerce, participates in Frisco Adopt-a-Street, and mentors students through Frisco ISD. They have earned Angie's List Super Service Awards (2018 and 2020), a Best Pick Reports listing, and PuroClean's own Presidents Circle and Rainmaker awards.
A 4.9-star rating across 190 Google reviews is exceptional volume and consistency for a single franchise location. The overwhelming majority are five-star reviews, with only two one-star reviews in the last 18 months — and both carry strong owner responses questioning whether those reviewers contacted the right franchise.
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Service area
Headquartered in Frisco, Texas at 122 Rose Ln, Suite 103. Serves Denton and Collin counties including Frisco, Plano, Prosper, Celina, Denton, Aubrey, Little Elm, Oak Point, The Colony, Corinth, Cross Roads, Hackberry, and Shady Shores. The website also mentions Allen, McKinney, and Richardson as part of their DFW coverage.
Review consensus
Nick Esquivel is by far the most-mentioned technician, praised across years of reviews for water damage response, clear communication, same-day arrivals, and going beyond the scope of work to help homeowners. Ryan Bickerstaff gets repeat mentions for fire and smoke damage work, with reviewers highlighting his communication throughout the process. Dylan earns praise for professionalism on smaller jobs and frozen-pipe emergencies. Owner Jim Bauer draws consistent mentions for personally answering calls, giving honest free advice (including telling people when they do not need paid service), and being accessible on his cell phone. Luis, Terrin, and Angel also receive individual praise for politeness, flexibility with schedules, and keeping homeowners informed during drying processes. Multiple reviewers note that a real person answers the phone on the first ring, and several insurance agents recommend the company to their clients.
2 found across 190 total reviews at 4.9★. 2 found across 190 total reviews at 4.9 stars. Brian Roberts (January 2026) described poor quality, unfinished work and frustration comparable to dealing with insurance. Owner Jim Bauer responded three times, stating the company has no record of working with this reviewer and asking him to call directly — suggesting the review was posted to the wrong PuroClean franchise. Matt Mcvay (November 2025) reported calling several times and getting hung up on repeatedly. Jim responded that their call records show no missed or dropped calls that day and asked Matt to call his cell directly, again noting there are 12+ PuroClean franchises in DFW. Neither complaint includes enough detail to confirm the work was done by this specific location.
Both negative reviews share a common thread: the owner claims no record of the reviewer as a customer. This is a known pattern with franchise businesses that share a brand name — reviewers sometimes post to the wrong location's Google listing. Jim Bauer responds personally and at length to every negative review, providing his direct cell phone number and asking reviewers to call. His response style is personalized and specific, not a template, which suggests active reputation management rather than corporate boilerplate.
Nick Esquivel (technician/crew chief — consistently positive across 15+ reviews for water damage response, communication, and going above expectations). Ryan Bickerstaff (technician — positive for fire/smoke damage work, communication, and professionalism). Dylan (technician — positive for frozen-pipe emergencies, smaller jobs, professionalism). Jim Bauer (owner — positive for personally answering calls, giving free honest advice, accessibility). Luis A (technician — positive for politeness, flexibility, and knowledge). Terrin (technician — positive for communication during drying processes, compassion). Angel (technician — positive for mitigation work alongside Nick). Daniel (technician — positive for water damage work). Joseph (technician — positive for carpet cleaning). Mark D (project coordinator — positive for reconstruction coordination). Justin H (technician — positive for exceeding expectations on water damage). Chad (technician — positive for fast response). Mike (technician — positive for assisting on jobs).
This is one of the stronger PuroClean franchises in DFW by review volume and consistency. Ask for Nick Esquivel if your job involves water damage or mold — he has the longest track record of positive reviews. For fire or smoke damage, ask for Ryan Bickerstaff. Call Jim Bauer's direct line before booking; multiple reviewers report he will give honest advice and tell you if you do not actually need his services.
Keep in mind
- They do both mold testing and mold remediation. That creates a conflict of interest — the company identifying your mold problem also profits from fixing it. Their website suggests using an independent consultant for the assessment, which is the right approach, but confirm they will not write their own remediation protocol.
- This is one of 12+ independently owned PuroClean franchises in DFW. Both recent negative reviews involve the owner saying the reviewer likely contacted a different location. If you call the main PuroClean number, make sure you reach the Frisco office at 469-489-4982.
- The website claims a service area spanning from Denton to Plano to The Colony — roughly 30 miles across. Response times to the edges of that territory may differ from the Frisco core.
- They handle reconstruction after mitigation, which means a single company manages the full lifecycle from emergency dryout through rebuild. Convenient, but get independent estimates on reconstruction costs.