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Gilbert & Son Moisture Mold & Foundation
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What this listing says
Virginia Beach homeowners with crawlspace mold or moisture problems who want a family-owned company with a patented negative air drying system and 50 years of local work.
Best for
- Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, or Norfolk homeowners dealing with crawlspace mold, moisture, or structural rot.
- Buyers who want a second opinion on crawlspace repairs after getting a high quote elsewhere -- multiple reviewers hired them specifically for this.
- Homeowners with mold-related health concerns who need air quality sampling and root-cause diagnosis, not just surface treatment.
About this company
Gilbert & Son is a Virginia Beach crawlspace and mold contractor that has been operating in the Hampton Roads area for over 50 years. They hold a Class A Virginia contractor license and have completed more than 10,000 projects. Owner Mike Yurcak runs the operation and personally handles inspections and estimates.
What stands out here is a utility patent they hold for a negative air drying process in buildings with moisture and air quality issues. They also claim to manufacture their own equipment and develop proprietary moisture solutions. They were part of the national disaster team for Hurricane Katrina. They send technicians rather than salespeople for inspections, and they provide itemized pricing breakdowns on estimates.
The company serves Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Norfolk. They run industry training seminars and real estate closing letter services, which suggests deep roots in the local real estate and contractor community.
Services
Service area
Headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia at 2501 Performance Ct, Suite 102. They serve Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Norfolk across Southside Hampton Roads. No specific mention of Peninsula or Northern Neck coverage.
Review consensus
Mike is named in the majority of reviews as honest, knowledgeable, and willing to tell customers when work is not needed. Multiple reviewers specifically say they called Gilbert & Son for a second opinion after another company quoted far more. Justin is praised for being knowledgeable and friendly. Paul is noted for clean, careful fieldwork. Chris and Chase also appear in positive reviews. Reviewers consistently mention itemized estimates, fair pricing, punctuality, and clean job sites.
0 found across 25 total reviews at 5★. No negative reviews exist in the last 18 months to analyze.
A perfect 5.0 across 25 reviews over several years is unusual. Multiple reviewers are Local Guides with substantial review histories, which lends credibility. A recurring theme is customers calling Gilbert & Son after getting a much higher quote from another company and finding the scope of work was smaller than originally diagnosed. This second-opinion pattern appears in at least three reviews.
Mike (owner, inspections and estimates -- positive across most reviews). Justin (technician -- praised for knowledge and friendliness). Paul (technician -- praised for clean and careful work). Chris (technician -- positive). Chase (technician -- positive). Ty (technician -- positive).
With 25 reviews and a 5.0 rating, this is a small but spotless review profile. Ask for Mike directly if you want the owner's eyes on your crawlspace. Get an independent air quality test to verify their diagnosis, since they handle both testing and remediation.
Keep in mind
- They do both testing and remediation. That means the same company diagnosing your mold problem also profits from fixing it. Consider getting an independent air quality test before or after their work.
- Their service area covers Southside Hampton Roads. If you are on the Peninsula or further out, confirm they will travel to you and at what cost.
- With only 25 Google reviews over many years, you have a small sample to judge consistency. The 50-year track record and 10,000+ project claim are self-reported on their website.
- They operate Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM only. No weekend or emergency availability is listed.