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Fischer Restoration
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What this listing says
Seattle and Eastside homeowners dealing with water damage that has led to mold growth, backed by a family-run operation with in-house plumbing, electrical, and HVAC divisions since 1977.
Best for
- Seattle, Bellevue, and Eastside homeowners who need mold remediation tied to an active water damage situation, where one company can handle extraction, drying, mold removal, and rebuild.
- Condo and apartment owners in multi-unit buildings where a leak from another unit has caused mold growth and you need a team experienced with shared-wall situations.
- Homeowners who want a single contractor for the full scope from emergency response through final repairs, avoiding handoffs between mitigation and reconstruction companies.
- Property managers and HOAs needing a restoration company that responds after hours and on weekends with crews who handle common-area cleanup.
- Buyers who value a locally owned, non-franchise company with nearly 50 years of roots in the Seattle market.
About this company
Fischer Restoration is a family-run restoration company headquartered in Mountlake Terrace, Washington, serving the greater Seattle metro from the Eastside to Snohomish County. Mold remediation is one piece of a broader operation that includes water mitigation, fire remediation, asbestos abatement, and full repairs and remodeling. They belong to the Fischer family of companies, which also runs plumbing, electrical, and heating/AC divisions under the same ownership.
On the mold side, their website describes containment setup, removal of damaged porous materials like drywall and carpet, HEPA vacuuming and HEPA air filtration, and disinfection using hydrogen-peroxide-based products rather than ammonia-based chemicals. Most of their mold work originates from water damage calls where moisture has been present long enough for growth to start. They handle the rebuild afterward with their own crews, so you do not need to hire a second contractor.
The Fischer family started Fischer Plumbing in 1977 in Ballard. Owner Daryl Miller and equity partner Bruce Robertson expanded into restoration, electrical, and HVAC over the following decades. They moved to a purpose-built headquarters in Mountlake Terrace in 2015, positioned near I-5 and I-405 for access across King and Snohomish counties. They hold Washington contractor license FISCHR*906D2.
A 4.9-star rating across 157 Google reviews is unusually strong for a restoration company. Nearly every review with detail names specific crew members and describes same-day or next-day response to water emergencies. That said, the company primarily handles water and fire damage; mold-specific reviews are rare in the recent set.
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Service area
Headquartered in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. Fischer serves the greater Seattle metro including Seattle proper, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Issaquah, and Sammamish on the Eastside; Bothell, Lynnwood, Everett, Edmonds, Shoreline, and Snohomish County to the north; and Renton, Kent, Auburn, and Federal Way to the south. Their claimed area extends as far as Arlington and Stanwood to the north, which is roughly 40 miles from headquarters.
Review consensus
Gabe and Frank are the most frequently named pair, appearing in at least 10 reviews for water mitigation work. Reviewers describe them as efficient, communicative, and careful about minimizing damage before removing materials. Roberto and Miguel form a second highly praised team, noted for daily check-ins, property respect, and thoroughness in multi-unit buildings. Fredy and Jordan draw praise for basement flooding cleanup and keeping job sites clean. Richard stands out on the repairs side as a skilled craftsman who matches trim and finishes precisely. Alberto gets credit for after-hours response and thorough investigation of water sources. Rene is praised for managing longer renovation projects with responsiveness and flexibility. Speed of response is the dominant theme: multiple reviewers describe same-day arrival for emergencies.
2 found across 157 total reviews at 4.9 stars. One detailed complaint from Pamela Jaynes (Local Guide, 17 reviews) describes a restoration project estimated at 2-3 weeks that took 14 weeks. She reports poor drywall finishing (visible bright blue drywall), uneven flooring edges, damaged baseboards from Fischer staff, a painter who suggested she use an eraser to fix wall marks, lost house keys, garbage left in her yard over a weekend, and communication breakdowns throughout. She tried to raise concerns and was ignored until the project end. One other 1-star review from Dave Liddell (Local Guide, 59 reviews) has no text. Neither received an owner response.
Fischer responds to nearly every positive review with personalized thank-you messages naming the crew members involved. Neither of the two recent 1-star reviews received any response. That gap between positive engagement and negative silence stands out for a company that otherwise manages its online presence actively. The Pamela Jaynes complaint describes a repairs/remodeling project, not an emergency mitigation job, which suggests the company performs differently on longer renovation timelines than on its core rapid-response water work.
Gabe/Gabriel (mitigation crew lead -- consistently positive). Frank (mitigation crew -- consistently positive). Roberto (mitigation crew -- consistently positive). Miguel (mitigation crew -- consistently positive). Fredy/Freddy (mitigation crew -- consistently positive). Jordan (mitigation crew -- consistently positive). Richard (repairs craftsman -- consistently positive). Rene (project manager/repairs -- consistently positive). William/Will (repairs crew -- consistently positive). Alex (mitigation/demo crew -- positive). Eric (mitigation/demo crew -- positive). Alberto (mitigation, after-hours responder -- consistently positive). Johnathan (biohazard response -- positive). Angel (biohazard response -- positive). Juan (mitigation crew -- positive). Marco/Marcos (repairs, patching/painting -- positive). Isaiah (restoration crew -- positive). Ben/BG (project manager, repairs/flooring -- positive). Ira Gibbons (project coordinator -- positive, from website testimonial only).
Fischer delivers fast, well-coordinated emergency water mitigation with named crews who communicate daily. For mold remediation tied to a water event, they can handle the full chain from extraction to rebuild. Ask specifically about their experience with standalone mold projects, and if your job involves extended renovation work rather than emergency response, pin down the timeline in writing and request a single point of contact to avoid the communication gaps described in the one detailed negative review.
Keep in mind
- Fischer is primarily a water and fire damage company. Mold remediation is a secondary service that typically follows a water damage call. If you have a standalone mold problem with no active water issue, confirm they will take the job and ask about their mold-specific crew experience.
- One detailed 1-star review from a Local Guide describes a restoration project that stretched from an estimated 2-3 weeks to 14 weeks, with quality issues including visible unpainted drywall, uneven flooring, and damaged baseboards. The owner did not respond to this complaint.
- The company did not respond to either of its two recent negative reviews. For a company that actively responds to positive reviews, the silence on complaints is worth noting.
- Their service area spans from Arlington and Stanwood in the north to Federal Way and Auburn in the south. That is a wide geographic range, so confirm response times for locations far from their Mountlake Terrace headquarters.
- The website mentions IICRC credentials but does not specify mold-specific certifications. Ask about individual technician credentials for mold work.