Biohazard Remediation, Mold Testing & Remediation, Water & Smoke Damage
About us
Winner of the PuroClean Franchise of the Year Award in 2017 (over 260 PuroClean Franchises throughout the US). Additional address -2967 E. Sixth Ave., Columbus, OH 43219. Additional service area - Columbus, Hilliard, Upper Arlington, Grandview, Grove City, London, Marble Cliff, Clintonville, Dublin, Westerville, Worthington, New Albany, Gahanna, Pickerington, Reynoldsburg, Canal Winchester, Groveport, Bexley, Pataskala, Granville, Grandview Heights Franklin, Madison, Pickaway & Ross Counties. Additional DBA - GM Ventures Inc. Additional fax - (614) 276-2471.
I was convinced that I had mold growing in my basement as the result of a slow leak from the water line outside my house. Mr. Gutridge scheduled an appointment quickly, arrived on time, took one look at my basement and told me that what I thought was mold was actually mineral deposits, and was perfectly harmless. He then carefully examined the rest of the basement to make sure there was no mold growing anywhere else. He also walked around the exterior of the house to try to help me understand why I was having water seeping in to my basement. He was extremely helpful, and perfectly pleasant, despite the fact that there was no work for him to do at my house, after all. I would definitely recommend Puroclean to anyone who asked, and if I do have a problem in the future, they will be my first call.
Description of Work: Inspected for mold.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
BARB S.
04/2014
1.0
Left message requesting appointment to check home for suspected mold issue. Did not receive return call, after more than 1 week.
Description of Work: nothing
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Response from Puroclean Water, Fire, & Mold Experts
Hello [member name removed], I am so sorry you were not called back. We usually call back even if a message is left, within 2 hours. In most cases, we setup appointments within a day or two after being contacted. I also receive messages from the Angie's list Business Center and setup appointments that way as well. It is very unusual for you not to have been called back. I would be happy to setup an appointment with you. I have two other estimators, besides myself, that do mold remediation estimates. My direct cell is 614-935-9574. Best regards, Rick
April S.
04/2014
5.0
They came right out and we were very pleased with them. We would absolutely use them again.
Description of Work: I have used Puroclean Water Fire & Mold Experts. They came out to check some mold.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$0.01
Response from Puroclean Water, Fire, & Mold Experts
Thank you for your feedback and your business. Kind regards, Rick
Danielle J.
03/2014
5.0
Overall experience was wonderful. The pipes burst in my house and the problem was discovered on Saturday. The first two places that I called had wait lists for water migation work that was over a week long. I selected Puroclean because theirs was only 4 days long. After 4 days, I had to call back a few times to make sure that someone was still coming out as scheduled and that I had the paperwork for them to get started. My having to hound them to begin service was the primary negative experience. The back office functions of billing and paperwork were also not as efficient as I would have liked. I had one point person for all of the work being done. He arrived promptly every day when he said he would or slightly earlier. As I was not staying at the house while it was unlivable, he gave me regular updates by phone and email and we discussed the rationale for drastic steps that needed to be taken before it was too late to reverse those decisions. He personally walked the insurance adjuster through the house and explained all issues and rationale for why certain walls, flooring, and cabinets were removed. I especially appreciated this since he was able to provide the information in a more scientific way than I was able to. He saved as much of the house as he could and was very professional throughout the entire process.
Description of Work: Water mitigation services including removing walls and carpeting after water pipes burst and drying out the home.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
Jennifer M.
02/2014
4.0
drywall
 + -1 more
I've revised my review to reflect the owner Rick's admirable efforts to rectify the situation. I would hire PuroClean again. The full story: In March 2012, a plumbing leak caused my hallway closet drywall to get very wet and became a mold hazard. PuroClean came out and gave an estimate within 24 hours, and they removed the problematic drywall a few days later. The PuroClean employee was very efficient, professional, and friendly, as was Rick (the owner who came out to give the estimate). I was very satisfied with the work and the price. So in December 2013 when I discovered a mold problem in my basement due to a window leak, PuroClean was were my first phone call. Rick Gutridge, the owner, came out to give a free evaluation the next day. Just like in 2012, Rick was very professional, honest, and personable. He got me an estimate via email the next day, and I responded immediately that I'd like to move forward and book his company for service as soon as they were available. I didn't hear from Rick for over a week--which was partly expected since he said he was going out of town for the first part of the subsequent business week--so after a full week of waiting, I called and left a phone message. Rick return message came a few days later and basically said, "Sorry for not getting back to you, but we're slammed with emergency business because of the recent cold weather." I returned that message saying that I understood and would like to book service as soon as PuroClean was available to take the job, even if it took a few weeks. After a few more rounds of phone tag, Rick stopped calling back...so I ultimately gave up and left a lackluster review on Angie's List. At that point, Rick got back to me and was very apologetic. He team took care of the job within the week and just like in 2012, their employee did a wonderful job--very fast, very professional, very thorough, and took the time to explain what he'd done. But it did take about 75 days to sort out the whole mess (estimate was done in late Dec 2013 and the work was completed in early February 2014). I believe it was an honest mistake and that my job just got lost in the shuffle of other emergency jobs.
Description of Work: Removed wet drywall caused by a plumbing leak in a closet. Cleaned and vacuumed the area, then applied an antimicrobial agent.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Response from Puroclean Water, Fire, & Mold Experts
Hello [member name removed], I am really sorry we were unable to respond as quickly this time as in the past. The problem has been an high number of emergency calls that has kept us busy since Christmas. The unusual weather in Central Ohio with rain, snow, and freezing temperatures, has kept us busy with emergency calls for flooded basements, frozen water pipes,etc. It really is not normal for us to be that late in responding and unfortunately, the phone with emergency calls has kept my attention. Rick
SHELLY C.
01/2014
5.0
Terrific - he was so straightforward, told me there was no problem, I could fix it myself. We will definitely call him if we every actually need him!
Description of Work: checked for mold damage in our bathroom ceiling
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
TED C.
01/2014
5.0
During a home inspection for refinancing our home(10/14), the inspector found a small place where mold had been from a leak in the roof. This had been remedied but I had not repainted. The mortgage company insisted on mold cleanup. I called Puroclean that evening and explained the problem. He came out the next day gave us the estimate and I told him to do the repair to keep the refinancing going. He completed the repair on 10/16 and sent photos of the repair to the mortgage company. I was highly pleased with the the work and getting the information to the mortgage company. The only reason I gave a B on the price is because if I had painted the spot, I could have saved $430.
Description of Work: Address a small area of mold in the ceiling of the upstairs. This requires minor remediation, no air scrubber will be needed. There was no elevated moisture content in the drywall. For this remediation, we will hepavac and wipe off the mold with an ant-microbial and then encapsulate the area with a mold resistant paint
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$430
Response from Puroclean Water, Fire, & Mold Experts
Hello [member name removed], Thanks for the business and the feedback! I appreciate both very much! Rick
Marion and Lawrence F.
11/2013
5.0
I had a very good experience with them. They made many different trips here and it was done over a period of time. They were fair and reasonable in their pricing. I had very good personal attention , very good follow up and at one time he even left the ozone machines here for an extra 2 days. We just closed up the house and he left the ozone machines on for extra 2 days.
Description of Work: I used Puroclean Water Fire & Mold Experts to remove the smoking odors from the previous occupant.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Puroclean Water, Fire, & Mold Experts
Thank you for your response! Smoke odors are sometimes challenging to remove but we are glad we are able to "clear the air". Many times it takes a combination of cleaning with different products, carpet cleaning, and duct cleaning to remove the odor. Thanks for your feedback and your business! Rick
Patrick S.
11/2013
5.0
They were very professional, prompt and very responsive. I would use them again in the future.
Description of Work: I have used Puroclean Water Fire & Mold Experts. They did the water restoration for me.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,700
Response from Puroclean Water, Fire, & Mold Experts
Thank you for the feedback and your business! We appreciate it! Rick
CAROL C.
10/2013
5.0
biohazard cleanup
 + -1 more
Rick came to the house and assessed the situation promptly. Both the main sewer line and the house line had backed up into the basement leaving water in 3 rooms. I was very concerned as there were 2 people with compromised immune systems living in the house. Rick's polite and efficient crew worked very hard to sanitize the basement floors and also cleaned the basement steps, kitchen floor, 2 bathroom floors and 2 bedroom floors. During this process they also sanitized the washer and dryer and had to move and clean under several boxes and other items that were on the basement floor. They also left a commercial dehumidifier and an air cleaner running for the weekend. I really appreciate the excellent service Rick and his crew provided for us.
Description of Work: Rick responded immediately, efficiently, and empathetically when I called him.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$900
Response from Puroclean Water, Fire, & Mold Experts
Thank you for the feedback [removed member name]. We were happy to help. Your feedback means a lot and is very much appreciated. When you have a sewer backup, it is important to do a thorough cleaning. When someone in the home is in compromised health, it is important to run an air scrubber to clean the air. Even dried sewage can cause airborne endotoxins which can create even more health issues. So, air scrubbing and proper cleaning are critical. Happy to help! Rick
Joshua W.
10/2013
3.0
They were prompt and very professional. Knowledgeable folks and had a lot of good information. Their quote was a little higher than I was looking for and ultimately found someone else for about half the cost. The reason i wouldn't use these guys is because even though they didn't do the work, they still attempted to collect payment for the quote. I am not personally a fan of paying for services not delivered. But i will say once I called them, they did take care of it pretty quickly.
Description of Work: I asked them to review the mold in my attic and down a little bit of the attic wall.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$2,300
Response from Puroclean Water, Fire, & Mold Experts
Hello [removed member name], We are sorry to have mistakenly sent an invoice for work we did not do. This was a mistake and my apologies. As for our cost versus a competitors, it is difficult for me to know if they were doing the same things we proposed or not. Your quote was for $2200 not $2300 as stated.. In many cases, our quotes are less than our competitors. We also offer a 10 year warranty on our work and I am not sure if the competitor offered the same. Still, we regret not getting the job. Regards, Rick
Lisa N.
10/2013
5.0
He was polite and helpful for future occurances
Description of Work: Cleaned all windows and bathroom of mold
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Janet W.
09/2013
5.0
This is a marvelous company based on the quality of work and professionalism. I recommend them wholeheartedly.
Description of Work: I purchased a new home and found flooding in the basement due to sump pump drain overflow after a week of heavy rains. I called Puroclean and they were overbooked but found a way to remove the water in the basement within 24 hours.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$900
Response from Puroclean Water, Fire, & Mold Experts
Thank you for choosing us to allowing us to help! Your feedback is appreciate!
Jonathan H.
07/2013
5.0
Rick evaluated two mold-affected drywall sheets that we discovered in our new home. He used his moisture detector to determine that the involved areas were dry despite extensive rains recently, suggesting that the mold was from past water damage and not an ongoing leak. He outlined the steps for mold remediation and gave me the option of doing it myself since it would be fairly simple. I decided I would do the repairs myself, and he answered my questions about the details of the procedure. I appreciated his assessment of the degree of our mold problem and his willingness to give me advise for doing the repairs myself.
Description of Work: Evaluate two mold-affected areas in my house and provided advice for remediation.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Jim & Leslie M.
07/2013
5.0
It worked out very well. They were able to do the job very quickly and the price was very good. It came with a 10 year guarantee. I felt very good that they did not try to sell me things that I did not need. They did not make me think that the job was worse than it was. I thought that they did an excellent job. I would use them again.
Description of Work: Puroclean Water Fire & Mold Experts did mold testing for me.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Leonard T.
06/2013
5.0
Well, I talked to the provider and he advised me on the steps to remove the mold. I took the providers advise and removed the mold.
Description of Work: Advise on how to take care of the mold.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Puroclean Water, Fire, & Mold Experts
Sometimes, when provided enough information, we can suggest ways for home owners to their own remedy. These are for very small issues and when the home owners are fairly handy. We try to weed out the very small jobs so we aren't causing unneeded expense for very minor issues. Otherwise we will come out, estimate the job, and perform the remediation. Thanks, Rick
John K.
06/2013
5.0
Rick called us on a Thursday to have his employees start on Friday morning. Unfortunately, we were preparing to leave for a trip. We were so shocked they could schedule us so quickly considering a big storm had roared through the area the night before. Rick was so accomodating, so we scheduled for the following Monday. Rick had his employees Remington and Nick at our house on Monday morning. They arrived on time and went straight to work. They were polite, respectful, and treated our home with care. They scraped and cleaned the basement walls. After allowing this process time to work, they put the coating on the basement walls. Nick came back on Tuesday to put another coating on the walls. It looks fantastic! The basement utility room looks great. It is bright and it does not look like a place to just do the laundry and house the furnace and water heater. Thanks for the suggestion on the dehumidifier! It is working great. Thanks also for providing a reference for another Angie's List provider to do minor drywall repair and caulking around the shower. I would certainly suggest Rick and his team to others. I hope we will not require their services in the future, but if the need arises Puroclean will have our confidence.
Description of Work: We had some concerns about mildew in our basement utility room and a few spots around our bathtub/showers. We were concerned they could be the bad type of mold. Rick came out immediately and gave us an estimate that evening. He put our minds at ease by describing it as just ordinary mildew. He suggested we get a dehumidifier to place in the basement utility room as well. Rick also suggested another Angie's List provider to do some very minor drywall repair and caulking around the the shower.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$650
Response from Puroclean Water, Fire, & Mold Experts
Thank you for your business and comments. We can't always schedule that quickly and sometimes we have to reschedule appointments due to emergency calls, but we are glad to get you taken care of quickly. Thanks again! Rick
JASON C.
06/2013
5.0
The buyer selected a more expensive alternative.
Description of Work: Rick did a great job stopping out to inspect and provide an estimate on mold remediation. The mold was found in my house during an inspection at sale time. He gave me advice on service that I could perform myself to take care of half of the problem (and save about $1000). He was honest and professional.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$950
steve F.
04/2013
5.0
Puroclean responded quickly to my call, scheduled a visit quickly, and even followed up with additional information after we finished the assignment.
Description of Work: Puroclean did environmental sampling for mold and sampling from two home locations, then returned the test results to me.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Response from Puroclean Water, Fire, & Mold Experts
Thank you for your comments. In some cases, if the area affected does not require demolition and just cleaning and it is a small area (e.g. one square foot or less), we can recommend products for the homeowner if they would rather take care of the issue themselves. Thank you for your business! Rick
Danny M.
04/2013
4.0
They were friendly. They were responsive. I did have to have them come back a second time though. I think they would be ok to use.
Description of Work: They performed fire remediation.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
Response from Puroclean Water, Fire, & Mold Experts
Thanks for the feedback. We follow a standard pricing guideline for insurance related claims. In fact, our estimate was the same dollar amount as the adjuster. I know it may seem like a lot of money but there were four people there for three days of cleaning, and three for additional cleaning. We also cleaned the dryer vent line at no charge(via Dryer Vent Wizard) and replaced a dryer vent cover on the exterior of the home. The home had fire damage in the laundry room due to a dryer fire. Drywall had to be removed from the laundry room and all the first floor contents and structure had to be cleaned as well as the furnace ducts. I appreciate your business. It means a lot.
cierra T.
03/2013
5.0
Rick was great from the beginning. He came out and gave me an estimate for a home that I was purchasing within a couple days of me calling. Once I closed on the house, his guys came out the next day. I had an estimate from another company that was much higher and did not include the details that Puroclean provided. Tony called me when he was leaving the first day and called me when he was on the way to complete the job on the second day. Both of the guys were polite and even installed some light bulbs for me that I couldn't reach so they could see to do their work in the basement.
Description of Work: Mold removal in the basement of a newly purchased home
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,123.49
Casey K.
01/2013
5.0
We were in the process of selling our house and during the home inspection mold was found in the attic. I called Puroclean based on Angie's List reviews. Rick, the owner, was able to come out and give me an estimate the very next day (Thursday). Rick's inspection of the mold was very thorough, he explained what his company would do and that it would only take two consecutive half days to complete. Rick was very friendly and professional. I called on Friday to accept his bid and he said he could send his guys out on Monday. His crew were very polite and friendly and got right to work They also explained what they did each day and left the house very clean. On Monday they sprayed the mold with and antibacterial spray that killed the mold and sunk into the wood. Tuesday they sealed the area they had sprayed so no mold would grow back. Puroclean did a great job! I highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Puroclean did a great job!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300
Response from Puroclean Water, Fire, & Mold Experts
In addition, a home inspector performed a surface test after we finished and found no mold. We also provided a warranty of our work for the new home owner. Thank you for your comments! It was our pleasure to serve you!
KAREN M.
01/2013
5.0
Rick bid a large mold remediation job in our basement. He was very professional yet friendly, and I was impressed with his ability to notice detail as he surveyed the work to be done. He sent us the estimate promptly and he was very responsive to our follow-up questions. All in all, a great experience. While we chose to accept a different bid, we would have no hesitation hiring Rick. Bid
Description of Work: Bid process to remediate a large mold issue.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Lorraine L.
01/2013
5.0
Loved the service person. Tony was very knowledgeable & kept us abreast of what was happening.
Description of Work: Water extraction due to water hose being disconnected accidentally.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,100
SALLY M.
01/2013
5.0
They were outstanding. They did not find any mold, so they did not charge me. A rated experience.
Description of Work: I had them come out and do a mold inspection for me.
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Service Categories
Biohazard Remediation,
Mold Testing & Remediation,
Water & Smoke Damage
FAQ
Puroclean Water, Fire, & Mold Experts is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
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Tuesday: 1:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 1:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday: 1:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday: 1:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday: 1:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Puroclean Water, Fire, & Mold Experts accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
No, Puroclean Water, Fire, & Mold Experts does not offer free project estimates.