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Mold

Building restoration service · Kansas City, MO · reviewed since 2014

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%85+49.9Reliability 26%80+20.9Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 86Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.86SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#66 of 87 mold inspectorsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 24%
4.9 ★★★★★ 56 Google reviews · 24 photos
96%five-star reviews
5%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
86%reviews answered by the owner
May 2024latest review

Mold at a glance

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 56 reviews (96% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 56 Google reviews (49 with written comments).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 86% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: May 22, 2024.
  • Service: Mold Inspector serving Kansas City, Missouri.

Data from Google, last updated November 3, 2026.

Score profile vs other mold inspectors

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and craft & service; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction85Reliability80Craft & service97Value100Momentum–Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 85 (median 94)Reliability: 80 (median 93)Craft & service: 97 (median 98)Value: 100 (median 100)
MoldMold Inspectors median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Mold: 85/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
85
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Mold: 80/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.A
80
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Mold: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
97
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Mold: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 74.–
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Star ratings

56 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars5496%
  • 4 stars12%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star12%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 49 written reviews

  • Praise14599%
  • Complaints11%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude3121%
  • Quality & results2618%
  • Would recommend2618%
  • Speed & response2517%
  • Price & value1510%
  • Communication1410%
  • Honesty & trust96%

What customers talk about

We read 49 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “He was on time, over-communicated with me and was very professional.”
  • “His team did an amazing job of cleaning and salvaging several items that we had thought would be headed to the dumpster.”
  • “I would hire Fresh Start again and recommend them to others.”
  • “Ben was incredibly responsive, professional and a pleasure to work with-- particularly given the stress we were feeling after finding mold in a recent…”
  • “I got a couple of bids, but Ben's was the best and I felt like he gave me a fair assessment of what needed to be done.”
  • “He made sure we had a time scheduled that worked with everyone and kept in constant communication throughout the entire process!”
  • “uld definitely recommend them if you’re looking for someone you can trust and know they will go above and beyond making sure there is no more mold an…”

People customers mention

  • Ben 14 reviews
  • Start 11 reviews
  • Restoration 5 reviews
  • Fetzer 4 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

Brittney10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 years ago★

Called and no one answered. Voice mail box is full so no way to get in contact with someone. A bit unprofessional…will try another business

Todd4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★

I had some issues that popped up in my house from sub-zero winter weather. I got a couple of bids, but Ben's was the best and I felt like he gave me a fair assessment of what needed to be done. He was on time, over-communicated with me and was very professional. The crew did great work. They thought of every…

+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
Jen2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Ben was incredibly responsive, professional and a pleasure to work with-- particularly given the stress we were feeling after finding mold in a recently remodeled area of our home. He was very nonjudgmental and provided so much helpful education and recommendations during his (next-day!) consultation visit alone.…

+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
Kristina6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★

I am a real estate agent and called Ben when we found mold during an inspection on a client’s home. He was out there in a very timely manner and gave us a very detailed estimate to work with to get the problem fixed! He made sure we had a time scheduled that worked with everyone and kept in constant communication…

+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
Jessica2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Ben and his crew are very professional and did an amazing job getting out the mold in our basement. I would definitely recommend them if you’re looking for someone you can trust and know they will go above and beyond making sure there is no more mold and leave the place looking spotless when they are done.

+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
Debra4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Thank you Fresh Start Mold Pros for checking our home. Thankfully no mold was found and they gave us helpful tips on prevention. We know the owners and they are people of integrity. We highly recommend this business if you need help testing for mold and getting rid of it safely.

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 56 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Brittney Mac10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Brittney has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Called and no one answered. Voice mail box is full so no way to get in contact with someone. A bit unprofessional…will try another business

Felipe Harvey17 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Felipe has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Nice job fresh start 👌

Todd Parker4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Todd has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I had some issues that popped up in my house from sub-zero winter weather. I got a couple of bids, but Ben's was the best and I felt like he gave me a fair assessment of what needed to be done. He was on time, over-communicated with me and was very professional. The crew did great work. They thought of every detail and went above and beyond to protect my floors and other parts of the house. They left my house cleaner than it was when they arrived. I would hire Fresh Start again and recommend them to others.

  • Positive: Responsiveness, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Connie AndersonLocal Guide · 48 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Connie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Very helpful, timely, and professional.I would absolutely recommend them.

  • Positive: Responsiveness, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Response from the owner · 5 years ago

Thank you!!!

Jen B2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Ben was incredibly responsive, professional and a pleasure to work with-- particularly given the stress we were feeling after finding mold in a recently remodeled area of our home. He was very nonjudgmental and provided so much helpful education and recommendations during his (next-day!) consultation visit alone. He went above and beyond to provide timely services, even working with a relative of ours while we were out of town on a planned trip. His team did an amazing job of cleaning and salvaging several items that we had thought would be headed to the dumpster. Following the mold removal project, we had a foundation consultant come out, who complimented Ben's team on the impeccable care they took in removing the drywall cleanly. So grateful we found Ben's company and highly recommend!

  • Positive: Responsiveness, Quality, Professionalism
Response from the owner · 5 years ago

We are so glad to hear that you were pleased with your service!

Kristina Petersen6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kristina has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I am a real estate agent and called Ben when we found mold during an inspection on a client’s home. He was out there in a very timely manner and gave us a very detailed estimate to work with to get the problem fixed! He made sure we had a time scheduled that worked with everyone and kept in constant communication throughout the entire process! I highly recommend Fresh Start, I know I will for sure be using them again!

  • Positive: Responsiveness, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Response from the owner · 5 years ago

Thank you so much for your kind words! We are proud to offer high quality remediation and customer service.

Jessica Norvell2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jessica has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Ben and his crew are very professional and did an amazing job getting out the mold in our basement. I would definitely recommend them if you’re looking for someone you can trust and know they will go above and beyond making sure there is no more mold and leave the place looking spotless when they are done.

  • Positive: Responsiveness, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Response from the owner · 5 years ago

We are happy to hear you are satisfied with our work! Thank you so much for your kind words.

Debra Ryser4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Debra has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Thank you Fresh Start Mold Pros for checking our home. Thankfully no mold was found and they gave us helpful tips on prevention. We know the owners and they are people of integrity. We highly recommend this business if you need help testing for mold and getting rid of it safely.

Response from the owner · 5 years ago

Thanks so much! We are proud to be founded on principles of integrity and quality customer service.

Faith Pharr6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Faith has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Ben, Ben, and Matt were extremely professional. Their response was so quick which I really appreciated as I was needing work completed before I could close the sale on my home. Communication was great. The area mitigated was very clean! Work was completed when they said and their work ethic was superb. I highly recommend them for any issues you have with mold. Thank you so much fir your help!

  • Positive: Responsiveness, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Response from the owner · 5 years ago

Wow! We are so honored by your review! Our crews strive for excellence and we are so glad that you are pleased!

Rachel SewellLocal Guide · 8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Rachel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

So grateful for this company. Ben came out quickly, communicated very well, and most importantly, gave me an HONEST assessment of my attic. He could’ve easily told me there was fungus/mold on the wood (like another company already had), but he told me that their services weren’t needed this time. Ben never made me feel like I had wasted his time. I’ll definitely call them the next time I have an issue.

Response from the owner · 5 years ago

Ben sure does stand apart in his integrity! We are so glad that you got to witness this first hand! Let us know if we can be of further service!

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