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Certified Restoration

Wood Flooring Repair or Partial Replacement, Fire or Smoke Damage Recovery Service, Commercial Wood Flooring Repair or Replacement Service,

About us

Certified Restoration, has been one of the leaders in our industry since 1984 doing Smoke and Water Damage Restoration. We are Certified Master Restorers. We are certified in all things we do with the Institute of Inspection, cleaning and restoration (IICRC). We will come out 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The owner, Robert, used to work in the Insurance business so he knows exactly how the get the Insurance company to pay what you are entitled to on the claim if one is made. We work directly with all insurance companies to both get paid directly and work with the insurance company to make sure nothing is missed. We pay attention to details and make your life easier! We handle every part of the job and the job from A to Z including Restoration, Construction and all facets of the claim. Give us a call today and let us make your life easier.

Business highlights

Emergency services offered
41 years of experience

Services we offer

Emergency Services,,, Water Extraction, Smoke Removal, Mold Remediation, Mold Remediation, Smoke Damage Restoration, Stone Restoration and refinishing, Wood Refinishing, Repair and Replacement

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Warranties

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.355 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
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Maria V.
May 2024
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
I am listing my house for sale. The wood flooring had water damage, gouged or missing pieces, and surface damage. I had numerous flooring professionals in for quotes. Robert at Certified Restoration was the only one who said he could repair and refinish the flooring. Others quoted me double the amount to replace the hard wood with vinyl. My hardwood floors came out gorgeous and will be a major selling point when I list. Thank you Robert and Certified Restoration for making old floors new again.
Response from Certified Restoration
"It was our pleasure to do our best for Maria [Consumer Name Removed]. Thank you"

Denise C.
Jan 2022
1.0
Allegedly, Robert placed sealant on the outside of my home that was allowing water to seek in and damage my hardwood floors. He did place equipment in the affected area to dry out my floors. This was done in Aug/Sep 2021 timeframe. I was charged $582.00, which Robert was more than willing to drive to Winter Garden to pick up. did not receive a warranty. On Christmas Day, I noticed water damage in the exact area that was repaired. Wink Wink. On Thursday, January 20th, I notified Robert that the area was once again, saturated. I stated in my text message that I did not want to use his services, just to inform him that the work performed or not, was subpar. And Robert, being the astute businessman that is mentioned in the previous reviews, totally ignored me. I have to wonder why. But I am certain I already know. The job was only worth $582.00 vs $12K. A rating of -10 was not an option.
Response from Certified Restoration
"We dried the area inside this lady house for $582 which is a low amount. As a courtesy to her, we sealed a 10-foot section immediately outside where the damage was which we did not charge for as well as sealed up a few places that her outside stucco was missing. We of course did not give a warranty because water can get in anywhere. When this customer texted, our office was closed. We got back with her when we reopened and she told us that they found a hole or two inside her outside wall under the stucco which was causing the water to get in. Not sure what else we could have done. We were paid to dry out the inside of her house and we did so for a very fair amount. What happens 4 months later is not up to us to solve."

Colleen H.
Oct 2020
5.0
Fire or Smoke Damage Recovery Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$20,000
Certified Restoration came to my house in Okeechobee after a fire. They got everything cleaned up nicely, they rebuilt everything that needed it and their team went above and beyond .They worked directly with my Insurance Company. As a result things went smoothly with a minimum of inconvenience to me. I highly recommend Certified Restoration!

Colleen H.
Oct 2020
4.5
Fire or Smoke Damage Recovery Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$21,000
Overall, did a wonderful job on some things. The team went above and beyond. Robert worked hard to help me thru this difficult time, working with my adjuster to take care of all that was lost.

Tim K.
Jul 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700
Robert was very professional and did a great job with restaining our floors after we had water damage. His price was fair and they got the work done very quickly in one day. I would recommend him to anyone who needs to restain their hardwood floors.

Derrick J.
Dec 2019
3.0
Wood Flooring Repair or Partial Replacement
no comment provided
Response from Certified Restoration
"This was an extremely hard job to do because the wood planks were filled with paper and other reasons particular to this wood job. This is why we told the customer that there was no warranty on this job before doing this job that we did not even want to do. That is something that we only do maybe once every few years. I must also say that never did this customer call or contact us to express any dissatisfaction at all, then they add this review months later. Perplexed."

Gary A.
Dec 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
Robert did a Surbub effort in matching the wood floors to make our home look like a Million Dollars! He really pays attention to details to make your floor perfect!

Richard B.
Nov 2019
5.0
Wood Flooring Repair or Partial Replacement
Yes, I recommend this pro
A very delightful gentleman.

Nina K.
Apr 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
We are very pleased with the job. Our hardwood floor surface showed footprints constantly and it was driving us crazy. Robert was able to restore the finish and now we can finally enjoy our beautiful floors. We would definitely recommend this company. We appreciate Robert's honest recommendations, great communication and professionalism.

Benny C.
Dec 2018
2.5
$118,000
Not reliable.....promises to start one day and doesn't show until two days later. Stated would be finished in approximately 5 days...finished 13 days later. Left trash in the yard, grindings from the floor sanding coating many surfaces and applied polyurethane over dirt, stains of unknown origin that occurred after the floor sanding and paint fragments. Finally, uneven application and the finished product does not have a professional appearance. I showed the imperfections to the contractor prior to his departure, sent photos after the fact and he has not communicated further with me. I would not recommend this contractor.
Response from Certified Restoration
"Several things. First of all, no trash was left in this yard. Secondly, we are talking about an OUTDOOR application. Anything on the surface of this job is because the job cannot be controlled outdoors. There is wind, insects, sand, lint, dust and other objects that land on a surface that is sticky for about 24 hours or more. We did leave sawdust in the hedge bed but there is already wood in the area as mulch, the first rain and it all disappears. The only thing pointed out was the fact that the surface can dry unevenly and a scratch. There is nothing at all we can do about the uneven drying. We put it down perfectly. We ended up actually losing money on this job because what should have been a 5 day job took 13 days. We did not take any days but Sunday off. This was a lot of work in an uncontrolled environment. Nobody can produce indoor quality on an outdoor porch."

Scott J.
Aug 2018
4.5
Wood Flooring Repair or Partial Replacement
Yes, I recommend this pro

Vickie D.
Aug 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$680
Did an absolutely remarkable job repairing damage - couldn't tell there'd be any problem after he finished & then 'polished the entire floor leaving it sparkling. Was thorough neat & left no mess during or after the work. Was very easy to tlak to & gave us great service.

Tamara T.
Aug 2018
2.5
Wood Flooring Repair or Partial Replacement
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
Robert is unprofessional about his business, also took a long time to start the job. Work was delayed for A/C unit. Seems he left the country and threw the job on a friend(Roofer) who then decided he can't do the job. Have to hire someone else for the job....Started out like a champ, ended up being a chump. Sorry I paid upfront, will be getting a full refund....Enjoy Spain
Response from Certified Restoration
"The first person that I sent felt that the job was more than he could handle. I tried very hard for them to let me send my most experienced person who would have been there in two hours. They refused to allow us to complete this job, even though we had bought the wood and delivered it, had all of the saws and compressors there and had even removed the old floor to allow for the new wood. They just refused to allow us to complete the job with my best guy who has been with us for over 20 years now."

Mandi R.
Aug 2018
5.0
Wood Flooring Repair or Partial Replacement
Yes, I recommend this pro
Robert did a thorough job in fixing the squeaks under the carpeted floor. When we set up the appt, he knew exactly how to remedy the problem. We were very pleased with his work & would highly recommend this company.

William C.
Jul 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Not now

Breanne G.
Jul 2018
3.5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Completed the job.

Marie/Dennis F.
Jul 2018
5.0
Wood Flooring Repair or Partial Replacement
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Robert was very professional, and did an awesome job!! We could not be more pleased with his Workmanship in restoring our wood floors to its original beauty! Thanks Robert for a job well done!! Highly recommend to anyone in need of these services.

Arelis M.
Jun 2018
5.0
Wood Flooring Repair or Partial Replacement
Yes, I recommend this pro
$680
They were reliable, hard working, and courteous. Lenick the lead and his helper worked very hard to fix the floor. I’m very happy with the outcome. Thank you

Jim A.
May 2018
4.5
Wood Flooring Repair or Partial Replacement
Yes, I recommend this pro
$850
Lennick and his assistant did an outstanding job! Very professional, and the final product was even better that expected. I would highly recommend them to anyone who desired a new hardwood floor!

Terri V.
Apr 2018
5.0
Wood Flooring Repair or Partial Replacement
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
I was able to get an estimate quickly and the workmen came out within a few days. They were polite, professional, did great work and cleaned up after themselves. I will use Certified Restoration again if I need similar services.

Rong W.
Dec 2017
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
They are very busy these days and easily forget the things they promised to do.
Response from Certified Restoration
"Our job was completely finished and done well. Some time later, we had hoped to help them on a different project but got too busy to get out there to meet them on the other project."

Mark B.
Sep 2017
3.0
Wood Flooring Repair or Partial Replacement
$3,922
I hired Certified Restoration initially to repair a small area of my laminate flooring that was damaged by water spilling from my air conditioner unit. It was very minimal damage and I probably could have dried and repaired the area myself. I can't place all of the blame for my dissatisfaction on Certified Restoration because I committed 2 big mistakes: I didn't insist on a written estimate BEFORE work was initiated and I let Certified Restoration convince me that I needed to file an insurance claim. I regret dearly both these mistakes dearly because the cost of repairs was much more than I expected for minimal damages (Certified Restoration also had to negotiate costs with my insurance company). I feel that an avoidable home insurance claim was filed which may eventually lead to high insurance premiums. Although the quality of work was fine, the pricing, fact that I was NOT given a written estimate before work was initiated and convinced that I should file an insurance claim for minimal damages makes me feel that I could have gotten a better value for money with another company.
Response from Certified Restoration
"Everything was discussed at length up front. It was not minimal damage as the ac unit upstairs leaked and had gotten under the unit onto the second floor decking and the wood. That had to be dried out and repaired. We did not give a written estimate because we were dealing with the insurance company. They don't care what our estimate is, they make their own and that is all they will pay. We agreed to do the job for whatever the insurance company offered. We did exactly that and did a very good job."

Rick J.
Aug 2017
5.0
Wood Flooring Repair or Partial Replacement
Yes, I recommend this pro
They arrived on time and completed the job in one day. Very satisfied!!!!

Mary R.
Aug 2017
3.5
Wood Flooring Repair or Partial Replacement
The initial visit -on time. The damage was limited to a hall and small area in the living room. I had the replacement wood. He repeatedly told me how hard this was going to be. He quoted a price which I thought was high, We settled for a the price which was $100 less. I got the feeling that the job was too small. He suggested that I call the insurance company to report a claim. I told him the insurance company had replaced these floors and I didn't want to report a claim., The date for the work to begin, no show. I called to find out what happened, I was told his child had a tooth knocked out. I can appreciate that. For a week, I didn't hear from them. I called once more and they sent a young man out and he did a great job in a timely manner. The job was finished. Finally. I would not recommend or hire again.
Response from Certified Restoration
"It's true that we had an emergency so that we did not come out, then we did not call back to reschedule. When Mary called us, we set the job, showed up on time and as Mary said, we "Did a great job in a timely manner""

Geralyn R.
Jun 2017
5.0
Wood Flooring Repair or Partial Replacement
Yes, I recommend this pro
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FAQ

Certified Restoration is currently rated 4.3 overall out of 5.

Certified Restoration accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

Yes, Certified Restoration offers free project estimates.

No, Certified Restoration does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Certified Restoration does not offer a senior discount.

Yes, Certified Restoration offers emergency services.

Yes, Certified Restoration offers warranties.