I strongly caution anyone considering 702 Resto Guys. My experience was not only disappointing, but…read moredeeply concerning and emotionally distressing for my family.
This company was recommended to us by Legacy Plumbing, but the experience started off poorly from the beginning. In prior situations, restoration companies have arrived within an hour due to the urgency of water damage. In this case, it took approximately 30 hours for 702 Resto Guys to come out. If I had not been persistent and adamant about needing someone sooner, it would have been closer to 48 hours because the technician was reportedly out of town. Given the urgency of water mitigation, that delay was unacceptable, and in my opinion, they should not have been recommended in the first place.
From the beginning, I clearly stated multiple times that I believed the issue was a pinhole leak based on prior experience with plumbing issues in my home. Instead of properly investigating, I was told the damage was coming from a flooded bathroom and warned about potential mold and extensive structural damage. I felt pressured and alarmed into approving major demolition under the belief that my bathroom and ceiling would require full restoration.
They proceeded to remove far more drywall than necessary -- approximately three to four feet more than needed -- claiming it was wet. The demolition was extremely messy. Cuts were uneven and unprofessional, and they did not properly seal off the work area. Even when drying equipment and an air scrubber were placed, the area was not properly contained. That lack of containment during demolition and drying is not only unprofessional -- it raises safety concerns.
After tearing everything apart, they then admitted it was not a bathroom issue at all. It was simply a pinhole leak -- exactly what I had said from the start. By that point, significant and unnecessary damage had already been done.
During a conversation with the owner, Kevin, he stated that he could "make it look like" the damage came from the bathroom. That comment made me extremely uncomfortable, as it implied misrepresenting the source of damage to my insurance company. I had no interest in anything dishonest. I simply wanted accountability and for the company to take responsibility for the unnecessary demolition and damage caused.
I requested photos of the alleged damage and moisture findings, but they have refused to provide them. However, I do have security camera footage from inside my home that captured the verbal conversation. Additionally, during demolition, they lost the sensors to my alarm system while tearing down the door framework -- creating yet another unexpected and costly repair.
Kevin later stated that he would have the damage fixed and make things right. He told me he would put the agreement in writing via email so we could resolve the issue and move forward. He never followed through. I obtained a quote to repair the additional damage, and it will cost thousands. Despite his assurances, he has not come through with what he promised to help alleviate and fix the problem.
I have also heard concerning information suggesting that positive reviews may be incentivized. While I cannot personally verify that, it raises additional concerns for me about the reliability of the company's online ratings.
Because I was initially told this was extensive bathroom damage, I agreed to move forward assuming I would need to file an insurance claim and pay my $2,000 deductible. I am now left with additional damage, higher repair costs, and unnecessary stress -- all from what turned out to be a simple pinhole leak.
This entire situation has caused significant anxiety and stress for my family. What should have been a straightforward repair turned into an overwhelming and traumatic experience.
Homeowners rely on restoration companies for honesty, professionalism, and accurate assessments during stressful situations. Unfortunately, that was not my experience here. I cannot recommend this company.
