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Cleaning & Restoration Specialist, Inc.

Restoration Company in San Antonio, Texas.

Cleaning & Restoration Specialist, Inc. is a restoration company based in San Antonio, TX. Its listed services include water damage restoration, fire and smoke restoration and mold remediation. Its Texas mold remediation contractor is reported by the company and not yet verified, so check it with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation before work starts.

4.9on Google · 106 reviews37 years in business
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Quick Overview

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Editorial Standards

Cleaning & Restoration Specialist, Inc., known as CRS, is a family-owned San Antonio company that has served the city since 1989. Owners Tom and Yolanda run it from their own building on GateCrest on the northeast side, near Wurzbach Parkway, with a warehouse full of drying equipment. CRS handles water, fire and smoke, mold and sewage damage, holds Texas mold remediation licence MRC1903, and says its IICRC certified crews arrive within about 45 minutes. Cleaning & Restoration Specialist holds a 4.9 rating from 106 Google reviews, read 2026-11-11.

  • Best for mold, smoke and water jobs where you want the owners involved
  • Family owned and serving San Antonio since 1989
  • Google lists 726-217-7164 while the site uses 210-656-2112

Company Facts

Cleaning & Restoration Specialist, Inc. at a Glance

By the numbers

Google rating
4.9out of 5
Customer reviews
106on Google
In business
37years

Rating and review count pulled from Google on November 11, 2026. Years counted from 1989.

The work

Best for
Mold, smoke and water jobs where you want the owners involved
Primary service
Restoration

Where

Headquarters
San Antonio, TX
Service area
San Antonio
Emergency service
Yes, 24/7

Money and guarantees

Free estimates
Yes
Financing
Not advertised

Credentials

Texas mold remediation contractor
MRC1903 (reported by the company, not verified)

Editorial Review

Our Take on Cleaning & Restoration Specialist, Inc.

A long-running, family-owned San Antonio restorer with its own building, real equipment and Texas mold licences. Use a separate licensed mold assessor if CRS is doing the remediation.

Best forMold, smoke and water jobs where you want the owners involved

What We Like

  • Family owned and serving San Antonio since 1989
  • Texas mold remediation licence MRC1903 and assessment licence MAC1972
  • Own building and equipment warehouse on GateCrest
  • IICRC certified crews with a stated 45 minute arrival
  • Free inspections and estimates with all insurers

Things to Consider

  • Google lists 726-217-7164 while the site uses 210-656-2112
  • Texas rules bar one company from assessing and remediating the same mold job
  • Smaller review count than the city's largest franchises

Customer Ratings

Google Reviews for Cleaning & Restoration Specialist, Inc.

Customer ratings shown here come from Google. They are separate from our editorial review above.

Google rating

4.9

Based on 106 Google reviews

Review data updated November 11, 2026

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Rating Distribution

  • 5 stars95%
  • 4 stars2%
  • 1 star3%
iAbout this distribution

The distribution reflects the 106 Google reviews available when this profile's review data was last refreshed on November 11, 2026. Ratings and counts change continuously on Google, so figures here may lag the live profile slightly. We publish only the values returned by the source, never estimates for missing bands.

Editorial Standards

Recent Google Reviews

  • Ted Henderson5.0

    CRS goes above and beyond in the water and mold remediation space. They are my go to when referring a respected remediation specialist to clients!

    November 2026Google
  • Jonathan Esquivel5.0

    Company of integrity, really good people to work with! Highly recommend them.

    October 2026Google
  • Adita Lang5.0

    I can’t say enough good things about Cleaning Restoration Specialists (CRS) and the entire team. After a major leak at my mother’s house resulted in extensive mold remediation, I was understandably overwhelmed. CRS made a very stressful situation so much easier to manage.<br><br>Jim, one of the managers, was absolutely incredible. He kept me informed throughout the entire process and regularly called me with updates so I always knew what was happening. His communication, kindness, and willingness to help made such a difference.<br><br>Tom, the owner, personally made sure the job was done correctly and that nothing was overlooked. It was clear that he genuinely cared about doing things right and making sure my mother’s home was properly taken care of.<br><br>And Yolanda in the office was wonderful. She went above and beyond to help me navigate the insurance company, which was an enormous help during an already difficult situation.<br><br>There were many other people behind the scenes who contributed to getting everything done, and I’m grateful to every one of them. Jim, Tom, and Yolanda are simply the people I worked with most closely, and each one represented the professionalism, care, and compassion that I experienced from the entire CRS team.<br><br>Professional, responsive, thorough, and genuinely caring. When you’re dealing with water damage and mold in your mother’s home, you need a company you can trust—and CRS was exactly that. I would highly recommend Cleaning Restoration Specialists to anyone dealing with water damage, mold remediation, or restoration.

    September 2026Google
  • Micah Leonard5.0

    Joel, Tom, George and Timothy have been such a great find. I am so thankful for them being here along the way in such a hectic time. They made a huge impact in this whole process!!!

    September 2026Google
  • Natalia Garcia Gomez5.0

    Tom came out to assess our floors free of charge and quickly identified a leak. He was fast, extremely efficient, and super helpful throughout the entire process. Highly recommend his services!

    August 2026Google
  • elizabeth williams5.0

    If I could give them more than 5 stars I would. I had water damage in the guest bath behind the wall. My plumbing company recommended two companies to provide an estimate for repairs to submit to my insurance company. The first company sent two guys out that set up two fans per their bosses instructions but didn't know why they were doing it. That was the 1st red flag. There were others but what ended it for me is that the owner of that company checked for water damage under the tile by tapping a flashlight on it and listening for a hollow sound. I told him I needed actual scientific documentation to submit and he waived me off.<br>I then called CRS and spoke to a lovely, knowledgeable and competent woman. (I found out later she and her husband are the owners.) She listened to my concerns and had her husband come out instead of one of his workers so that he could check things himself. Not only did he talk to me about what had been done correctly and not by the other company, he checked for water damage under the floor and behind the wall of the bathroom using a meter. But he also checked for damage where the pipes run under the house. Fortunately there were no leaks to be found. I showed him the report from the 1st company and he said that it looked alright since there was no water damage under the floor to report to my insurance company.<br>He was here for about an hour and didn't charge me anything. This company is completely competent. They cared about the stress and uncertainty I was experiencing and honestly, I wish they provided other services so that I could call them in the future.

    July 2026Google

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Ranked#3of 5 restoration companies in San Antonio, TXre-checked November 2026

Editorial Ranking

Why Cleaning & Restoration Specialist, Inc. Made Our Top 5

It holds position 3 in 5 Best Restoration Companies in San Antonio, TX (2026).

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Areas Served

Based in San Antonio, TX.

iAbout service coverage

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Company Background

About Cleaning & Restoration Specialist, Inc.

Cleaning & Restoration Specialist, Inc. has been cleaning up after floods and fires in San Antonio since 1989, which makes it the longest-running local firm on this list. It is family owned by Tom and Yolanda, and it works from its own storefront building at 4243 GateCrest on the northeast side near Wurzbach Parkway. Its photos show the building with a lettered company pickup out front, a box truck stocked with equipment, and a warehouse lined with air movers and dehumidifiers.

Services include water extraction and drying, sewage backup cleanup, fire and smoke damage, mold remediation and the repairs that follow. The site lists Texas mold remediation licence MRC1903 and mold assessment licence MAC1972, IICRC certification and BBB A+ standing, and promises free inspections and estimates, work with all insurers and a 45 minute arrival around the clock.

Cleaning & Restoration Specialist holds a 4.9 rating from 106 Google reviews, read 2026-11-11. One reviewer described a smoke-damaged home gutted to the studs with no odor left when CRS finished. Another credited the team with walking her through extensive mold remediation at her mother's house, and a third picked CRS over two other bids after a sewer pipe leak. Several reviewers say the owners stood up for them with the insurance company.

It suits homeowners who want an established local firm where the owners still answer the phone. It suits less well if you need a very large commercial crew. Before booking, remember that Texas does not let the same company assess and remediate mold on one project, so if CRS remediates, use an independent licensed assessor, and check MRC1903 on the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation search.

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Credentials

  • Texas mold remediation contractorTexas Department of Licensing and Regulation · MRC1903Reported
  • Texas mold assessment consultantTexas Department of Licensing and Regulation · MAC1972Reported
  • IICRC certifiedIICRCReported
  • BBB A+Better Business BureauReported
iWhat verified means here

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Other Sources

Reputation by Source

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  • Google

    4.9/ 5

    106 customer reviews

  • TenBestFind

    Editorially reviewed

    Ranked #3 in San Antonio restoration, November 2026

Pricing

Company Pricing & Estimates

What this company publishes about its own pricing.

Free estimates
Yes
Emergency callout
Available 24/7

Gallery

Project Photos

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Cleaning & Restoration Specialist, Inc. FAQs

  • Is Cleaning & Restoration Specialist licensed for mold remediation in Texas?

    Yes. The site lists Texas mold remediation licence MRC1903 and mold assessment licence MAC1972. Check both on the TDLR licence search, and use an independent assessor if CRS is doing the remediation on your project.

  • How fast can Cleaning & Restoration Specialist get to my San Antonio home?

    The company says its IICRC certified team responds 24/7 with a 45 minute arrival time, and Google lists the GateCrest office as open 24 hours every day.

  • Does Cleaning & Restoration Specialist work with my insurance company?

    Yes. CRS says it works with all insurers and offers free inspections and estimates, and several reviewers say the owners helped them deal with their insurance company.

  • Is Cleaning & Restoration Specialist, Inc. licensed and insured?

    We checked 0 of 4 credentials against the issuing authority. Verified items carry the date we checked; reported items are what the business told us and we could not independently confirm.

  • What areas does Cleaning & Restoration Specialist, Inc. serve?

    San Antonio. Coverage is as the business describes it, cross-checked against where its recent documented work is. Confirm your address before scheduling, particularly at the edge of a service area.

  • Does Cleaning & Restoration Specialist, Inc. offer emergency service?

    Yes, the company lists emergency availability. Response time depends on demand, and after a storm every company in the market is stretched.

  • What warranty do they offer?

    Warranty terms are not on file. Ask for them in writing before work starts.

  • How was this profile built?

    Credentials come from issuing authorities, ratings from the company's Google Business Profile with the date we read them, and the editorial take from our own review of estimates, warranty documents and public feedback. Anything the business told us is labelled as reported.

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About This Business Profile

Last reviewed
November 2026
Profile last updated
November 11, 2026
Google review data updated
November 11, 2026
Sources checked
Issuing authorities, Google Business Profile, Company website
Could not verify
Texas mold remediation contractor (reported only), insurance
Sponsorship status
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