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AdvantaClean of the North Shore is the outfit homeowners in Danvers and around the North Shore call for two different problems — dryer vents and HVAC ducts clogged with debris, and the mold or water damage that shows up after a leak. Steve Barrett is the name on nearly every one of the 33 reviews on file going back to 2019, and the throughline across all of them is the same: he tells people what's actually wrong, not what would make the biggest invoice. That shows up again and again. In a 2025 review, a homeowner describes Steve diagnosing basement moisture from an old fieldstone foundation and recommending the most cost-effective fix rather than the priciest one; in a 2024 review, a customer says Steve inspected an attic and crawlspace and recommended nothing more than a dehumidifier; and in a 2019 review, a customer wasn't sure how much work was needed, and Steve "checked it out, did what was needed and adjusted the charges." A recent review from spring 2026 describes a full dryer-vent, duct, and HVAC-register cleaning, and another from this year calls the whole process, from quote to completion, unusually thorough. The other recurring story is speed under pressure. In a 2021 review, a homeowner's water tank emptied overnight and flooded a basement and family room — Steve was on-site within two hours, had the water out within hours more, and came back daily for four days to check moisture readings until the space was dry. Another 2021 review describes the same responsiveness during a water leak that hit while the homeowner was on vacation. The one sour note is a 2022 review reporting a no-show for a scheduled 9am cleaning, with no call until an hour past the appointment. It's the only negative account among 33 reviews spanning Google and Angi. Angi's profile also lists self-reported NORMI, IICRC, and NADCA training in mold remediation and duct cleaning, and says the company has been operating about 8 years — those are the company's own claims on the platform, not independently verified. There isn't much else to flag. The written record on file runs from 2019 through mid-2026 with no other complaints, so the honest read is a company that's been consistent for years, with one scheduling miss on file.
Steve at AdvantaClean of the North Shore was outstanding from start to finish. From the initial quote to completing the job, his professionalism, work ethic, and genuine sincerity set him apart. He took the time to explain everything thoroughly, went above and beyond what was asked, and gave us complete confidence that the work was done right. Steve is the kind of contractor you rarely find — honest, hardworking, and truly invested in his customers. If you're on the North Shore and need these types or services, don't hesitate. Ask for Steve. Highly recommend.
Steve was very professional, knowledgeable and very pleasant to work with! All of which were very much appreciated. Steve and his associate were here to clean the dryer vents and all the ducts and HVAC boots and registers. For sure I will recommend you! Yay to ADVANTAGE CLEAN of the North Shore!! A huge “ Thank you!” Rita
Steve was incredible. He came to my house and immediately diagnosed the issue. He truly did what was best for me as the customer, not just for the business. I had received ridiculous quotes from others trying to sell me things I didn’t need, but Steve calmed me down and clearly showed me how to fix the problem the right way. I can’t recommend him enough!
Steve & AdvantaClean were great to work with. We had him come out to help with basement moisture issues with an old fieldstone foundation, and the whole process was smooth - Steve was fast, friendly, and affordable. He was refreshingly honest and recommended the most cost-effective solution rather than pushing expensive options. The work he did has made a night and day difference with the comfort of our basement and entire house. Would definitely recommend AdvantaClean to anyone dealing with similar issues.
I’ve had to use their services twice for different problems and have been 100% pleased both times. The first time, my attic needed to be treated and the total cost wasn’t that expensive. This was a few years ago and haven’t had any issues since. The 2nd time they came out, I had a plumbing issue behind my tub, so I called AdvantaClean to make sure there wasn’t any mold growing. They didn’t need to treat anything, but Steve gave me a bunch of info on how to clean things better to prevent mold and mildew. He was friendly, knowledgeable and was able to fit me into the schedule quickly. Definitely recommend them!
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Established 3.9 rating
Handles major restorations5.0
Persistent mold fixed4.8