--- title: "Restoration 1 of Waterbury" description: "Restoration 1 of Waterbury is a Winsted, Connecticut restoration company that describes itself as handling water damage, fire damage and mold remediation. " doc_version: "2026-10-19" last_updated: "2026-10-19" --- # Restoration 1 of Waterbury **Trade:** Remediation Services · **Address:** Winsted, CT · **Phone:** (860) 901-0859 · **Website:** https://restoration1.com/waterbury?utm_source=GBP&utm_medium=Google · **Languages:** English, Spanish **Rating: 4.3/5** (high confidence) — from 31 reviews across 8 sources. 100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 7 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read Restoration 1 of Waterbury is a Winsted, Connecticut restoration company that describes itself as handling water damage, fire damage and mold remediation. Its Connecticut home improvement contractor registration HIC.0671301 is active. The Better Business Bureau grades it A+. In September 2026, a customer said that after another crew sheared off the valve on their well pressure tank and flooded the basement, Brandon sent an emergency plumber and Jayden to dry it out. A February 2026 reviewer said Brandon answered the phone at about 8pm about walls leaking from an ice dam on the roof. In March 2026, a reviewer called Brandon and Austin a dream team in mold mitigation. Reviewers in 2024 and 2026 said the team worked with their insurance or handled the claims work. In December 2023, a customer said the crew responded in the middle of the night to two flooded basements in different homes in the same week. On Google it holds 5 stars from 32 ratings. **Strengths:** - Flood response — 2023 to 2026 customers had flooded basements dried out - Insurance help — 2024 and 2026 customers said the team handled insurance ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Reviewers in 2023, 2024 and 2026 described flooded basements dried out _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xNMU1sa3RRVFpTUzFkdVlYSjBRa00wTTFwRlVuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbe6893dc64e06f44!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlM1MlktQTZSS1duYXJ0QkM0M1pFUnc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ So the guys in the green shirts EES INSULATION Crew sheared off my valve on my well pressure tank causing a hi pressure flooding my entir…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURYMDdMMjVnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbe6893dc64e06f44!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDX07L25gE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ This company was amazing! After our water heater went in our basement and had water everywhere, they worked quickly and efficiently to ge…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNWbk1qZ3h3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbe6893dc64e06f44!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICVnMjgxwE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Brandon and the entire Restoration 1 crew were fantastic. I had not one but two basements in different homes flood within the same week a…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURGc095SXB3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbe6893dc64e06f44!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDFsOyIpwE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Our septic system backed up and flooded the basement. My plumber connected me with Brandon and they were at my house within the hour. The…” - Reviewers in 2024 and 2026 said the team worked with their insurance _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT210blEySTVia3RqTnpCUWFsVmlORGhGWkMwMldYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbe6893dc64e06f44!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmtnQ2I5bktjNzBQalViNDhFZC02WXc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We can't say enough good things about Brandon and how Restoration 1 made such a tough situation that much better. They were so efficient …” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNQZ0t1ZXhRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbe6893dc64e06f44!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICPgKuexQE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I had a water leak that went from second floor bathroom to first floor bathroom to basement. I was overwhelmed being a single Mom with t…” - Reviewers in 2024 and 2026 described mold remediation work _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xOeVVUSTFWMWRVTjBwV1JsZGpObUYwVm1sM1RVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbe6893dc64e06f44!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlNyUTI1V1dUN0pWRldjNmF0Vml3TUE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ These guys are the real deal. Very responsive and professional, Brandon and Austin are kind of a dream team in the mold mitigation world,…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNQd00tU3FnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbe6893dc64e06f44!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICPwM-SqgE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Brandon got back to me right away after I left a voicemail. He immediately scheduled a time to access the damage in our storage unit due …” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNUenA2SFdREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xbe6893dc64e06f44!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICTzp6HWQ%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Brandon and his entire staff were great during the complicated remediation process. His staff was attentive and addressed all questions a…” - Connecticut home improvement contractor registration HIC.0671301 is active _(confidence: high)_ - [State License Registry](https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx) — “CT hic license HIC.0671301 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: RESTORATION 1 OF WATERBURY” - 5 stars from 32 ratings on Google _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Restoration%201%20of%20Waterbury&query_place_id=ChIJ747jR3TSAkkRRG_gZNyTaL4) — “Google: 5★ from 32 ratings” - Specializes in Remediation Services _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xNMU1sa3RRVFpTUzFkdVlYSjBRa00wTTFwRlVuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbe6893dc64e06f44!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlM1MlktQTZSS1duYXJ0QkM0M1pFUnc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ So the guys in the green shirts EES INSULATION Crew sheared off my valve on my well pressure tank causing a hi pressure flooding my entir…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xOeVVUSTFWMWRVTjBwV1JsZGpObUYwVm1sM1RVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbe6893dc64e06f44!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlNyUTI1V1dUN0pWRldjNmF0Vml3TUE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ These guys are the real deal. Very responsive and professional, Brandon and Austin are kind of a dream team in the mold mitigation world,…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURYMDdMMjVnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbe6893dc64e06f44!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDX07L25gE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ This company was amazing! After our water heater went in our basement and had water everywhere, they worked quickly and efficiently to ge…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNWbk1qZ3h3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xbe6893dc64e06f44!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICVnMjgxwE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Brandon and the entire Restoration 1 crew were fantastic. I had not one but two basements in different homes flood within the same week a…” ## License Status: **active** (#HIC.0671301, hic) — verified against the official CT state registry on 2026-10-19, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx ## Sources - [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/Connecticut/comments/1pnauw2/waterburywolcott_ppl_without_water/): 0 community mentions discussing this business - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/winsted/profile/water-remediation/restoration-1-of-waterbury-0111-110092314): Listed on this source - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ct/winsted/restoration-1-of-waterbury-reviews-1.htm): 5.0★ from 1 ratings - [Official Website](https://restoration1.com/waterbury): Self-reported profile and service details - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.Restoration1.141427586.html): 5.0★ from 1 ratings - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Restoration%201%20of%20Waterbury&query_place_id=ChIJ747jR3TSAkkRRG_gZNyTaL4): 5.0★ from 32 ratings - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Restoration%201%20of%20Waterbury&query_place_id=ChIJ747jR3TSAkkRRG_gZNyTaL4): Listed on this source - [Local News](https://www.homeadvisor.pro/c.Disaster-Recovery-Services.Sharon.CT.-12022.html): Listed on this source ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Joshua Pelletier · 2026-10-14**: Jayden is the best! He’s efficient and get the job done along with his crew mates! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Annette Bibeau · 2026-09-21**: So the guys in the green shirts EES INSULATION Crew sheared off my valve on my well pressure tank causing a hi pressure flooding my entire basement .In a panic I called Restoration 1 and Brandon took my call and sent me an emergency plumber and Jayden to dry out my basement. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Sarah Perhacs · 2026-08-08**: We had such a positive experience with Brandon and his team. Everyone was so kind, honest, and direct which is hard to find these days. Highly recommended!!! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · sawyer nelson · 2026-07-11**: Brandon and his team were excellent to work with they described in detail on what they were doing and what had to be done. They are all a bunch of great people to deal with, and helped me out a lot and were very patient. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Anthony Cartisano · 2026-06-26**: I had a great experience working with Restoration 1 of Waterbury. They were quick, knowledgeable, and professional. Brandon helped make a very stressful situation as seamless as possible. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Carly Goeller · 2026-06-26**: Restoration one responded so quickly and did a great job! Brandon answered all of my questions and made sure we understood the process. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Melissa B · 2026-06-25**: Working with them was so easy and painless! Even through a stressful situation they were knowledgeable, attentive, and helpful. I couldn’t recommend them more!! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jessica Garofano · 2026-04-28**: We can't say enough good things about Brandon and how Restoration 1 made such a tough situation that much better. They were so efficient and worked fast. Brandon went above and beyond what was asked of him and worked seamlessly with our insurance. We will be recommending them to all family and frien… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Phil Snedecor · 2026-03-21**: These guys are the real deal. Very responsive and professional, Brandon and Austin are kind of a dream team in the mold mitigation world, diagnosing and moving fast to make things right again. Follow up was above and beyond, with Brandon stepping up in the 11th inning to go to bat for us with the in… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · David Prindle · 2026-03-09**: All associates were professional and kept us informed on their progress. The were very neat and did a excellent job of cleaning up when they were finished --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-16T18:12:44.029Z. 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