Ohio-based Restoration Company Serving the Columbus-area Quickly and Efficiently

As a family-owned business located in Columbus, Ohio, our operations began in 2007. Our restoration company is based near the center of Columbus. Furthermore, we understand that emergency situations are stressful. So, we take pride in urgently addressing damage to get properties back to pre-loss conditions and stress levels reduced as soon as possible.

Owner Rick Gutridge grew up in a small town outside of Columbus and has always been a Buckeye. He went to Ohio State, then worked in the IT industry. After living elsewhere for a short while, he just knew he belonged back in Columbus. Proudly serving the community he loves, Rick and his PuroClean Fire & Water Experts are members of several local associations. These include the Arlington Chapter of the AmSpirit, the Central Ohio Chapter of the Community Associations Institute (CAI,) and the Building Industry Association of Central Ohio (BIA). We are A+ members of the BBB and The Honorable Order of the Blue Goose Association.

A Restoration Company that Cares

Annually, our team works to help raise donations for the Byron Saunders Foundation, a local charity that provides Thanksgiving meals. We are a proud sponsor of a team for Pelotonia each year. The Park of Roses summer concert series, several Catholic Churches, and the Red Cross are all supported throughout the year.

Of course, Rick and the team love living and working in Columbus and Central Ohio. The people are sociable and the demographic is wide. We enjoy meeting transplants from other areas of the U.S. and other countries. Since Columbus and Central Ohio make up the highest growth areas of the state, this is an attractive area to work and live. Therefore, our area is home to great companies from the healthcare, IT, and retail sectors, a great transportation hub, and many universities. It has the hottest real estate market in the state due to the job opportunities and a revitalized downtown. We experience all weather, but winters are mostly mild.

We are an IICRC Clean Trust Certified restoration company with certifications in WRT, ASD, Fire, AMRT (Mold), and Lead. Our team responds to water, fire, and mold damage in Franklin County and the surrounding suburbs. Call us today at (614) 309-5739!

Our Team

Rick Gutridge PuroClean

Rick Gutridge

Owner

Rick Gutridge is service-oriented and takes pride in the workmanship of his operation and his team’s willingness to go over and beyond to make workable solutions. Most of all, he takes pride in our desire to make his clients happy and satisfied with the services provided. Rick has IICRC certifications in Water, Fire, and Mold Remediation.
Tony Moore PuroClean

Tony Moore

Production Manager

Tony Moore is the Lead Project Manager and has over 11 year’s industry experience including IICRC certifications for Water and Applied Structural Drying. Tony has extensive mold remediation experience and is our expert in that field. Tony is a relentless worker and is responsible for many of our great adjuster relationships and customer referrals.

James Daye

Lead Technician

James Daye is a Lead Technician with over nine years’ experience. He is an expert in fire, water, and biohazard remediation. James is very personable, engaging, and fun to be around.

Dennis Backus

Lead Technician

Dennis Backus is a Lead Technician with prior management experience but excels in developing strong customer relationships. Dennis is certified in water remediation.

Tom McHugh

Operations Manager

Tom McHugh is our Operations Manager and was a successful business owner before joining our team. He is certified in water and applied structural drying. Tom understands the needs of both the business side and customer support side, so he brings a great mix of experience and help to the team. Besides helping manage the water mitigation, Tom also helps manage the repairs.

Micah Bohannon

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Micah Bohannon is an Oklahoma transplant and is still getting used to being a Buckeye. Micah has many OSHAA certifications and has a broad background in construction besides his expertise and certifications in water restoration.
Desmona Krantz PuroClean

Desmona Krantz

Office Manager

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Desmona Krantz is our Office Manager and has been with our team for over six years. She understands the industry and the frustrations of our homeowners. She also understands the legal side of things, having a degree as a legal secretary. Desmona has many tasks and makes sure the office runs seamlessly.  
Jodi Moore PuroClean

Jodi Moore

Office Manager

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Jodi Moore is a former realtor and helps manage the customer relationships and manages projects on the repair side. Jodi takes pride in communications and empathy with the homeowners as they try to get back to "normal."

Heather Prushing

Technician

Heather Prushing is a great, hardworking technician that isn't afraid of tackling any job. Heather is certified in water and fire restoration.

Kenny McKinney

Technician

Kenny McKinney is a farm boy and technician who isn't afraid of hard work. He never sits still and always is looking for ways to help when he isn't helping on a water or mold remediation call. Kenny is certified in water restoration.

Javier Diaz

Project Manager

Javier Diaz “JD” is our Reconstruction Project Manager. JD is trained in civil engineering from Ohio State, is certified in Xactimate, and understands construction inside and out.

Carl Reichle

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Carl Reichle has a background in construction from his family business, and is our handyman, able to tackle a wide range of construction projects.

Tyler Kliesch

Water/Construction Technician

Tyler Kliesch is another Water/Construction technician. Tyler grew up in his family's drywall business and also knows how to fix and repair any of our drying equipment.
Barbara Davis PuroClean

Barbara Davis

Business Development

For Sales, we have Barbara Davis who has experience in the Restoration industry since 2009. Prior to the restoration industry, Barbara worked for three years as a property manager. She also worked at Lowe’s. She has a lot of experience and insight to help grow the business.
Katie Gutridge PuroClean

Katie Gutridge

Business Development

Also in sales is Katie Gutridge. Katie works on developing insurance agent relationships and enjoys the friendships she develops along the way. Katie isn't afraid to let the owner know of ways to improve marketing.
Eli Marting PuroClean

Eli Marting

Construction Project Manager

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Achievements

We have been honored to receive the following awards and certifications...

PuroClean Water, Fire, and Mold Experts is Lead Safe Certified

EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm

PuroClean Water, Fire, and Mold Experts is IiCRC certified

IICRC Certification

Columbus Real Producers Preferred Partner

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