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Rainbow International of Salem, MA

National chain · 15 Broadway #2, Salem, MA 01970, USA

4.1(17)
Waterproofing / Foundationwater damage restorationmold remediation

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Highlights

  • Same-evening flood responseout the night of the call for a flooded basement
  • Insurance claims helpwalked a homeowner through the process during a flood
  • State license verifiedMassachusetts HIC 180255 active with the registry
  • Consistent multi-year praise4.8 stars across 26 Google ratings since 2022
  • Generic corporate websiteprovided site is the national franchisor's page, not Salem-specific
  • Self-reported directory badgeHomeAdvisor 'A+' mention isn't independently verified
  • Single-tech operationreviews consistently describe one person, Chris, doing the work

Rainbow International of Salem, MA is the local franchise of the national Rainbow Restoration/Rainbow International brand, working out of 15 Broadway and covering the North Shore. The company says its parent network was established in 1981 and now spans more than 400 locations worldwide; locally, a LinkedIn profile and every review point to the same person, Chris, doing the actual hands-on work. The clearest read on this business comes from how people describe calling in an emergency. In May 2026, a homeowner whose water heater flooded the basement right after dinner got Chris out that same evening for the water removal, calling him responsive, thorough, and reasonably priced. A few months earlier, another homeowner whose basement flooded from a busted water line found him blind through a Google search after other companies couldn't come in time; he started mitigation late on a Sunday evening and then walked them through the insurance claims process. Older reviews going back to 2022 tell a similar story around mold inspections and remediation quotes, and Google alone shows 4.8 stars across 26 ratings built up over that span. Its Massachusetts home-improvement contractor license (HIC 180255) is active with the state. A couple of things are worth knowing before booking. The website you'll land on is the national franchisor's corporate page, not anything built specifically for the Salem crew, so it won't tell you much about local pricing or service-area towns beyond what the reviews describe. A HomeAdvisor "A+" mention shows up on a mold-remediation directory site, but that's a self-reported badge, not verified the same way the state license is. This looks like the right call for a flooded basement, a mold question after a home inspection, or a water-damage cleanup, rather than a full reconstruction project, even though the franchise's national materials list reconstruction as a service. Given how much of the story centers on one person, it's worth confirming Chris himself (or whoever's covering that day) is the one coming out before you schedule anything that isn't a true emergency.

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  • 5.0May 20, 2026

    My water heater broke and flooded my basement floor right after dinner time. I was so thankful when Chris at Rainbow International responded to my call for emergency services and confirmed he would be able to come out that same evening to help with the water removal. He was very responsive, thorough, and reasonably priced. Overall I had a great experience and would call Rainbow International again in a heartbeat for any future water remediation needs.

  • 5.0Mar 2, 2026

    We got so lucky with how things lined up with Chris. Our basement flooded due to a busted water line and we blindly called from a simple Google search and because other companies couldnt help in the time we needed it. Chris came out and started mitigation late on a Sunday evening, no questions asked. He proceeded to help walk us through what was going to be an extremely difficult and painstaking process of inventorying everything and dealing with insurance. We didn't know up from down or left from right, Chris really made it all manageable and was so helpful. He's a super trustworthy guy who seems to have a heck of a work ethic. Im hoping I never have to hire a water mitigation company again, but if I do - Ill be calling Chris and Rainbow again thats for sure.

  • 5.0Oct 10, 2025

    We just bought our first house and have had Chris over two times now for separate mold inspections in different areas of the home. He was the second person to come in for a mold remediation quote and thank goodness we asked him for a second opinion. He did much more testing than the first larger company and gave us a completely different answer. Long story short he determined we didn't actually have a mold issue. Helped us clean up a small area that was a one off situation of a long vacant basement, and essentially saved us $5000+, which was the estimate from the first company. We called him again when we found mold in our bathroom. Even though my husband did most of the removal, he still came over to check the surrounding areas and make sure we weren't missing anything else. He charged us nothing for both visits, which makes us trust him much more. He was professional. On time, and extremely kind in explaining everything he was seeing. Hopefully we don't run into any more mold as we renovate, but if we do, Rainbow will absolutely be our first and only call to help.

  • 5.0Aug 12, 2025

    I highly recommend using Rainbow International of Salem. Chris is a responsive, kind, and trustworthy professional. When Chris came to provide an estimate for mold remediation, he was on time, respectful, and thorough. As a new homeowner, I appreciated how Chris treated me without judgment and even gave me tips on things to look out for. When he came to do the job in my basement, I was so impressed with the work. He worked fast, clearing moldy insulation, removing a section of drywall, HEPA vacuuming, and using antimicrobial spray to treat mold on concrete areas. I was so thankful for his clear communication and kindness throughout the whole process. He truly is a professional with integrity, providing a great service at a fair price. I will definitely be using Rainbow again!

    Lorin MoustakisView on Google Reviews
  • 5.0May 30, 2025

    We had Chris help with some water damage issues. He is truly a consummate professional. From the moment he came over we knew we were in GREAT hands. We were a bag of nerves not knowing what to expect. Chris immediately put us at ease with his calm demeanor and plethora of knowledge. He gave us a great price and completely fixed the issue. If you want a trustworthy and professional job well done call Chris at Rainbow International. You won't be sorry!

Specializes in

Waterproofing / Foundationwater damage restorationmold remediation

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fire damage restorationodor removal

Languages

English

Update history

  1. Added 17 new comments, added 36 new photos, verified active license, established rating 4.1

    • confirmed against the state license registry
    • behind the score: Generic corporate website — provided site is the national franchisor's page, not Salem-specific

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