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Water damage restoration companies, scored on facts

Local restoration companies compared side by side on what each one publishes on its own website: IICRC certification, license numbers, response times, guarantees and prices. No reviews, no paid placement.

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Areas covered

38 water damage restoration companies in 5 areas. Ordered by a published score: one point for each of the 13 services a company lists on its own website, plus one point for each of 8 facts you can check there. How we score.

Houston, TX8 companies · Houston and Harris CountyAustin, TX8 companies · Austin, Round Rock and nearbySan Antonio, TX7 companies · San Antonio and Bexar CountyMinneapolis–St Paul, MN8 companies · the Twin Cities metroPortland, OR7 companies · the Portland metro

What do you need?

Companies differ in what they do. Each list shows the companies whose own websites say they do that work.

Mold remediation companiesFor mold found after a leak or flood.Sewage cleanup companiesFor sewage backups and contaminated water.Flood and storm damage cleanupFor flooded homes, storm damage and wet basements.Fire and smoke damage restorationFor fire, smoke, soot and odor.Water damage repair and rebuildFor repairs and rebuilding once the drying is done.Commercial water damage restorationFor offices, stores and rental properties.Contents pack-out and cleaningFor moving, cleaning and storing belongings during the work.

Published prices

1 of 38 companies publish at least one dollar price on their own website. See every published price with its source.

Guides

The 24–48 hour rule: drying out after a leak or floodWhy the EPA says to dry wet areas within 24 to 48 hours, when a mold job is small enough to handle yourself, and what changes after a flood.Does homeowners insurance cover water damage?Sudden leaks versus slow leaks and floods, the 30-day flood insurance wait, and what to do before you call a contractor, from official sources.Hiring a water damage contractor: licenses and red flagsMold licensing in Texas, contractor licenses in Oregon and Minnesota, and official warning signs to watch for after a storm.The water damage restoration process, step by stepFrom the first hour to the rebuild: safety, stopping the water, insurance, extraction, what to remove, drying and cleaning. From CDC, EPA and FEMA.Flooded basement: what to do first and how to clean it upPower, pumping speed, contamination and drying for a flooded basement, plus how sump and sewer backup coverage works. From FEMA, CDC, EPA and the Red Cross.Frozen and burst pipes: prevention, safe thawing and insuranceKeep pipes from freezing, thaw them without a flame, shut the water off fast when one bursts, and know what insurers expect. From TX, MN and OR sources.Water damage in a rental: what your landlord must fix and what renters insurance coversLandlord repair duties under Texas, Minnesota and Oregon law, the notice tenants must give, and what renters insurance does and doesn't pay for after a leak.Sewage backup in the house: health risks, cleanup and who paysWhy sewage counts as Category 3 water, who to call in Minneapolis, Portland and Austin, how to clean up safely, and why most policies need a backup add-on.

Questions

How are companies ordered?

Ordered by a published score: one point for each of the 13 services a company lists on its own website, plus one point for each of 8 facts you can check there. No company can pay for its position or a badge.

Why are there no reviews or star ratings?

Reviews are easy to fake and hard to verify, so this site does not publish them. Every company is scored instead on facts you can check on its own website, such as whether it shows a license number, publishes prices or offers a written guarantee. The same method applies to every company.

Can a company pay to rank higher?

No. Listings, scores and order are free and cannot be bought. The publisher, Backroom Ops, also sells marketing help to businesses; buying it has no effect on any listing or score.

Do these companies work with my insurance?

37 of the 38 companies we reviewed say on their own websites that they work with insurance companies or help with claims. What your policy covers is between you and your insurer, so check your policy and talk to your insurer before work starts.

What does IICRC certification mean here?

IICRC is the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification, which certifies technicians and firms. 31 of 38 companies state IICRC certification on their own websites. We record what the website says; ask the company for the certificate if it matters to you.

Why are prices missing for most companies?

Only 1 of 38 companies publish any dollar price on their own websites, and restoration is usually priced after an inspection. Where a company does publish prices, they are on its page and on the published prices page.

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WaterDamageRated lists water damage restoration companies and scores each one only on what it publishes on its own website, by published criteria applied the same way to every company. No reviews, no paid placement. Always confirm details with the company.

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