Directory
Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Albany, New York Area
Albany has 82 restoration and remediation companies in our listings across 18 cities, with 6,937 public reviews between them.
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Cities
By Service
- Water Damage Restoration41
- Mold Remediation50
- Mold Inspection and Testing46
- Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration35
- Sewage Cleanup25
- Biohazard and Trauma Cleanup12
- Hoarding Cleanup2
- Asbestos Testing and Abatement17
- Lead Paint Testing and Abatement17
- Storm Damage and Board Up17
- Odor Removal13
- Contents Cleaning and Pack Out5
What Makes the Capital Region Different
Albany winters are long and cold, with deep freezes, heavy snow and many freeze and thaw cycles. Pipes in exterior walls, porches and unheated basements freeze and split, and the leak often shows up when things warm up. Ice dams form along the eaves of older homes with little attic insulation, and meltwater backs up under the shingles into ceilings and walls.
The Hudson and Mohawk rivers meet here, and both can flood in spring melt, heavy rain and ice jams. Floodwater from outside is contaminated, and a standard homeowners policy does not cover it. Many basements in the region take on water in spring as the ground thaws, so a sump pump with a battery backup is worth having.
Much of the housing is old. Albany and Troy have blocks of 19th century rowhouses and brownstones, and Schenectady and the river cities have many older two family homes. Lead paint is common in homes built before 1978, and old plaster, boiler pipe wrap and floor tile may contain asbestos, so test before you tear anything out.
Most Reviewed in Albany
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WIN Home Inspection
Google rating 5.0 from 1,343 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026Most Reviewed 2026
Mold Testing
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Ace Home Inspections24/7
Google rating 4.9 from 866 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026Most Reviewed 2026
Mold Testing
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Quick Response24/7
Google rating 5.0 from 348 Google reviews
Best in Albany 2026Top Rated 2026
Water DamageMoldMold TestingFire and Smoke
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New York Water and Fire24/7
Google rating 5.0 from 329 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026Most Reviewed 2026
Water DamageMold
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Shield Guard Home Inspections
Google rating 5.0 from 265 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026
Mold TestingAsbestosLead Paint
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MacFawn Fire & Flood Restoration24/7
Google rating 4.8 from 198 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026
Water DamageMoldFire and SmokeSewageOdor
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Bald Eagle Inspection Services, LLC24/7
Google rating 5.0 from 104 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026
Water DamageMoldMold TestingAsbestosLead Paint
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Capital Region Home Inspection24/7
Google rating 4.9 from 91 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026
Mold Testing
Checking a License in Albany
New York State requires a licensed mold assessor and a separate licensed mold remediator for mold jobs over 10 square feet, and the same company cannot do both on one job. Ask for both license numbers and look them up with the state before you sign. Asbestos work in New York must be done by a state licensed asbestos contractor with certified workers.
New York has no statewide license for general contractors, so check with your city, town or county about any local license and the permits the job needs. Ask for proof of liability and workers compensation insurance, whether the technicians hold industry certification in water damage and mold remediation, and for older homes, whether the crew is certified for lead safe renovation.
What Jobs Cost in Albany
| Job | Typical in Albany | National typical |
|---|---|---|
| Water Damage Restorationper job, a single room of clean water | $1,000 to $3,000 | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Water Damage Restorationper job, a typical drying job | $1,300 to $6,000 | $1,300 to $6,000 |
| Mold Remediationper job, a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,500 to $6,000 |
| Mold Remediationper job, an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $2,000 to $7,500 |
| Mold Inspection and Testingper visit, a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $200 to $600 |
| Mold Inspection and Testingper visit, an inspection with samples | $300 to $1,000 | $300 to $1,000 |
| Mold Inspection and Testingper visit, a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $300 to $800 |
| Fire and Smoke Damage Restorationper room, light smoke cleaning | $500 to $2,500 | $500 to $2,500 |
| Fire and Smoke Damage Restorationper job, a contained kitchen or room fire | $3,000 to $25,000 | $3,000 to $25,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, a single area in a home | $1,200 to $5,000 | $1,200 to $5,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, a 200 square foot kitchen floor | $1,500 to $3,000 | $1,500 to $3,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, attic vermiculite, whole-house siding or several areas | $10,000 to $20,000 | $10,000 to $20,000 |
| Lead Paint Testing and Abatementper visit, an XRF inspection of a typical home | $300 to $700 | $300 to $700 |
| Lead Paint Testing and Abatementper visit, a risk assessment | $500 to $1,500 | $500 to $1,500 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, light clutter in a few rooms | $1,000 to $3,000 | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, most homes | $2,000 to $15,000 | $2,000 to $15,000 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, biohazard or structural damage | $15,000 to $25,000 | $15,000 to $25,000 |