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Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Brainerd, Minnesota Area
Brainerd has 5 restoration and remediation companies in our listings across 2 cities, with 47 public reviews between them.
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What Makes Brainerd, Minnesota Different
Brainerd and Baxter sit on the Mississippi River in the pine and lake country of central Minnesota. Hundreds of lakes are close by, and many homes are cabins or lake houses that sit empty for part of the year. An empty cabin in winter is the easiest place for a pipe to freeze and run for weeks. Drain the lines when you close up, or keep the heat on with an alarm that tells you when it drops.
Winters are long and cold, and heavy snow on roofs leads to ice dams that push meltwater into walls and ceilings. Tall pines also drop limbs and whole trees in wind, ice and wet snow. When a tree comes through the roof, cover the opening once it is safe and pull out soaked insulation before it holds water against the drywall.
Summer storms bring hail, heavy rain and straight line wind strong enough to flatten stands of trees. Wildfire smoke drifts in some summers too. Change furnace filters after a smoky stretch and wipe down hard surfaces if soot settles indoors. Never run a generator in a garage or near a window, because carbon monoxide kills quietly.
Most Reviewed in Brainerd
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SERVPRO of Brainerd, Park Rapids, Walker24/7
4.5 from 32 public reviews
Water DamageMoldFire and SmokeSewageBiohazard
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Lakes Area Flood & Fire24/7
5.0 from 7 public reviews
Water DamageMoldMold TestingFire and SmokeSewage
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Servicemaster of Central Minnesota24/7
No public reviews yet
Water DamageMoldMold TestingFire and SmokeSewage
Checking a License in Brainerd
Minnesota requires residential building contractors and remodelers to be licensed by the Department of Labor and Industry. Ask for the license number and look it up with the department before you sign. Minnesota has no separate mold license, so ask whether the technicians hold industry certification in water damage and mold remediation, and ask for proof of liability and workers compensation insurance.
What Jobs Cost in Brainerd
| Job | Typical in Brainerd | National typical |
|---|---|---|
| Water Damage Restorationper job, a single room of clean water | $850 to $2,600 | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Water Damage Restorationper job, a typical drying job | $1,100 to $5,200 | $1,300 to $6,000 |
| Mold Remediationper job, a typical professional job | $1,300 to $5,200 | $1,500 to $6,000 |
| Mold Remediationper job, an attic | $1,700 to $6,400 | $2,000 to $7,500 |
| Mold Inspection and Testingper visit, a visual inspection | $175 to $500 | $200 to $600 |
| Mold Inspection and Testingper visit, an inspection with samples | $250 to $850 | $300 to $1,000 |
| Mold Inspection and Testingper visit, a clearance test | $250 to $700 | $300 to $800 |
| Fire and Smoke Damage Restorationper room, light smoke cleaning | $425 to $2,100 | $500 to $2,500 |
| Fire and Smoke Damage Restorationper job, a contained kitchen or room fire | $2,600 to $21,500 | $3,000 to $25,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, a single area in a home | $1,050 to $4,300 | $1,200 to $5,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, a 200 square foot kitchen floor | $1,300 to $2,600 | $1,500 to $3,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, attic vermiculite, whole-house siding or several areas | $8,600 to $17,000 | $10,000 to $20,000 |
| Lead Paint Testing and Abatementper visit, an XRF inspection of a typical home | $250 to $600 | $300 to $700 |
| Lead Paint Testing and Abatementper visit, a risk assessment | $425 to $1,300 | $500 to $1,500 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, light clutter in a few rooms | $850 to $2,600 | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, most homes | $1,700 to $13,000 | $2,000 to $15,000 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, biohazard or structural damage | $13,000 to $21,500 | $15,000 to $25,000 |