Directory
Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Buffalo Area
Buffalo has 86 restoration and remediation companies in our listings across 16 cities, with 11,365 public reviews between them.
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Cities
By Service
- Water Damage Restoration58
- Mold Remediation52
- Mold Inspection and Testing41
- Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration35
- Sewage Cleanup28
- Biohazard and Trauma Cleanup19
- Hoarding Cleanup6
- Asbestos Testing and Abatement18
- Lead Paint Testing and Abatement13
- Storm Damage and Board Up20
- Odor Removal19
- Contents Cleaning and Pack Out4
What Makes Buffalo Different
Buffalo sits at the east end of Lake Erie, and lake effect storms can bury parts of the region under several feet of snow in a day or two. A blizzard in December 2022 stranded people for days and left many homes without heat. Long outages in deep cold freeze pipes fast, and the leak often shows up only when the heat comes back. Know where your main water shutoff is before winter.
Heavy snow on roofs and cold attics lead to ice dams along the eaves, and meltwater backs up under shingles into ceilings and walls. Spring thaw and heavy rain raise groundwater, and old stone and block basements seep. Strong winds off the lake can push water onto the shoreline and flood low areas near the water.
Much of the housing in the city and first ring suburbs was built long before 1978, including the double houses common in Buffalo. Lead paint is common, so avoid dry sanding and scraping. Old pipe wrap, floor tile and plaster may contain asbestos, so test before you tear anything out.
Most Reviewed in Buffalo
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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup24/7
Google rating 4.8 from 2,541 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026Most Reviewed 2026
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Stanley Steemer
Google rating 4.8 from 2,500 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026Most Reviewed 2026
Water DamageOdor
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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup24/7
Google rating 4.8 from 708 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026Most Reviewed 2026
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Extreme Carpet and Tile Cleaning Buffalo
Google rating 5.0 from 391 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026
Water DamageOdor
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Pillar To Post Home Inspectors - The Bork Team (Buffalo & WNY)
Google rating 4.9 from 387 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026
Mold Testing
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Pillar To Post Home Inspectors - Clinton Hawkins
Google rating 4.9 from 282 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026
Mold Testing
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Green Genie LLC24/7
Google rating 4.9 from 238 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026Most Reviewed 2026
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SERVPRO of The Southtowns24/7
Google rating 4.8 from 220 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026
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Simply the Best Cleaning Services24/7
Google rating 5.0 from 176 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026
Water DamageMoldMold TestingFire and SmokeSewage
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Ahold of Mold Environmental24/7
Google rating 4.9 from 154 Google reviews
Best in Buffalo 2026Top Rated 2026
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Checking a License in Buffalo
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 Buffalo
| Job | Typical in Buffalo | National typical |
|---|---|---|
| Water Damage Restorationper job, a single room of clean water | $950 to $2,900 | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Water Damage Restorationper job, a typical drying job | $1,250 to $5,800 | $1,300 to $6,000 |
| Mold Remediationper job, a typical professional job | $1,450 to $5,800 | $1,500 to $6,000 |
| Mold Remediationper job, an attic | $1,900 to $7,200 | $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 $950 | $300 to $1,000 |
| Mold Inspection and Testingper visit, a clearance test | $300 to $750 | $300 to $800 |
| Fire and Smoke Damage Restorationper room, light smoke cleaning | $475 to $2,400 | $500 to $2,500 |
| Fire and Smoke Damage Restorationper job, a contained kitchen or room fire | $2,900 to $24,000 | $3,000 to $25,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, a single area in a home | $1,150 to $4,800 | $1,200 to $5,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, a 200 square foot kitchen floor | $1,450 to $2,900 | $1,500 to $3,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, attic vermiculite, whole-house siding or several areas | $9,600 to $19,000 | $10,000 to $20,000 |
| Lead Paint Testing and Abatementper visit, an XRF inspection of a typical home | $300 to $650 | $300 to $700 |
| Lead Paint Testing and Abatementper visit, a risk assessment | $475 to $1,450 | $500 to $1,500 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, light clutter in a few rooms | $950 to $2,900 | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, most homes | $1,900 to $14,500 | $2,000 to $15,000 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, biohazard or structural damage | $14,500 to $24,000 | $15,000 to $25,000 |