Rumsey Construction & Restoration of Charleston

What They Do

Water DamageMoldMold TestingFire and SmokeSewageStorm

• Water damage-related cleanup & repair
• Fire damage cleanup & repair
• Flood cleanup
• Flood restoration
• Mold cleaning
• Mold damage restoration
• Mold inspection
• Mold mitigation
• Mold remediation
• Sewage cleanup
• Water damage-related mold removal
• Water damage-related pest control
• Water removal
• Emergency board-up

In Their Own Words

Rumsey Construction & Restoration of Charleston is a licensed, full-service restoration company specializing in disaster recovery for residential and commercial properties. With 24/7 emergency response, the Charleston team provides expert mitigation and reconstruction services for water, fire, smoke, and storm damage. Known for its high standards, technical expertise, and seamless project management, Rumsey delivers timely, thorough restoration solutions tailored to each property. From initial assessment through final rebuild, the company is trusted for clear communication, quality craftsmanship, and proven results throughout the Lowcountry.

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Before You Call Rumsey Construction & Restoration of Charleston

1. Do you take moisture readings every day and will you give me the drying log?
2. Are your technicians certified in water damage restoration?
3. Where do you think the moisture is coming from, and who fixes it?
4. Will you set up containment and negative air, and how will you protect the rest of the home?
5. Do you also do remediation? If so, who checks your work?

Ask for a South Carolina contractor license and look it up with the state Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. Also ask for proof of insurance and industry certification for the restoration crew.

How Their Reviews Break Down

Counts from public listings as of September 23, 2026. A handful of reviews says less than a few hundred.

Read This While You Wait

• DIY with careWhat to Do in the First 24 Hours After Water DamageAn hour by hour plan for the first day after water damage. Make it safe, stop the source, document, remove water and start drying before mold can start.
• DIY with careSafe DIY Mold Cleanup for Areas Under 10 Square FeetA step by step method to clean up mold under 10 square feet safely, with the gear to buy, what to throw away, why bleach is not the default, and when to stop.
• Call a proMold Testing, When It Is Worth It and How to Read a Lab ReportWhen a mold test is worth paying for, which kind to ask for, why store kits mislead, and how to read spore counts, outdoor controls and a lab report yourself.
• Call a proThe First 48 Hours After a House FireWhat to do in the first two days after a house fire. Safe re-entry, utilities, insurance calls, securing the home, food, medicine and what never to clean.