Directory
Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Columbus Area
Columbus has 171 restoration and remediation companies in our listings across 18 cities, with 32,752 public reviews between them.
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Cities
By Service
- Water Damage Restoration126
- Mold Remediation90
- Mold Inspection and Testing77
- Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration77
- Sewage Cleanup50
- Biohazard and Trauma Cleanup25
- Hoarding Cleanup4
- Asbestos Testing and Abatement14
- Lead Paint Testing and Abatement19
- Storm Damage and Board Up43
- Odor Removal47
- Contents Cleaning and Pack Out19
What Makes Columbus Different
Columbus is basement country. Most homes have a basement or a crawlspace, and the clay soil around them holds water after long spring rains. That water pushes through cracks in the walls and floor, which is why damp basements and seepage are the most common calls here. A working sump pump with a battery backup is the best cheap protection you can buy.
Winters bring hard freezes and freeze and thaw cycles. Pipes in outside walls, garages and crawlspaces can split, and the leak starts when things warm up. Snow and ice on the roof can form ice dams that push water into ceilings. Freeze and thaw also cracks driveways and foundation walls a little more each year.
Heavy summer storms can overwhelm older sewers and back water up through basement floor drains. Treat that water as sewage. Older neighborhoods near downtown have homes built long before 1978, so lead paint and asbestos in pipe insulation or flooring are possible in any tear out.
Most Reviewed in Columbus
- 1
Stanley Steemer
Google rating 4.9 from 6,556 Google reviews Yelp 2.2 · Facebook 4.9 · BBB profile
Top Rated 2026Most Reviewed 2026
Water DamageOdor
- 2
Linkhorn Home Inspections
Google rating 4.9 from 5,002 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026Most Reviewed 2026
Mold TestingAsbestosLead Paint
- 3
Habitation Investigation Home Inspections24/7
Google rating 4.9 from 1,907 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026Most Reviewed 2026
Mold TestingLead Paint
- 4
Technicare Home Pros24/7
Google rating 5.0 from 1,596 Google reviews Facebook 4.9 · BBB profile
Top Rated 2026
Water DamageMoldMold TestingSewageOdor
- 5
The Basement Doctor
Google rating 4.9 from 1,542 Google reviews Yelp 3.0 · Facebook 4.4
Top Rated 2026Most Reviewed 2026
Water DamageMoldMold Testing
- 6
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MCT Carpet Care24/7
Google rating 5.0 from 1,238 Google reviews Yelp 5.0 · Facebook 5.0 · BBB profile
Best in Columbus 2026Top Rated 2026
Water DamageOdor
- 8
Bassett Services: Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical (Discount Drains)24/7
Google rating 4.7 from 987 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026Most Reviewed 2026
Water DamageSewage
- 9
SERVPRO of Northeast Columbus and SERVPRO of Gahanna24/7
Google rating 4.8 from 961 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026
Water DamageMoldFire and SmokeSewageBiohazard
- 10
HomeTeam of Columbus
Google rating 4.9 from 754 Google reviews
Best in Lewis Center 2026Top Rated 2026
Mold TestingAsbestosLead Paint
- 11
SERVPRO of South Columbus24/7
Google rating 4.9 from 611 Google reviews Yelp 2.3 · Facebook 5.0
Top Rated 2026Most Reviewed 2026
Water DamageMoldFire and SmokeSewageBiohazard
- 12
Stanley Steemer
Google rating 4.7 from 587 Google reviews Yelp 3.4 · Facebook 4.7 · BBB profile
Top Rated 2026Most Reviewed 2026
Water DamageOdor
Checking a License in Columbus
Ohio has no statewide license for general contractors. The state does license plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling, and hydronics contractors through the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board, so ask for that license when a job includes those trades. The City of Columbus and many suburbs require contractors to register or be licensed locally before they pull permits, so check with your building department. Ohio has no state mold license. Ask for proof of liability insurance and whether the technicians hold industry certification in water damage or mold remediation.
What Jobs Cost in Columbus
| Job | Typical in Columbus | 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 $5,700 | $1,300 to $6,000 |
| Mold Remediationper job, a typical professional job | $1,450 to $5,700 | $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 $550 | $200 to $600 |
| Mold Inspection and Testingper visit, an inspection with samples | $275 to $950 | $300 to $1,000 |
| Mold Inspection and Testingper visit, a clearance test | $275 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 | $9,500 to $19,000 | $10,000 to $20,000 |
| Lead Paint Testing and Abatementper visit, an XRF inspection of a typical home | $275 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 |