Directory
Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Des Moines Area
Des Moines has 62 restoration and remediation companies in our listings across 12 cities, with 6,988 public reviews between them.
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Cities
By Service
- Water Damage Restoration42
- Mold Remediation38
- Mold Inspection and Testing28
- Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration32
- Sewage Cleanup19
- Biohazard and Trauma Cleanup13
- Hoarding Cleanup4
- Asbestos Testing and Abatement8
- Lead Paint Testing and Abatement8
- Storm Damage and Board Up19
- Odor Removal20
- Contents Cleaning and Pack Out12
What Makes Des Moines Different
Des Moines grew up where the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers meet. In the flood of 1993 the rivers overtopped levees and swamped the city’s water works, and much of the city went without tap water for days. Levees and flood walls have been raised since then, but low neighborhoods near the rivers and creeks still carry real flood risk, and floodwater damage needs a separate flood policy.
Most homes here have basements. Spring rain and snowmelt raise groundwater, and water seeps in through cracks and along the base of the wall. Heavy summer storms can overwhelm a sump pump or back sewers up into floor drains. Test the pump every spring, add a battery backup, and ask a plumber about a backwater valve.
Winters are long and cold. Pipes in exterior walls, garages and crawlspaces freeze, and the leak often shows up during the thaw. Spring and summer bring hail, tornado warnings and straight line winds. Many homes in the older parts of the city were built before 1978, so test for lead paint and asbestos before any demolition.
Most Reviewed in Des Moines
- 1
Stanley Steemer
Google rating 4.9 from 1,465 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026Most Reviewed 2026
Water DamageOdor
- 2
- 3
Imperial Home Inspection Services
Google rating 4.9 from 634 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026Most Reviewed 2026
Mold Testing
- 4
Firstcall - Grimes24/7
Google rating 4.8 from 451 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026
Water DamageMoldFire and SmokeStorm
- 5
911 Restoration of Des Moines24/7
Google rating 4.8 from 364 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026Most Reviewed 2026
Water DamageMoldMold TestingFire and SmokeSewage
- 6
HomeTeam Inspection Service
Google rating 5.0 from 311 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026Most Reviewed 2026
Mold TestingAsbestosLead Paint
- 7
Clean Sweep Carpet Cleaning
Google rating 4.9 from 238 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026
Water DamageFire and SmokeOdor
- 8
AJ'S Cleaning & Restoration24/7
Google rating 4.9 from 202 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026
Water DamageMoldMold TestingFire and SmokeOdor
- 9
Home Pro Inspections Iowa
Google rating 5.0 from 197 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026
Mold TestingLead Paint
- 10
Dream Steam Cleaning24/7
Google rating 4.6 from 193 Google reviews
Highly Rated 2026
Water DamageMoldFire and SmokeBiohazardHoarding
- 11
Steady Eddie Personal Property Restoration24/7
Google rating 4.9 from 190 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026
Water DamageMoldFire and SmokeSewageContents
- 12
SERVPRO of Des Moines NW24/7
Google rating 4.7 from 138 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026
Water DamageMoldFire and SmokeSewageBiohazard
Checking a License in Des Moines
Iowa requires most contractors to register with the state, and plumbers and electricians need state licenses. Ask for the registration number and any trade license and check them before you sign. Iowa 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 Des Moines
| Job | Typical in Des Moines | National typical |
|---|---|---|
| Water Damage Restorationper job, a single room of clean water | $900 to $2,800 | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Water Damage Restorationper job, a typical drying job | $1,200 to $5,500 | $1,300 to $6,000 |
| Mold Remediationper job, a typical professional job | $1,400 to $5,500 | $1,500 to $6,000 |
| Mold Remediationper job, an attic | $1,850 to $6,900 | $2,000 to $7,500 |
| Mold Inspection and Testingper visit, a visual inspection | $175 to $550 | $200 to $600 |
| Mold Inspection and Testingper visit, an inspection with samples | $275 to $900 | $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 | $450 to $2,300 | $500 to $2,500 |
| Fire and Smoke Damage Restorationper job, a contained kitchen or room fire | $2,800 to $23,000 | $3,000 to $25,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, a single area in a home | $1,100 to $4,600 | $1,200 to $5,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, a 200 square foot kitchen floor | $1,400 to $2,800 | $1,500 to $3,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, attic vermiculite, whole-house siding or several areas | $9,200 to $18,500 | $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 | $450 to $1,400 | $500 to $1,500 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, light clutter in a few rooms | $900 to $2,800 | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, most homes | $1,850 to $14,000 | $2,000 to $15,000 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, biohazard or structural damage | $14,000 to $23,000 | $15,000 to $25,000 |