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Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Elmira and Corning, New York Area
Elmira and Corning has 4 restoration and remediation companies in our listings across 2 cities, with 741 public reviews between them.
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What Makes Elmira and Corning, New York Different
Elmira and Corning sit along the Chemung River, and the river has shaped both cities. In June 1972 the flood from Agnes covered large parts of Elmira, Corning and the towns between them. Levees now protect much of the valley, but low neighborhoods and homes near creeks can still flood in heavy rain. Floodwater from outside is always contaminated, and a standard homeowners policy does not cover it.
Winters bring snow, ice and many freeze and thaw cycles. Ice dams form along the eaves of older homes with little attic insulation, and meltwater backs up under the shingles into ceilings and walls. Pipes in exterior walls and unheated basements freeze and split, and the leak usually shows up when things warm up.
Much of the housing is old, built long before 1978. Lead paint is common, and old plaster, boiler pipe wrap and floor tile may contain asbestos, so test before you tear anything out. Old stone and block basements seep in wet seasons, so a sump pump with a battery backup and a dehumidifier prevent a lot of damage.
Most Reviewed in Elmira and Corning
- 1
Precision Home Inspection of the Twin Tiers, LLC24/7
Google rating 4.9 from 627 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026
Mold Testing
- 2
NextGen Environmental, LLC
Google rating 5.0 from 65 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026
Water DamageMoldMold Testing
- 3
Rainbow International of Elmira24/7
Google rating 4.1 from 25 Google reviews
Verified Remediation Pro
Water DamageMoldMold TestingFire and SmokeSewage
- 4
ServiceMaster Recovery by Close - Horseheads24/7
Google rating 4.0 from 24 Google reviews
Verified Remediation Pro
Water DamageMoldMold TestingFire and SmokeSewage
Checking a License in Elmira and Corning
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. Across the line in Pennsylvania, home improvement contractors register with the state Attorney General’s office. 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 Elmira and Corning
| Job | Typical in Elmira and Corning | National typical |
|---|---|---|
| Water Damage Restorationper job, a single room of clean water | $950 to $2,800 | $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 | $1,400 to $5,700 | $1,500 to $6,000 |
| Mold Remediationper job, an attic | $1,900 to $7,100 | $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 | $2,800 to $23,500 | $3,000 to $25,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, a single area in a home | $1,150 to $4,700 | $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 | $9,400 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 $1,400 | $500 to $1,500 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, light clutter in a few rooms | $950 to $2,800 | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, most homes | $1,900 to $14,000 | $2,000 to $15,000 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, biohazard or structural damage | $14,000 to $23,500 | $15,000 to $25,000 |