Directory
Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Gainesville Area
Gainesville has 42 restoration and remediation companies in our listings across 2 cities, with 5,221 public reviews between them.
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Cities
By Service
- Water Damage Restoration32
- Mold Remediation27
- Mold Inspection and Testing18
- Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration18
- Sewage Cleanup7
- Biohazard and Trauma Cleanup4
- Hoarding Cleanup1
- Asbestos Testing and Abatement1
- Lead Paint Testing and Abatement5
- Storm Damage and Board Up12
- Odor Removal11
- Contents Cleaning and Pack Out3
What Makes Gainesville Different
Gainesville is inland, but heat and humidity still shape every water problem here. Wet drywall and carpet can grow mold within 24 to 48 hours, so drying has to start the same day. Air conditioners run most of the year, and a clogged condensate line or a rusted drain pan can soak a ceiling or a closet without anyone noticing. Keep indoor humidity below about 50 to 60 percent to hold mold back.
The ground here is limestone, and sinkholes open from time to time across Alachua County. Heavy summer storms can flood low streets, and hurricanes that cross the state can bring days of rain, wind and fallen trees. After a tree hits the roof, cover the opening with a tarp as soon as it is safe and photograph everything before cleanup.
Thousands of students rent homes and apartments near the university, and many of those buildings are older. If you rent, tell your landlord in writing about any leak or mold right away, take photos with dates and keep copies. Homes built before 1978 may have lead paint, so test before any repair that disturbs it.
Most Reviewed in Gainesville
- 1
The Best Restoration24/7
Google rating 4.9 from 1,067 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026Most Reviewed 2026
Water DamageMoldFire and Smoke
- 2
Stanley Steemer
Google rating 4.8 from 799 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026Most Reviewed 2026
Water DamageOdor
- 3
HouseMaster serving Gainesville, Lake City, and Cedar Key
Google rating 5.0 from 537 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026
Mold Testing
- 4
Dreyer's DKI24/7
Google rating 4.8 from 529 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026
Water DamageMoldMold TestingFire and SmokeSewage
- 5
Brehm Roofing & Restoration
Google rating 5.0 from 336 Google reviews
Best in Gainesville 2026Top Rated 2026
Water DamageFire and SmokeStorm
- 6
Sunshine Restoration24/7
Google rating 5.0 from 237 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026
Water DamageMoldFire and SmokeStorm
- 7
Florida Top Notch Services LLC24/7
Google rating 5.0 from 235 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026
Water DamageMoldOdor
- 8
Gator Carpet Cleaning and Water Restoration24/7
Google rating 5.0 from 201 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026
Water DamageFire and SmokeOdor
- 9
- 10
SERVPRO of Gainesville West, Alachua County West24/7
Google rating 4.8 from 110 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026
Water DamageMoldFire and SmokeSewageBiohazard
- 11
Maven Construction Group24/7
Google rating 4.9 from 96 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026
Water DamageMoldMold TestingFire and SmokeSewage
- 12
Dreyer's DKI24/7
Google rating 4.6 from 86 Google reviews
Highly Rated 2026
Water DamageMoldFire and Smoke
Checking a License in Gainesville
Florida licenses contractors and mold professionals through the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Ask for the contractor license number, and for mold work ask for a mold remediator license. For testing, hire a separately licensed mold assessor. Look up every license with the department before you sign. For the restoration side of the work, 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 Gainesville
| Job | Typical in Gainesville | 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 | $1,950 to $7,300 | $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 | $9,700 to $19,500 | $10,000 to $20,000 |
| Lead Paint Testing and Abatementper visit, an XRF inspection of a typical home | $300 to $700 | $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 | $1,950 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 |