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Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Grand Forks Area
Grand Forks has 4 restoration and remediation companies in our listings across 1 city, with 553 public reviews between them.
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What Makes Grand Forks Different
Grand Forks and East Grand Forks face each other across the Red River of the North, which flows north through very flat land toward Canada. In April 1997 the river broke through the dikes and flooded most of both cities, and fire destroyed several downtown buildings while the streets were under water. Both cities built permanent levees and flood walls afterward.
The river still rises every spring, because snow melts upstream before the river thaws downstream, and ice can jam the channel. The heavy clay soil drains slowly, so basements seep in a wet spring. A sump pump with a battery backup prevents a lot of damage, and floodwater from outside is always contaminated.
Winters are long and very cold. Pipes in exterior walls, garages and crawlspaces freeze and split, and blizzards pack snow into attics through vents. Ice dams form on homes with little attic insulation. Wet drywall and carpet pad can grow mold within 24 to 48 hours. Many older homes near downtown were built before 1978, so test for lead paint and asbestos before any demolition.
Most Reviewed in Grand Forks
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Steamatic of Grand Forks24/7
Google rating 4.9 from 487 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026
Water DamageMoldFire and SmokeOdor
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Merle's Steam Clean Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
Google rating 4.7 from 47 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026
Water DamageFire and SmokeOdor
- 3
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Right Way Restoration Inc
Google rating 1.0 from 1 Google review
Verified Remediation Pro
Water DamageMoldFire and SmokeSewageOdor
Checking a License in Grand Forks
North Dakota licenses contractors through the Secretary of State, and most companies doing repair or rebuild work need that license. Ask for the license number and look it up with the Secretary of State before you sign. Across the river, Minnesota requires residential building contractors and remodelers to be licensed by the Department of Labor and Industry. Neither state has a 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 Grand Forks
| Job | Typical in Grand Forks | National typical |
|---|---|---|
| Water Damage Restorationper job, a single room of clean water | $850 to $2,600 | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Water Damage Restorationper job, a typical drying job | $1,150 to $5,200 | $1,300 to $6,000 |
| Mold Remediationper job, a typical professional job | $1,300 to $5,200 | $1,500 to $6,000 |
| Mold Remediationper job, an attic | $1,750 to $6,500 | $2,000 to $7,500 |
| Mold Inspection and Testingper visit, a visual inspection | $175 to $500 | $200 to $600 |
| Mold Inspection and Testingper visit, an inspection with samples | $250 to $850 | $300 to $1,000 |
| Mold Inspection and Testingper visit, a clearance test | $250 to $700 | $300 to $800 |
| Fire and Smoke Damage Restorationper room, light smoke cleaning | $425 to $2,200 | $500 to $2,500 |
| Fire and Smoke Damage Restorationper job, a contained kitchen or room fire | $2,600 to $21,500 | $3,000 to $25,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, a single area in a home | $1,050 to $4,300 | $1,200 to $5,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, a 200 square foot kitchen floor | $1,300 to $2,600 | $1,500 to $3,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, attic vermiculite, whole-house siding or several areas | $8,700 to $17,500 | $10,000 to $20,000 |
| Lead Paint Testing and Abatementper visit, an XRF inspection of a typical home | $250 to $600 | $300 to $700 |
| Lead Paint Testing and Abatementper visit, a risk assessment | $425 to $1,300 | $500 to $1,500 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, light clutter in a few rooms | $850 to $2,600 | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, most homes | $1,750 to $13,000 | $2,000 to $15,000 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, biohazard or structural damage | $13,000 to $21,500 | $15,000 to $25,000 |