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Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in Hilo and on the Big Island
Hilo and the Big Island has 4 restoration and remediation companies in our listings across 2 cities, with 8 public reviews between them.
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What Makes Hilo Different
Hilo is one of the rainiest cities in the United States, and the windward side of the Big Island stays damp all year. Homes rarely dry out on their own, so mold grows on walls, ceilings, shoes and furniture, and wood rots where water sits. Wet drywall and cabinets can grow mold within 24 to 48 hours, so drying has to start fast.
Heavy rain can turn streams and gulches into torrents in minutes, and low ground near the bay floods in big storms. Hilo has been struck by destructive tsunamis, including those of 1946 and 1960, and parts of town sit in a tsunami evacuation zone. Know your zone and your route to high ground.
In Puna, the 2018 eruption of Kilauea destroyed hundreds of homes, and volcanic gas and vog still drift across the island at times. Many homes in Puna rely on rain catchment tanks, and a leaking tank or pipe can soak a crawlspace. Salt air near the ocean corrodes metal and wiring, and termites love damp wood, so fix leaks early.
Most Reviewed in Hilo and the Big Island
- 1
Rainbow Restoration of Kona
Google rating 5.0 from 3 Google reviews
Verified Remediation Pro
Water DamageFire and Smoke
- 2
Hawaii Mold Experts24/7
Google rating 5.0 from 2 Google reviews
Verified Remediation Pro
Water DamageMoldMold TestingFire and SmokeSewage
- 3
Hilo Restoration Specialists24/7
Google rating 5.0 from 2 Google reviews
Verified Remediation Pro
Water Damage
- 4
AXION Clean Mold Remediation24/7
Google rating 5.0 from 1 Google review
Verified Remediation Pro
Water DamageMoldMold TestingOdor
Checking a License in Hilo and the Big Island
Hawaii licenses contractors through the Contractors License Board, part of the state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Ask for the license number and look it up with the department before you sign. Plumbers and electricians are licensed by the state too. Hawaii 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. In older buildings, ask about asbestos and lead testing before any demolition.
What Jobs Cost in Hilo and the Big Island
| Job | Typical in Hilo and the Big Island | National typical |
|---|---|---|
| Water Damage Restorationper job, a single room of clean water | $1,050 to $3,200 | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Water Damage Restorationper job, a typical drying job | $1,400 to $6,400 | $1,300 to $6,000 |
| Mold Remediationper job, a typical professional job | $1,600 to $6,400 | $1,500 to $6,000 |
| Mold Remediationper job, an attic | $2,100 to $8,000 | $2,000 to $7,500 |
| Mold Inspection and Testingper visit, a visual inspection | $225 to $650 | $200 to $600 |
| Mold Inspection and Testingper visit, an inspection with samples | $325 to $1,050 | $300 to $1,000 |
| Mold Inspection and Testingper visit, a clearance test | $325 to $850 | $300 to $800 |
| Fire and Smoke Damage Restorationper room, light smoke cleaning | $550 to $2,700 | $500 to $2,500 |
| Fire and Smoke Damage Restorationper job, a contained kitchen or room fire | $3,200 to $26,500 | $3,000 to $25,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, a single area in a home | $1,300 to $5,300 | $1,200 to $5,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, a 200 square foot kitchen floor | $1,600 to $3,200 | $1,500 to $3,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, attic vermiculite, whole-house siding or several areas | $10,500 to $21,500 | $10,000 to $20,000 |
| Lead Paint Testing and Abatementper visit, an XRF inspection of a typical home | $325 to $750 | $300 to $700 |
| Lead Paint Testing and Abatementper visit, a risk assessment | $550 to $1,600 | $500 to $1,500 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, light clutter in a few rooms | $1,050 to $3,200 | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, most homes | $2,100 to $16,000 | $2,000 to $15,000 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, biohazard or structural damage | $16,000 to $26,500 | $15,000 to $25,000 |