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Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Lima, Ohio Area
Lima has 8 restoration and remediation companies in our listings across 2 cities, with 457 public reviews between them.
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What Makes Lima, Ohio Different
Lima sits on flat farm country in Allen County, in northwest Ohio, and the Ottawa River winds through the city. The ground here is heavy glacial clay that drains slowly. After a long rain, water sits in yards and pushes against basement walls, and a wet basement is the most common problem crews see.
Western Ohio sees severe thunderstorms and tornadoes most springs and summers. Wind can tear off shingles and siding, and the rain that follows soaks attics and walls. Tarp any opening once it is safe, photograph the damage, and start drying the same day. Stay away from downed power lines and any wet room where the power is still on.
Winters are cold, with wind that sweeps across open fields. Pipes on outside walls and in crawlspaces freeze and split, often in older homes with little insulation. Summers are humid, so a damp basement or wet carpet can grow mold within 24 to 48 hours. A dehumidifier and a working sump pump do a lot of the work here.
Most Reviewed in Lima
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Swartz Restoration & Emergency Services24/7
4.7 from 156 public reviews
Water DamageFire and SmokeStormOdor
- 2
Steam Doctor Restoration & Cleaning24/7
4.9 from 140 public reviews
Water DamageMoldFire and SmokeOdorContents
- 3
ServiceMaster Restore by McCann - Lima24/7
4.8 from 111 public reviews
Water DamageMoldFire and SmokeSewageBiohazard
- 4
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A.Thompson Carpet Care and Restorations24/7
4.2 from 15 public reviews
Water DamageMoldMold TestingFire and SmokeSewage
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Checking a License in Lima
Ohio has no statewide license for general contractors. The state does license plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling, and hydronics contractors through the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board, so ask for that license when a job includes those trades. Many cities in the area require contractors to register or be licensed locally before they pull permits, so check with your building department. Ohio has no state mold license. Ask for proof of liability insurance and whether the technicians hold industry certification in water damage or mold remediation.
What Jobs Cost in Lima
| Job | Typical in Lima | National typical |
|---|---|---|
| Water Damage Restorationper job, a single room of clean water | $900 to $2,700 | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Water Damage Restorationper job, a typical drying job | $1,150 to $5,400 | $1,300 to $6,000 |
| Mold Remediationper job, a typical professional job | $1,350 to $5,400 | $1,500 to $6,000 |
| Mold Remediationper job, an attic | $1,800 to $6,700 | $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 $700 | $300 to $800 |
| Fire and Smoke Damage Restorationper room, light smoke cleaning | $450 to $2,200 | $500 to $2,500 |
| Fire and Smoke Damage Restorationper job, a contained kitchen or room fire | $2,700 to $22,500 | $3,000 to $25,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, a single area in a home | $1,100 to $4,500 | $1,200 to $5,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, a 200 square foot kitchen floor | $1,350 to $2,700 | $1,500 to $3,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, attic vermiculite, whole-house siding or several areas | $9,000 to $18,000 | $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 | $450 to $1,350 | $500 to $1,500 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, light clutter in a few rooms | $900 to $2,700 | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, most homes | $1,800 to $13,500 | $2,000 to $15,000 |
| Hoarding Cleanupper job, biohazard or structural damage | $13,500 to $22,500 | $15,000 to $25,000 |