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Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Rapid City Area
Rapid City has 13 restoration and remediation companies in our listings across 2 cities, with 617 public reviews between them.
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What Makes Rapid City Different
Rapid City sits where the Black Hills meet the plains, and Rapid Creek runs through the middle of town. In 1972 a flash flood on Rapid Creek killed more than 200 people, and the city turned much of the floodplain into parks and open space afterward. Heavy storms can still send water down creeks and draws quickly, so homes on low ground should check their flood risk.
Summer storms bring large hail, and a damaged roof can leak for months before a stain appears. Winters swing between hard cold and warm chinook winds, so pipes freeze in a cold snap and snow melts fast when it warms. Ice dams form on homes with little attic insulation and push meltwater into ceilings and walls.
Homes in the hills often rely on wells and septic systems, and many sit near forest where wildfire is a risk. Smoke and ash from a nearby fire can get into a home through vents and gaps. 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 Rapid City
- 1
SERVPRO of Rapid City, Spearfish24/7
Google rating 4.8 from 172 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026Most Reviewed 2026
Water DamageMoldFire and SmokeSewageBiohazard
- 2
Action Carpet Cleaning and Water Restoration24/7
Google rating 5.0 from 75 Google reviews
Best in Rapid City 2026Top Rated 2026
Water DamageMoldMold TestingSewageOdor
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ServiceMaster of the Black Hills24/7
Google rating 4.9 from 62 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026
Water DamageMoldFire and SmokeSewageBiohazard
- 5
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Fresh Start Carpet Care Inc
Google rating 4.8 from 40 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026
Water DamageMoldFire and Smoke
- 7
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Dyna-Kleen Service Unlimited
Google rating 4.8 from 32 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026
Water DamageMoldFire and SmokeOdor
- 9
Mustang Disaster CleanUp24/7
Google rating 4.5 from 28 Google reviews
Highly Rated 2026
Water DamageMoldMold TestingFire and SmokeSewage
- 10
Rapid Rescue24/7
Google rating 5.0 from 27 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026
Water DamageMoldFire and SmokeSewageBiohazard
- 11
Rapid City Restoration24/7
Google rating 5.0 from 7 Google reviews
Verified Remediation Pro
Water DamageMoldFire and Smoke
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Horsley Specialties, Inc.
Google rating 5.0 from 2 Google reviews
Verified Remediation Pro
MoldBiohazardAsbestosLead Paint
Checking a License in Rapid City
South Dakota does not license general contractors at the state level, though plumbers and electricians need state licenses. Check with the City of Rapid City or Pennington County about local licensing and permits before rebuild work starts. South Dakota 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.
What Jobs Cost in Rapid City
| Job | Typical in Rapid City | 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 $5,300 | $1,300 to $6,000 |
| Mold Remediationper job, a typical professional job | $1,350 to $5,300 | $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 | $1,050 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 | $8,900 to $18,000 | $10,000 to $20,000 |
| Lead Paint Testing and Abatementper visit, an XRF inspection of a typical home | $275 to $600 | $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 |