Directory
Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Rochester Area
Rochester has 89 restoration and remediation companies in our listings across 11 cities, with 7,698 public reviews between them.
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Cities
By Service
- Water Damage Restoration60
- Mold Remediation59
- Mold Inspection and Testing39
- Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration40
- Sewage Cleanup25
- Biohazard and Trauma Cleanup22
- Hoarding Cleanup10
- Asbestos Testing and Abatement20
- Lead Paint Testing and Abatement15
- Storm Damage and Board Up25
- Odor Removal34
- Contents Cleaning and Pack Out8
What Makes Rochester Different
Rochester winters are long and snowy, and lake effect bands off Lake Ontario can bury the area fast. Ice dams form along the eaves of older homes with little attic insulation, and meltwater backs up under the shingles into ceilings and walls. Pipes in exterior walls, porches and unheated basements freeze and split, and the leak usually shows up during the thaw.
Much of the housing in the city and inner suburbs was built long before 1978. Lead paint is common, and old plaster, boiler pipe wrap and floor tile may contain asbestos, so test before you tear anything out. Most homes have basements on stone or block foundations that seep during spring snowmelt and heavy rain.
Lake Ontario ran at very high levels in 2017 and again in 2019, and waves and high water damaged homes along the shore. Inland, a working sump pump with a battery backup, clean gutters and a backwater valve on the sewer line prevent a lot of damage. Never run a generator in a garage or basement during a winter power outage, because carbon monoxide kills quietly.
Most Reviewed in Rochester
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All County Home Inspections
Google rating 5.0 from 1,332 Google reviews
Best in Rochester 2026Top Rated 2026
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Steam Police Cleaning24/7
Google rating 5.0 from 573 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026
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- 4
Paul Davis Restoration of Greater Rochester, NY24/7
Google rating 4.9 from 481 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026
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- 5
Signature Home Inspections LLC
Google rating 5.0 from 303 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026Most Reviewed 2026
Mold Testing
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SERVPRO of West Monroe County24/7
Google rating 5.0 from 203 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026
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- 7
Blue Bear Restoration, Inc.24/7
Google rating 4.9 from 197 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026
Water DamageMoldMold TestingFire and SmokeSewage
- 8
A Cleaner Image24/7
Google rating 4.8 from 197 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026
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- 9
Central Real Estate Inspections Inc | Home Inspection Rochester, New York | Home inspector Rochester, New York
Google rating 5.0 from 194 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026
Mold Testing
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Comprehensive Mold Management, LLC
Google rating 4.9 from 194 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026
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- 11
Rochester Environmental & Construction Group24/7
Google rating 5.0 from 170 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026
Water DamageMoldMold TestingFire and SmokeSewage
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Rock Emergency Services24/7
Google rating 5.0 from 170 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026
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Checking a License in Rochester
New York State requires a licensed mold assessor and a separate licensed remediator for mold jobs over 10 square feet. The licenses are issued by the state Department of Labor, and the same company cannot assess and remediate the same job. Ask for both license numbers and check them before work starts.
New York has no statewide license for general contractors, so check with your town or city about local licensing and permits for rebuild work. Ask for proof of liability and workers compensation insurance, and ask whether the technicians hold industry certification in water damage and mold remediation.
What Jobs Cost in Rochester
| Job | Typical in Rochester | 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 $800 | $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 $24,500 | $3,000 to $25,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, a single area in a home | $1,150 to $4,900 | $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 $24,500 | $15,000 to $25,000 |