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Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Waterloo and Cedar Falls Area
Waterloo and Cedar Falls has 11 restoration and remediation companies in our listings across 2 cities, with 615 public reviews between them.
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What Makes Waterloo and Cedar Falls Different
Waterloo and Cedar Falls sit on the Cedar River, which runs through the middle of both cities. In June 2008 the Cedar River flooded homes and businesses across the area, and both cities rely on levees and flood walls to hold back high water. Floodwater from outside is always contaminated, and a standard homeowners policy does not cover it.
Black Hawk Creek and other streams rise fast in heavy rain, and low streets and basements near them take water first. Most homes have basements, and a sump pump with a battery backup prevents a lot of damage in a wet spring. Water from a backed up floor drain is sewage, so treat it that way.
Winters are long and cold, and pipes in exterior walls, garages and crawlspaces freeze and split. Ice dams form on homes with little attic insulation. Many older homes near both downtowns and the university were built before 1978, so test for lead paint and asbestos before any demolition.
Most Reviewed in Waterloo and Cedar Falls
- 1
Stanley Steemer
Google rating 4.8 from 180 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026Most Reviewed 2026
Water DamageOdor
- 2
SERVPRO of Black Hawk County24/7
Google rating 4.9 from 119 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026
Water DamageMoldFire and SmokeSewageBiohazard
- 3
True North Restoration of Iowa24/7
Google rating 4.9 from 100 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026
Water DamageMoldMold TestingFire and SmokeSewage
- 4
Hambly & Sons Cleaning & Restoration24/7
Google rating 4.6 from 80 Google reviews
Highly Rated 2026
Water DamageMoldMold TestingFire and SmokeSewage
- 5
- 6
Professional Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
Google rating 5.0 from 43 Google reviews
Top Rated 2026
Water DamageOdor
- 7
Mr. Carpet Cleaning Company24/7
Google rating 4.4 from 21 Google reviews
Verified Remediation Pro
Water DamageOdor
- 8
- 9
Advanced Environmental Testing and Abatement
Google rating 4.0 from 3 Google reviews
Verified Remediation Pro
MoldMold TestingAsbestos
- 10
Servicemaster by Harris
Google rating 2.3 from 3 Google reviews
Verified Remediation Pro
Water DamageMoldFire and SmokeOdor
- 11
Checking a License in Waterloo and Cedar Falls
Iowa requires most contractors to register with the state, and plumbers and electricians need state licenses. Ask for the registration number and any trade license and check them before you sign. Iowa 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 Waterloo and Cedar Falls
| Job | Typical in Waterloo and Cedar Falls | 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 $22,000 | $3,000 to $25,000 |
| Asbestos Testing and Abatementper job, a single area in a home | $1,050 to $4,400 | $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 $22,000 | $15,000 to $25,000 |