TL;DR
- Midwest Environmental Inc is the current #1 water/fire/mold restoration in this statewide ProFix ranking.
- The ranking starts with ProFix Trust Score, then uses recent permit count as the strongest tie-breaker for regulated or permit-visible work.
- This list favors IICRC-style experience, emergency response, review depth, and tenure; it does not promise the cheapest quote or the fastest appointment.
- Use /compare for side-by-side filtering and /verify before signing a contract.
How we rank
ProFix ranks Ohio water/fire/mold restoration with a transparent, repeatable method. The first pass is the Trust Score: license-linked verification where Ohio publishes it, license or registration evidence, review depth, photos, hours, service area, specialties, tenure, and permit-verified status. The second pass uses the published algorithm and recent permit counts to break close calls. If two contractors remain tied, we prefer stronger public review volume, longer tenure, fresher verification, and then business-name order.
Top 10 Water/Fire/Mold Restoration in Ohio
Each ranked entry shows position, contractor profile, Trust Score tier, 12-month permit count, metro or county context, a quick-call CTA, and the short evidence summary behind the placement.
- Trust score
- 80/100 - Elite
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0 (207)
Why this ranking: 80/100 Trust Score (Elite), published license evidence, 5.0 average rating across 207 public reviews, 43 years in business.
- Trust score
- 80/100 - Elite
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.9 (100)
Why this ranking: 80/100 Trust Score (Elite), published license evidence, 4.9 average rating across 100 public reviews, 26 years in business.
- Trust score
- 75/100 - Elite
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.7 (94)
Why this ranking: 75/100 Trust Score (Elite), published license evidence, 4.7 average rating across 94 public reviews, 9 years in business.
- Trust score
- 40/100 - Starter
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.9 (270)
Why this ranking: 40/100 Trust Score (Starter), 4.9 average rating across 270 public reviews, 13 years in business.
- Call (330) 395-7878#5 in Ohio
Disaster Recovery Services, LTD
Warren, OH - Cleveland-Akron-Canton region / Trumbull County
- Trust score
- 40/100 - Starter
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.9 (97)
Why this ranking: 40/100 Trust Score (Starter), 4.9 average rating across 97 public reviews, 40 years in business.
- Trust score
- 40/100 - Starter
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 4.8 (317)
Why this ranking: 40/100 Trust Score (Starter), 4.8 average rating across 317 public reviews, 48 years in business.
- Call (440) 658-9658#7 in Ohio
Buckeye Advanced Remediation
Cleveland, OH - Cleveland-Akron-Canton region / Cuyahoga County
- Trust score
- 35/100 - Starter
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0 (115)
Why this ranking: 35/100 Trust Score (Starter), 5.0 average rating across 115 public reviews.
- Trust score
- 35/100 - Starter
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0 (104)
Why this ranking: 35/100 Trust Score (Starter), 5.0 average rating across 104 public reviews.
- Trust score
- 35/100 - Starter
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0 (50)
Why this ranking: 35/100 Trust Score (Starter), 5.0 average rating across 50 public reviews.
- Trust score
- 35/100 - Starter
- Permit count, 12mo
- 0
- Reviews
- 5.0 (31)
Why this ranking: 35/100 Trust Score (Starter), 5.0 average rating across 31 public reviews, 17 years in business.
Honorable mentions (11-20)
- #11Maximum Restoration
Dayton, OH - Trust 35/100 - permits 0
- #12H2O Restoration
Cincinnati, OH - Trust 35/100 - permits 0
- #13PuroClean Emergency Restoration
Elyria, OH - Trust 35/100 - permits 0
- #14RestoPros of Dayton
Beavercreek, OH - Trust 35/100 - permits 0
- #15iDry
Columbus, OH - Trust 35/100 - permits 0
- #16Paul Davis Restoration of Cleveland West
Strongsville, OH - Trust 35/100 - permits 0
- #17PuroClean Fire & Water Experts
Columbus, OH - Trust 35/100 - permits 0
- #18PuroClean Restoration Specialists
Delaware, OH - Trust 35/100 - permits 0
- #19Paul Davis of Eastern Ohio
Youngstown, OH - Trust 35/100 - permits 0
- #20RFD Services
Akron, OH - Trust 35/100 - permits 0
Regional best
Statewide rankings can over-reward the biggest metros. This view pulls the top available contractor for each Ohio region so Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Dayton, Toledo, Findlay, Akron, Youngstown, Canton, and Lima homeowners can start closer to home.
Cleveland
Metro hub#2 statewide: Integrated Restoration (80/100, 0 permits)
Columbus
Metro hub#6 statewide: Thompson Restoration Associates (40/100, 0 permits)
Cincinnati
Metro hub#4 statewide: Dry Effect (40/100, 0 permits)
Dayton
Metro hub#3 statewide: DryMaxx Ohio (75/100, 0 permits)
Toledo
Metro hub#1 statewide: Midwest Environmental Inc (80/100, 0 permits)
Findlay
Metro hub#89 statewide: Buckeye Elite Property Services (25/100, 0 permits)
Akron
Metro hub#20 statewide: RFD Services (35/100, 0 permits)
Youngstown
Metro hub#5 statewide: Disaster Recovery Services, LTD (40/100, 0 permits)
Canton
Metro hub#55 statewide: Canton Mold Specialists (30/100, 0 permits)
Lima
Metro hub#59 statewide: Swartz Restoration & Emergency Services (30/100, 0 permits)
What "best" actually means
This ranking favors permit-pulling, license-linked, tenure-rich contractors. It does NOT favor lowest-price or fastest-quote. A "best" contractor for a $50,000 panel upgrade is different from a "best" contractor for a $200 water heater repair. For water/fire/mold restoration, ProFix is really asking: which companies leave the clearest public trail that they exist, do the work, and can be checked before money changes hands?
Filters to apply yourself
Start with the ranking, then narrow it for your project. Open /compare to compare up to three contractors on Trust Score, permit count, license evidence, reviews, insurance signals, tenure, service area, and profile freshness. Use /verify for license checks before you sign. For trade-specific hiring questions, read the Ohio buyer's guide for water/fire/mold restoration.
When "best" might be wrong
A statewide list can miss a small local company that does excellent work but has few public records. It can also underrate a newer contractor with strong crews and limited tenure. Permit data varies by county and by trade, especially for jobs that do not require a building permit. Always match the ranking to the job size, confirm the person who will be on site, and get a written scope before paying a deposit.
FAQ
Who is the #1 water/fire/mold restoration in Ohio for 2026?
Midwest Environmental Inc ranks #1 among published Ohio water/fire/mold restoration in this ProFix list because it combines a 80/100 Trust Score, 0 recent matched permits, and the strongest public evidence signals in the current dataset.
What jobs does this water/fire/mold restoration ranking fit best?
Use it for water extraction, structural drying, fire cleanup, odor control, mold containment, and contents work. It is especially useful when the job looks like an insurance-managed basement flood, kitchen fire, or multi-room mold remediation, because license evidence, permit history, and tenure matter more when the downside risk is high.
What does this water/fire/mold restoration ranking not measure?
It does not measure the lowest price, fastest callback, or whether a contractor has a same-week opening. A contractor that is best for an insurance-managed basement flood, kitchen fire, or multi-room mold remediation may not be the best fit for a $200 moisture inspection after a small leak.
What should I verify before hiring one of these Ohio water/fire/mold restoration?
Confirm the business name, insurance, written scope, permit responsibility, and any license or registration number shown on the profile. For this trade, the key risk to control is slow dry-out, scope creep, and documentation gaps that affect an insurance claim.
Why does ProFix use permits in this water/fire/mold restoration ranking?
Permit pulls are public proof that a contractor handled regulated work, not just marketing copy. For water/fire/mold restoration, ProFix weights IICRC-style experience, emergency response, review depth, and tenure alongside review depth, published hours, location evidence, and years in business.