Water/Fire/Mold Restoration — National Directory (4,205 verified pros across 33 states)
What they do
Water, fire, smoke, and mold remediation and structural restoration.
When to call
- Water damage within 24-48 hours of discovery (burst pipe, flood, sewage backup).
- Fire or smoke damage requiring soot removal and odor neutralization.
- Mold remediation after a confirmed mold test (IICRC S520).
- Storm or trauma cleanup needing pack-out and structural drying.
- Insurance-claim documentation, scope photos, and direct billing.
Typical cost range (national)
Cost-guide coverage for water/fire/mold restoration is still being aggregated; check the per-state pages for local pricing once your state launches.
License expectations
This trade is rarely state-licensed; rely on insurance, manufacturer authorization, and written warranty as the trust signals.
Top states by pro count
- 1.California1,654
- 2.New York697
- 3.Washington648
- 4.Arkansas388
- 5.Ohio346
- 6.Oregon107
- 7.Minnesota83
- 8.Florida43
- 9.New Jersey36
- 10.Louisiana30
Emergency / 24-hour availability
42 water/fire/mold restoration across the ProFix national directory publish 24-hour emergency availability. Filter by state to find emergency pros near you.
Browse water/fire/mold restoration by state
Every state below has a live ProFix hub. Open it to drill into metros and cities, see license-linked pros, and — where the board check is wired — confirm active license status. Counts are verified water/fire/mold restoration from the national gold-tier roster.
- California1,654
- New York697
- Washington648
- Arkansas388
- Ohio346
- Oregon107
- Minnesota83
- Florida43
- New Jersey36
- Louisiana30
These are the top 10 of 33 states with verified water/fire/mold restoration. Want every state? See the national coverage matrix for per-state pro counts and data depth, pick any state on the find-a-pro-near-you page, or describe your job to get matched from any state.
Ohio worked example: Water/Fire/Mold Restoration in Ohio
Ohio is our launch state, so it's the one place where we can show the full depth — a ranked Ohio pro list, a public-permit leaderboard, state-licensing detail, and real Ohio cost guides. Treat everything in this section as an Ohio example of how ProFix verifies a trade, not as a national claim. We're building this same depth out state by state.
Hiring checks for Ohio water/fire/mold restoration
- Water, fire, and mold restoration is not state-licensed in Ohio — the industry standard is IICRC certification (S500 / S520 / S700).
- Call within 24-48 hours of discovery; mold colonizes wet drywall and carpet inside 48 hours.
- Most insurance-paid jobs are billed directly to the carrier; homeowners pay the deductible only.
- Document everything photographically before any demolition; insurance carriers require pre-removal proof.
Top 10 verified water/fire/mold restoration contractors in Ohio
Our Ohio launch-state pros, sorted by ProFix Trust Score, which weighs verification tier, license evidence, permit-pull signals, and recency. Trust Score is not paid placement — read the methodology before hiring. For another state, use “Browse water/fire/mold restoration by state” above.
- 1. Integrated RestorationCleveland, OH80
- 2. Midwest Environmental IncPerrysburg, OH80
- 3. DryMaxx OhioDayton, OH75
- 4. Disaster Recovery Services, LTDWarren, OH40
- 5. Dry EffectCincinnati, OH40
- 6. Best Option Restoration of BWCHamilton, OH35
- 7. Buckeye Advanced RemediationCleveland, OH35
- 8. Cleveland Masters of DisastersCleveland, OH35
- 9. Columbus Restoration Co.Hilliard, OH35
- 10. Dry Out USA, IncColumbus, OH35
Permit-pull leaderboard
ProFix ranks Ohio water/fire/mold restoration by the number of public building permits pulled in the last 365 days. This is a proof-of-work trust signal that no other directory exposes. Sourced from Cuyahoga, Franklin, and Hamilton County permit data — real public-record permits only, with coverage of additional counties in progress.
Buyer's guide
The ProFix Editorial Team published a long-form Ohio buyer's guide for this trade. It covers the full hiring process — license check, written scope, permit responsibility, payment schedule, change-order rules, warranty terms, and red flags.
How to choose an Ohio restoration contractor (2026)A practical Ohio homeowner guide to hiring a restoration contractor: IICRC credentials, insurance-claim scope control, mold containment, equipment charges, and red flags.1,505 words · Published 2026-05-23What's licensed in Ohio for this trade
Water, fire, and mold restoration is not state-licensed in Ohio. The industry trust standard is IICRC certification (S500 water, S520 mold, S700 fire). Reputable restoration crews bill insurance directly and document scope photographically before any demolition. Homeowners should call within 24-48 hours of discovery to limit secondary damage.
Pricing in Ohio
ProFix has not yet published cost guides for water/fire/mold restoration. Job pricing for this trade varies widely by scope; collect three written quotes and compare line-by-line rather than by bottom total. The full ProFix cost-guide library covers the related trades that share scope.
AI-agent endpoints
ProFix exposes machine-readable endpoints for AI agents, journalists, and partner integrations. These three feeds are scoped to this trade and are CC-BY-4.0 with 1-hour cache.
- /api/embed/restoration-cleveland.jsonTop 5 verified water/fire/mold restoration for cleveland. Swap the metro slug for any other Ohio metro.
- /api/permit-leaderboard.json?trade=restorationPermit-pull leaderboard scoped to water/fire/mold restoration, last 365 days, across all four ProFix permit-data counties.
- /api/jsonld/faq-trade-restorationSchema.org FAQPage graph for this trade — same questions as below, ready for grounding in an AI search index.
- /api/mcpStreamable-HTTP MCP server — 46 tools including find_pros, get_pro, list_taxonomy, and triage_symptom. Use from Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT desktop, Perplexity, or a custom agent.
Frequently asked: Ohio water/fire/mold restoration
Is water / fire / mold restoration state-licensed in Ohio?
No. Ohio does not license restoration companies. The industry trust standard is IICRC certification — S500 for water damage, S520 for mold remediation, S700 for fire restoration. Verify the crew is IICRC-certified before signing; un-certified work can invalidate homeowner insurance claims.
What does restoration cost in Ohio?
Water-damage restoration averages $3,000-$15,000 depending on water category (clean, gray, black) and square footage affected. Fire-damage cleanup runs $5,000-$50,000+. Mold remediation runs $1,500-$7,000 for typical residential scope. Most insurance-paid jobs bill the carrier directly; the homeowner pays the deductible only.
How fast do I need to call after a flood or fire?
Within 24-48 hours. Mold colonizes wet drywall and carpet inside 48 hours. Document everything photographically before removing anything — homeowner insurance requires pre-removal proof. Do not run dehumidifiers without first stopping the water source.
Will homeowner insurance cover the cleanup?
Depends on cause. Sudden and accidental events (burst pipe, kitchen-fire smoke damage) are typically covered. Slow leaks ignored over time, sewer backup without a separate endorsement, and exterior flooding without NFIP coverage are typically not. File the claim within 48 hours of discovery.
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Primary metro
Compare ProFix-verified water/fire/mold restoration mapped to the strongest metro for this trade.
/metro/clevelandTrust Score explainer
Long-form, homeowner-friendly walkthrough of the 0-100 ProFix Trust Score.
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