Best water damage restoration companies in Ontario
These are the top 15 water damage restoration companies in Ontario, ranked by an earned composite score built from rating, review volume, recency, and sentiment (see our methodology). Most of these crews handle the full range of flood, burst-pipe, sewage, and mold jobs, so this list ranks them head to head rather than by specialty.
Fire and smoke damage work is judged on its own page since it calls for different equipment and a different track record; see our best fire & smoke damage restoration list. The order here reflects overall composite score across all water damage jobs.
Picks are ranked by score and relevance to water damage restoration service, so a lower overall score can rank higher here.
At a glance
| # | Business | Score | Rating | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Water Restoration Group of Toronto | 93 | 5 (162) | — | Major flood damage & full reconstruction |
| 2 | Select Restoration Services | 93 | 5 (139) | — | Insurance advocacy & fast callbacks |
| 3 | Paul Davis Toronto | 91 | 4.8 (486) | — | The team multi-peril restoration jobs |
| 4 | Restoration Mate | 90 | 4.9 (161) | — | The team-supervised drying jobs |
| 5 | BASEMENT FLOODING GTA - VP RESTORATION | 90 | 5 (158) | — | Basement flood cleanup across the GTA |
| 6 | PuroClean Restoration York Durham North | 90 | 5 (139) | — | Fast arrival with named technicians |
| 7 | CPR24 Restoration of Richmond hill | 89 | 5 (73) | — | Richmond Hill area flood response |
| 8 | DKI - Toronto East (Formerly DKI - Con-Tech) | 89 | 4.8 (131) | — | The team renovation after major water loss |
| 9 | Absolute Mold Remediation Ltd | 88 | 5 (53) | — | Mold remediation after water damage |
| 10 | 5 Star Cleaning - Water Remediation | 88 | 5 (52) | — | Same-day arrival with insurance paperwork help |
| 11 | Restoration Express | 88 | 5 (51) | — | Hidden moisture & ice-dam mitigation |
| 12 | Canada's Restoration Services | 87 | 4.8 (102) | — | The team scoping, refers out what's not their work |
United Water Restoration Group of Toronto
5 (162 reviews)score 93/100
United Water Restoration Group of Toronto pairs same-day or next-day emergency arrival with crews that work through large-scale jobs, flooded basements, pipe breaks, wall removal, methodically and cleanly. Reviewers consistently point to staff who know the insurance process well and to hands-on supervision that continues through to final cleanup.
- Same-day or next-day emergency response
- Hands-on project management with supervisor follow-up
- Insurance claim guidance and coordination
- The team restoration including demolition and rebuild
Services: 24 7 emergency response, fire smoke restoration, flood water extraction, water damage restoration service
Select Restoration Services
5 (139 reviews)score 93/100
Select Restoration Services stands out for immediate callbacks and a habit of catching damage other companies miss, across water, fire, mold, and basement flood jobs alike. Reviewers describe transparent same-day quotes and direct insurance negotiation handled on the homeowner's behalf, including for clients out of the country.
- Immediate callback, including evenings and weekends
- Identifies hidden damage others miss
- The team insurance claims and advocacy directly
- Transparent, same-day quotes
Services: 24 7 emergency response, fire smoke restoration, flood water extraction, mold remediation
Paul Davis Toronto
4.8 (486 reviews)score 91/100
Paul Davis Toronto handles water, fire, and mold damage with named project managers who stay on a job from first call to final walkthrough, explaining complex work in plain terms. With 486 reviews behind it, the volume is high even though the underlying rating sits a touch below the very top of this list.
- 24/7 emergency response
- The team project managers handle communication start to finish
- Insurance claims support
- Restores homes to like-new condition
Services: 24 7 emergency response, fire smoke restoration, flood water extraction, water damage restoration service
Restoration Mate
4.9 (161 reviews)score 90/100
Restoration Mate gets a team on site the same day a water crisis hits and sends supervisors back daily to verify drying progress rather than leaving equipment unchecked. Mold containment, sewage cleanup, and structural work all draw consistent praise for honesty and care, backed by warranty follow-up that reviewers say holds up years later.
- Same-day emergency dispatch
- The team progress visits during drying
- The team damage assessment, refuses unnecessary work
- Free warranty follow-up for years after completion
Watch out: A small number of reviewers mention missed appointment windows, though one case was escalated and resolved directly by the business.
Services: 24 7 emergency response, fire smoke restoration, sewage cleanup, flood water extraction
BASEMENT FLOODING GTA - VP RESTORATION
5 (158 reviews)score 90/100
BASEMENT FLOODING GTA - VP RESTORATION moves fast and inspects thoroughly both before and after the job, with recent reviews consistently citing speed and getting the work right the first time. The team covers flood cleanup, emergency plumbing, mold removal, and insurance claims help across a wide stretch of the GTA and beyond.
- 24/7 emergency response
- Same-day or immediate job starts
- The team system inspection before and after work
- The team asbestos removal team available
Services: 24 7 emergency response, fire smoke restoration, flood water extraction, water damage restoration service
PuroClean Restoration York Durham North
5 (139 reviews)score 90/100
PuroClean Restoration York Durham North reviewers describe staff arriving within 20 minutes and diagnosing damage over photos before crews even reach the property. The team technicians get called out repeatedly for explaining next steps clearly and staying reachable after hours and on weekends across mold, water, and sewage jobs.
- The team within 20 minutes
- Remote damage assessment via photos
- Staff available after-hours and on weekends
- The team restoration including flooring and painting
Watch out: One reviewer mentioned a callback that never came, so follow up proactively if you don't hear back right away.
Services: fire smoke restoration, sewage cleanup, flood water extraction, insurance claims assistance
CPR24 Restoration of Richmond hill
5 (73 reviews)score 89/100
CPR24 Restoration answers within the hour when basements flood or pipes burst, then works methodically until drying systems are confirmed safe, all backed by IICRC certification. Reviewers consistently mention competitive pricing and named technicians who see jobs through personally.
- One-hour emergency response time
- IICRC-certified drying and restoration
- Competitive pricing noted across reviews
- The team technicians handle jobs personally
Services: fire smoke restoration, insurance claims assistance, flood water extraction, mold remediation
DKI - Toronto East (Formerly DKI - Con-Tech)
4.8 (131 reviews)score 89/100
DKI - Toronto East crews mobilize quickly to flooding emergencies and are trained across multiple restoration disciplines, carrying jobs from extraction through to final renovation. Reviewers repeatedly name project managers and staff for professionalism and for packing and disinfecting valuables with documented care.
- Mobilizes quickly to flooding emergencies
- Trained and certified across multiple disciplines
- The team managers coordinate extraction through final renovation
- The team valuables and furniture with documented care
Services: fire smoke restoration, insurance claims assistance, flood water extraction, water damage restoration service
Absolute Mold Remediation Ltd
5 (53 reviews)score 88/100
Absolute Mold Remediation is a family-owned operation with 20-plus years behind it, answering calls with a live person even on weekends and following up with detailed written reports and photos. Its 53-review base is smaller than most on this list, but sentiment is strongly positive with reviewers noting minimal disruption during the work.
- Family-owned with 20+ years of claimed experience
- Live staff answer calls on weekends
- The team written reports and photos provided
- Minimal disruption during remediation
Watch out: Their focus is mold remediation specifically, so pair them with a water extraction specialist if you need both handled by the same crew.
Services: flood water extraction, mold remediation, water damage restoration service
5 Star Cleaning - Water Remediation
5 (52 reviews)score 88/100
5 Star Cleaning gets a crew on site within an hour for water or fire damage and walks clients through both the restoration steps and the insurance paperwork with patience. One reviewer mentions a warranty against future mold issues after basement restoration, and IICRC certification backs the drying work.
- Same-day arrival, often within an hour
- Insurance claim guidance included
- IICRC certified with mold-warrantied work
- Calm, communicative approach under stress
Services: fire smoke restoration, flood water extraction, water damage restoration service, insurance claims assistance
Restoration Express
5 (51 reviews)score 88/100
Restoration Express shows up the same day or within an hour and reviewers say the team never pushes equipment or services that aren't needed. The team-floor drying and follow-up inspections catch hidden moisture before mold sets in, and property managers report calling them back repeatedly for multi-unit buildings.
- Same-day or one-hour emergency response
- No unnecessary upselling
- The team-floor and hidden moisture detection included
- Transparent pricing throughout
Services: 24 7 emergency response, flood water extraction, water damage restoration service, insurance claims assistance
Canada's Restoration Services
4.8 (102 reviews)score 87/100
Canada's Restoration Services responds within minutes and builds trust by explaining findings over multiple calls rather than pushing extra work, sealing off work areas and documenting each stage with before-and-after photos. The team is known for stopping at the edge of their scope and referring homeowners to other contractors when a job calls for it.
- Fast callback and on-site estimates
- The team diagnostics that refuse unnecessary work
- The team before-and-after documentation
- Crew seals work zones to contain dust
Watch out: One review noted a vague complaint without much detail, an outlier against an otherwise strong track record.
Services: 24 7 emergency response, fire smoke restoration, flood water extraction, mold remediation
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