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When you compare water damage and mold restoration companies in Chicago, ask every one of them the same three questions: are you licensed and insured for this exact work, who is actually showing up (your crew or a sub), and what does the warranty cover in writing. Searching for water damage and mold restoration companies near me in Chicago? Everyone ranked below serves Chicago and the surrounding neighborhoods, including Lincoln Park, Naperville, Evanston, Oak Park, Schaumburg, Arlington Heights. Check the address and service area on a listing before you call, because the closest one is not always the one a search engine puts first. If this is an emergency, call rather than fill in a form. Standing water spreads by the hour and insurance wants it documented from the start, which is why restoration is a same-night call. Ask up front whether they are dispatching tonight and what the after-hours call-out fee is: 24/7 availability is not something a star rating can tell you. How we rank these Chicago businesses Today this order comes from public Google ratings and review volume, and nothing else. - **A quality floor.** At least a 4.0 rating and 15 or more reviews to be listed at all. - **Confidence, not just stars.** A thin rating gets pulled toward the typical rating for its own category, in proportion to how few reviews back it up; a well-reviewed rating is trusted almost entirely as is. A 4.9 from 7 reviews is a weaker claim than a 4.5 from 890, and the order says so. - **Recent counts for more.** A five star review from four years ago is not evidence about the crew working today. - **One customer, one voice,** and a burst of reviews in a single day counts for less than the same reviews earned over a month. - **Local means local.** A business has to actually serve Chicago to be listed here. 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[The full methodology](/methodology/) and [the FAQ](/faq/). ## The full Chicago ranking Show independents only 1 [Kingdom Restoration LLC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/kingdom-restoration-llc/) ★★★★★ 5 · 260 Google reviews · 12606 S Kroll Dr [View profile](/biz/kingdom-restoration-llc/) [Call](tel:+17087706572) [Website](http://www.kingdom-restoration.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 2 [Romexterra Construction Fire and Water Restoration Services of Chicago Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/romexterra-construction-fire-and-water-restoration-services-of-chicago/) ★★★★★ 5 · 259 Google reviews · 159 N Sangamon St Ste 238 [View profile](/biz/romexterra-construction-fire-and-water-restoration-services-of-chicago/) [Call](tel:+13125982357) [Website](https://www.romexterra.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 3 [SERVPRO of Downtown Chicago/Team Zubricki](/biz/servpro-of-downtown-chicago-team-zubricki/) ★★★★★ 5 · 111 Google reviews · 601 S LaSalle St [View profile](/biz/servpro-of-downtown-chicago-team-zubricki/) [Call](tel:+13128779937) [Website](https://www.servpro.com/locations/il/servpro-of-downtown-chicago-team-zubricki?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 4 [Chicagoland Water Medics Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/chicagoland-water-medics/) ★★★★★ 5 · 102 Google reviews · 970 Dupage Ave [View profile](/biz/chicagoland-water-medics/) [Call](tel:+13312059354) [Website](https://chicagolandwatermedics.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 5 [ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons](/biz/servicemaster-restoration-by-simons/) ★★★★★ 5 · 90 Google reviews · 420 W Huron St [View profile](/biz/servicemaster-restoration-by-simons/) [Call](tel:+17733761110) [Website](https://www.servicemasterrestore.com/servicemaster-restoration-by-simons?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 6 [Restore It Chicago](/biz/restore-it-chicago/) ★★★★★ 5 · 43 Google reviews · 10060 W Roosevelt Rd Unit W2 [View profile](/biz/restore-it-chicago/) [Call](tel:+13129094910) [Website](https://restoreitchicago.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 7 [Redefined Restoration - Chicago Water Damage Service Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/redefined-restoration-chicago-water-damage-service/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 281 Google reviews · 2924 W Armitage Ave #1 [View profile](/biz/redefined-restoration-chicago-water-damage-service/) [Call](tel:+17087228778) [Website](https://redefinedresto.com/water-damage-restoration-chicago/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 8 [Moldman Chicago](/biz/moldman-chicago/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 223 Google reviews · 2607 W 25th St [View profile](/biz/moldman-chicago/) [Call](tel:+13128786444) [Website](https://www.moldmanusa.com/chicago?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 9 [Excel Fire And Water Damage Restoration Services Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/excel-fire-and-water-damage-restoration-services/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 71 Google reviews · 155 Chicago St Unit J [View profile](/biz/excel-fire-and-water-damage-restoration-services/) [Call](tel:+18663770034) [Website](https://www.exceldryout.com/service-areas/cary-il/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 10 [SERVPRO of Evergreen Park/South Chicago City](/biz/servpro-of-evergreen-park-south-chicago-city/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 255 Google reviews · 1750 E 87th St Suite #1 [View profile](/biz/servpro-of-evergreen-park-south-chicago-city/) [Call](tel:+17736443384) [Website](https://www.servpro.com/locations/il/servpro-of-evergreen-park-south-chicago-city?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 11 [2nd Chance Water Restoration Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/2nd-chance-water-restoration/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 251 Google reviews · 1020 Republic Dr #6 [View profile](/biz/2nd-chance-water-restoration/) [Call](tel:+16305462239) [Website](http://2ndchancewaterrestoration.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 12 [Romexterra Construction Fire and Water Restoration Services Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/romexterra-construction-fire-and-water-restoration-services/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 650 Google reviews · 750 Annoreno Dr [View profile](/biz/romexterra-construction-fire-and-water-restoration-services/) [Call](tel:+13127667244) [Website](https://www.romexterra.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 13 [Chicago Water & Fire Restoration Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/chicago-water-fire-restoration/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 2083 Google reviews · 720 N Larch Ave [View profile](/biz/chicago-water-fire-restoration/) [Call](tel:+18664321278) [Website](https://chicagowaterandfire.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 14 [HydroForce Cleaning & Restoration Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/hydroforce-cleaning-restoration/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 109 Google reviews · 2709 W Fulton St #4n [View profile](/biz/hydroforce-cleaning-restoration/) [Call](tel:+16308350862) [Website](https://hydroforcecleaningsystems.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 15 [SERVPRO of West Loop / Bucktown / Greektown](/biz/servpro-of-west-loop-bucktown-greektown/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 102 Google reviews · 1016 W Jackson Blvd #320 [View profile](/biz/servpro-of-west-loop-bucktown-greektown/) [Call](tel:+17736443387) [Website](https://www.servpro.com/locations/il/servpro-of-west-loop-bucktown-greektown?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? Ratings and review counts sourced from Google. Businesses shown are the highest-rated in Chicago; owners can claim and verify their listing free. ## Water Damage & Mold in Chicago: common questions ### Who are the best water damage and mold restoration companies in Chicago? Based on Google ratings and review volume as of October 2026, the top rated water damage and mold restoration companies in Chicago are Kingdom Restoration LLC, Romexterra Construction Fire and Water Restoration Services of Chicago, SERVPRO of Downtown Chicago/Team Zubricki. See the live ranked list, ratings, and contact details on this page. ### How do I find water damage and mold restoration companies near me in Chicago? Every company ranked on this page serves Chicago and the surrounding area, including Lincoln Park, Naperville, Evanston, Oak Park, Schaumburg, Arlington Heights. Open any listing for its address, phone number and service area, then call the two or three closest to you. Distance is worth checking yourself: the nearest water damage restoration company is not automatically the best one, so this page ranks on rating and review volume first and leaves proximity to you. ### Which water damage and mold restoration companies in Chicago offer 24/7 emergency service? After-hours availability is not part of a Google rating, so this directory cannot verify it for you in advance. Standing water spreads by the hour and insurance wants it documented from the start, which is why restoration is a same-night call. Call the top rated water damage and mold restoration companies on this page and ask two things before you agree to anything: are you dispatching tonight, and what is the after-hours call-out fee. A company that answers both plainly on the phone is usually the one that actually shows up. ### How do I choose a water damage restoration company in Chicago? When a pipe bursts, minutes matter and insurance is watching. The best restoration crews answer 24/7, document everything for your claim, and dry it right the first time so mold never starts. Run a business in water damage & mold? [After Hours AI](https://afterhai.com/) answers your calls 24/7 so you never miss a customer. ## Are you a top-rated Chicago pro? Listings and claims are free. Early claimants receive Premium at no charge, a $297 value, after confirmation. No purchase is required. [Claim your free listing](#) Prefer to talk? Call or text the Top Rated directory on [(813) 454-0813](tel:+18134540813). This is our number, not the number of any business listed here. Related in Chicago: [Kitchen & Bath Remodeling](/remodeling/) · [Garage Door Services](/garage-doors/) · [Windows & Doors](/windows-doors/) · [Foundation & Sinkhole Repair](/foundation-repair/)