Water damage restoration in New York
Quick answer
- Typical cost in New York
- $1,492–$6,975average about $4,193
- Per square foot
- $3–$7.50depending on category of water and materials affected
- City premium
- About 9% higherthan the national average, on New York labour costs
- Licence required?
- YesNYC Home Improvement Contractor licence for the repair work
Water damage is the one repair where hours matter: mould can start within a day or two, and insurers expect you to have acted. The businesses here hold active New York City home improvement contractor licences and work in restoration.
Licensed water damage restoration professionals in New York
Every business below holds an ACTIVE New York City Home Improvement Contractor licence from the city's own public register, checked Sep 1, 2026, and is listed here because its registered business name identifies it as doing restoration work. Listing is free — nobody pays to appear.
"A To Z" Restoration Environmental Contractor INC
License 1316448-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Queens✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 20261-800- Flood Restoration, INC.
License 2131557-DCWP · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Outside NYC✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026A & A Restoration & Remodeling Co
License 1108020-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Staten Island✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026A S Restorations INC.
License 1455530-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Queens✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026A&D Paint And Restoration Corp
License 2108649-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Manhattan✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Aaa Construction And Restoration INC
License 2009604-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Queens✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Abc Contracting And Restoration Corp
License 2133241-DCWP · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Bronx✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Advanced Restoration Corp.
License 2047263-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Outside NYC✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Aeg Restoration Corp.
License 1242066-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Albertson✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Aico Restoration Corporation
License 2131969-DCWP · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Brooklyn✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Ak And Sons Restoration Corp
License 2083426-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Outside NYC✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Alani Restoration Construction L.L.C.
License 2095959-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Brooklyn✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Alcon Restoration LLC
License 2107597-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Brooklyn✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Alden Bailey Restoration Corp.
License 2116352-DCWP · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Ridgefield✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026All Dimension Home Improvement & Restoration, INC.
License 1262677-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Outside NYC✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026All Pro Cleaning & Restoration
License 1306861-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Outside NYC✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026All Star Restoration, INC.
License 2122878-DCWP · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Holbrook✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Allied Restoration Corp.
License 1415199-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Brooklyn✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Allstate Construction & Restoration, INC
License 1429438-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Outside NYC✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Alpha Restoration & Painting, INC.
License 1246195-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Queens✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Am Building Restoration INC
License 2014186-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Brooklyn✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Am Restoration And Painting INC
License 2136391-DCWP · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Valley Stream✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Ameri Restoration INC.
License 1389239-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Outside NYC✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026American Fire Restoration, LLC
License 1259252-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Queens✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Ap. Tek Restoration INC.
License 1182624-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Queens✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Apple Restoration & Waterproofing INC.
License 1247661-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Brooklyn✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Arc Restoration & Development INC
License 2018833-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Staten Island✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Around The Clock Restoration, INC.
License 2126189-DCWP · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Melville✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Arta Restoration
License 2001840-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Queens✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Arteco And Design Restoration Corp.
License 2118742-DCWP · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Outside NYC✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Arti Restoration INC.
License 1263091-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Brooklyn✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Artistic Restoration INC.
License 2097650-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Queens✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Asap Restoration Water Flood Fire And Mold INC.
License 1465654-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Outside NYC✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Asar Roofing Restoration INC.
License 2126607-DCWP · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Outside NYC✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Atlantic Restoration Corp
License 2031799-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Queens✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Augie'S Stone Restoration LLC
License 2130863-DCWP · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Somers✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Aura Restoration Corp.
License 1257545-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Staten Island✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Austin Restoration Corp.
License 2126157-DCWP · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Queens✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Ayaan Restoration INC.
License 2069209-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Brooklyn✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Az Restoration Co Ny INC
License 2090574-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Bronx✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026B & H Restoration, INC.
License 1279394-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Queens✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026B.D.K. Restoration INC.
License 1343683-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in West Babylon✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Bay Restoration Corp
License 2100207-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Queens✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Baz Restoration INC.
License 2131016-DCWP · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Outside NYC✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Bcny Restoration Corp.
License 2051966-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Queens✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Bd Remodeling & Restoration Ny, LLC
License 1331567-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Outside NYC✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Before & After Restoration Construction Corp.
License 2049344-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Brooklyn✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Beh Restoration LLC
License 2103499-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Manhattan✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Besa Restoration, LLC
License 2101603-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Queens✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Best Construction & Restoration Corp.
License 1158161-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Staten Island✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Best Restoration Ny LLC
License 2099675-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Brooklyn✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Bkb Restoration INC
License 2087228-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Brooklyn✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Bless Home Restoration INC.
License 2116106-DCWP · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Bronx✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Blue Arrow Restoration & Development Corp
License 2089620-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Outside NYC✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Bobby Restorations INC.
License 2104831-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Staten Island✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Bowerman Restoration LLC
License 2095992-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Outside NYC✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Building Blocks Restoration & Construction II LLC
License 2108175-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Westwood✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Byd Home Restoration INC.
License 2093290-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Yonkers✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026C. & M. Restoration Corp.
License 0996560-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Outside NYC✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Carleton Restoration, INC.
License 1213232-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Manhattan✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Cd Restorations, LLC
License 2078241-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Queens✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Century Restoration And Fashion, INC.
License 2128043-DCWP · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Yonkers✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Chris Restoration Corp
License 2125230-DCWP · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Queens✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Citygrid Restoration Corp
License 2133446-DCWP · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Queens✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Commercial Building And Restoration
License 1381853-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Brooklyn✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Complete Restoration Corp.
License 1427676-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Staten Island✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Corona Restoration INC
License 2119735-DCWP · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Queens✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026County Waterproofing & Restoration
License 1252022-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Bronx✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Crosstown Restoration Corp.
License 1228997-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Staten Island✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Cypress Restoration Corp,
License 1334084-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Queens✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026D & T Restoration INC
License 1274054-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Queens✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026D And S Restoration And Waterproofing, Corp.
License 1024100-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Brooklyn✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Daire Painting And Restoration LLC
License 2128428-DCWP · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Patterson✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Dart Restoration Corp.
License 1221060-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Outside NYC✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026David J Savage Metal Restoration
License 2024882-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Outside NYC✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Dean Restoration INC.
License 1468497-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Staten Island✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Deluxe Construction & Restoration Corp.
License 2125688-DCWP · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Queens✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Diamond Construction And Restoration Co.
License 2112542-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Brooklyn✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Dl Restoration Builders Corp
License 2046989-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Queens✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Dm Contracting & Restoration INC.
License 1457677-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Queens✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Downstate Restorations INC
License 2109426-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Queens✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Dreamland Restoration LLC
License 2124877-DCWP · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Valley Stream✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Drytech Restoration,LLC
License 2105584-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Hillsborough✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Dylans Restoration LLC
License 2103108-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Queens✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Eagle Restoration Group INC.
License 2127491-DCWP · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Brooklyn✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Eagle Solutions And Restoration
License 2103018-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Manhattan✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Edy Restoration Corporation
License 2123311-DCWP · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Queens✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Elite Restoration And Construction INC.
License 2103907-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Holbrook✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Empire Builders & Restoration Corp
License 2082411-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Valley Stream✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Empire Restoration & Contracting Corp.
License 1458536-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Queens✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Empire Restoration And Management Corp
License 2088181-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Queens✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Empire Restoration USA Corp.
License 1246221-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Queens✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Empire State Restoration, INC.
License 2059925-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Queens✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Ems Restoration Corp.
License 1244690-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Outside NYC✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Esar Restoration, INC.
License 1465157-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Queens✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Essential Restoration INC.
License 2111106-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Staten Island✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Euro Restoration INC.
License 1284898-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Kinnelon✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Excellence Restoration LLC
License 2132404-DCWP · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Bronx✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Facade Restoration USA, INC.
License 1223750-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Queens✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026Faith Building & Restoration INC.
License 2107963-DCA · NYC DCWP Home Improvement Contractor licence · expires Feb 28, 2027
Based in Queens✓ license checked against the state roll Aug 31, 2026
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What it costs in New York
Price follows three things: how much water, how clean it was, and how long it sat. The third is the only one you control.
Water damage restoration in New York averages about $4,193, with most jobs between $1,492 and $6,975, or roughly $3 to $7.50 per square foot. Clean water from a burst supply pipe is at the cheap end; sewage backup is at the expensive end because everything porous it touched has to go. New York costs run about 9% above the national average. Drying equipment is usually charged per day, so a fast start genuinely lowers the bill.
Rules and permits in New York
Restoration work on a home in New York City is home improvement work and requires the contractor to hold a Home Improvement Contractor licence from the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection. Every business listed here holds an active one and its registered name identifies it as doing restoration.
Insurance: sudden and accidental water damage is usually covered; long-term seepage and flood water usually are not. Photograph everything before anything is moved or torn out, keep receipts, and tell your insurer before demolition starts — they can refuse a claim they were not allowed to inspect.
Mould remediation above a small area is a separate specialty in New York City with its own rules; a restoration company should tell you when the job crosses that line rather than quietly painting over it.
Questions people in New York ask
How fast do I need someone?
Same day if possible. Mould can begin within 24 to 48 hours, and the cost of drying rises the longer materials stay wet.
What should I do first?
Stop the water, cut power to wet areas, photograph everything, move what you can lift, and call both a restoration company and your insurer.
Will insurance pay?
For a sudden burst or overflow, usually yes; for gradual leaks or exterior flooding, usually not. Read the policy's water section before agreeing to a scope of work.
Do the floors always come out?
No. Solid wood and tile can sometimes be dried in place; carpet pad, wet drywall and anything touched by sewage generally cannot. Ask for moisture readings, not opinions.
Sources
- NYC Open Data — DCWP Legally Operating Businesses, Home Improvement Contractor licences (our listing source) — read Sep 1, 2026
- NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection — Home Improvement Contractor licence checklist — read Sep 1, 2026
- Cost figures: water damage restoration cost, New York, NY (Angi, updated Aug 9, 2026) — read Sep 1, 2026
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