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Water Damage or Mold? Talk to Local Pros
Tell us where the water came in, or where the musty smell is coming from. We pass your request to water and mold restoration pros near you, and they reach out to you directly.
GetMatchedPro connects homeowners with independent local professionals. We do not perform the work ourselves.
Request a call
Answer a few quick questions and we will connect you with a local pro.
Requesting your call
Finalizing your details and preparing your request for a local service professional.
You are all set
Your request is in. Local water and mold restoration pros can now reach out to you about the damage you described.
Someone may call you from a number you do not recognize — that will be a local pro following up on this request.
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Your information goes to the pros who handle your request.
What water and mold restoration pros handle
- Emergency Water Extraction
- Structural Drying
- Wet Material Tear-Out
- Mold Inspection and Testing
- Mold Remediation
- Sewage Backup Cleanup
- No cost to submit
- Local independent pros
- You choose who to hire
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- Burst or leaking pipe
- Flooded basement
- Visible mold growth
- Musty smell
- Roof leak stain
- Appliance leak or overflow
If water is still coming in, shut off the valve. If flooding or a ceiling is threatening people, call 911 first and come back when it is safe.
How it works
How your request reaches a pro
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Tell us about the project
Describe the job in your own words, including anything urgent we should know.
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Share where and how to reach you
The service address tells us which pros cover your area, and how to reach you.
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A local pro follows up
An independent restoration pro contacts you to talk about the work.
Common jobs
What water and mold restoration pros get called for
- Emergency Water Extraction
- Pumping and vacuuming standing water out of a flooded basement, finished room, or crawl space.
- Structural Drying
- Setting air movers and dehumidifiers, then checking moisture readings until the framing and subfloor are dry.
- Wet Material Tear-Out
- Cutting out soaked drywall, baseboard, carpet pad, and the bottoms of cabinets that will not dry in place.
- Mold Inspection and Testing
- Looking for hidden growth and taking air or surface samples when a room smells musty.
- Mold Remediation
- Sealing the work area off, then removing and treating moldy drywall, insulation, and framing.
- Sewage Backup Cleanup
- Cleaning and disinfecting after a sewer line or toilet backup puts dirty water in the house.
- Crawl Space Drying
- Drying out a damp crawl space and pulling sagging wet insulation and torn vapor barrier.
- Insurance Claim Documentation
- Photos, moisture readings, and a written scope of the damage you can hand your adjuster.
Helpful detail
What to include in your description
- Where the water is coming from, if you know
- How long the water or mold has been there
- Rooms and materials that got wet, like carpet or drywall
- Whether you plan to file an insurance claim
Worth a closer look
Signs the Damage Is Spreading
- Standing water on the floor that keeps coming back
- Drywall or a ceiling that bulges, holds water, or feels soft when you press it
- A musty smell that hits you when you open the basement door
- Dark or fuzzy patches spreading on drywall, grout, or window trim
- Sewage or toilet water backing up onto the bathroom floor
How This Site Works
GetMatchedPro is not a restoration company. We take what you tell us about the water or mold and pass it to independent local pros who do this work, and they contact you to talk through the job.
Straight answers
What GetMatchedPro does — and doesn't
- We do
- Collect your project details in four short steps and pass them to independent professionals who work in your area.
- We don't
- Perform, price, license, supervise, or guarantee any of the work. The pro you hire is an independent business.
- Your choice
- Talking to a pro is not an obligation. You decide who to hire, and whether to hire anyone.
Questions
Water & Mold Restoration questions
How fast do I need to deal with water damage?
Wet drywall, insulation, and subfloor rarely dry on their own once water gets behind them. Damp material can start growing mold, so the sooner someone looks at it, the better the odds it dries in place instead of getting cut out. If water is standing near outlets, stay out of it.
Will my homeowners insurance cover water damage?
That depends on your policy and on what caused the water. A sudden burst pipe is treated differently from slow seepage or flooding from outside. Call your insurer to open a claim, and ask the pro to take photos and moisture readings before anything gets torn out.
Do I need mold testing, or can I go straight to cleanup?
It depends on the pro and on your situation. When you can see the growth and know where the water came from, some pros move straight to containment and removal. Testing comes up more when the smell is there but the source is hidden, or when a buyer, landlord, or insurer wants it in writing.
Can I clean mold myself with bleach?
For a small spot on a hard surface like tile or a tub surround, plenty of homeowners handle it themselves. Bleach does little for porous material like drywall or wood, and wiping the surface leaves whatever is growing behind it. If it keeps returning, the moisture source is still there.
What does water and mold restoration cost?
There is no flat answer, and we do not quote prices. It comes down to how much water there was, how far it spread, what materials got wet, and whether there is mold behind them. Ask each pro who calls you how they price the work and what their walkthrough covers.
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