Top 28 of 49 water damage restoration companies, in emergency orderUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank
22 of the 28 water damage restoration companies on this list post 24/7 hours. 24/7 businesses come first, then same-day, each ranked by CR Score with availability weighted higher.
#1 for emergency water damage restoration in Buxton: Octagon Cleaning & Restoration, open 24/7.
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| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Octagon Cleaning & Restoration | 93 | 4.8★ (187) | Gorham, 11 mi away | 24/7 |
| 2 | Rainbow Restoration of Greater Portland | 92 | 4.9★ (57) | Buxton | 24/7 |
| 3 | SERVPRO of Portland, South Portland and The Sebago Lake Region | 92 | 4.7★ (109) | Gorham, 7 mi away | 24/7 |
| 4 | SERVPRO of Southern York County | 92 | 4.8★ (187) | Lebanon, 18 mi away | 24/7 |
| 5 | Crowe's Restoration | 91 | 5.0★ (74) | Biddeford, 15 mi away | 24/7 |
| 6 | ServiceMaster Restoration Services - Saco | 90 | 4.3★ (61) | Buxton | 24/7 |
| 7 | EnviroClean - South Portland | 90 | 4.7★ (61) | South Portland, 10 mi away | 24/7 |
| 8 | SERVPRO of Biddeford-Saco | 89 | 4.7★ (43) | Biddeford, 13 mi away | 24/7 |
| 9 | RestoPros of Southern Maine | 89 | 5.0★ (31) | Bath, 15 mi away | 24/7 |
| 10 | BELFOR Property Restoration (Maine) | 88 | 5.0★ (7) | Buxton | 24/7 |
24/7 hours mean the business says its phone is answered around the clock. Arrival time depends on where the crew is. Ask for an arrival window when you call.
#1Octagon Cleaning & Restoration
Open 24/7 · 4.8 from 187 Google reviews
#2Rainbow Restoration of Greater Portland
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 57 Google reviews
#3SERVPRO of Portland, South Portland and The Sebago Lake Region
Open 24/7 · 4.7 from 109 Google reviews
#4SERVPRO of Southern York County
Open 24/7 · 4.8 from 187 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 74 Google reviews
#6ServiceMaster Restoration Services - Saco
Open 24/7 · 4.3 from 61 Google reviews
#7EnviroClean - South Portland
Open 24/7 · 4.7 from 61 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 4.7 from 43 Google reviews
24/7 first, then same-day service, then the rest. Each group is in CR Score order on emergency weights. The full ranking of all 49 is on the water damage restoration companies page.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 187 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buxton
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gorham, 7 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 109 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lebanon, 18 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 187 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Biddeford, 15 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buxton
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 61 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Portland, 10 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 61 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Biddeford, 13 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 43 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bath, 15 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buxton
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buxton
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eliot, 34 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Biddeford, 11 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buxton
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Portland, 11 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gorham, 5 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Topsham, 34 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 71 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saco, 8 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.1★ from 17 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portland, 13 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn, 33 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn, 33 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford, 20 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Biddeford, 10 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Westbrook, 10 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 115 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Water damage restoration service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buxton
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Water damage restoration service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #28, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Magic Carpet Cleaning & Restoration | 65 | 4.8★ (95) | 11 mi |
| 27 | Mold Bros. | 65 | 5.0★ (31) | In Buxton |
| 28 | Basement Improvements, LLC | 61 | 4.9★ (343) | 16 mi |
Emergency lists move 10 points of the CR Score from reputation to availability: 25% and 20%. Availability credits 24/7 hours, same-day service, weekend hours and weekly open hours. 24/7 water damage restoration companies are listed first, then same-day, then the rest; ranks follow that order. Paid placement never changes a rank.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months |
| Availability | 20% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) |