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Emergency Water Damage Restoration Companies in Des Moines, IA (2026)

Top 50 of 78 water damage restoration companies, in emergency orderUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank

25 of the 50 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.

Shut off the water source and the power to wet rooms if it is safe to reach the panel. Photograph damage for your insurer.

The short answer

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    #1 for emergency water damage restoration in Des Moines: 911 Restoration of Des Moines, open 24/7.

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Top emergency water damage restoration companies in Des Moines at a glance

Top emergency water damage restoration companies in Des Moines at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHours
1911 Restoration of Des Moines664.9★ (360)Des Moines24/7
2Firstcall - Grimes644.8★ (413)Grimes, 9 mi away24/7
3Dream Steam Cleaning644.7★ (181)Des Moines24/7
4AJ'S Cleaning & Restoration634.9★ (180)Ankeny, 11 mi away24/7
5Restoration 1 of Des Moines635.0★ (112)Clive, 7 mi away24/7
6SERVPRO of Des Moines SW & East634.5★ (107)Des Moines24/7
7Five One Five Restoration635.0★ (110)Clive, 10 mi away24/7
8All Dry Services of Des Moines624.8★ (52)Des Moines24/7
9SERVPRO of Des Moines NW624.8★ (109)Grimes, 9 mi away24/7
10Maxx Restoration625.0★ (52)Pleasant Hill, 6 mi away24/7

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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.

The 50 emergency water damage restoration companies in Des Moines, ranked

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 78 is on the water damage restoration companies page.

Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  2. #2 Firstcall - Grimes

    Based in Grimes, 9 mi away

    64/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 413 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Building restoration service”.

    • 4.8★ from 413 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3910 SE Capitol Cir, Grimes, IA 50111
    View profile for Firstcall - Grimes(515) 986-9300

  3. #3 Dream Steam Cleaning

    Based in Des Moines

    64/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 181 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Water damage restoration service”.

    • 4.7★ from 181 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2201 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
    View profile for Dream Steam Cleaning(515) 512-5387

  10. #10 Maxx Restoration

    Based in Pleasant Hill, 6 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Water damage restoration service”.

    • 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5640 SE 14th Pl, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
    View profile for Maxx Restoration(515) 802-7583

  15. #15 ProRestore DKI

    Based in Grimes, 9 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Water damage restoration service”.

    • 4.5★ from 69 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3505 SE Crossroads Dr, Grimes, IA 50111
    View profile for ProRestore DKI(515) 986-1333

  17. #17 Stanley Steemer

    Based in Grimes, 10 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,237 Google reviews.

    • 4.9★ from 1,237 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1155 SE 28th St, Grimes, IA 50111
    View profile for Stanley Steemer(515) 223-5868

  20. #20 SERVPRO of Ames

    Based in Ames, 30 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Water damage restoration service”.

    • 4.8★ from 107 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2316 230th St Ste 703, Ames, IA 50014
    View profile for SERVPRO of Ames(515) 233-4544

  24. #24 Hydroproofing LLC

    Based in Des Moines

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Water damage restoration service”.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2909 E 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
    View profile for Hydroproofing LLC(515) 508-0384

Top 50 of 78 water damage restoration companies by emergency score

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

water damage restoration companies in Des Moines, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26911 of Central Iowa584.2★ (5)5 mi
27Sanitize Solutions Mold and Odor Remediation of Iowa585.0★ (4)6 mi
28Rainbow International of Des Moines574.3★ (57)29 mi
29Swift565.0★ (22)34 mi
30Kendra's Remediation555.0★ (6)26 mi
31ServiceMaster by Rice - Ames553.8★ (13)28 mi
32SERVPRO of Grinnell & Pella554.8★ (21)38 mi
33Clean Indeed554.9★ (130)21 mi
34On Call Restoration555.0★ (6)29 mi
35Utah Water Damage Restoration and Mold Removal Company535.0★ (6)36 mi
36ServiceMaster of Newton - IA535.0★ (3)36 mi
37Des Moines Plumbing524.3★ (4)In Des Moines
38Iowa Mold Removal484.7★ (38)26 mi
39Clean Sweep Carpet Cleaning454.9★ (227)8 mi
40Larry's Restorations455.0★ (6)In Des Moines
41Cleaning Connection444.9★ (51)In Des Moines
42Baker Restoration and Remodel435.0★ (44)3 mi
43Complete Carpet Care Inc435.0★ (37)3 mi
44Thrasher Foundation Repair424.8★ (1,494)8 mi
45First Class Restoration414.6★ (25)5 mi
46Green Home Solutions of West Des Moines (IA)415.0★ (17)7 mi
47Greenbelt Restorations415.0★ (15)7 mi
48KBS Remodeling & Restoration414.8★ (82)In Des Moines
49Foundation Recovery Systems404.8★ (524)8 mi
50Deck Restorations395.0★ (62)8 mi

How we ranked emergency water damage restoration companies in Des Moines

Emergency lists move 10 points of the CR Score from reputation to availability: 15% and 15%. 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed from
Reputation15%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 months
Availability15%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are

Emergency water damage restoration companies in Des Moines: questions

Which water damage restoration companies in Des Moines are open 24/7?

25 on this list post 24/7 hours, including 911 Restoration of Des Moines, Firstcall - Grimes, Dream Steam Cleaning, AJ'S Cleaning & Restoration and Restoration 1 of Des Moines.

Who is ranked #1 for emergency water damage restoration in Des Moines, IA?

911 Restoration of Des Moines is #1, with a CR Score of 66 out of 100 on emergency weights.

How are emergency water damage restoration companies in Des Moines ranked?

Emergency lists move 10 points of the CR Score from reputation to availability: 15% and 15%. 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.

What should I do before the water damage restoration company arrives?

Shut off the water source and the power to wet rooms if it is safe to reach the panel. Photograph damage for your insurer.

How many emergency water damage restoration companies here list a phone number?

25 of the 25 businesses ranked in full list a phone number. Tap Call to dial it.

Update log for Des Moines

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 78 water damage restoration companies serving Des Moines.

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