28 water damage restoration companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank
12 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 Lima: Swartz Restoration & Emergency Services, open 24/7.
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| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swartz Restoration & Emergency Services | 91 | 4.7★ (132) | Lima | 24/7 |
| 2 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 89 | 4.8★ (1,568) | Lima | 24/7 |
| 3 | Steam Doctor water damage & carpet cleaning | 88 | 4.9★ (132) | Lima | 24/7 |
| 4 | Elite Drain Cleaning & Water Damage Professionals | 86 | 4.8★ (101) | Saint Marys, 7 mi away | 24/7 |
| 5 | A.Thompson Carpet Care and Restorations | 85 | 4.1★ (14) | Lima | 24/7 |
| 6 | SERVPRO of Central Auglaize/Hardin/Logan Counties | 84 | 5.0★ (26) | Bellefontaine, 32 mi away | 24/7 |
| 7 | Steam Doctor water damage & carpet cleaning | 84 | 5.0★ (21) | Findlay, 29 mi away | 24/7 |
| 8 | SERVPRO of Hancock County | 83 | 4.5★ (48) | Findlay, 34 mi away | 24/7 |
| 9 | Rainbow International of Midwest Ohio | 82 | 3.8★ (10) | Celina, 24 mi away | 24/7 |
| 10 | Jacob's Restoration | 81 | 5.0★ (45) | Findlay, 32 mi away | 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.
#1Swartz Restoration & Emergency Services
Open 24/7 · 4.7 from 132 Google reviews
#2Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
Open 24/7 · 4.8 from 1,568 Google reviews
#3Steam Doctor water damage & carpet cleaning
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 132 Google reviews
#4Elite Drain Cleaning & Water Damage Professionals
Open 24/7 · 4.8 from 101 Google reviews
#5A.Thompson Carpet Care and Restorations
Open 24/7 · 4.1 from 14 Google reviews
#6SERVPRO of Central Auglaize/Hardin/Logan Counties
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 26 Google reviews
#7Steam Doctor water damage & carpet cleaning
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 21 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 4.5 from 48 Google reviews
24/7 first, then same-day service, then the rest. Each group is in CR Score order on emergency weights.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 132 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lima
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,568 Google reviews, 1,568 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lima
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 132 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Marys, 7 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 101 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lima
Ranked #5 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 Bellefontaine, 32 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Findlay, 29 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Findlay, 34 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 48 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Celina, 24 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Findlay, 32 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn Hills, 37 mi away
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 Celina, 28 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 140 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wapakoneta, 13 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Water damage restoration service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Delphos, 13 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Findlay, 32 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lima
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Building restoration service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lima
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 96 Google reviews, 96 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lima
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Findlay, 34 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Water damage restoration service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lima
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Delphos, 13 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Van Wert, 26 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Carpet cleaning service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sidney, 34 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Remodeler”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Findlay, 36 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 173 Google reviews, 173 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Findlay, 31 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
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 | S&R plumbing&Home Remodeling | 51 | 5.0★ (3) | In Lima |
| 27 | Stanley Steemer | 49 | 4.5★ (11) | 28 mi |
| 28 | Larry Weidman Masonry Contractor - Brick Masonry Repair Service, Masonry Restoration in Findlay, OH | 49 | 3.7★ (3) | 32 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) |