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Best Water Damage Restoration Companies in Elsmere, DE (2026)

441 water damage restoration companies ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Elsmere: The Restoration Group, CR Score 90/100; 4.9★ from 142 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): A1 Restoration, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 441.

  3. 18

    Most-reviewed: Stanley Steemer, 4,326 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 441 ranked; ranked #18.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

441 Elsmere water damage restoration companies are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 222 are open 24/7, 330 open Saturdays and 268 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 441 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Water damage restoration companies in Wilmington ranking. See Water damage restoration companies in Wilmington

Top 10 water damage restoration companies in Elsmere at a glance

Top 10 water damage restoration companies in Elsmere at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1The Restoration Group904.9★ (142)Wilmington, 1 mi away24/7Overall
2A1 Restoration905.0★ (467)Camden, 21 mi away24/7Emergencies
3SERVPRO of Brandywine / Wilmington904.9★ (98)Wilmington, 2 mi away24/7—
4All Dry Services of Wilmington895.0★ (77)Wilmington, 5 mi away24/7—
5ServiceMaster by Elevate - Serving Wilmington & Surrounding Areas895.0★ (64)Wilmington, 3 mi away24/7—
6SERVPRO of Newark894.9★ (77)Wilmington, 2 mi away24/7—
7Pennsylvania Water and Fire895.0★ (307)Millcreek, 21 mi away24/7—
8SERVPRO of Hockessin / Elsmere894.8★ (69)Wilmington, 2 mi away24/7—
9TLC Drain, Sewer, and Water Cleanup874.8★ (800)King of Prussia, 31 mi away24/7—
10County Action Restoration874.8★ (132)West Chester, 16 mi away24/7—

The 441 best water damage restoration companies in Elsmere, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  6. #6 SERVPRO of Newark

    Based in Wilmington, 2 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 77 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 77 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    225 N James St Suite C, Wilmington, DE 19804
    View profile for SERVPRO of Newark(302) 733-7933

  18. #18 Stanley Steemer

    Based in Pennsauken, 31 mi away

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4,326 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Water damage restoration service”.

    • 4.8★ from 4,326 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    7860 Airport Hwy, Pennsauken, NJ 08109
    View profile for Stanley Steemer(856) 768-2021

  22. #22 New Image

    Based in Drexel Hill, 22 mi away

    86/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 148 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.8★ from 148 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    802 Derwyn Rd, Drexel Hill, PA 19026
    View profile for New Image(610) 795-2841

  24. #24 New Image

    Based in Chester, 12 mi away

    86/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    220 Broadway Ave, Aston Township, PA 19014
    View profile for New Image(610) 890-8308

Water damage restoration companies ranked #34 to #34

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #34 to #34, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 34 of 441 ranked water damage restoration companies here; the rest are on their profiles.

water damage restoration companies in Elsmere, ranks 34 to 34
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
34Stanley Steemer854.9★ (4,147)3 mi

How much do water damage restoration companies cost in Elsmere?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Elsmere. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do water damage restoration companies cost in Elsmere?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Water damage restoration$1,383$3,868$6,369Per job: typical range of customer-reported restorations. US national rangeOctober 2026

How we ranked Elsmere water damage restoration companies

We scored 441 Elsmere water damage restoration companies on 8 factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. Unknown factors are left out of the score, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.

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 fromIn Elsmere data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Water damage restoration companies in Elsmere: frequently asked questions

Who is the best water damage restoration company in Elsmere?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked water damage restoration company in Elsmere, DE is The Restoration Group with a CR Score of 90/100. It has 4.9★ from 142 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. A1 Restoration (#2) and SERVPRO of Brandywine / Wilmington (#3) follow. We ranked 441 water damage restoration companies on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many water damage restoration companies are there in Elsmere?

ContractorsRanked ranks 441 water damage restoration companies serving Elsmere, DE. 1 of them is based in Elsmere; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.

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

222 ranked water damage restoration companies in Elsmere post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are The Restoration Group (#1), A1 Restoration (#2) and SERVPRO of Brandywine / Wilmington (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which water damage restoration companies in Elsmere work on weekends?

330 of 441 ranked water damage restoration companies post Saturday hours and 268 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Restoration Group (#1), A1 Restoration (#2) and SERVPRO of Brandywine / Wilmington (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does water damage restoration cost in Elsmere?

Water damage restoration typically costs $1,383 to $6,369, with $3,868 typical (Per job: typical range of customer-reported restorations. US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for Elsmere. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Elsmere water damage restoration companies have?

The median Google rating among 441 rated water damage restoration companies in Elsmere is 4.9★, with a median of 26 reviews. Stanley Steemer has the most, 4,326 reviews, and ranks #18. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does ContractorsRanked rank water damage restoration companies?

Each water damage restoration company gets a 0–100 CR Score from 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do water damage restoration companies outside Elsmere count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Elsmere city center, our service radius for water damage restoration companies. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.

Update log for Elsmere

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 441 water damage restoration companies serving Elsmere.
  2. October 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.

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