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Best Water Damage Restoration Companies in Gages Lake, IL (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Gages Lake: Restoration 1 of Waukegan, CR Score 92/100; 5.0★ from 370 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Excel Fire And Water Damage Restoration Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 785.

  3. 42

    Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 2,118 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 785 ranked; ranked #42.

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

785 Gages Lake water damage restoration companies are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 342 are open 24/7, 614 open Saturdays and 413 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 785 rated businesses.

Top 10 water damage restoration companies in Gages Lake at a glance

Top 10 water damage restoration companies in Gages Lake at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Restoration 1 of Waukegan925.0★ (370)Waukegan, 5 mi away24/7Overall
2Excel Fire And Water Damage Restoration Services905.0★ (597)Lake in the Hills, 20 mi away24/7Emergencies
3McMahon Services & Construction Corp894.8★ (170)Fox Lake, 4 mi away24/7—
4Restoration 1 of Cary895.0★ (306)Algonquin, 21 mi away24/7—
5SERVPRO of Gurnee894.7★ (228)Gurnee, 4 mi away24/7—
6Forever Restoration Services894.9★ (271)McHenry, 16 mi away24/7—
7Nu-Gen Cleaning & Restoration884.9★ (316)Lake in the Hills, 19 mi away24/7—
8Magdan Construction Inc885.0★ (551)River Grove, 30 mi away24/7—
9ServiceMaster Kwik Restore - Cary884.9★ (212)Cary, 17 mi away24/7—
10Restoration 1 of Chicago North Shore885.0★ (47)Lake Bluff, 7 mi away24/7—

The 785 best water damage restoration companies in Gages Lake, 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.

  14. #14 The Mold Genius

    Based in Schaumburg, 22 mi away

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 209 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 209 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    850 E Higgins Rd # 125F, Schaumburg, IL 60173
    View profile for The Mold Genius(847) 979-0000

  15. #15 NuEra Remodeling

    Based in Streamwood, 26 mi away

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 319 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 319 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    61 Sangra Ct, Streamwood, IL 60107
    View profile for NuEra Remodeling(847) 217-1036

  16. #16 Nici Water

    Based in Morton Grove, 25 mi away

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 170 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 170 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4828 Main St Suite A, Morton Grove, IL 60053
    View profile for Nici Water(312) 300-0964

  19. #19 Duraclean

    Based in Buffalo Grove, 12 mi away

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1585 Barclay Blvd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
    View profile for Duraclean(800) 862-5326

  22. #22 The Dry Guys

    Based in Kenosha, 17 mi away

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 94 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 94 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4900 68th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53144
    View profile for The Dry Guys(262) 605-1290

  23. #23 Zero Mold

    Based in Elk Grove Village, 28 mi away

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 273 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 273 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Zero Mold(847) 232-0000

  25. #25 Super Restoration

    Based in Lincolnwood, 27 mi away

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 160 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 160 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    6733 Lincoln Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712
    View profile for Super Restoration(847) 568-1440

Water damage restoration companies ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 785 ranked water damage restoration companies here; the rest are on their profiles.

water damage restoration companies in Gages Lake, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Defense865.0★ (24)7 mi
27ServiceMaster By Simons - North Shore865.0★ (130)26 mi
28Premium Clean865.0★ (228)33 mi
29ProTech Restoration864.9★ (144)23 mi
30Rapid Restoration Team865.0★ (78)21 mi
31SERVPRO of Elk Grove/E. Schaumburg/Itasca/Roselle864.9★ (126)22 mi
32Zero Water Restoration865.0★ (76)20 mi
33RestoreMore Inc.864.9★ (126)23 mi
34SERVPRO of Southern McHenry County864.9★ (65)17 mi
352nd Chance Water Restoration864.9★ (234)30 mi
36Rainbow Restoration864.9★ (87)21 mi
37Romexterra Construction Fire and Water Restoration Services of Chicago865.0★ (252)37 mi
38SERVPRO of Carol Stream/East Bloomingdale864.8★ (54)14 mi
39ServiceMaster DSI - Lake Zurich864.9★ (28)11 mi
40A Schoeneman & Co Inc864.9★ (140)27 mi
41Rainbow Restoration of Northern Cook and Lake County864.6★ (36)7 mi
42Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup864.8★ (2,118)7 mi
43AdvantaClean of Northwest Chicagoland864.9★ (82)23 mi
44BluSky Restoration Contractors864.6★ (295)21 mi
45SERVPRO of Morton Grove / East Niles865.0★ (83)26 mi
46SERVPRO of Northbrook, Wheeling, Glencoe865.0★ (40)18 mi
47Complete Care Water Damage Restoration854.9★ (41)16 mi
48GCPRO Restoration855.0★ (178)35 mi
49Hydro Shield855.0★ (182)35 mi
50Redefined Restoration - Chicago Water Damage Service854.9★ (224)33 mi

Also serving Gages Lake

20 more water damage restoration companies within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked water damage restoration companies serving Gages Lake
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Ardent Restoration3.0★ (2)26 mi
Chicago Construction Crew3.0★ (2)27 mi
CNM Development and Beach Comber5.0★ (2)4 mi
Corroshield International Inc5.0★ (2)25 mi
Del Angel Painting & Drywall LLC5.0★ (1)In Gages Lake
J and D Stone Restorations5.0★ (2)27 mi
Kallos Custom Interiors3.7★ (3)In Gages Lake
Libertyville Steam Carpet Cleaning Master Service5.0★ (2)6 mi
Master Service Pro Disaster Restoration Repair5.0★ (2)12 mi
Mc Mahon Services5.0★ (2)7 mi
Moldman Lake and McHenry County5.0★ (79)8 mi
Mowery Boys ConstructionIn Gages Lake
Nicsar Restoration Contractors Inc.5.0★ (2)22 mi
Rhyo Siding & Restoration5.0★ (2)13 mi
Roberts Restorations, Inc. - Wheeling5.0★ (2)14 mi
Service Restoration5.0★ (2)26 mi
SERVPRO of Buffalo Grove/Lake Zurich4.6★ (73)14 mi
Square One Services, Inc.5.0★ (2)5 mi
The Grout Doctor - Chicago NW Suburbs3.0★ (2)26 mi
Water Damage Restoration - Chicago5.0★ (2)23 mi

How much do water damage restoration companies cost in Gages Lake?

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

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

How we ranked Gages Lake water damage restoration companies

We scored 785 Gages Lake 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 Gages Lake 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 Gages Lake: frequently asked questions

Who is the best water damage restoration company in Gages Lake?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked water damage restoration company in Gages Lake, IL is Restoration 1 of Waukegan with a CR Score of 92/100. It has 5.0★ from 370 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Excel Fire And Water Damage Restoration Services (#2) and McMahon Services & Construction Corp (#3) follow. We ranked 785 water damage restoration companies on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many water damage restoration companies are there in Gages Lake?

ContractorsRanked ranks 785 water damage restoration companies serving Gages Lake, IL. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

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

342 ranked water damage restoration companies in Gages Lake post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Restoration 1 of Waukegan (#1), Excel Fire And Water Damage Restoration Services (#2) and McMahon Services & Construction Corp (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which water damage restoration companies in Gages Lake work on weekends?

614 of 785 ranked water damage restoration companies post Saturday hours and 413 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Restoration 1 of Waukegan (#1), Excel Fire And Water Damage Restoration Services (#2) and McMahon Services & Construction Corp (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does water damage restoration cost in Gages Lake?

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 Gages Lake. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Gages Lake water damage restoration companies have?

The median Google rating among 785 rated water damage restoration companies in Gages Lake is 4.9★, with a median of 26 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 2,118 reviews, and ranks #42. 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 Gages Lake count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Gages Lake 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 Gages Lake

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 785 water damage restoration companies serving Gages Lake.
  2. October 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.

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