Water or mold emergency?Emergency?
24/7 Hotline: (717) 928-35452026 ranked list — directory score from on-file facts, not star ratings
Lehigh Valley's largest city sees frequent sump pump failures and storm-driven basement flooding.
Lehigh Valley basements take on stormwater and sump failures. Coverage here is Compleat Restorations (Ephrata, regional), Advanced DRI's Allentown office, SERVPRO of Allentown, and Rainbow Restoration of Bethlehem (Postal Road, Allentown address). If you need a crew tonight, call more than one rather than waiting on a single franchise callback.
Lehigh Valley sump and storm groundwater is often excluded from a standard homeowners policy. A sudden plumbing discharge is usually covered; a failed sump after a storm may need the same water-backup endorsement as sewer. Finished-basement rebuilds still need moisture logs even when the claim is denied — mold is a separate, often capped, coverage.
County hub and nearby RestorePA city pages — not the first eight statewide names.
Scores use only facts already stored on each RestorePA listing. We do not invent ratings, reviews, or credentials. Featured is placement (editorial today, or purchased). It is not a merit rank and is not used in the 2026 score.
1. IICRC certification
+30 if the listing self-reports IICRC. Verify on the IICRC Global Locator — RestorePA does not re-test firms.
2. 24/7 response
+20 if the listing advertises 24/7 emergency response. We have not sat on every after-hours line.
3. HQ in this city
+15 if the address city on file matches this metro. Suburban HQs that still cover the city do not get this bonus.
4. Years in business
+1 per stated year, capped at 40. Missing years score 0 — we do not guess founding dates.
5. Verified license on file
+15 if a PA HIC (or other license) number is already stored on the listing. Confirm on the PA DLI HIC search.
6. BBB rating on file
+10 if a BBB letter grade is already on file from a public listing. Cited as BBB, not a RestorePA star rating.
7. Sewage, mold, website
+5 sewage, +3 mold, +2 public website. Extra service flags only when already listed.
Featured is placement (editorial today, or purchased). It is not a merit rank and is not used in the 2026 score.
Ephrata, PA · 49 yrs in business
Independent / locally listed
Locally owned South Central PA restoration company for nearly 50 years. Offices serving Lancaster, York, and Lehigh Valley with water, fire, mold, and commercial large-loss response.
Numbered order is the 2026 directory score. Featured badges here still mean placement, not a higher rank.
| Rank | Company | IICRC | 24/7 | HQ here | Years | License | BBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Compleat RestorationsFeatured placement | On file | Advertised | — | 49 | — | — |
| 2 | Advanced DRI (Lehigh Valley) | On file | Advertised | Yes | — | — | — |
| 3 | SERVPRO of Allentown & Western Lehigh County | On file | Advertised | Yes | — | — | — |
| 4 | Rainbow Restoration of Bethlehem | — | Advertised | Yes | — | PA HIC #PA135327 | — |
Ephrata, PA · 49 yrs in business (as stated)
Directory facts used for this rank: IICRC on file · Advertises 24/7 · 49 years stated · Sewage listed · Mold listed · Website on file
Allentown, PA
Directory facts used for this rank: IICRC on file · Advertises 24/7 · HQ in this city · Sewage listed · Mold listed · Website on file
Allentown, PA
Directory facts used for this rank: IICRC on file · Advertises 24/7 · HQ in this city · Mold listed · Website on file
Allentown, PA
Directory facts used for this rank: Advertises 24/7 · HQ in this city · PA HIC #PA135327 · Mold listed · Website on file
Lehigh Valley clay and high water tables fill basements when the pump or power dies. Battery backup helps next time; tonight you need extraction.
Carpet, pad, and swollen MDF furniture in rec rooms usually cannot be saved after standing water. Get photos before dumpster day.
This is often excluded from homeowners insurance. A restoration company can still dry the space; ask about flood vs sudden-discharge coverage.
Humid Valley summers turn a missed wet corner into growth in days. Listed shops that do mold should contain, not just spray.
First hour
This is practical safety and insurance hygiene — not a promise that anyone is already on the way.
Shut off the water if you can reach the valve. Stay out of rooms with standing water near outlets. Sewage: keep kids and pets out.
Video a slow walkthrough. Photograph the source. Then lift furniture onto blocks — not before you have pictures.
A plumber fixes the pipe. A restoration company extracts and dries. Most sudden plumbing losses in PA are claimed on homeowners insurance.
The 2026 numbered list is a directory score from facts already on each of the 4 listed shops: self-reported IICRC, advertised 24/7 response, whether the HQ city matches Allentown, years in business (capped at 40), a PA license number on file, a BBB grade on file, sewage/mold services, and a public website. Featured placement is not part of the score. RestorePA does not invent star ratings or reviews.
Featured is placement (editorial today, or purchased). It is not a merit rank and is not used in the 2026 score. A Featured shop can still appear in the numbered list at whatever score its on-file facts earn.
No. RestorePA does not publish consumer star ratings. If a BBB letter grade appears, it is copied from a public listing already on file and cited as BBB — not a RestorePA score. Call more than one shop in an active emergency.
Use the contractor cards on this page — each has a click-to-call number for Allentown/Lehigh Valley coverage. Or send one free match request and we route to shops that list your ZIP.
A handful of regional and franchise shops, not a deep local bench. Week 7 added Rainbow Restoration of Bethlehem. Compleat Restorations also covers Lancaster/York. Widen the search to Bethlehem if you need more phone numbers.
Not every water shop takes Category 3. Check each Allentown/Bethlehem card for sewage in the service list, or send one match request and we will prefer shops that advertise biohazard cleanup.
In an active emergency, call whoever answers live. Independents sometimes mobilize faster; franchises have national playbooks and insurance relationships. RestorePA lists both so you can dial more than one number.
Services shown: Water Damage, Mold Remediation, Fire & Smoke, Sewage Backup. Listings compiled from public sources. RestorePA does not endorse or dispatch these companies.
These are general Pennsylvania estimates for planning, not a bid and not an average from RestorePA jobs. Actual cost depends on square footage, water category, how long materials stayed wet, and what your insurer authorizes. Ask every shop for a written scope.
$1,500–$5,000
General PA estimate. Size, how long water sat, and water category change the invoice.
Higher than a clean-water dry-out
Sanitization, regulated disposal, and extra tear-out usually cost more. Ask for a written scope.
Contractors who list each service in Allentown, in the same 2026 merit order.
