Water or mold emergency?Emergency?
24/7 Hotline: (717) 928-3545Listed contractors scored from on-file facts — not star ratings
Philly mold after water is often hidden: slow stack leaks behind plaster, damp party walls, and humid summers in finished basements. By the time you smell it, the paper facing on drywall or the cavity behind lath may already be colonized. Bleach on plaster is not remediation.
Listed mold shops should contain the work area, run negative air, remove contaminated porous material, HEPA-clean what stays, and fix the moisture source. In a rowhome, containment matters so spores do not load the neighbor's unit. Ask for clearance testing in writing if you plan to sell.
Mold is typically covered only when it follows a covered sudden loss, and PA policies often cap it around $5,000–$10,000. Mold from a ignored stack leak or basement humidity is usually excluded. Seller disclosure in Pennsylvania expects known material defects to be reported.
Statewide planning ranges on RestorePA put most residential mold jobs at $1,500–$6,000, with whole-basement or attic containment able to reach $10,000+. Philly plaster and party-wall access push labor up; get the square footage and containment plan in writing.
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.
Philadelphia, PA · 10 yrs in business
Independent / locally listed
Locally owned Philadelphia restoration company offering 24/7 water extraction, mold remediation, sewage cleanup, fire/smoke restoration, and reconstruction. IICRC-certified team serving Greater Philly and surrounding suburbs.
Drexel Hill, PA
Independent / locally listed
24/7 fire, water, and mold restoration for Philadelphia, Delaware County, Montgomery County, and Bucks County. IICRC-certified emergency response with live answer after hours.
West Chester, PA
Paul Davis franchise
Paul Davis franchise serving the Greater Philadelphia suburbs from West Chester. Water extraction, structural drying, mold remediation, fire cleanup, and insurance-friendly documentation.
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 | Royal Water Damage Restoration | On file | Advertised | — | 21 | — | A+ (BBB) |
| 2 | Jefferson Water Damage & RestorationFeatured placement | On file | Advertised | Yes | 10 | — | — |
| 3 | Property Recovery 911 | On file | Advertised | Yes | — | PA HIC #106384 | — |
| 4 | SERVPRO of Pennypack / Bustleton | On file | Advertised | Yes | — | — | — |
| 5 | SERVPRO of South Philadelphia / SE Delaware County | On file | Advertised | — | — | — | — |
| 6 | New Image RestorationFeatured placement | On file | Advertised | — | — | — | — |
| 7 | Paul Davis of Greater Philadelphia SuburbsFeatured placement | On file | Advertised | — | — | — | — |
| 8 | SERVPRO of Overbrook / Center City Philadelphia | On file | Advertised | — | — | — | — |
| 9 | First Choice Restoration | — | Advertised | Yes | — | — | — |
| 10 | Philadelphia Disaster Restoration | — | Advertised | Yes | — | — | — |
| 11 | Bustleton Restoration | — | — | Yes | — | — | — |
Willow Grove, PA · 21 yrs in business (as stated)
Directory facts used for this rank: IICRC on file · Advertises 24/7 · 21 years stated · BBB A+ (on file) · Sewage listed · Mold listed · Website on file
Philadelphia, PA · 10 yrs in business (as stated)
Directory facts used for this rank: IICRC on file · Advertises 24/7 · HQ in this city · 10 years stated · Sewage listed · Mold listed · Website on file
Philadelphia, PA
Directory facts used for this rank: IICRC on file · Advertises 24/7 · HQ in this city · PA HIC #106384 · Mold listed · Website on file
Philadelphia, PA
Directory facts used for this rank: IICRC on file · Advertises 24/7 · HQ in this city · Sewage listed · Mold listed · Website on file
Collingdale, PA
Directory facts used for this rank: IICRC on file · Advertises 24/7 · Sewage listed · Mold listed · Website on file
Drexel Hill, PA
Directory facts used for this rank: IICRC on file · Advertises 24/7 · Mold listed · Website on file
West Chester, PA
Directory facts used for this rank: IICRC on file · Advertises 24/7 · Mold listed · Website on file
King of Prussia, PA
Directory facts used for this rank: IICRC on file · Advertises 24/7 · Mold listed · Website on file
Philadelphia, PA
Directory facts used for this rank: Advertises 24/7 · HQ in this city · Mold listed · Website on file
Philadelphia, PA
Directory facts used for this rank: Advertises 24/7 · HQ in this city · Mold listed · Website on file
Philadelphia, PA
Directory facts used for this rank: HQ in this city · Mold listed
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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.
Every shop on this page lists mold among its RestorePA services. Confirm containment and clearance when you call — a water-extraction truck is not automatically a mold crew.
Musty smell after a leak is a moisture-and-possible-growth problem. Small non-porous spots can be DIY; anything in a wall cavity, after sewage, or larger than about 10 sq ft should be contained by a listed remediator.
The 2026 numbered list is a directory score from facts already on each of the 11 listed shops: self-reported IICRC, advertised 24/7 response, whether the HQ city matches Philadelphia, 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.
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–$6,000
General PA estimate for contained jobs. Always get the scope in writing.
Can reach $10,000+
Larger footprints, HVAC involvement, or post-sewage growth sit at the high end.
Also see the Philadelphia city directory and Philadelphia County.
