Top-Rated Water Damage Restoration Companies in Troy, MI (2026)

Who is the best water damage restoration company in Troy?

Prime Restoration ranks first of 119 by the Compare Score, our published 100-point formula: recent work in the last 6 months (25 points), adjusted rating (22), distance to the nearest office (15), water-job proof (14), a bonus for 100 or more five-star reviews (7), owner replies (6), 24/7 service and IICRC certification stated on its own site (6), and our badge on its own website (5).

How much does water damage restoration cost in Troy, MI?

About $4,400 for a typical job, with most between $1,300 and $6,800. That is our Troy estimate from national cost guides, adjusted for local labor, home values and home age. A written quote after an inspection is the only real price.

How much does it cost to dry out a flooded basement in Troy?

A 600 sq ft finished basement with clean water runs about $2,350 to $2,700 to extract and dry at Troy labor rates. Gray water from a washer or sump overflow runs $2,600 to $4,100. Drywall, carpet and trim repairs add to that.

How much does sewage backup cleanup cost in Troy, MI?

Sewage is Category 3 water, the most expensive kind to clean. A 400 sq ft backup runs about $2,950 to $3,150 in Troy before any rebuild, because porous materials it touched come out.

Why does water damage repair cost more in Troy than the national average?

Labor: construction workers in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area earn $32 an hour on average, 5.5% against the U.S. average. Most of a restoration bill is labor. Home value: the median home in Troy is worth $420,300, against $231,600 for Michigan. Pricier homes have finishes that cost more to replace, so the typical and high figures move 20.9%. Home age: 58% of homes in Troy were built before 1980. Plaster walls and lead-safe work rules raise water and mold repairs by 7% here.

What does a water damage estimate in Troy include?

Most estimates list water extraction, drying equipment by the day, moisture readings, removal of wet drywall, carpet pad or insulation, antimicrobial treatment, and the rebuild. In Troy, 58% of homes were built before 1980, so ask whether the quote covers plaster walls and lead-safe work.

Does homeowners insurance pay for water damage in Troy, MI?

It depends on your policy and the cause. Check your declarations page for a water backup or sump overflow endorsement, and check whether the water came from inside the home or from outside flooding. Flood from rising surface water needs a separate flood policy. FEMA FloodSmart

Who do I report a sewer backup to in Troy?

Troy is not one of the municipalities where the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner operates the sewers, so a Troy sewer backup claim never goes to the county. It goes to the City of Troy Water & Sewer Division at 248-524-3370 during business hours, or the Troy Police Department at 248-524-3477 after hours. Michigan law requires written notice to the government agency within 45 days of finding the damage. Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner, basement flooding claim page

Do I need a permit to repair water damage in Troy?

Troy's Building Department requires separate permits for electrical, mechanical, plumbing, sewer and building work, applied for online through BSAonline.com. The department can be reached at 248.524.3344, with an inspection line at 248.689.5744 (8 a.m. to 2 p.m.). City of Troy, Building Inspection

How fast should water damage be dried out in a Troy home?

Within 24 to 48 hours. The EPA says wet materials dried in that window usually do not grow mold. Waiting longer is the most common reason a $4,400 job turns into a mold job too. EPA

How much does mold remediation cost in Troy, MI?

About $3,150 for a typical job in Troy, with most between $1,250 and $5,100. Price follows the square feet affected and what it grew on, not the mold color.

How much does it cost to remove mold from a basement in Troy?

About $1,050 to $2,650 for 100 sq ft at Troy labor rates. The price includes containment, removal of moldy material, HEPA cleaning and a check that the source of moisture is fixed.

Can I remove mold myself in my Troy home?

The EPA says a homeowner can usually handle mold under about 10 square feet. Larger areas, mold in an HVAC system, or mold after sewage water call for a professional. EPA

How much does fire and smoke damage restoration cost in Troy, MI?

About $20,650 for a typical job in Troy, with most between $3,100 and $49,950. A full structural rebuild after a large fire costs far more and is priced from the rebuild scope.

How much does smoke damage cleanup cost in Troy?

Smoke odor and soot cleanup alone runs about $200 to $1,135. A 1,500 sq ft home with smoke through every room runs about $6,750 to $10,300 at Troy labor rates. LawnStarter

How do I compare restoration quotes in Troy?

Troy has seen it before: A major storm in August 2019 flooded Sylvan Glen Subdivision 3 along Livernois and Square Lake Road, carrying debris from nearby school properties into the street drainage system. Get two or three written quotes with the same scope, square feet and drying days. 119 companies serve Troy on this list; check a box on up to 3 and send one request to all of them. C&G Newspapers, "Livernois/Square Lake-area residents speak out about flooding problems"

Who do I call about a sewer backup in Troy?

The City of Troy Water & Sewer Division. Troy runs its own collection system, and it is not one of the communities where Oakland County operates the sewers. City of Troy, Water & Sewer

Did the 2014 flood affect Troy?

Troy is one of 14 communities in the George W. Kuhn basin system, which carried about 2 billion gallons of overflow in the August 11, 2014 storm. We found no published Troy-only damage count. Wikipedia, George W. Kuhn Retention and Treatment Basin

What caused the June 2024 water main break on Dequindre Road in Troy?

A DTE utility subcontractor drilled into the city's 12-inch water main while installing a utility pole, without hand-exposing the line as required. Six homes lost water service for several hours. C&G Newspapers, "Utility pole installation results in water main rupture"

Why does Sylvan Glen Subdivision 3 flood more than newer Troy subdivisions?

The city says newer Troy developments must build underground stormwater detention, while this older subdivision's detention basin was never required to be maintained the same way, so runoff from nearby school properties backs up into the streets and basements. C&G Newspapers, "Livernois/Square Lake-area residents speak out about flooding problems"

Does the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner handle sewer backup claims in Troy?

No. Troy is not on the county's list of operated sewer systems, so a backup claim goes to the City of Troy, in writing, within 45 days of discovering the damage. Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner, basement flooding claim page

Is my home inside Troy's Evergreen-Farmington Sanitary Drain district?

Only part of the city is. Troy is paying a 3.15% share of a roughly $4 million upgrade to that drainage district, so homes inside its boundary are tied to that specific project; homes outside it are not. City of Troy meeting record (PDF)

How many water damage restoration companies serve Troy?

119 companies currently qualify: each has an office in or near Troy (within 10 to 20 miles), or its own website states it serves Troy or its county.

How is this list ranked?

By the Compare Score, out of 100: recent work in the last 6 months (25 points), adjusted rating (22), distance to the nearest office (15), water-job proof (14), a bonus for 100 or more five-star reviews (7), owner replies (6), 24/7 service and IICRC certification stated on its own site (6), and our badge on its own website (5). See /methodology/ for the exact numbers.

Can a company pay to be on this list or rank higher?

No. Placement and order come only from the formula above. A company can never buy a spot or a higher rank.

What does the "Top-rated" badge mean?

The top 3 companies by the formula, if they also have a rating of at least 4.5 and at least 20 reviews. It is never sold and is recomputed every year.

How do I request a quote from more than one company?

Use the checkboxes to select up to 3 companies, then choose "Get quotes" to send one request naming all of them, or "Compare" to see their stored facts side by side.