Water Damage Help, Any Hour
Burst pipe, flooded basement, storm leak or mold after a slow drip? Call The Restoration Job and we'll connect you with an independent restoration provider that serves your area, day or night.
Free to call · water extraction, drying, flood cleanup, storm damage and mold remediation
How The Restoration Job Works
One phone number, answered around the clock, that gets you to a restoration provider who works in your area.
Call (888) 317-9980
Tell us what happened, where the water came from and where the property is.
Get connected
We connect your call to an independent restoration provider that serves your city or town.
The provider takes it from there
They inspect, explain the scope, quote the work and handle extraction, drying, cleanup and repairs you approve.
The Restoration Job is a referral service, not a contractor. Providers are independent businesses. Read the referral disclosure.
Restoration Services You Can Get Help With
Each guide explains what the work involves, what to expect and what to ask the provider.
Water Damage Restoration
The complete process: emergency response, water categories and classes, drying, insurance documentation and rebuilding.
Water Extraction
Standing water removal in the first hours: pumps, truck-mounted and portable extractors, carpet and pad decisions, and safety.
Flood Cleanup
Cleaning up after outside floodwater: contamination, mud and silt, flood cuts, sanitation and NFIP flood insurance basics.
Storm Damage Cleanup
After wind, hail or heavy rain: roof tarping, board-up, fallen trees, ice dams and documenting storm damage for insurance.
Structural Drying
How walls, floors and crawl spaces get dried: air movers, dehumidifiers, moisture mapping, drying goals and timelines.
Mold Remediation
When mold follows water damage: containment, HEPA filtration, removal vs cleaning, testing, DIY limits and state licensing rules.
Water Damage Repair
Rebuilding once drying is done: drywall, flooring, cabinets, subfloor and paint, plus repair-or-replace decisions and permits.
Sewage Cleanup
Sewage backups and Category 3 water: health precautions, what gets discarded, backwater valves and sewer backup coverage.
The First Hour After You Find Water
- Stop the source. Close the main water valve or the fixture's supply valve.
- Stay safe around electricity. Don't walk through standing water near outlets, cords or appliances.
- Document everything. Take photos and video before anything is moved or thrown out.
- Move what you can. Lift rugs, electronics, papers and furniture legs off wet floors.
- Treat floodwater and sewage as contaminated. Keep children and pets away.
- Call for help early. Wet drywall, wood and carpet pad can begin growing mold within 24 to 48 hours.
Service Areas
The line takes calls from homeowners, renters, landlords and businesses across these states.
- Florida
- Georgia
- Texas
- Louisiana
- Alabama
- Mississippi
- California
- South Carolina
- North Carolina
- Tennessee
- Arizona
- New Mexico
- Virginia
- Maryland
- Oregon
- Washington
- New York
- New Jersey
Local guides
Common Questions
Is The Restoration Job a restoration company?
No. The Restoration Job is a free referral line. When you call, we connect you with an independent restoration provider that serves your area. That provider inspects the damage, gives you an estimate and does the work. The provider, not The Restoration Job, is responsible for its pricing, workmanship, permits and insurance.
Does it cost anything to call?
Calling the line is free. Any restoration work is priced and billed by the independent provider you choose to hire, so ask for a written scope and estimate before work begins.
What should I do before help arrives?
Stop the water if you can do it safely, usually at the main shutoff valve. Turn off power to wet areas only if you can reach the breaker panel without standing in water. Photograph the damage for your insurer, move valuables off wet floors and avoid contact with floodwater or sewage.
Will my insurance cover water damage?
It depends on the source and your policy. Standard homeowners policies often cover sudden internal leaks such as a burst pipe, but flooding from outside water generally requires separate flood insurance, and sewer backup usually needs its own endorsement. Call your insurer early and keep photos and receipts.
Water in your home or business right now?
Shut off the source if you safely can, then call. We'll connect you with an independent local restoration provider.