--- title: Water damage restoration companies in Lexington: The Best 3 url: https://thelocalthree.com/lexington/water-damage-restoration-companies/ updated: 2026-11-04 --- [Local *Three* Selected, not listed](https://thelocalthree.com/) - [Lexington](https://thelocalthree.com/lexington/) - [Water damage restoration companies](https://thelocalthree.com/water-damage-restoration-companies/) - [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) - [For businesses](https://thelocalthree.com/claim/) 1. [Home](https://thelocalthree.com/) 2. [Kentucky](https://thelocalthree.com/kentucky/) 3. [Lexington](https://thelocalthree.com/lexington/) 4. Water damage restoration companies Lexington · Water damage restoration companies # The 3 Best Water damage restoration companies in Lexington 2027 Edition Three water damage restoration companies in Lexington worth calling first, chosen from 4 local companies on their public record. Here is why each one made it. Updated November 4, 2026 By the Local Three editors [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) In short Of the 4 water damage restoration companies we reviewed in Lexington, these three had the strongest records: 800 public reviews between them, averaging 4.7 out of 5. Local Three editors · November 4, 2026 Editor's Pick ## [Roto-rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-5902f97560d21bb2/) **4.9** from 116 reviews Based in Lexington Coverage Based in Lexington ### Why we picked them The strongest overall record of the 4 water damage restoration companies we reviewed in Lexington: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 859-278-8491](tel:+18592788491)[Website](https://www.rotorooter.com) Reader Favorite ## [Stanley Steemer](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-2d544c4451937843/) **4.6** from 516 reviews Based in Lexington Coverage Based in Lexington ### Why we picked them More client reviews than any other selection: 516 of them, averaging 4.6 out of 5. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 859-294-5840](tel:+18592945840)[Website](http://www.stanleysteemer.com/location-details/KY/Lexington/575) Selection 03 ## [Roto-rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-984f958427fdeda2/) **4.7** from 168 reviews Based in Nicholasville Coverage Based in Lexington ### Why we picked them A steady public record: 4.7 from 168 reviews. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 859-305-7982](tel:+18593057982)[Website](https://www.rotorooter.com) Beyond the three ## More water damage restoration companies in Lexington Other Lexington companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 4 in all for this work. - Servpro Of Lexington 4.3 · 38 At a glance ## The three, side by side Comparison of the selected water damage restoration companies in Lexington | | 01 Roto-rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 02 Stanley Steemer | 03 Roto-rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | |---|---|---|---| | Best for | Editor's Pick | Reader Favorite | – | | Rating | 4.9 · 116 reviews | 4.6 · 516 reviews | 4.7 · 168 reviews | | In business | – | – | – | | Budget | – | – | – | | Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask | | License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | | Based in | Lexington | Lexington | Nicholasville | Methodology ## How we selected these businesses Three is a deliberately small number. It forces us to leave out good companies. [Read the full methodology](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) 1. **We start with everyone.** 4 water damage restoration companies in Lexington, from public listings and review platforms. 2. **We remove the risky.** No working phone, too few genuine reviews or a weak rating. 3. **We read the record.** Review volume and recency, years in business and the record checks we could confirm. 4. **Editors keep three.** And write down who each one suits best. [How we make money](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-make-money/). Local facts · Fayette ## Lexington, by the numbers Public records tell you how busy the trade is and what the rules ask of every job. Read them before you call. People per square mile 1,162 [Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Land area 283.9 sq mi [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Lexington residents 329,751 [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · July 1, 2025 Population change since 2020: from 322,563 (April 2020 base) +2.2% [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · 2020–2025 Public sources, checked November 4, 2026. Local guide ## Hiring water damage restoration companies in Lexington: what to know first ### Check the license Look the company up on your state’s license search, and ask for insurance papers sent by the insurer. ### Compare written quotes Three quotes for the same work, each listing what is not included. ### Ask about the warranty In writing, clear about what it covers, and transferable if you sell. ### Pay in stages Pay for finished, inspected stages, not dates. More in [our Lexington cost guide](https://thelocalthree.com/guides/water-damage-restoration-companies-cost-lexington/). Request a quote ## Ask our three for a price One short form, sent only to the companies you tick. Most reply within one or two working days. Send my request to We never sell your details. A business that answers may pay us a small fee; your price is the same. We never sell your details. A business that answers may pay us a small fee; your price is the same. Questions ## Questions about water damage restoration companies in Lexington How did the editors choose these water damage restoration companies in Lexington? Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 4 water damage restoration companies for Lexington. Which of these water damage restoration companies in Lexington has the best reviews? Roto-rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has a 4.9 rating from 116 public reviews, the highest on this page. Which of these water damage restoration companies has the most reviews? Stanley Steemer, with 516 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs. Are these water damage restoration companies licensed? 3 of the 3 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check. How many quotes should I get for water damage restoration companies in Lexington? Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request. 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