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The 3 Best Water damage restoration companies in Washington

2027 Edition

Three water damage restoration companies in Washington worth calling first, chosen from 4 local companies on their public record. Here is why each one made it.

Updated By the Local Three editors How we select

Editor's Pick

Roto-rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

4.8 from 1538 reviews

Based in
Washington
Coverage
Based in Washington

Why we picked them

The strongest overall record of the 4 water damage restoration companies we reviewed in Washington: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together.

Checked Oct 2026
  • Operating status
Request a quote Call +1 202-921-9873Website

Beyond the three

More water damage restoration companies in Washington

Other Washington companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 4 in all for this work.

  • Catons Plumbing, Drains & Water Cleanup4.8 · 38

At a glance

The three, side by side

01Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup02Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup03Roto-rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
Best forReader Favorite–Editor's Pick
Rating4.8 · 436 reviews4.9 · 218 reviews4.8 · 1538 reviews
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LicenseNot confirmed yetNot confirmed yetNot confirmed yet
Based inBethesdaMcLeanWashington

Methodology

How we selected these businesses

Three is a deliberately small number. It forces us to leave out good companies.

Read the full methodology

  1. We start with everyone.4 water damage restoration companies in Washington, 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.

Local facts · District of Columbia

Washington, 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.

Land area
61.1 sq mi
U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files · 2025
Population change since 2020: from 689,544 (April 2020 base)
+0.6%
U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · 2020–2025

Public sources, checked November 4, 2026.

Local guide

Hiring water damage restoration companies in Washington: 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 Washington cost guide.

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Questions

Questions about water damage restoration companies in Washington

How did the editors choose these water damage restoration companies in Washington?
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 Washington.
Which of these water damage restoration companies in Washington has the best reviews?
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has a 4.9 rating from 218 public reviews, the highest on this page.
Which of these water damage restoration companies has the most reviews?
Roto-rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, with 1538 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 Washington?
Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.

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