Selection 01
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
- Based in
- Wilmington
- Coverage
- Based in Wilmington
Why we picked them
A steady public record: 4.6 from 158 reviews.
Checked Oct 2026
- Operating status
Wilmington · Water damage restoration companies
The 3 Best Water damage restoration companies in Wilmington
2027 Edition
Three water damage restoration companies in Wilmington worth calling first, chosen from 5 local companies on their public record. Here is why each one made it.
Editor's Pick
Squeaky Clean & Dry
- Based in
- Hockessin
- Coverage
- Based in Wilmington
Why we picked them
The strongest overall record of the 5 water damage restoration companies we reviewed in Wilmington: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together.
Checked Oct 2026
- Operating status
Reader Favorite
Stanley Steemer
- Based in
- New Castle
- Coverage
- Based in Wilmington
Why we picked them
More client reviews than any other selection: 578 of them, averaging 4.7 out of 5.
Checked Oct 2026
- Operating status
Beyond the three
More water damage restoration companies in Wilmington
Other Wilmington companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 5 in all for this work.
- Roto-rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup4.6 · 278
- Marling's Emergency Water Removal & Carpet Cleaning4.1 · 38
At a glance
The three, side by side
| 01Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 02Squeaky Clean & Dry | 03Stanley Steemer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | – | Editor's Pick | Reader Favorite |
| Rating | 4.6 · 158 reviews | 5.0 · 316 reviews | 4.7 · 578 reviews |
| In business | – | – | – |
| Budget | – | – | – |
| Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask |
| License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet |
| Based in | Wilmington | Hockessin | New Castle |
Methodology
How we selected these businesses
Three is a deliberately small number. It forces us to leave out good companies.
- We start with everyone.5 water damage restoration companies in Wilmington, from public listings and review platforms.
- We remove the risky.No working phone, too few genuine reviews or a weak rating.
- We read the record.Review volume and recency, years in business and the record checks we could confirm.
- Editors keep three.And write down who each one suits best.
Local facts · New Castle
Wilmington, 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
- 6,747
- Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area · 2025
- Wilmington residents
- 73,512
- U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · July 1, 2025
- Population change since 2020: from 70,916 (April 2020 base)
- +3.7%
- U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · 2020–2025
Public sources, checked November 3, 2026.
Local guide
Hiring water damage restoration companies in Wilmington: 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 Wilmington cost guide.
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.
Questions
Questions about water damage restoration companies in Wilmington
- How did the editors choose these water damage restoration companies in Wilmington?
- Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 5 water damage restoration companies for Wilmington.
- Which of these water damage restoration companies in Wilmington has the best reviews?
- Squeaky Clean & Dry has a 5.0 rating from 316 public reviews, the highest on this page.
- Which of these water damage restoration companies has the most reviews?
- Stanley Steemer, with 578 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 Wilmington?
- Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.
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