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5 Best Water Damage Restoration Services in Columbia (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Fenris Morrow
By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Updated · 6 min read

We compared 17 water damage restoration services in Columbia on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

When a supply line bursts or a ceiling starts to drip, the first call matters, and Google shows every business here as open 24 hours. Those water damage restoration services in Columbia hold more than 1,400 Google reviews between them, with ratings from 4.7 to 5, so the better question is what each one does after the water is out.

Short answer: Kingsley Water Damage & Fire Cleanup has the largest review base, rated 5.0 from more than 400 reviews, while SERVPRO of Richland County is rated 4.8 from more than 370 reviews. No prices are published here, so ask each company for a written estimate before work starts.
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The Shortlist, Side by Side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Kingsley Water Damage & Fire Cleanup 5.0 ★ 407 Largest review base View ›
2 SERVPRO of Richland County 4.8 ★ 378 National brand, rebuild offered View ›
3 Rumsey Construction & Restoration 4.7 ★ 303 Restoration plus rebuild View ›
4 Rytech Restoration of the Midlands 4.7 ★ 180 Insurance coordination View ›
5 Environmental Mold Solutions LLC 4.8 ★ 152 Moisture and mold concerns View ›
5 Best Water Damage Restoration Services in Columbia (2026)

Water damage companies, reviewed

Kingsley Water Damage & Fire Cleanup logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Kingsley Water Damage & Fire Cleanup

5.0407 Google reviews

Kingsley Water Damage & Fire Cleanup works from Scotsman Rd in Columbia and handles water damage, fire cleanup and storm damage, with emergency service around the clock. Its site describes the company as family-owned and as serving the state as well as Columbia. Google lists it as a water damage restoration service.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe a crew arriving within an hour of the call
  • One reviewer says the flooded area was dry days ahead of schedule
  • Reviewers mention tidy work and sealing off the rest of the house during tear-out
  • A reviewer says the team handled coordination with the insurance company
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating5 / 5
Review volume407 · 97th
Confidencehigh
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Kingsley pairs the biggest review base on this page with a 5.0 rating, and its ratings are overwhelmingly five-star. Reviewers keep returning to fast arrival and clear communication.

Website+1803-590-8111 Directions

3031 Scotsman Rd Ste 16, Columbia, SC 29223

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#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

SERVPRO of Richland County

4.8378 Google reviews

SERVPRO of Richland County is the local office of a national restoration brand, based on N Shorecrest Rd in Columbia. Its site lists extraction, drying and restoration after floods, leaks and burst pipes, and says its technicians are IICRC certified. It also lists reconstruction, so the same company can handle the rebuild after the water work.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe a fast response after a burst pipe
  • One reviewer says the crew kept the work area clean each day during demolition
  • Reviewers praise clear updates on arrival times and what was planned for the day
  • A reviewer also describes a thorough cleanup after a septic backup
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume378 · 91st
Confidencehigh
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown93% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A well-reviewed office with a big review base and warm reviews on emergency response. If you also need the rebuild, get the scope in writing.

Website+1803-764-9424 Directions

112 N Shorecrest Rd, Columbia, SC 29209

Rumsey Construction & Restoration logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Rumsey Construction & Restoration

4.7303 Google reviews

Rumsey Construction & Restoration is a Columbia company on Shop Rd that combines water damage restoration with general construction. Google lists it as open 24 hours. Reviewers describe floods and leaks followed by removal of damaged materials and the rebuild afterward.

What people praise

  • A reviewer describes a team arriving about an hour after a burst supply line
  • Equipment set up to dry hardwood floors, with cabinets and countertops removed and reinstalled without damage
  • Reviewers mention help with the insurance claim process
  • Reviewers praise responsiveness and communication

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer describes a kitchen construction project that ran far past its timeline
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume303 · 85th
Confidencehigh
Recency13 days ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown91% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Strongest for people who want drying and the rebuild under one roof. Ask for a schedule in writing.

Website+1803-764-0222 Directions

2630 Shop Rd, Columbia, SC 29209

Rytech Restoration of the Midlands logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Rytech Restoration of the Midlands

4.7180 Google reviews

Rytech Restoration of the Midlands is the Columbia location of the Rytech restoration network, working from Haviland Cir. Its site lists moisture detection, structural drying, water damage cleanup and fire and smoke cleanup, with certified technicians and a free inspection. Google lists it as open 24 hours.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe smooth coordination with their homeowner's insurance
  • A reviewer says technicians checked moisture readings daily
  • Reviewers mention barriers set up in the right places and on-time checkups
  • A reviewer calls the responders efficient, communicative and dependable
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume180 · 79th
Confidencemoderate
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown91% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A steady choice for a leak that has spread, with reviewers pointing to daily monitoring and insurance paperwork handled without trouble.

Website+1803-400-8632 Directions

1310 Haviland Cir Ste B, Columbia, SC 29210

Environmental Mold Solutions LLC logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Environmental Mold Solutions LLC

4.8152 Google reviews

Environmental Mold Solutions LLC works from Two Notch Rd in Columbia, and Google lists it as a water damage restoration service open 24 hours. Reviewers describe mold and moisture work, along with one account of water damage in a house the owners were buying.

What people praise

  • A reviewer says the technician left the house very clean after a water damage job
  • Reviewers describe a thorough explanation of the cause of the problem
  • One reviewer was shown humidity readings throughout the house
  • A reviewer calls the invoice the most detailed they had received as a homeowner

Worth knowing

  • Reviews lean toward mold and moisture work, so ask what water extraction and drying the company would handle
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume152 · 74th
Confidencemoderate
Recency6 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown91% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A better fit when the water problem has a moisture or mold angle. For a large flood, ask what equipment and crew the job would involve.

Website+1803-766-0555 Directions

9005 Two Notch Rd Ste 39, Columbia, SC 29223

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How the numbers are read

Rating is the Google star average for each business. Review volume is how many customers have rated it, compared with other businesses in the same search. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 from hundreds of reviews carries more weight than a 5.0 from a handful. Recency shows how recently customers are still leaving reviews.

What does water damage restoration cost in Columbia?

Restoration is priced by the job. The size of the affected area, how much material must be removed, how long drying equipment runs and whether a rebuild follows all move the bill.

Serving Columbia and nearby

Each business here has a Columbia address, with offices in the 29209, 29210 and 29223 zip codes. Kingsley’s site mentions statewide service. Searching for water damage restoration near me? Each listing below shows a phone number and directions.

What to ask before you hire a water damage company

  • How soon can a crew be at the house, and is there an after-hours fee?
  • Do you work directly with my insurance company, and what do I handle myself?
  • Will you monitor moisture levels during drying and share the readings?
  • Is the rebuild included, or will a separate contractor do it?
  • Can I have the scope and estimate in writing before demolition starts?

Frequently asked questions

Do Columbia water damage restoration companies work around the clock?

Each business on this page lists open 24 hours on Google. Confirm that a crew is available for your situation when you call, and ask about any after-hours charge.

Will a restoration company deal with my insurance company?

Reviewers of Kingsley, Rytech and Rumsey mention help with the insurance process. Ask each company exactly what paperwork it handles and what stays with you.

What happens after a pipe bursts in a Columbia home?

Reviewers describe crews extracting water, setting drying equipment and checking moisture readings, sometimes removing damaged materials such as cabinets or flooring. Rebuilding follows once the structure is dry.

Should the same company dry the house and rebuild it?

SERVPRO of Richland County and Rumsey Construction & Restoration both offer construction work as well as restoration. Keeping both with one company can simplify things, but ask for the drying scope and the rebuild scope as separate written items.

Before you call

Kingsley Water Damage & Fire Cleanup has the largest review base and a 5.0 rating, and the other companies here are rated 4.7 or 4.8. Whichever you pick, get the scope of work and the estimate in writing, and photograph the damage before anything is moved.

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