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Water damage and mould remediation in Detroit

Restoration firms for drying and mould removal.

85 pros in Detroit

In Detroit, water damage in a basement often starts with a sewer backup rather than a burst pipe, and that changes what you do first. The City says Districts 4, 6 and 7 had the highest concentration of basement backups in June 2021. Under state law, a notice of claim to the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department must be filed within 45 days, and for a backup the clock runs from when you discover it. So before you hire anyone for drying out or mould removal, photograph the damage, write down the date you found it, and file the notice. Ask any company to document moisture readings and affected materials in writing, since that record can support a claim. Ask which parts of the job are drying, which are mould removal and which are rebuilding, and get each described separately. Confirm who will pull any permits and whether the contractor will leave the water source fixed or only dried out.

  9. Dr Mold

    Mould testing comes first here, with air quality and radon testing also offered beside mould remediation and water damage restoration. Financing is available, and Plymouth, Troy, Livonia and Southfield are covered.

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    Rated 5.0 out of 5 69 Google reviews · Nov 2026

    (248) 697-2200Website Dr Mold (opens in a new tab)
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  57. ERSI Inc

    Water damage restoration and mould remediation firm in Warren, Michigan, handling flooded basements, storm damage and sewage clean-up across Southeastern Michigan, open around the clock.

    Also serves Windsor

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    Rated 4.6 out of 5 65 Google reviews · Nov 2026

    (877) 562-3663Website ERSI Inc (opens in a new tab)

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What to know in Detroit

Before you hire

  1. Ask how fast they will start drying: Health Canada says a home dried within 48 hours is less likely to grow mould.

    Source: canada.ca (source, opens in a new tab)

  2. Health Canada suggests professional help for extensive mould, meaning a patch larger than 3 m².

    Source: canada.ca (source, opens in a new tab)

  3. Get written quotes from at least three contractors for the same work, and check references from recent clients.

    Source: ised-isde.canada.ca (source, opens in a new tab)

Questions about hiring in Detroit

How soon do I have to report a sewer backup in Detroit?

Under state law, a notice of claim to the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department must be filed within 45 days. For a sewer backup or other DWSD-related damage, the 45 days count from when you discover the backup. Start the notice early, and keep photos and dates alongside it. City of Detroit (source, opens in a new tab)

Does Detroit's Basement Backup Protection Program cover my building?

Not necessarily. The programme covers 11 neighbourhoods chosen from clusters of historic backups reported to DWSD. It is not offered to multi-unit dwellings such as condos and apartments, commercial property or nonprofits. Check your address and building type with the City before counting on it. City of Detroit (source, opens in a new tab)

What should a water damage or mould quote include?

Ask for a written scope that separates drying, mould removal and rebuilding. It should say which rooms and materials are covered, how moisture will be measured and recorded, what happens if more damage turns up, and who handles permits. Vague one-line quotes make comparison hard.

How do I compare quotes from different restoration companies?

Compare like with like: the same rooms, the same stages of work and the same documentation. Ask each company how it finds and stops the water source, how it confirms the area is dry, and what is excluded. A quote that leaves out stages is not directly comparable.

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