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Water damage and mould remediation in Minneapolis–Saint Paul

Restoration firms for drying and mould removal.

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In June 2014, Minneapolis/St. Paul recorded 4.13 inches of rain in one day, the highest one-day total in five years, and the Minnesota DNR links that event to widespread flooding across both cities. Nearly a year's worth of rain fell on the Twin Cities in the first six months of that year. For water damage and mould work here, that history matters when you hire. Minnesota does not license or certify mold investigators or remediators, and neither does any federal agency, so a licence cannot tell you who is qualified. Ask each company about its training, its drying and moisture-reading methods, and what it will put in writing. Check your insurance before you sign: a typical homeowner's policy does not cover sewer back-ups or a sump pump that cannot handle a major downpour unless you bought an endorsement, while a broken pipe in the house would be covered. Get the scope of work in writing before drying or removal starts.

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  12. Drytech

    Based in Hugo, the family owned firm works at any hour on water, fire and mould damage, then handles the rebuild. Roseville, Wyoming and Forest Lake are also served.

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    Rated 5.0 out of 5 41 Google reviews · Nov 2026

    (651) 429-8444Website Drytech (opens in a new tab)
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What to know in Minneapolis–Saint Paul

  • Nearly a year's worth of rain fell on the Twin Cities in the first six months of 2014, according to the National Weather Service. Minnesota's 25 inches of rain through June 20 passed the previous record year of 2001 by over 4 inches, and a 35-county emergency declaration followed.

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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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul

Does Minnesota license mold remediators?

No. Neither the state of Minnesota nor any federal agency licenses or certifies mold investigators or remediators. You can hire indoor air quality service providers or mold remediation professionals, so ask each one about training, experience and methods, and get the work described in writing before it begins. Minnesota Department of Health (source, opens in a new tab)

Will my insurance pay for water damage from a sewer back-up?

A typical homeowner's policy does not cover sewer back-ups or a sump pump that cannot handle runoff from a major downpour. You need a separate product or endorsement for that. Water damage from a broken pipe in the house would be covered. Read your policy and call your insurer before work starts. Minnesota Department of Commerce (source, opens in a new tab)

What should a water damage quote include?

A useful quote names the rooms and materials to be dried or removed, describes the drying and moisture-checking steps, states who handles disposal and rebuilding, and gives a start date. Ask for it in writing and compare the scope line by line, not only the total, before you accept.

I rent and have a recurring moisture problem. What should I do?

The Minnesota Department of Health says to notify your landlord in writing and request that repairs be completed within 14 days. It also says porous materials with mold growth, such as drywall, carpet, upholstery and insulation, are hard to clean and should be thrown away. Keep a copy of your notice. Minnesota Department of Health (source, opens in a new tab)

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