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Restoration · Calgary, ABLast reviewed November 2026

Restoration Companies in Calgary, AB: 5 Best Picks (2026)

TenBestFind ranks 5 restoration companies in Calgary, AB. Each company was checked against the criteria set out under How we chose. Lists name up to ten companies, and this one stops at 5 because only 5 met them. The list was last reviewed on November 11, 2026.

The five restoration companies in Calgary that cleared our checks are Nonstop Restoration, Double Clean Restoration, Alberta Fire & Flood, Steamatic ResQ Pro Restoration and Red Dot Restoration. Each has a real shop or office inside city limits, at least 4.5 stars from 50 or more Google reviews, a 24 hour emergency line and its own photos of local jobs. All five handle water, fire and smoke, and mould work.

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The Ranking

Our top 5 restoration companies in Calgary

Most Calgary restoration calls start with water. A frozen line in an outside wall after a cold snap, a sewer backup during a June downpour or a hail-damaged roof that lets rain into the attic can soak a basement in an hour. The 2013 flood on the Bow and Elbow rivers is still the reference point for many homeowners, and the June 2020 hailstorm in the northeast was one of the costliest insured storms in Canadian history. Wildfire smoke drifting in from the mountains and the north can also leave odour and soot in homes with open windows or older furnaces. When something goes wrong, call your insurer and a restoration company the same day. Most insurers expect you to take reasonable steps to limit the damage, and drying works best when it starts within the first day or two. A good crew will extract the water, set up air movers and dehumidifiers, take moisture readings every day and keep a drying log. The industry standard for water damage is IICRC S500, and IICRC S520 covers mould. Ask whether the company follows them and whether its technicians hold current IICRC certificates. Insurance is where homeowners get caught. In Canada, sewer backup and overland flood coverage are usually separate add-ons to a home policy, so read yours before you assume a basement flood is covered. Many restoration firms bill your insurer directly for the emergency work, but you still sign the work authorization and you can choose your own contractor. Get the scope in writing, keep photos of everything, and do not let anyone start the rebuild until the adjuster has approved it. Alberta has no separate licence for restoration work. Contractors who take money before finishing work on a home need a prepaid contracting business licence from Service Alberta, which you can look up online. Ask for proof of liability insurance and a WCB Alberta clearance letter, and if your house was built before about 1990, ask the company to test for asbestos before it removes wet drywall or plaster. We checked each company in Google Maps order and kept only those whose main trade is home restoration, with a real business address in the city and real photos of their own work. Several well-known franchise offices did not make the list today because their websites carry only stock images.

  1. 01

    Best for an owner-led claim

    Nonstop Restoration

    5.0(86 Google reviews)
    Best forHomeowners who want the owner on the phone during an insurance claim
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyAvailable

    Why we picked them

    Top review score in our Calgary list, a named owner and a clear process for insurance paperwork.

    What we like

    • Owner answers emergency calls
    • Moisture mapping with thermal imaging
    • Claim paperwork in Xactimate

    Things to consider

    • No IICRC firm number on the site

    Services

    • Water damage restoration
    • Fire and smoke restoration
    • Mold remediation
    Key details
    Best for
    Homeowners who want the owner on the phone during an insurance claim
    Service area
    Calgary
    Address
    2835 23 St NE #211
    Emergency service
    Available
  2. 02

    Best for large losses in older homes

    Double Clean Restoration

    4.9(189 Google reviews)
    Best forLarge water or sewer losses and older homes that may need asbestos testing
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyAvailable

    Why we picked them

    Strong Calgary review record and the equipment to handle big water jobs plus asbestos checks.

    What we like

    • In-house asbestos testing
    • Large crew and fleet
    • IICRC certification stated

    Things to consider

    • Shared toll-free line across several cities

    Services

    • Water damage restoration
    • Fire and smoke restoration
    • Mold remediation
    Key details
    Best for
    Large water or sewer losses and older homes that may need asbestos testing
    Service area
    Calgary
    Address
    5826 Burbank Rd SE
    Emergency service
    Available
    Credentials
    IICRC certified (company statement)
  3. 03

    Best long-running local firm

    Alberta Fire & Flood

    4.7(100 Google reviews)
    Best forHomeowners who want a long-established local firm for fire or sewer losses
    In business23 years
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyAvailable

    Why we picked them

    More than 20 years in Calgary with a solid review record and a broad service list.

    What we like

    • In Calgary since 2003
    • Real dated job photos
    • Asbestos and biohazard in house

    Things to consider

    • No IICRC statement on the site

    Services

    • Water damage restoration
    • Fire and smoke restoration
    • Mold remediation
    Key details
    Best for
    Homeowners who want a long-established local firm for fire or sewer losses
    Service area
    Calgary
    Address
    7029 Farrell Rd SE
    Years in business
    23 years
    Emergency service
    Available
    Credentials
    EcoClaim Certified Firm (January 27, 2025)
  4. 04

    Best for network-backed response

    Steamatic- ResQ Pro Restoration

    4.7(92 Google reviews)
    Best forWater, fire and mould losses where you want a crew backed by a national network
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyAvailable

    Why we picked them

    Solid reviews, IICRC certified crew and more equipment through the Steamatic network.

    What we like

    • IICRC certified technicians
    • Flood and wildfire experience
    • National network backing

    Things to consider

    • Branding in transition to Steamatic

    Services

    • Water damage restoration
    • Fire and smoke restoration
    • Mold remediation
    Key details
    Best for
    Water, fire and mould losses where you want a crew backed by a national network
    Service area
    Calgary
    Address
    415 60 Ave SE Unit 6
    Emergency service
    Available
    Credentials
    IICRC certified technicians (company statement)
  5. 05

    Best for condos and rebuilds

    Red Dot Restoration

    4.5(127 Google reviews)
    Best forCondo owners and property managers who need cleanup and rebuild from one firm
    In business21 years
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyAvailable

    Why we picked them

    Two decades in Calgary and a construction side that finishes the job after cleanup.

    What we like

    • Cleanup and rebuild in one firm
    • Real Calgary case studies
    • Serving Calgary since 2005

    Things to consider

    • Rating sits at our 4.5 floor

    Services

    • Water damage restoration
    • Fire and smoke restoration
    • Mold remediation
    Key details
    Best for
    Condo owners and property managers who need cleanup and rebuild from one firm
    Service area
    Calgary
    Address
    2710 3 Ave NE Bay 139
    Years in business
    21 years
    Emergency service
    Available
    Credentials
    IICRC trained technicians (company statement)

Side by Side

Compare the top restoration companies in Calgary

Ranking position reflects our editorial review, not customer ratings.

Editorial comparison of the 5 ranked companies. Customer ratings, where shown, come from the source named on each company profile.
RankCompanyBest forKey servicesService areaGoogle ratingEmergencyProfile
01Nonstop RestorationHomeowners who want the owner on the phone during an insurance claimWater damage restoration, Fire and smoke restoration, Mold remediationCalgary5.0(86)YesView
02Double Clean RestorationLarge water or sewer losses and older homes that may need asbestos testingWater damage restoration, Fire and smoke restoration, Mold remediationCalgary4.9(189)YesView
03Alberta Fire & FloodHomeowners who want a long-established local firm for fire or sewer lossesWater damage restoration, Fire and smoke restoration, Mold remediationCalgary4.7(100)YesView
04Steamatic- ResQ Pro RestorationWater, fire and mould losses where you want a crew backed by a national networkWater damage restoration, Fire and smoke restoration, Mold remediationCalgary4.7(92)YesView
05Red Dot RestorationCondo owners and property managers who need cleanup and rebuild from one firmWater damage restoration, Fire and smoke restoration, Mold remediationCalgary4.5(127)YesView

Coverage

Restoration companies serving Calgary and nearby areas

Most companies in this ranking work across Alberta and the surrounding suburbs. Coverage and travel fees vary, so confirm your address is inside the service area before scheduling.

  • Calgary

Service coverage across Calgary. Individual company areas are listed on each profile.

Methodology

How we chose the best restoration companies in Calgary

We ran three Google Maps searches on November 11, 2026 (water damage restoration, fire and mould restoration, restoration company in Calgary) plus three variant searches, merged them in Google order and checked each candidate. Every company here has a Google listing at a non-residential address inside City of Calgary limits (checked against the City's land use districts), at least 4.5 stars from 50 or more reviews, a working website with its own logo, and at least four real photos from its own site. We left out lead-generation sites, a business in a shared executive office, home addresses, suburbs such as Airdrie and listings whose website address did not match Google. Order follows Google Maps position on that date. No company paid to be listed. Google photo quota was spent on the day we checked, so photos come from each company's own website.

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Hiring

How to choose a restoration company in Calgary

  1. Verify insurance and credentials

    Ask for a current certificate of insurance and confirm registration or licensing with the authority that issues it, not with the company.

  2. Ask for a written estimate

    Scope, materials, removal, disposal and who pulls the permit should all be named on the page rather than agreed on the doorstep.

  3. Compare multiple quotes

    Two or three bids on the same scope. A number far below the others usually means something has been left out of it.

  4. Understand the warranty

    Separate the manufacturer's warranty on materials from the company's own warranty on the work, and get both in writing.

  5. Ask who performs the work

    Find out whether the crew are employees or subcontractors, and who supervises them on the day.

  6. Check recent local projects

    Ask for addresses or photographs of comparable jobs finished nearby in the last year or two.

  7. Avoid high-pressure sales

    A discount that expires today, or a knock on the door after a storm, is a reason to slow down rather than sign.

  8. Get everything in writing

    Change orders, timeline and payment schedule included, before the first payment changes hands.

Questions to ask before hiring

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Red flags

  • No verifiable local business address or registration
  • Pressure to sign on the first visit
  • A demand for full payment up front
  • An offer to cover or waive your insurance deductible
  • Refusal to put warranty terms in writing
  • A quote that will not itemize scope

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FAQ

Restoration companies in Calgary FAQs

How do I check a Calgary restoration company's licence and certification?

Alberta has no specific restoration licence, but a contractor that takes payment before finishing work on your home needs a prepaid contracting business licence from Service Alberta, which you can search online. For training, ask for the technicians' IICRC certificates and check them on the IICRC website. Also ask for proof of liability insurance and a WCB Alberta clearance letter.

Will my home insurance pay for water damage restoration in Calgary?

It depends on the cause and your policy. Sudden pipe bursts are often covered, but sewer backup and overland flooding are usually separate add-ons in Canada. Call your insurer first, take photos, and ask the restoration company to send its scope and moisture readings to your adjuster before the rebuild starts.

What should I do first after a sewer backup in a Calgary basement?

Stay out of the water if outlets or the furnace are near it, keep children and pets away, and call your insurer and a restoration company. Sewage is treated as contaminated water, so wet carpet, underpad and the bottom of drywall usually have to come out, and the crew should disinfect and dry the space before any repairs.

Editorial Record

About this ranking

Originally published
November 2026
Last reviewed
November 2026
Companies evaluated
5

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