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Thompson Restoration Associates

Restoration Company in Columbus, Ohio.

Thompson Restoration Associates is a restoration company based in Columbus, OH. Its listed services include water damage restoration, fire and smoke restoration and mold remediation. Its Licensed, bonded and insured (as stated on site) is reported by the company and not yet verified, so check it with Company statement before work starts.

4.8on Google · 335 reviews48 years in business
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Quick Overview

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Thompson Restoration Associates has worked out of the South East side of Columbus since 1978, and it describes itself as the oldest locally and family owned mitigation company in Central Ohio. The crew handles water extraction and drying, fire and smoke cleanup, mold removal, board up, pack out and the reconstruction that follows, so one company can carry a claim from the first night to the final coat of paint. The site says the firm is IICRC certified, licensed, bonded and insured, works with all insurance carriers and aims to be on site within 90 minutes. Thompson Restoration Associates holds 4.8 stars from 335 Google reviews, read 2026-11-11. Reviewers often name Mike W. for clear walkthroughs, and one recent reviewer said follow-up stopped after a flood inspection.

  • Best for large insurance losses that need cleanup and a full rebuild
  • Serving Columbus since 1978 as a family-owned company
  • One recent reviewer said communication stopped after a flood inspection

Company Facts

Thompson Restoration Associates at a Glance

By the numbers

Google rating
4.8out of 5
Customer reviews
335on Google
In business
48years

Rating and review count pulled from Google on November 11, 2026. Years counted from 1978.

The work

Best for
Large insurance losses that need cleanup and a full rebuild
Primary service
Restoration

Where

Headquarters
Columbus, OH
Service area
Columbus
Emergency service
Yes, 24/7

Money and guarantees

Free estimates
Not advertised
Financing
Not advertised

Credentials

Licensed, bonded and insured (as stated on site)
Licensed, bonded and insured (as stated on site) (reported by the company, not verified)

Editorial Review

Our Take on Thompson Restoration Associates

Thompson Restoration Associates brings nearly five decades of local claims experience and can rebuild what it tears out. The one recent complaint about silence after an inspection is worth keeping in mind, so get a named contact on day one.

Best forLarge insurance losses that need cleanup and a full rebuild

What We Like

  • Serving Columbus since 1978 as a family-owned company
  • IICRC certified and licensed, bonded and insured per its site
  • Mitigation and full reconstruction handled by one firm
  • Aims to arrive on site within 90 minutes, 24 hours a day
  • 4.8 stars from 335 Google reviews with a real job portfolio

Things to Consider

  • One recent reviewer said communication stopped after a flood inspection
  • Google phone (614-665-8577) differs from the website number (614-831-1369)
  • The site does not list named owners or staff bios

Customer Ratings

Google Reviews for Thompson Restoration Associates

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Google rating

4.8

Based on 335 Google reviews

Review data updated November 11, 2026

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Rating Distribution

  • 5 stars90%
  • 4 stars5%
  • 3 stars1%
  • 2 stars1%
  • 1 star2%
iAbout this distribution

The distribution reflects the 335 Google reviews available when this profile's review data was last refreshed on November 11, 2026. Ratings and counts change continuously on Google, so figures here may lag the live profile slightly. We publish only the values returned by the source, never estimates for missing bands.

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Recent Google Reviews

  • Lisa Hetzel5.0

    Despite the fact that this company was swamped with calls for help after a flood, Mike Williams was able to get to us in a timely manner. He was friendly, professional and knowledgeable, and was able to quickly locate everything needing work, and an estimate was approved by State Farm soon after.<br><br>Once the Production Manager, Anthony Jenkins, showed up with his sub-contractor, Rick from Big Foot Restoration, for a pre-production walkthrough, things moved along quickly. Anthony was amazing! He explained how his new technology worked, allowing him to assemble an estimate quickly. He and Rick explained what would happen to correct the problems.<br><br>Anthony was extremely helpful, especially when there was an issue that showed up the next morning after the work was done. He came out immediately to assess, and had Rick return the very next morning. Rick identified the problem and completely resolved it quickly.<br><br>In summary, I was very impressed with Mike and how he handled the initial set up with State Farm. Anthony was especially helpful, taking the time to explain the process, and orchestrating not only the initial restoration, but also the quick return and follow-through of the sub-contractor.<br><br>This was a tough time for us. I was relieved to have a great team at Thompson take care of us!

    November 2026Google
  • Eitan Fleischman5.0

    Anothony and his team did a phenomenal job fixing our garage after a large pine tree fell on it in a storm. They were professional, timely, and did a great job on the clean up as well. Would recommend again

    November 2026Google
  • Ari Cohen Fleischman5.0

    Anthony and his crew recently completed a job fixing our garage that was hit by a large tree and badly damaged in a storm, including having to straighten out the structure itself as well as fix the roof, replace the siding, window, and get the interior patched up. He was very professional and easy to work with throughout the project, honest, great communication, kept the project moving at a good pace and the team and workers who came did a great job! We are very pleased with the quality of the work and would recommend him and his team.

    November 2026Google
  • Richard Daley1.0

    Thompson Restoration was a disaster in working on our flooded basement. First they affirmed that our carpet was salvageable and charged me $5,000 for an elaborate drying routine.<br>Before I authorized the Emergency Services Crew to undertake that drying routine, I made it crystal clear to the crew members on more than one occasion that I did so only based on their explicit comments to me that the carpet would be salvageable. Not a word was said by any of the three crew members about any possible risk that the carpet might not, in fact, be salvageable.<br>A few weeks later when the restoration crew finally came out to our house, one guy mentioned to my wife (in what she later described to me as being a very understated CYA comment) that it was possible that something might go wrong with the stretching and re-laying of the carpet. Thompson nonetheless put together a contract for the restoration work that called for an additional $5,000 expenditure on my part that was based strictly on stretching and re-laying the existing carpet. It was only another three weeks after the contract was signed that Thompson said "Oops, the carpet can't be replaced, leaving me no choice but to contract separately with a flooring provider for new basement carpet at a cost of another $7,000.<br><br>So I ended up paying $17,000 ($10,000 to Thompson and $7,000 to the flooring vendor) for a job that should have cost me only half that amount if Thompson's emergency services crew had told me from the outset that the carpet might not be salavageable -- at which point, I would have told them to just tear out the old carpet and call it a day.<br><br>In addition to their misguided analysis of our carpet situation, Thompson was incedibly unresponsive, slow, and non-communicative throughout the process. When I attempted to point out the errors they made on the project, they turnd prickly and non-communicative and blamed me for their failed performance.<br><br>Go with Servpro or anyone other than Thompson on your next restoration project. Alternatively, you can just take $10,000 and flush it down the drain and then take care of everything yourself.

    November 2026Google
  • Jennifer Hann5.0

    I had a very positive experience with Thompson Restoration. The process was easy from beginning to end. Mike W. completed the initial walkthrough and did a great job explaining what work needed to be done, what I could expect, and the next steps in the process. His clear explanation made it easy to understand what would happen moving forward.<br><br>Anthony J. was my main point of contact for any questions or concerns I had during the repairs. He was extremely helpful, responsive, and took the time to answer any and all questions I had throughout the process. Having someone available to address my concerns and keep me informed made the experience much easier.<br><br>Robert S. and Chris K. were professional, arrived on time, and did a great job communicating expectations and next steps. I especially appreciated how they kept me informed throughout the repairs and made sure I understood what was happening along the way.<br><br>Overall, I was very pleased with the service I received from Mike W., Anthony J., Robert S., and Chris K. The entire team was professional, communicative, and helpful, which made the repair process smooth and stress-free. I would definitely recommend Thompson Restoration.

    October 2026Google
  • Donald Miller5.0

    Repair inside and outside of garage after car went thru garage door. Excellent job well done!

    October 2026Google

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Ranked#1of 5 restoration companies in Columbus, OHre-checked November 2026

Editorial Ranking

Why Thompson Restoration Associates Made Our Top 5

It took first place in 5 Best Restoration Companies in Columbus, OH (2026).

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Areas Served

Based in Columbus, OH.

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Company Background

About Thompson Restoration Associates

Thompson Restoration Associates is the oldest name on this list. The company has been taking calls about burst pipes, kitchen fires and flooded basements in Columbus since 1978, and it still runs as a family business from a warehouse and office at 3333 Refugee Rd on the South East side of the city.

The work starts with emergency mitigation. Crews extract standing water, set drying equipment, tear out wet drywall and flooring, board up broken openings and tarp roofs after storms. For fire jobs the site lists smoke and soot cleaning, deodorization and pack out of contents. Mold removal is offered as its own service. Once the structure is dry and clean, the same company moves into reconstruction and remodeling, which matters on large claims where a homeowner would rather not hire a second contractor halfway through.

On credentials, the site states that Thompson Restoration Associates is IICRC certified and fully licensed, bonded and insured. It also says the company works with all insurance carriers and sits on the preferred vendor list for most major ones, and that crews aim to arrive within 90 minutes, day or night. The portfolio pages show real before and after photos from house fires, a garage fire and a tornado job.

The rating is 4.8 from 335 Google reviews, read 2026-11-11. Reviewers describe estimator Mike W. explaining scope and next steps in plain terms, and one family whose home was half destroyed by a fallen tree said he stayed with them through the whole claim. Another reviewer has used the company twice and noted the same crew both times. The fair criticism comes from a homeowner who said the company inspected flood damage and then stopped returning messages.

Thompson suits homeowners with a big loss, such as a fire or a storm that opened the roof, who want mitigation and rebuild under one roof and an insurance-savvy office handling paperwork. It suits less well someone with a small leak who only needs drying. Before booking, ask for a written scope, ask how drying will be measured and documented against the IICRC S500 standard, confirm who your project manager is, and note that the phone on Google (614-665-8577) differs from the main number on the website (614-831-1369).

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Credentials

  • IICRC certified firm (as stated on site)IICRCReported
  • Licensed, bonded and insured (as stated on site)Company statementReported
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Reputation by Source

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  • Google

    4.8/ 5

    335 customer reviews

  • TenBestFind

    Editorially reviewed

    Ranked #1 in Columbus restoration, November 2026

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Thompson Restoration Associates FAQs

  • Is Thompson Restoration Associates IICRC certified?

    Yes, the company states on its website that it is IICRC certified and fully licensed, bonded and insured. Ask for the certificate numbers of the technicians assigned to your job and a copy of the insurance certificate before work begins.

  • Does Thompson Restoration Associates answer emergency calls at night?

    Yes. Google lists the office as open 24 hours every day, and the company says crews aim to reach a property within 90 minutes of the call, including nights and weekends.

  • Will Thompson Restoration Associates work with my insurance company?

    The company says it works with all insurance carriers and is on the preferred vendor list for most major ones. It also prepares industry standard estimates and follows up with the carrier, though you still need to file the claim yourself.

  • Is Thompson Restoration Associates licensed and insured?

    We checked 0 of 2 credentials against the issuing authority. Verified items carry the date we checked; reported items are what the business told us and we could not independently confirm.

  • What areas does Thompson Restoration Associates serve?

    Columbus. Coverage is as the business describes it, cross-checked against where its recent documented work is. Confirm your address before scheduling, particularly at the edge of a service area.

  • Does Thompson Restoration Associates offer emergency service?

    Yes, the company lists emergency availability. Response time depends on demand, and after a storm every company in the market is stretched.

  • What warranty do they offer?

    Warranty terms are not on file. Ask for them in writing before work starts.

  • How was this profile built?

    Credentials come from issuing authorities, ratings from the company's Google Business Profile with the date we read them, and the editorial take from our own review of estimates, warranty documents and public feedback. Anything the business told us is labelled as reported.

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About This Business Profile

Last reviewed
November 2026
Profile last updated
November 11, 2026
Google review data updated
November 11, 2026
Sources checked
Issuing authorities, Google Business Profile, Company website
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Licensed, bonded and insured (as stated on site) (reported only)
Sponsorship status
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