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Waymakers Restoration

Restoration Company in Columbus, Ohio.

Waymakers Restoration is a restoration company based in Columbus, OH. Its listed services include water damage restoration, fire and smoke restoration and mold remediation. Its IICRC certified technicians (as stated on site) is reported by the company and not yet verified, so check it with IICRC before work starts.

5.0on Google · 69 reviews
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Quick Overview

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Waymakers Restoration is a woman-owned company run by founder and CEO Stephanie Nixon from a warehouse unit at 3687 Corporate Dr on the northeast side of Columbus. Crews handle water extraction and drying, sewage cleanup, mold removal, fire and smoke cleanup, contents cleaning and pack out, then rebuild everything except foundations, from drywall and flooring to roofs and siding. The site says its technicians are IICRC certified, and the company won a BBB of Central Ohio Spark Award in 2023 and shows WBENC certification. Waymakers Restoration holds a perfect 5.0 from 69 Google reviews, read 2026-11-11, many of them from basement floods after the August storms.

  • Best for flooded basements and homeowners who want one coordinator start to finish
  • Perfect 5.0 rating from 69 Google reviews
  • Lowest review count on this list at 69

Company Facts

Waymakers Restoration at a Glance

By the numbers

Google rating
5.0out of 5
Customer reviews
69on Google

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

The work

Best for
Flooded basements and homeowners who want one coordinator start to finish
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

IICRC certified technicians (as stated on site)
IICRC certified technicians (as stated on site) (reported by the company, not verified)

Editorial Review

Our Take on Waymakers Restoration

Waymakers is a small, owner-led shop with a spotless review record and a habit of showing up the same day. Its review count is the lowest here, so the track record is shorter than the older firms on the list.

Best forFlooded basements and homeowners who want one coordinator start to finish

What We Like

  • Perfect 5.0 rating from 69 Google reviews
  • Woman-owned, led by founder and CEO Stephanie Nixon
  • IICRC certified technicians per its website
  • Handles rebuild work except foundations after mitigation
  • BBB of Central Ohio Spark Award winner in 2023

Things to Consider

  • Lowest review count on this list at 69
  • Small team may stretch thin during citywide storm events
  • Website lists no founding year or licence numbers

Customer Ratings

Google Reviews for Waymakers Restoration

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Google rating

5.0

Based on 69 Google reviews

Review data updated November 11, 2026

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Rating Distribution

  • 5 stars99%
  • 2 stars1%
iAbout this distribution

The distribution reflects the 69 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

  • Sue Olah5.0

    This place is amazing --helping people, one person/family at a time.<br>Check out their website--we all have items we can donate or maybe you would like to volunteer so that you, too, can be a part of Waymakers mission.

    October 2026Google
  • Wesley Adams5.0

    Mike and his team have been super supportive throughout the process after our basement got flooded back in April. We really appreciated Quana helping to answer our questions when we called and in email and has been very kind. They've all have been highly active and walked us through the whole process from mitigation to repair. They were very patient while our insurance passed us through the usual claims process and did a great job of mitigating and repairing our basement back in original order. Thanks for support and would be happy to call again if we need any other home repair support!

    September 2026Google
  • Brian Luca5.0

    During the major August storms in Columbus, my property flooded with three feet of water. I called Stephanie at Waymakers Restoration the same day the storms came through, and from that first phone call, she helped take the stress out of an overwhelming situation. Her team arrived the very next day and immediately got to work. The technicians were professional, dependable, and kept me updated on their progress every day. I have tenants living in the home, and the technicians treated them with kindness, respect, and genuine compassion throughout the entire process. Stephanie and her team were truly the saving grace in a terrible situation. As a real estate agent, I will gladly recommend Waymakers Restoration to my clients, homeowners, and anyone who needs restoration services. I cannot recommend them highly enough. Thank you, Stephanie, and the entire Waymakers team!

    September 2026Google
  • George Western5.0

    Despite being overwhelmed due to major area-wide flooding, the folks at Waymakers Restoration were pleasant communicative, and understanding of our needs (major mop-up and disinfection of our entire basement. The crew arrived on time as promised and were friendly and efficient, asking appropriate questions about the area to be cleaned and listening to our concerns. Price (we were self pay, not through insurance) was fair and reasonable for the amount of time and work involved. VERY happy with the services rendered and would definitely recommend to friends and family.

    September 2026Google
  • Kerren Richey5.0

    Waymakers is top notch! I am giving them a 7+ star review. We experienced a flood and Stephanie and her team went above and beyond to help us in our desperate situation. They were kind, courteous, fast as lightening in helping. I would recommend Waymakers above anyone else! Grateful to have found them!

    August 2026Google
  • Michael Dunham5.0

    Gregg Hughes did a great job in solving my issue. He was very professional, displayed great respect for the facility and worked diligently and skillfully. I was very pleased with the results. Thanks Gregg!

    July 2026Google

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Ranked#3of 5 restoration companies in Columbus, OHre-checked November 2026

Editorial Ranking

Why Waymakers Restoration Made Our Top 5

It holds position 3 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 Waymakers Restoration

Waymakers Restoration is the smallest company in this ranking, and that is part of its appeal. Founder and CEO Stephanie Nixon started the business with her family after more than fifteen years in the restoration trade, and reviewers describe calling her directly when water was coming in. The company works from a warehouse unit at 3687 Corporate Dr, in a light industrial park on the northeast side.

Services follow a loss from the first call to the final repair. For water damage the site lists extraction, sewage cleanup, mold removal, flood restoration and contents storage, and it says a typical dry out runs three to five days. Fire work covers securing the home, debris removal, smoke and odor removal and pack out. After cleanup, the same team handles drywall, painting, flooring, kitchens, bathrooms, plumbing, electrical and exterior work such as roofing, siding and gutters. The one thing it does not do is foundation repair.

The website states that Waymakers technicians are IICRC certified. The company was recognized by the BBB of Central Ohio with a 2023 Spark Award, and its site displays WBENC women's business enterprise certification. It is open 24 hours on Google.

The rating is 5.0 from 69 Google reviews, read 2026-11-11. One homeowner said three feet of water came into the property during the August storms and a crew arrived the next day after a call to Stephanie. Another family credited Brandon and Anthony with arriving within half an hour of a sump pump failure, and a recent reviewer thanked Mike and Quana for answering questions through the whole claim.

Waymakers suits homeowners with a flooded finished basement or a kitchen fire who want one coordinator and a team that also rebuilds. It suits less well a large commercial loss that needs dozens of technicians at once. Before booking, ask for the IICRC certification of the lead technician, a written estimate for the rebuild phase, and how moisture readings will be logged and shared with your insurer.

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Credentials

  • IICRC certified technicians (as stated on site)IICRCReported
  • BBB Spark Award 2023BBB of Central OhioReported
  • Women's Business Enterprise certificationWBENCReported
iWhat verified means here

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Reputation by Source

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  • Google

    5.0/ 5

    69 customer reviews

  • TenBestFind

    Editorially reviewed

    Ranked #3 in Columbus restoration, November 2026

Pricing

Company Pricing & Estimates

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Emergency callout
Available 24/7

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Waymakers Restoration FAQs

  • Is Waymakers Restoration IICRC certified?

    The company states on its website that its technicians are IICRC certified. Ask for the certificate of the lead technician on your job before drying begins.

  • Does Waymakers Restoration offer 24 hour emergency service?

    Yes. The company advertises 24/7 availability at (614) 325-0678, and Google lists it as open 24 hours every day.

  • Can Waymakers Restoration rebuild after water or fire damage?

    Yes. After cleanup, the team handles drywall, painting, flooring, kitchens, bathrooms, plumbing, electrical and exterior repairs such as roofing, siding and gutters. Foundation work is the one exception.

  • Is Waymakers Restoration licensed and insured?

    We checked 0 of 3 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 Waymakers Restoration 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 Waymakers Restoration 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?

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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
Could not verify
IICRC certified technicians (as stated on site) (reported only), insurance, founding year
Sponsorship status
No commercial relationship
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