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5 Best Water Damage Restoration Companies in Royal Oak, MI (2026)

Prime Restoration in Bloomfield Hills ranks #1 of 129 scored restoration companies within 10 miles of Royal Oak, with 5.0 stars from 178 Google reviews and the phone number (586) 277-1069. Updated November 2026.

Who is the best restoration company in Royal Oak, MI?

As of November 2026, the highest-scoring restoration company in Royal Oak, MI on TownAnswer is Prime Restoration, with a score of 97 out of 100 (5.0 stars from 178 Google reviews). Next are Capital Carpet Cleaning & Flood Restoration (78) and Sewer23™ - Plumbing, Sewer & Drain Cleaning (77). We scored 25 restoration companies within 10 miles of Royal Oak. If review count matters most, Capital Carpet Cleaning & Flood Restoration has the most Google reviews (750).

What are the 5 best restoration companies in Royal Oak, MI?

#CompanyScoreStarsReviewsNearest officePhoneWebsite
1Prime Restoration975.01783.5 mi(586) 277-1069primerestorationllc.com
2Capital Carpet Cleaning & Flood Restoration784.97503.5 mi(248) 542-3636capitalcarpetcleaningandflood.com
3Sewer23™ - Plumbing, Sewer & Drain Cleaning775.01968.5 mi(248) 993-3423sewer23.com
4Midwest Pros Gutter Cleaning Roofing Heating Cooling765.01637.0 mi(248) 509-4699midwestpros.net
5Night Owl Express Carpet Cleaning & Restoration734.81677.2 mi(586) 792-4695nightowlexpresscarpetcleaning.com

Local fact: Oakland County's Water Resources Commissioner runs a Public Act 222 basement-flooding claim process with a strict 45-day notice deadline, but the City of Royal Oak is not one of the communities that process covers. Royal Oak Township is covered; the city is not. A Royal Oak homeowner should check their sewer bill to find which agency maintains their line and file with that agency directly. source

Water damage in the basement of a Royal Oak, MI home
Illustration of water damage in a home like those in Royal Oak.

Where are the top 3 on Google Maps?

#1 Prime Restoration, 5.0 stars, 178 Google reviews
#2 Capital Carpet Cleaning & Flood Restoration, 4.9 stars, 750 Google reviews
#3 Sewer23™ - Plumbing, Sewer & Drain Cleaning, 5.0 stars, 196 Google reviews

Royal Oak at a glance

Our November 2026 pull of Google Maps found 129 restoration companies within 10 miles of the Royal Oak city center, 1 of them with a Royal Oak mailing address. 24 list a website, 25 have claimed their Google listing and 2 take online bookings.

1 belong to a business with three or more Michigan locations in our data. The other 24 have one or two.

Every business is scored by the same rules. A business cannot pay for a higher place.

The most-reviewed restoration company in Royal Oak is Capital Carpet Cleaning & Flood Restoration with 750 Google reviews. The median rating among scored listings is 4.8 stars.

What to ask before you hire

  1. How fast does a crew arrive after you call, day or night?
  2. Are the technicians certified by the IICRC (the restoration industry body)?
  3. Do they bill your insurance company directly, and who signs the work authorization?
  4. Do they measure moisture and give you the dry-out readings in writing?
  5. Who handles the rebuild after the dry-out: the same company or another contractor?

Water Damage Restoration Companies in Royal Oak, ranked

Highest score first. Tap a name for its website, or Score details for the full breakdown.

How this list works. #1 is the highest score within 10 miles of Royal Oak. Places 2 to 25 are the highest-scored companies whose nearest office is closer to Royal Oak than to any other town in this series (Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Macomb Township, Novi, Rochester Hills, Shelby Township, Troy, West Bloomfield Township). Each of those companies appears on one of these town pages only.

100-point score. 25 in Royal Oak scored, from 64 to 97. Nobody pays to rank. How we rank

01

Prime Restoration

★ 5.0 178 Google reviews

97scoreA+

TownAnswer CertifiedOpen 24 hoursWeekend hoursClaimed on Google178 reviews

Prime Restoration lists its address as 13854 Lakeside Circle, Suite 558, Sterling Heights, MI 48313. Its website lists an office at 801 S Adams Rd, Birmingham, MI 48009, 3.5 miles from central Royal Oak. Its Google category is "Water damage restoration service", with Building restoration service, Service establishment, Fire damage restoration service as extra categories. Its 5.0 stars rest on 178 reviews, which our method reads as 4.97 after the review-count adjustment.

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02

Capital Carpet Cleaning & Flood Restoration

★ 4.9 750 Google reviews

78scoreB+

Weekend hoursClaimed on Google750 reviews

Capital Carpet Cleaning & Flood Restoration is based in Ferndale. It sits about 3.5 miles south of central Royal Oak. Google files it under "Water damage restoration service" and also Carpet store, Fire damage restoration service, Upholstery cleaning service. After we adjust for review count, its 4.9 stars count as 4.90.

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Sewer23™ - Plumbing, Sewer & Drain Cleaning

★ 5.0 196 Google reviews

77scoreB+

Open 24 hoursWeekend hoursComes to youBooks onlineClaimed on Google196 reviews

Sewer23™ - Plumbing, Sewer & Drain Cleaning serves customers at their location and keeps its street address private on Google. Its map pin is in Detroit. It sits about 8.5 miles southwest of central Royal Oak. Google files it under "Water damage restoration service" and also Service establishment, Plumber. Its 5.0 stars rest on 196 reviews, which our method reads as 4.98 after the review-count adjustment.

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04

Midwest Pros Gutter Cleaning Roofing Heating Cooling

★ 5.0 163 Google reviews

76scoreB+

Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursComes to youClaimed on Google163 reviews

Midwest Pros Gutter Cleaning Roofing Heating Cooling is a service-area business. Google does not show its street address, and its map pin sits in Center Line. That is 7.0 miles east of the Royal Oak city center. Its Google category is "Water damage restoration service", with Air conditioning contractor, Contractor, Service establishment as extra categories. Its 5.0 stars rest on 163 reviews, which our method reads as 4.97 after the review-count adjustment.

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05

Night Owl Express Carpet Cleaning & Restoration

★ 4.8 167 Google reviews

73scoreB

Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google167 reviews

You will find Night Owl Express Carpet Cleaning & Restoration at 22740 Van Dyke Ave Suite 205, Warren, MI 48089. Its website lists an office at 22740 Van Dyke Ave, Warren, MI 48089, 7.2 miles from central Royal Oak. Google files it under "Water damage restoration service" and also Upholstery cleaning service, Carpet cleaning service. After we adjust for review count, its 4.8 stars count as 4.79.

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06

Micronix Mold & Trauma Services LLC

★ 5.0 131 Google reviews

73scoreB

Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google131 reviews

Micronix Mold & Trauma Services LLC is based in Detroit. That is 9.0 miles southeast of the Royal Oak city center. Google files it under "Water damage restoration service" and also Building restoration service, Sanitation service. Its 5.0 stars rest on 131 reviews, which our method reads as 4.96 after the review-count adjustment.

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1-800 Water Damage of Royal Oak / Sterling Heights

★ 4.8 94 Google reviews

71scoreB

Open 24 hoursWeekend hoursClaimed on Google

1-800 Water Damage of Royal Oak / Sterling Heights is based in Warren. It sits about 4.1 miles east of central Royal Oak. Its Google category is "Water damage restoration service", with Building restoration service as extra categories. Its 4.8 stars rest on 94 reviews, which our method reads as 4.78 after the review-count adjustment.

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09

MGM Restoration

★ 4.8 73 Google reviews

71scoreB

Open 24 hoursWeekend hoursClaimed on Google

MGM Restoration is based in Troy. That is 2.3 miles north of the Royal Oak city center. Its Google category is "Water damage restoration service", with Building restoration service, Fire damage restoration service, Roofing contractor as extra categories. Its 4.8 stars rest on 73 reviews, which our method reads as 4.77 after the review-count adjustment.

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10

SERVPRO of Oak Park/Ferndale

★ 4.8 60 Google reviews

70scoreB

Open 24 hoursWeekend hoursClaimed on Google

SERVPRO of Oak Park/Ferndale is based in Ferndale. That is 3.5 miles south of the Royal Oak city center. Its Google category is "Water damage restoration service", with Air duct cleaning service, Building restoration service, Carpet cleaning service as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.8 stars count as 4.77.

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11

Right-Now Restoration

★ 5.0 173 Google reviews

69scoreB-

Open 24 hoursWeekend hoursComes to youClaimed on Google173 reviews

Right-Now Restoration serves customers at their location and keeps its street address private on Google. Its map pin is in Southfield. That is 5.9 miles southwest of the Royal Oak city center. Its Google category is "Water damage restoration service", with Service establishment as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 5.0 stars count as 4.97.

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12

Guardian Recovery Services

★ 4.8 112 Google reviews

69scoreB-

Open 24 hoursWeekend hoursClaimed on Google112 reviews

Guardian Recovery Services is based in Madison Heights. That is 3.6 miles northeast of the Royal Oak city center. Google files it under "Water damage restoration service" and also Air duct cleaning service, Fire damage restoration service. Its 4.8 stars rest on 112 reviews, which our method reads as 4.78 after the review-count adjustment.

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13

Expert Solutions, INC.

★ 5.0 48 Google reviews

69scoreB-

Open 24 hoursWeekend hoursClaimed on Google

Expert Solutions, INC. is based in Warren. It sits about 3.6 miles northeast of central Royal Oak. Its Google category is "Fire damage restoration service", with Water damage restoration service, Tile contractor as extra categories. Its 5.0 stars rest on 48 reviews, which our method reads as 4.92 after the review-count adjustment.

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14

Conrest

★ 4.7 128 Google reviews

68scoreB-

Claimed on Google128 reviews

Conrest is based in Detroit. Its website lists an office at 10654 Northend Ave, Ferndale, MI 48220, 3.8 miles from central Royal Oak. Google files it under "Water damage restoration service" and also Fire damage restoration service. Its 4.7 stars rest on 128 reviews, which our method reads as 4.70 after the review-count adjustment.

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15

Dry Pros

★ 4.9 58 Google reviews

68scoreB-

Open 24 hoursWeekend hoursClaimed on Google

Dry Pros is based in Warren. Its website lists an office at 27851 Gilbert Dr, Warren, MI 48093, 7.3 miles from central Royal Oak. Its Google category is "Water damage restoration service", with Bathroom remodeler, Fire damage restoration service, Kitchen remodeler as extra categories. Its 4.9 stars rest on 58 reviews, which our method reads as 4.85 after the review-count adjustment.

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SERVPRO of St. Clair Shores

★ 4.7 116 Google reviews

67scoreB-

Open 24 hoursWeekend hoursClaimed on Google116 reviews

SERVPRO of St. Clair Shores is based in Roseville. That is 9.9 miles east of the Royal Oak city center. Google files it under "Water damage restoration service" and also Air duct cleaning service, Building restoration service, Carpet cleaning service. After we adjust for review count, its 4.7 stars count as 4.69.

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17

A1 of Michigan

★ 5.0 107 Google reviews

67scoreB-

Open 24 hoursWeekend hoursClaimed on Google107 reviews

A1 of Michigan is based in Oak Park. It sits about 4.2 miles south of central Royal Oak. Its Google category is "Water damage restoration service". Its 5.0 stars rest on 107 reviews, which our method reads as 4.96 after the review-count adjustment.

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18

ERSI Inc

★ 4.6 65 Google reviews

67scoreB-

Open 24 hoursWeekend hoursClaimed on Google

ERSI Inc is based in Warren. Its website lists an office at 21810 Schmeman Ave, Warren, MI 48089, 8.9 miles from central Royal Oak. Its Google category is "Water damage restoration service", with Fire damage restoration service as extra categories. Its 4.6 stars rest on 65 reviews, which our method reads as 4.61 after the review-count adjustment.

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19

Gold Star Property Restoration, Inc.

★ 4.6 140 Google reviews

66scoreB-

Open 24 hoursWeekend hoursClaimed on Google140 reviews

Gold Star Property Restoration, Inc. is based in Madison Heights. That is 2.9 miles east of the Royal Oak city center. Google files it under "Water damage restoration service" and also Bathroom remodeler, Construction company, Dry wall contractor. After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.61.

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911 Restoration of Metro Detroit North

★ 4.7 68 Google reviews

66scoreB-

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911 Restoration of Metro Detroit North is based in Clawson. It sits about 2.4 miles north of central Royal Oak. Google files it under "Water damage restoration service" and also Fire damage restoration service. Its 4.7 stars rest on 68 reviews, which our method reads as 4.69 after the review-count adjustment.

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21

Detroit Water Damage Restoration and Mold Remediation

★ 4.7 28 Google reviews

66scoreB-

Open 24 hoursWeekend hoursClaimed on Google

Detroit Water Damage Restoration and Mold Remediation is based in Detroit. It sits about 8.3 miles southeast of central Royal Oak. Google files it under "Water damage restoration service" and also Building restoration service, Fire damage restoration service. Its 4.7 stars rest on 28 reviews, which our method reads as 4.68 after the review-count adjustment.

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22

Anytime Restoration Services

★ 4.4 206 Google reviews

64scoreC+

Open 24 hoursWeekend hoursClaimed on Google206 reviews

Anytime Restoration Services is based in Warren. It sits about 6.0 miles east of central Royal Oak. Its Google category is "Water damage restoration service", with Building restoration service, Fire damage restoration service, Roofing contractor as extra categories. Its 4.4 stars rest on 206 reviews, which our method reads as 4.42 after the review-count adjustment. Anytime Restoration Services has 3 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.

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23

Recovery Cleaners

★ 4.8 83 Google reviews

64scoreC+

Claimed on Google

Recovery Cleaners is based in Madison Heights. That is 1.7 miles east of the Royal Oak city center. Its Google category is "Water damage restoration service", with Fire damage restoration service as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.8 stars count as 4.78.

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Emergency Restoration

★ 4.6 53 Google reviews

64scoreC+

Open 24 hoursWeekend hoursClaimed on Google

Emergency Restoration is based in Troy. Its website lists an office at 1401 E 14 Mile Rd, Troy, MI 48083, 3.6 miles from central Royal Oak. Google files it under "Water damage restoration service" and also Building restoration service, Fire damage restoration service. After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.61.

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When has water damaged homes in Royal Oak?

Which Royal Oak neighborhoods have water problems?

NeighborhoodWhat to know
Vinsetta ParkVinsetta Street sits above a former river, and that stretch of road is a known low spot. During the August 11, 2014 storm, water on Vinsetta Boulevard near 12 Mile and Woodward reached about two feet deep, and residents lost everything stored in their basements. source
Vinsetta EastThis association sits next to Vinsetta Park, the area hit hardest in the 2014 citywide flood. The city lists it as a separate homeowners association from Vinsetta Park. source
Downtown Royal OakAbout 31% of the houses and condos in this area were built in 1939 or earlier, and about 42% date to before 1950. Older homes here are more likely to have original clay sewer laterals and stone or block foundations. source
NorthwoodAbout 45% of the houses in Northwood were built before 1960, and most of the stock dates to the 1950s and 1960s. Mid-century homes this age often have the original sanitary sewer lateral still in the ground. source
Windmere Avenue corridorThe city installed a relief catch basin on Windmere Avenue in 2016 after the 2014 flood. A resident's basement there flooded again on August 28, 2020, and the mayor said the local system ties into the larger '12 Town' drainage system, which adds pressure during heavy rain. source
Arlington ParkNamed in the city's neighborhood association list. source
Franklin ParkNamed in the city's neighborhood association list. source
Royal Oak / Beverly Hills border areaNamed in the city's neighborhood association list. source
Normandy OaksNamed in the city's neighborhood association list. source
WoodwardsideNamed in the city's neighborhood association list. source
WestwoodNamed in the city's neighborhood association list. source

What are the Royal Oak rules after water damage?

What are the address, phone and website of every company here?

25 companies, every company in the ranked list. Year established and awards are shown only when a public source confirms them. Tap a source to check it. Awards come from outside groups; some award sites charge companies to be listed.

#CompanyAddressPhoneWebsiteEstablishedThird-party awardsScore
1Prime Restoration801 S Adams Rd, Birmingham, MI 48009office listed on its website(586) 277-1069primerestorationllc.com1988company siteBest Pick Reports: Certified Best Pick97
2Capital Carpet Cleaning & Flood RestorationFerndale, MI (street not listed)(248) 542-3636capitalcarpetcleaningandflood.comNot confirmedNone found78
3Sewer23™ - Plumbing, Sewer & Drain CleaningService area, map pin in Detroit(248) 993-3423sewer23.comNot confirmedNone found77
4Midwest Pros Gutter Cleaning Roofing Heating CoolingService area, map pin in Center Line(248) 509-4699midwestpros.netNot confirmedNone found76
5Night Owl Express Carpet Cleaning & Restoration22740 Van Dyke Ave, Warren, MI 48089office listed on its website(586) 792-4695nightowlexpresscarpetcleaning.comNot confirmedNone found73
6Micronix Mold & Trauma Services LLCDetroit, MI (street not listed)(248) 259-1513micronixmoldandtrauma.comNot confirmedNone found73
71-800 Water Damage of Royal Oak / Sterling HeightsWarren, MI (street not listed)(248) 595-78071800waterdamage.comNot confirmedNone found71
8Rapid Restoration 24 7Berkley, MI (street not listed)(877) 727-4324rapidrestoration247.comNot confirmedNone found71
9MGM RestorationTroy, MI (street not listed)(888) 514-4639mgmrestoration.comNot confirmedNone found71
10SERVPRO of Oak Park/FerndaleFerndale, MI (street not listed)(248) 622-2327servpro.comNot confirmedNone found70
11Right-Now RestorationService area, map pin in Southfield(248) 900-1379right-nowrestoration.comNot confirmedNone found69
12Guardian Recovery ServicesMadison Heights, MI (street not listed)(248) 965-5914guardianrecoveryservices.comNot confirmedNone found69
13Expert Solutions, INC.Warren, MI (street not listed)(586) 569-6168expertsolutionsmi.comNot confirmedNone found69
14Conrest10654 Northend Ave, Ferndale, MI 48220office listed on its website(248) 582-8995conrest.comNot confirmedNone found68
15Dry Pros27851 Gilbert Dr, Warren, MI 48093office listed on its website(586) 944-7700dryprosmi.comNot confirmedNone found68
16SERVPRO of St. Clair ShoresRoseville, MI (street not listed)(586) 840-8717servpro.comNot confirmedNone found67
17A1 of MichiganOak Park, MI (street not listed)(810) 434-3540Not listedNot confirmedNone found67
18ERSI Inc21810 Schmeman Ave, Warren, MI 48089office listed on its website(877) 562-3663877jobdone.comNot confirmedNone found67
19Gold Star Property Restoration, Inc.Madison Heights, MI (street not listed)(844) 446-5378goldstarmi.comNot confirmedNone found66
20911 Restoration of Metro Detroit NorthClawson, MI (street not listed)(586) 232-0172911restorationmetrodetroitnorth.comNot confirmedNone found66
21Detroit Water Damage Restoration and Mold RemediationDetroit, MI (street not listed)(313) 447-0244detroit.water-damage.orgNot confirmedNone found66
22Anytime Restoration ServicesWarren, MI (street not listed)(855) 350-0333anytimerestorationservices.comNot confirmedNone found64
23Recovery CleanersMadison Heights, MI (street not listed)(888) 777-3731recoverycleaners.com1994company siteNone found64
24Emergency Restoration1401 E 14 Mile Rd, Troy, MI 48083office listed on its website(248) 299-4500emergency-restoration.comNot confirmedNone found64
25Bentley Water Damage Cleanup3901 Christopher St Ste 326, Detroit, MI 48211(313) 771-1530bentleywatercleanupdetroit.comNot confirmedNone found64

Which restoration companies are closest to central Royal Oak?

Straight-line distance from the Royal Oak city center to each Google Maps pin, closest first. In a flood, a short drive can mean a faster start.

#BusinessTownDistanceScoreRatingPhone
1Recovery CleanersMadison Heights1.7 mi644.8(888) 777-3731
2MGM RestorationTroy2.3 mi714.8(888) 514-4639
3911 Restoration of Metro Detroit NorthClawson2.4 mi664.7(586) 232-0172
4Rapid Restoration 24 7Berkley2.7 mi715.0(877) 727-4324
5Gold Star Property Restoration, Inc.Madison Heights2.9 mi664.6(844) 446-5378
6Prime RestorationBloomfield Hills3.5 mi975.0(586) 277-1069
7Capital Carpet Cleaning & Flood RestorationFerndale3.5 mi784.9(248) 542-3636
8SERVPRO of Oak Park/FerndaleFerndale3.5 mi704.8(248) 622-2327

Who handles fire, mold, sewage and storm damage within 10 miles of Royal Oak?

Counts of scored companies whose Google categories or name mention each job, as of November 2026. A company can do more work than its Google listing shows, so ask.

JobCompaniesHighest scored
Water damage25Prime Restoration, Capital Carpet Cleaning & Flood Restoration, Sewer23™ - Plumbing, Sewer & Drain Cleaning
Fire and smoke16Prime Restoration, Capital Carpet Cleaning & Flood Restoration, MGM Restoration
Mold2Micronix Mold & Trauma Services LLC, Detroit Water Damage Restoration and Mold Remediation
Sewage1Sewer23™ - Plumbing, Sewer & Drain Cleaning
Storm4Midwest Pros Gutter Cleaning Roofing Heating Cooling, MGM Restoration, Gold Star Property Restoration, Inc.

19 of the 25 scored companies list 24-hour hours on Google, led by Prime Restoration. 23 list weekend hours.

Side by side

#BusinessScoreRatingReviewsAddressPhoneWebsite
1Prime Restoration975.017813854 Lakeside Circle, Suite 558, Sterling Heights, MI 48313(586) 277-1069primerestorationllc.com
2Capital Carpet Cleaning & Flood Restoration784.9750Ferndale, MI (street not listed)(248) 542-3636capitalcarpetcleaningandflood.com
3Sewer23™ - Plumbing, Sewer & Drain Cleaning775.0196Service area, map pin in Detroit(248) 993-3423sewer23.com
4Midwest Pros Gutter Cleaning Roofing Heating Cooling765.0163Service area, map pin in Center Line(248) 509-4699midwestpros.net
5Night Owl Express Carpet Cleaning & Restoration734.816722740 Van Dyke Ave Suite 205, Warren, MI 48089(586) 792-4695nightowlexpresscarpetcleaning.com
6Micronix Mold & Trauma Services LLC735.0131Detroit, MI (street not listed)(248) 259-1513micronixmoldandtrauma.com
71-800 Water Damage of Royal Oak / Sterling Heights714.894Warren, MI (street not listed)(248) 595-78071800waterdamage.com
8Rapid Restoration 24 7715.078Berkley, MI (street not listed)(877) 727-4324rapidrestoration247.com
9MGM Restoration714.873Troy, MI (street not listed)(888) 514-4639mgmrestoration.com
10SERVPRO of Oak Park/Ferndale704.860Ferndale, MI (street not listed)(248) 622-2327servpro.com
11Right-Now Restoration695.0173Service area, map pin in Southfield(248) 900-1379right-nowrestoration.com
12Guardian Recovery Services694.8112Madison Heights, MI (street not listed)(248) 965-5914guardianrecoveryservices.com
13Expert Solutions, INC.695.048Warren, MI (street not listed)(586) 569-6168expertsolutionsmi.com
14Conrest684.7128Detroit, MI (street not listed)(248) 582-8995conrest.com
15Dry Pros684.958Warren, MI (street not listed)(586) 944-7700dryprosmi.com
16SERVPRO of St. Clair Shores674.7116Roseville, MI (street not listed)(586) 840-8717servpro.com
17A1 of Michigan675.0107Oak Park, MI (street not listed)(810) 434-3540Not listed
18ERSI Inc674.665Warren, MI (street not listed)(877) 562-3663877jobdone.com
19Gold Star Property Restoration, Inc.664.6140Madison Heights, MI (street not listed)(844) 446-5378goldstarmi.com
20911 Restoration of Metro Detroit North664.768Clawson, MI (street not listed)(586) 232-0172911restorationmetrodetroitnorth.com
21Detroit Water Damage Restoration and Mold Remediation664.728Detroit, MI (street not listed)(313) 447-0244detroit.water-damage.org
22Anytime Restoration Services644.4206Warren, MI (street not listed)(855) 350-0333anytimerestorationservices.com
23Recovery Cleaners644.883Madison Heights, MI (street not listed)(888) 777-3731recoverycleaners.com
24Emergency Restoration644.653Troy, MI (street not listed)(248) 299-4500emergency-restoration.com
25Bentley Water Damage Cleanup645.0363901 Christopher St Ste 326, Detroit, MI 48211(313) 771-1530bentleywatercleanupdetroit.com

About Royal Oak

57,950residents
$101,109median household income
82.4%homes built before 1980
1,956median year built
68.0%owner-occupied homes
$328,700median home value

Royal Oak has 57,950 residents and 29,110 households (ACS 2024 5-year estimates for Royal Oak city). 82.4 percent of its homes were built before 1980, and the median home was built in 1,956.

68.0 percent of homes are owner-occupied. The median home value is $328,700. Older housing stock tends to need more plumbing, roofing, electrical and water damage work, so these figures help explain local demand. They do not measure it.

Our November 2026 data has 1 restoration company with a Royal Oak mailing address: 0.2 per 10,000 residents. A mailing city can differ from the city limits, so treat the ratio as a guide.

Since 2000, Oakland County has been named in 6 federal flood, storm or ice declarations, per FEMA. FEMA declared the latest one, DR-4757, in February 2024. FEMA's flood insurance data shows 582 claims from Oakland County since 1978 and $5,514,910 paid. Of those, 135 came from floods between 2016 and 2025. The most claims in one year came in 1981, with 60.

How to choose a restoration company in Royal Oak

In Royal Oak, pick a restoration company that understands the city's sewer setup before you sign anything. The city owns only the main sewer line, so most backups trace to a homeowner's own service lead, especially in older sections like Downtown and Northwood, where much of the housing was built before 1960 on original clay laterals. A company working here should know that Royal Oak sewage runs through the George W. Kuhn system, which was expanded in 2006 to cut basement flooding, and that heavy storms still overwhelm it. Ask whether the crew will document the source of the water, since that record matters if you pursue a claim; Oakland County's Public Act 222 claim process does not cover the City of Royal Oak itself, so claims go to whichever agency maintains your specific line. Confirm the company pulls any required Engineering Division permits for sewer or water line repair work. Act fast: mold can start within 24 to 48 hours, so drying equipment on site matters as much as the cleanup crew's experience.

Water Damage Restoration Companies near Royal Oak

CityDistanceWater Damage Restoration CompaniesTop score
Berkley1.7 mi west271
Clawson2.0 mi north166
Madison Heights2.6 mi east369
Oak Park3.3 mi southwest767
Ferndale3.5 mi south578
Birmingham4.1 mi northwest2197
Hazel Park4.3 mi southeast458
Beverly Hills4.5 mi west143

Other local pros in Royal Oak

Personal Injury Attorneys 13Mold Remediation Companies 1Mold Inspection and Testing Companies 2Plumbers 11Roofers 12HVAC Companies 10Electricians 15Dentists 24Med Spas 15Pilates and Fitness Studios 43Photographers 21Coffee Cart Vendors and Mobile Coffee Bars 9Cafés and Coffee Shops 17Restaurants 48Real Estate Brokerages 56Dance Studios 4Everything in Royal OakWater Damage Restoration Companies in Oakland County

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Questions

Who should I call for water damage in Royal Oak, MI?

Call Prime Restoration in Bloomfield Hills at (586) 277-1069. It ranks #1 of 129 scored restoration companies within 10 miles of Royal Oak on TownAnswer, with a score of 97 out of 100 from 5.0 stars and 178 Google reviews. For a gas leak or an active fire, leave the building and call 911 first.

Which restoration company is closest to Royal Oak?

Recovery Cleaners in Madison Heights is the closest scored company to the Royal Oak city center, about 1.7 miles away. Its phone is (888) 777-3731.

Why does my basement flood every time it rains hard in Royal Oak?

Royal Oak's drainage system is built to handle a 10-year storm, not the heaviest rain events. In a short, intense downpour, water backs up in the pipes and has nowhere to go but into low floor drains and basements. The city has studied why some streets flood more than others, but it has not published a full answer.

Who do I call when my street or basement floods in Royal Oak?

During business hours, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., call the Department of Public Service at 248-246-3300. After hours, call the Royal Oak Police non-emergency line at 248-246-3500. Police will send a sewer representative. Call while the water is still rising, so the city can see the problem firsthand.

Is a sewer backup the city's fault or mine?

It depends on where the blockage sits. The city owns and clears the main sewer line. You own the service lead running from your house out to that main line, including the connection point. A blockage in your own lead, caused by roots or grease, is your repair to make, not the city's.

Can I file a claim with Oakland County for my flooded basement?

Probably not directly. Oakland County's Water Resources Commissioner runs a Public Act 222 claim process, but it lists Royal Oak Township as covered, not the City of Royal Oak. Check your sewer bill to find which agency actually maintains your line, then contact that agency about a claim within 45 days of discovering the damage.

How fast does mold grow after a basement flood or sewer backup?

Mold can start growing within 24 to 48 hours after water sits in a space. Oakland County's health department advises removing everything the water touched to cut the risk. Drying the area out fast, with fans, a dehumidifier, and open windows, matters more than almost anything else you do.

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

Treat the water as contaminated, since a sanitary sewer backup usually carries waste. Avoid direct contact and keep children and pets away. Photograph the damage before you move or remove anything. Call the city's sewer line (248-246-3300 during business hours, 248-246-3500 after hours) so the event is logged while it is happening.

Do I need a permit to repair my sewer line after a backup?

Sewer and water line repairs and taps go through Royal Oak's Engineering Division, which lists them as a permit category separate from building permits. Call the Engineering Division at 248-246-3260 to confirm what your specific repair needs before work starts. A licensed plumber can usually pull the permit for you.

Why did some Royal Oak streets flood badly in 2014 while others nearby stayed dry?

The August 11, 2014 storm dropped over five inches of rain in six hours, an event this rare only happens about once every 292 years. The city hired an outside engineering firm to find out why the flooding hit some areas harder than others. The results of that study were not made public in city reporting.

How many restoration companies are in Royal Oak, MI?

Our November 2026 data lists 129 restoration companies within 10 miles of Royal Oak. This page ranks 25: the top score in that area, then the highest-scored companies closer to Royal Oak than to the other two town pages. 25 have a Google rating and are scored. A business can be missing, so treat the count as a floor.

Which county is Royal Oak in?

Royal Oak is in Oakland County. See every restoration company in the county on the Oakland County page.

How current is this data?

We re-check Google Maps on a schedule and update the date here only when something on the page actually changed. As of November 2026, this is current.

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