Top 12 Restoration Companies in the Arlington Area, VA (2026)
Key Takeaways
- 15 of 16 document fire and smoke work, and 15 of 16 say they help with insurance claims.
- Sewage and biohazard cleanup is rare here, on 4 of 16 sites. None of the 16 describes a warranty.
- Virginia contractor licenses have a class, which caps the job size, and a specialty, which sets the kind of work.
Sources cited in this article: DNS check, Firm's own website, Google profile link, State business registry, and our published methodology.
40 companies reviewed, 16 met the listing bar, 12 scored (evidence coverage of 70% or more). Ranked by Evidence Score.
Places covered: companies with an office in Aldie, Alexandria, Annandale, Apple Mountain Lake, Aquia Harbour, Arcola, Arlington, Ashburn, Bailey's Crossroads, Bealeton, Belle Haven, Belmont, Berryville, Boswell's Corner, Boyce, Braddock, Brambleton, Brandy Station, Broadlands, Buckhall, Bull Run, Bull Run Mountain Estates, Burke, Burke Centre, Calverton, Camp Barrett, Cascades, Catlett, Centreville, Chantilly, Cherry Hill, Chester Gap, Clifton, Countryside, County Center, Crosspointe, Culpeper, Dale City, Difficult Run, Dranesville, Dulles Town Center, Dumfries, Dunn Loring, Fair Lakes, Fair Oaks, Fairfax, Fairfax Station, Falls Church, Falmouth, Flint Hill, Floris, Fort Belvoir, Fort Hunt, Franconia, Franklin Farm, Fredericksburg, Front Royal, Gainesville, George Mason, Goose Creek Village, Great Falls, Great Falls Crossing, Greenbriar, Groveton, Hamilton, Hayfield, Haymarket, Herndon, Hillsboro, Huntington, Hutchison, Hybla Valley, Idylwood, Independent Hill, Innovation, Kincora, Kings Park, Kings Park West, Kingstowne, Lake Barcroft, Lake Ridge, Lake Wilderness, Lansdowne, Laurel Hill, Leesburg, Leesylvania, Lincolnia, Linton Hall, Loch Lomond, Long Branch, Lorton, Loudoun Valley Estates, Lovettsville, Lowes Island, Manassas, Manassas Park, Mantua, Marshall, Mason Neck, McLean, McNair, Merrifield, Middleburg, Midland, Montclair, Moorefield, Mount Vernon, Navy, New Baltimore, Newington, Newington Forest, Nokesville, North Springfield, Oak Grove, Oakton, Occoquan, One Loudoun, Opal, Paris, Pimmit Hills, Potomac Mills, Purcellville, Quantico, Quantico Base, Ravensworth, Rectortown, Remington, Reston, Rose Hill, Round Hill, Seven Corners, Shenandoah Farms, Shenandoah Retreat, Shenandoah Shores, Skyland Estates, South Riding, South Run, Southern Gateway, Sperryville, Spotsylvania Courthouse, Springfield, Stafford Courthouse, Sterling, Stone Ridge, Sudley, Sugarland Run, Sully Square, The Plains, Triangle, Tysons, Union Mill, University Center, Upperville, Vienna, Wakefield, Warrenton, Washington, Waterford, West Falls Church, West Springfield, Wolf Trap, Woodbridge, Woodburn, Woodlawn, Yorkshire (Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area (OMB July 2023), VA part). A company elsewhere in Virginia appears on the state page.
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Arlington's page covers Northern Virginia, from Arlington and Alexandria out through Fairfax, Reston, Manassas and Leesburg. The ranked companies come first, ordered by Evidence Score. Every score has coverage beside it, the share of the 100 points we could check. Median coverage across the 16 is 78%, and the ranked median score is 53.5.
Top 12 Restoration Companies in the Arlington Area, VA, Ranked by Evidence Score
- ServiClean Inc (Woodbridge, VA). Evidence Score 69/100 at 80% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 5 of 5 practice areas; states 24/7 emergency response; states it works with insurance claims; registered entity verified.
- FLOOD DOCTOR (Vienna, VA). Evidence Score 65/100 at 78% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 5 of 5 practice areas; states 24/7 emergency response; states it works with insurance claims; registered entity verified.
- Professional Building Maintenance (Fredericksburg, VA). Evidence Score 63/100 at 80% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 4 of 5 practice areas; states 24/7 emergency response; states it works with insurance claims; registered entity verified.
- DMV Restorations (Manassas, VA). Evidence Score 58/100 at 80% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 4 of 5 practice areas; states 24/7 emergency response; states it works with insurance claims; registered entity verified.
- Paragon Property Restoration (Alexandria, VA). Evidence Score 54/100 at 78% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 4 of 5 practice areas; states 24/7 emergency response; registered entity verified.
- RestorTech, Inc. (Herndon, VA). Evidence Score 54/100 at 78% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 practice areas; states 24/7 emergency response; states it works with insurance claims; registered entity verified.
- A Quality Finish (Manassas, VA). Evidence Score 53/100 at 80% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 4 of 5 practice areas; states it works with insurance claims; registered entity verified.
- Salem Steamer (McLean, VA). Evidence Score 51/100 at 80% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 4 of 5 practice areas; states 24/7 emergency response; states it works with insurance claims.
- Merit Restorations (Purcellville, VA). Evidence Score 50/100 at 80% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 4 of 5 practice areas; states 24/7 emergency response; states it works with insurance claims; registered entity verified.
- Rixon Restoration (Arlington, VA). Evidence Score 47/100 at 80% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 4 of 5 practice areas; states 24/7 emergency response; states it works with insurance claims.
- Flood Expert (Lorton, VA). Evidence Score 42/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 4 of 5 practice areas; states 24/7 emergency response; states it works with insurance claims.
- Modern Remodeling (Manassas, VA). Evidence Score 37/100 at 78% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 practice areas; states it works with insurance claims; registered entity verified.
Top firms in Manassas
DMV Restorations leads Manassas with an Evidence Score of 58/100 at 80% coverage. Also ranked in Manassas: A Quality Finish (53/100, 80% coverage), Modern Remodeling (37/100, 78% coverage).
Comparison table
| Company | Where | Services documented | 24/7 · Insurance | Estimates | Credentials verified | Coverage | Evidence Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ServiClean Inc | Woodbridge, VA | Water damage, Mold, Fire & smoke, Sewage & biohazard, Storm | 24/7 stated · Insurance claims | Free estimate or inspection (stated) | Not verified | 80% | 69 |
| FLOOD DOCTOR | Vienna, VA | Water damage, Mold, Fire & smoke, Sewage & biohazard, Storm | 24/7 stated · Insurance claims | Not stated | Not verified | 78% | 65 |
| Professional Building Maintenance | Fredericksburg, VA | Water damage, Mold, Fire & smoke, Storm | 24/7 stated · Insurance claims | Free estimate or inspection (stated) | Not verified | 80% | 63 |
| DMV Restorations | Manassas, VA | Water damage, Mold, Fire & smoke, Storm | 24/7 stated · Insurance claims | Free estimate or inspection (stated) | Not verified | 80% | 58 |
| Paragon Property Restoration | Alexandria, VA | Water damage, Mold, Fire & smoke, Storm | 24/7 stated | Free estimate or inspection (stated) | Not verified | 78% | 54 |
| RestorTech, Inc. | Herndon, VA | Water damage, Mold, Fire & smoke | 24/7 stated · Insurance claims | Free estimate or inspection (stated) | Not verified | 78% | 54 |
| A Quality Finish | Manassas, VA | Water damage, Mold, Fire & smoke, Storm | Insurance claims | Free estimate or inspection (stated) | Not verified | 80% | 53 |
| Salem Steamer | McLean, VA | Water damage, Mold, Fire & smoke, Storm | 24/7 stated · Insurance claims | Free estimate or inspection (stated) | Not verified | 80% | 51 |
| Merit Restorations | Purcellville, VA | Water damage, Mold, Fire & smoke, Storm | 24/7 stated · Insurance claims | Not stated | Not verified | 80% | 50 |
| Rixon Restoration | Arlington, VA | Water damage, Mold, Fire & smoke, Storm | 24/7 stated · Insurance claims | Free estimate or inspection (stated) | Not verified | 80% | 47 |
| Flood Expert | Lorton, VA | Water damage, Mold, Fire & smoke, Storm | 24/7 stated · Insurance claims | Free estimate or inspection (stated) | Not verified | 77% | 42 |
| Modern Remodeling | Manassas, VA | Water damage, Fire & smoke, Storm | Insurance claims | Not stated | Not verified | 78% | 37 |
Also listed (not scored yet)
These companies met the listing bar but have under 70% evidence coverage, so they are not ranked.
| Company | Where | Services documented | 24/7 · Insurance | Estimates | Credentials verified | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Removal | Sterling, VA | Water damage, Mold | 24/7 stated · Insurance claims | Free estimate or inspection (stated) | Not verified | 69% |
| Nova Carpet & Upholstery Care Inc | Manassas, VA | Water damage, Mold, Fire & smoke | Insurance claims | Free estimate or inspection (stated) | Not verified | 69% |
| Restoration Doctor | Vienna, VA | Water damage, Mold, Fire & smoke, Sewage & biohazard, Storm | 24/7 stated · Insurance claims | Not stated | Not verified | 69% |
| Summit Restoration | Leesburg, VA | Water damage, Fire & smoke, Sewage & biohazard, Storm | 24/7 stated · Insurance claims | Free estimate or inspection (stated) | Not verified | 69% |
What the evidence shows
Fire-ready, light on sewage
Northern Virginia sites cover the big three well. Water damage is on all 16, fire and smoke on 15 of 16, and mold and storm work on 13 of 16 each. Sewage and biohazard cleanup is the exception at 4 of 16, so a sewer backup in a finished basement narrows the list to a handful of names.
Paperwork promises are strong. 15 of 16 mention insurance claim help, 13 of 16 state 24/7 service and 12 of 16 offer free estimates. 13 of 16 name an industry standard such as IICRC S500, which we score as the company's own claim. No listing is a franchise location.
Nobody states a warranty
Not one of the 16 sites describes a guarantee on its work, and 5 of 16 say how fast a crew arrives. Those two gaps account for much of the distance between 78% median coverage and a median score of 53.5. Ask for both before you sign, and get the warranty terms in the contract.
Checking a company in Arlington
Virginia licenses contractors through DPOR's Board for Contractors. When we checked in September 2026, the Board said a license has two parts: a class, A, B or C, which sets the size of contracts a company may take on, and a classification or specialty for the type of work. Look the company up on DPOR's License Lookup and make sure both parts fit your job. We haven't logged DPOR checks for any company here, so profiles show that item as Not verified. The Virginia page has the rest.
Arlington area in figures
Shares of the 16 companies listed, from accepted evidence only. A company with no evidence for an item counts as not stating it.
| Document water damage work | 100% (16 of 16) |
|---|---|
| Document mold work | 88% (14 of 16) |
| Document fire & smoke work | 94% (15 of 16) |
| Document sewage & biohazard work | 25% (4 of 16) |
| Document storm work | 81% (13 of 16) |
| State 24/7 emergency response | 81% (13 of 16) |
| State they work with insurance claims | 94% (15 of 16) |
| Offer a free estimate or inspection (stated) | 75% (12 of 16) |
| State a response time | 31% (5 of 16) |
| State a workmanship warranty | 0% (0 of 16) |
| Name an industry standard such as IICRC (self-reported) | 81% (13 of 16) |
| Hold a third-party-verified credential | 0% (0 of 16) |
| Belong to a franchise network | 0% (0 of 16) |
| Median evidence coverage | 78% |
| Median Evidence Score (scored companies) | 53.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Virginia mold company need a certification?
For residential work, yes. Virginia's Consumer Protection Act, as amended in 2025, bars selling mold remediation for a home as a professional mold remediator without a certification from a nationally or internationally recognized certifying body, and requires the work to follow EPA mold guidance, ANSI/IICRC S520 or an equivalent standard.
Why might a newer Arlington company miss the registry check?
The SCC tables on data.virginia.gov are a snapshot. Corporations run to late 2024, and the LLC table holds no company formed after mid 2022. A newer LLC can come back without a match, which is a gap in the data rather than a mark against the company.
Sources and further reading
Dates are when we checked. Report an error.
- DNS checkChecked Sep 27, 2026 to Oct 8, 2026
- Firm's own websiteChecked Sep 26, 2026 to Oct 17, 2026
- Google profile linkChecked Sep 26, 2026
- State business registryChecked Sep 26, 2026 to Sep 27, 2026
- Board for ContractorsVirginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
- License LookupVirginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
- Review of the Mold Inspection and Mold Remediation Workforce (HB 2195)Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
- State Corporation Commission datasetsVirginia Open Data Portal
- How the Evidence Score worksRestoration Index methodology
- Commercial disclosuresRestoration Index