Water Damage Restoration Columbus

We Bring Calm to the Chaos

PHG Restoration Services is a veteran-owned water damage restoration company in Columbus, OH that stops the leak with our own in-house, dries your home with commercial equipment, and rebuilds it with the same crew that showed up on night one.

VETERAN OWNED

same day service

25+ YEARS EXPERIENCE

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5.0 Star Rating

PROUD TO SERVE
Dublin, Powell, Hilliard, Delaware, Lewis Center, Upper Arlington, Worthington, Westerville, New Albany, and the greater Columbus area.

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Looking for Water Damage Restoration in Columbus?

Stop It. Dry It. Fix It.

We handle every stage of water damage restoration in Columbus under one company, from shutting off the water that started it to hanging the last piece of trim on the rebuild.

We work directly with your insurance

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Emergency Water Removal

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Flooded Basement Cleanup

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Water Damage Repair Columbus

Top Rated Emergency Water Removal

We Get the Water Out, Fast.

Emergency water removal is a race against how far the water spreads, so we get a crew moving the moment you call and we do not wait until morning to start pulling it out.

We Stop The Source First

We shut off the leak before extraction begins, which means you are not paying a separate plumber to show up tomorrow while your floors keep soaking.

Water Extraction, Same Day

Truck-mounted and portable extraction pulls standing water out fast, because every hour it sits is another inch of drywall wicking upward and another layer of flooring you are not getting back.

360° Moisture Mapping

Moisture mapping means reading the whole structure with meters and thermal imaging before any drying equipment goes down, so the wet spots hiding inside wall cavities and under subfloor get found and dried instead of quietly sealed up behind new drywall.

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Top Rated Flooded Basement Cleanup

Your Basement, Back Again

Flooded basement cleanup means clearing the standing water, drying the structure underneath and behind it, and telling you honestly which of your things can be saved and which ones cannot.

Standing Water Out First

We pump and extract before anything else, so the crew can actually see what they are working with and you can see it too.

Structural Drying, Not Surface Drying

Structural drying means pulling moisture out of the framing, subfloor, and block walls themselves rather than wiping down what shows on the surface, and it is the entire difference between a basement that is dry and one that only looks dry until August.

Dehumidification That Finishes The Job

Our dehumidifiers and air movers run an average of three to four days, and we take moisture readings every day the equipment is in your home, so we pull out when the numbers say dry rather than when the calendar says it has been long enough.

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Top Rated Water Damage Repair Columbus

One Team, Start To Finish

Our water damage repair in Columbus runs straight from drying into reconstruction with the same company, so there is no subcontractor handoff and no month of waiting on somebody else's calendar.

In-House Remodeling Team

Framing, drywall, flooring, kitchens, and baths all come from the company you already let in the door at two in the morning.

Estimates Your Adjuster Recognizes

We write scopes in Xactimate, the same software your insurer uses, so the conversation starts on common ground instead of an argument.

One-Year Reconstruction Warranty

We back the rebuild in writing, so you are not chasing anybody down if something needs a second look next spring.

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Best Columbus Water Damage Restoration

We Do What We Say

Columbus water damage restoration from PHG means a veteran-led crew that tells you the truth in advance and does what is needed, nothing more and nothing less.

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25+ Years In the Field

Real field experience—not a quick certification—means we've seen your situation before and know exactly what to do next.

Honest Transparency

We give you the truth up front and our real professional opinion before any work begins. No surprises, no pressure, no padded invoices.

We Document Everything

Every loss is photographed and logged in clear reports, so you and your insurer always have an honest, complete record.

the PATRIOT HOME GROUP

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Patriot Home Group is a veteran-owned family of companies in Central Ohio, united by shared values of integrity, excellence, and service, to care for every part of your home.

  • One family of companies handles it all—kitchens, baths, additions, and maintenance—with consistent standards across every job.
  • Veteran-founded and built on integrity, excellence, and service, so the honesty stays the same no matter who's working on your home.
  • Whole-home care, start to finish — From first design conversation to long-term upkeep, every detail is managed under one roof to build a lasting relationship.
Josh Clifton, owner, & his family
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Water Damage Restoration Process

Three Steps, No Guesswork

Our water damage restoration process is built so you always know what is happening right now, what it will cost, and what happens next.

Schedule Service

Call us 24/7 and a real expert picks up, ready to talk you through your next move right away.

Review Clear Options

We assess the damage, find the source, document everything, and walk you through honest options—including insurance—before any work starts.

Restore With Confidence

We clean, repair, and restore your home, then hand it back to you—backed by our 1-year warranty.

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Trusted Restoration Company Columbus Ohio

Real Words. Real Results.

Columbus-area homeowners consistently say the same thing in their reviews: we communicate clearly, explain the process in plain language, and do exactly what we say we'll do.

I had the pleasure of working with both Dale and Josh! They were fantastic. Quick (were at my house within in an hour of my inquiry), efficient, and explained everything to me at a level I could understand. Would recommend to anyone!!

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Zach Columbus, Ohio

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Great experience with PHG! They showed up at 8pm on Valentines Day (a Friday!) and soon had a whole crew of guys there working to dry out the basement after a bad water leak. They were all so professional, helpful, and worked hard to prevent further damage where possible. Highly recommend!

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Sarah Columbus, Ohio

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This is a great group to work with upfront and honest. Very easy to work with. Would highly recommend!

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Josh Columbus, Ohio

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This team is top notch. I use them for my primary residence and multiple investment properties. They are ethical, timely, and high quality. I highly recommend them.

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Brandon Columbus, Ohio

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Water Damage Restoration Columbus Ohio FAQ's

We've Got Answers Before You Even Ask

Drying a typical home takes three to four days once the source is stopped and extraction is finished. Reconstruction is a separate timeline that depends on what has to be rebuilt and how quickly your claim moves. We monitor moisture readings daily and tell you where things stand instead of guessing at a finish date up front.

It depends on the damage, so we give you an honest assessment and our professional opinion before any work starts. Mold assessments are a flat $149; water and fire vary by scope, and we walk you through your options—including insurance—up front.

It depends on your policy and the cause, so we can't promise what an insurer will approve—but we work side by side with your adjuster, document everything in detail, and handle the process with you so you're never alone in it.

Yes. We don't just dry it out or clean it up—we repair and rebuild what was damaged, as a licensed general contractor, backed by a 1-year reconstruction warranty. One team, start to finish.

Our Columbus restoration services include: Dublin, Hilliard, Westerville, Powell, Upper Arlington, and Worthington. If you're nearby, call us—a real person will let you know right away if we can help.

Your Local Columbus Water Damage Restoration

Proud to Serve Our columbus Neighbors

From the Scioto and Olentangy river corridors to Columbus's older neighborhoods with aging plumbing and damp basements, we're a local team that knows exactly how central Ohio weather and housing stock create water, mold, and fire risks.

Things Columbus Homeowners Should Know About Water Damage Restoration

  • Nearly every Columbus home has a full basement, so a small leak two floors up almost always ends as standing water on the lowest level.
  • Older neighborhoods were plumbed with clay sewer laterals that tree roots get into over time, which is behind a large share of the backup calls we take.
  • Spring and early summer storms are when Columbus drains get overwhelmed most often, so that is the season to know who you are calling before you are standing in three inches of it at eleven at night.
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