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The Restorators - Toronto

Updated 2026-08-12 · 17,962 reviewed · 589 listed · Scored from 67 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(67) 75 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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The Restorators - Toronto
Location
Old Toronto, Toronto
Services
Mold Remediation, Flood & Water Extraction, 24/7 Emergency Response
Reviews
67
Ranking
#154 in Mold Remediation
Best for
property owners needing urgent water extraction and emergency boarding who prioritize speed and insurance liaison over cost certainty

Business data from Google Business Profile, checked 2026-08-12. Facts from the business's own website were fetched 2026-08-12.

What do customers say?

Mark's team arrives fast and handles emergencies with professionalism, packing and storing belongings while guiding clients through insurance claims. However, several customers report final invoices far exceeding initial quotes (some more than double), work taking months to complete, and frustration with unavailability during follow-up phases.

For straightforward emergency mitigation, The Restorators deliver well. The tension emerges during rebuilds: scope expands, timelines extend, and communication falters when the owner is away. Get cost details and scope in writing before work begins.

Praised for
  • quick emergency response
  • professional crews
  • insurance handling support
  • efficient restoration work
  • caring owner engagement
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Best for: property owners needing urgent water extraction and emergency boarding who prioritize speed and insurance liaison over cost certainty

What stands out?

  • midnight emergency response (Boxing Day example)
  • handles full claim process with insurance
  • stores customer belongings on-site
  • IICRC certified team

Worth knowing

  • Owner Mark responds to calls at midnight and travels from downtown for emergencies
  • team packs and stores customer belongings on-site (one customer stored items free for ten months)
  • IICRC certified
  • some customers report initial quotes around $3,000 but final invoices reaching $14,000 for 550 sq ft condos
  • response time typically same-day or within hours
  • multiple reports of multi-month delays between mitigation and rebuild phases
  • staff occasionally leave dehumidifiers at homes and charge for retrieval later

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.62 average across the 299 fire & smoke damage restoration businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 80% of the businesses in this directory.

How the score was calculated

Ranking Method
Star rating 74
Review volume 80
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
60
4
0
3
0
2
1
1
6

Contact

Address
18 King St E Ste 1400, Toronto, ON M5E 1L4

Last verified 2026-08-12

Opening hours

Monday
00:00-24:00
Tuesday
00:00-24:00
Wednesday
00:00-24:00
Thursday
00:00-24:00
Friday
00:00-24:00
Saturday
00:00-24:00
Sunday
00:00-24:00

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed
Water damage restorationFire and smoke restorationMold remediationMedia blastingAsbestos abatementCleaning and odour removalProperty quality checkEmergency plumbing services

Credentials claimed:IICRC Certified Restoration Specialists

Operating:since 1993

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

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Frequently asked questions

How quickly can they respond to a flood emergency?
The team arrived within an hour at midnight on Boxing Day, traveling from downtown. Same-day or overnight response is typical for emergency calls.
Do they help with insurance paperwork?
Yes. Staff handle photos, documentation, and claims filing. However, communication quality during rebuilds varies; some clients report they manage negotiation themselves while waiting for follow-up.
What happens to my belongings during restoration?
The team packs and stores items at their location. One customer kept belongings stored for ten months during a lengthy rebuild.

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Last updated 2026-08-12