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Best Water & Fire Restoration Companies in White Bear Lake, MN — Top Rated in 2026

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CalendarPosted 11.18.2025

A burst pipe in January. A sump pump failure during a spring storm. A dryer vent fire that spreads into the wall. When water or fire damage hits your White Bear Lake home, how fast your restoration crew can respond — and how clearly they communicate throughout the process — makes an enormous difference in outcome and stress.

We’re Owl Roofing, a family-owned roofing company based in the north metro. We work alongside restoration contractors regularly and have come to know who handles themselves well under pressure. Here are the restoration companies we’d point White Bear Lake homeowners to in 2026.

Restoration company in the White Bear Lake area? We love building referral relationships with quality tradespeople. Reach out here.

White Bear Lake homeowner with storm, roof, or siding damage? That’s our lane — free inspections and direct insurance claim coordination. Get in touch anytime.


1. Paul Davis of White Bear Lake

Address: 5640 Memorial Ave N STE A, Stillwater, MN 55082 (serves White Bear Lake)
Phone: (651) 342-0816
Rating: ⭐ 5.0 (84 reviews) | Open 24 hours

Paul Davis of White Bear Lake is the most locally-oriented restoration franchise for this area — owner-operated by Jeff Doe, with a team that’s consistently recognized by name in reviews. They handle water, mold, and fire restoration and are known for showing up fast, communicating clearly, and not disappearing after the initial assessment. A 5.0 from 84 reviewers is exceptional.

What customers are saying:

“Jeff and his crew are amazing! Professional, organized, timely and efficient. They are there exactly when they say they will be. I would recommend Jeff and his crew at Paul Davis for any restoration needs!” — David Reed

“He checked it out within an hour and was back within a half hour to dry out my tenant’s bathroom ceilings. I’ve never experienced such a quick turnaround with any contractor.” — Cindi Walker

“Jeff took time to give me some great direction about what needed to be addressed. His communication and service level are above anything I have experienced.” — Lisa Schlundt


2. Renew By Grewe Restoration

Address: 2921 Legion Ave N, Lake Elmo, MN 55042 (serves White Bear Lake area)
Phone: (651) 299-3091
Rating: ⭐ 5.0 (170 reviews) | LGBTQ+ friendly | Open 24 hours

Renew By Grewe is an IICRC-certified restoration company based in Lake Elmo, just east of White Bear Lake, with 170 reviews and a perfect 5.0. Their technicians hold WRT and ASD certifications — the industry gold standard for water damage assessment and structural drying. Brady, the lead technician referenced across dozens of reviews, is consistently praised for practical guidance, honest pricing, and quality workmanship.

What customers are saying:

“We are extremely happy with the services provided by Brady and his crew. After a dishwasher leak ruined our floors, they got the mess cleaned up and dried out, then replaced all the flooring on the main level — Brady was there every step of the way.” — John Duff

“Brady and crew were great! Came out the next day with a good price. His knowledge saved me a ton of money.” — Rebecca Boehm

“Brady was super helpful and walked me through what needed to be addressed and validated my approach. Really knowledgeable and willing to help.” — Steve Foss


3. Drytech

Address: 13483 Fenway Blvd Cir N, Hugo, MN 55038 (serves White Bear Lake area)
Phone: (651) 429-8444
Rating: ⭐ 5.0 (40 reviews) | Open 24 hours

Drytech is a family-based restoration company out of Hugo with a perfect 5.0 from 40 reviewers. They specialize in water damage mitigation and restoration and are known for hands-on owner involvement, clear communication, and finishing jobs faster than promised. Kevin, the owner, gets mentioned directly in multiple reviews — which is exactly what you want in a company you’re trusting with your home.

What customers are saying:

“We can’t say enough good things about Kevin and the team at DryTech. After our utility sink overflowed, Kevin guided us through the entire process from start to finish with incredible professionalism and patience.” — Chris Montgomery

“After discovering my previous contractor was unethical, I was so grateful to receive a referral for DryTech. The work was done with quality and care, and faster than promised.” — Liz E.


4. Anytime Restoration Fire & Water Damage

Address: 12760 Aberdeen St NE Ste 207, Blaine, MN 55449
Phone: (763) 888-8408
Rating: ⭐ 5.0 (102 reviews) | Open 24 hours

Anytime Restoration has a perfect 5.0 from 102 reviewers and serves the north and east metro including White Bear Lake. They’re known for same-day response, insurance claim handling, and owner follow-up after every job. Whether it’s a basement flood, sewer backup, fire damage, or storm-related water intrusion — they pick up the phone and get moving.

What customers are saying:

“Jay, LJ, Alex, Rich and Jonathon have been a great team. Jay came out right away to assess the damages from a sewer clog. I wouldn’t have wanted to go with anyone else.” — Jared McDaniel

“Out in hours, problem resolved, and they even handled the insurance headaches for me. Hearing from Verdean, the owner, after the job showed how much they value their customers.” — Chad Sanford


5. Arko Restoration

Address: 1548 94th Ln NE, Blaine, MN 55449
Phone: (651) 505-6997
Rating: ⭐ 4.6 (285 reviews) | LGBTQ+ friendly | Open 24 hours

Arko Restoration is the most-reviewed restoration company serving the White Bear Lake area — 285 reviews and a 4.6 average. They handle water, mold, and fire damage with a project manager assigned to every job. For homeowners who want extensive documentation before choosing a contractor, Arko gives you a lot to evaluate.

What customers are saying:

“Wyatt, Jake, and Kay came out to our house and did amazing work! They were extremely nice and professional, did everything we asked, and completed the work in a very timely manner.” — Krissy Erickson

“There was a lot of water damage in my kitchen and the tear-out team with Isaac was professional, efficient, and always on time.” — Diana Ferguson


Owl Roofing Knows a Guy

We’re a family-owned roofing company and we work closely with restoration professionals across the north metro. Storm events can trigger both a roofing claim and a water damage claim simultaneously — having both sides handled by trusted professionals makes all the difference. If the roof, gutters, siding, or windows are the issue, that’s us. For everything inside, the companies above are who we trust.

White Bear Lake restoration company? Let’s build the referral relationship. Say hello here.

White Bear Lake homeowner? Free roof inspections, honest assessments, direct insurance coordination. Reach out anytime.

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Written By: Tim Brown

Tim Brown, an owner of Owl Roofing, has been serving in the roofing industry for 10+ years, improving processes, is a keynote speaker at RoofCon, and the best-selling author of 'How to Become a Hometown Hero' a practical guide to home services and roofing marketing.