About First State Water Restoration

First State Water Restoration is the fast path to local, licensed restoration pros across Wilmington and New Castle County. Water damage, mold, flooding, and basement waterproofing — handled by Wilmington-area contractors who live and work in the neighborhoods they serve.

Most water damage companies in Delaware claim "statewide coverage." The honest version: they're based in one city and either drive 90+ minutes during an emergency or dispatch a subcontractor the homeowner has never heard of. By the time anyone shows up, materials that could have been saved are gone.

That's why this site is built around a tight Wilmington-metro footprint. Local contractors are based in the area, their trucks are staged locally, and response times stay fast because they're not driving from the next county.

Services

• Emergency water damage — burst pipes, appliance failures, ceiling leaks, 24/7
• Flood and storm cleanup — basement floods, sewer backups, river flooding
• Mold remediation — IICRC S520 standard, free inspections
• Basement waterproofing — sump pumps, French drains, foundation crack sealing

Service area

Wilmington and the immediate metro: Newark, Claymont, Bear, Hockessin, Middletown, Elsmere, Greenville, and New Castle. See the full service area page for ZIP-by-ZIP coverage and typical response times.

Why "First State"?

Delaware was the first U.S. state to ratify the Constitution in 1787. The nickname stuck. The name stays Delaware-only because the service stays Delaware-only.

Get in touch

Active emergency or just a question? Call (302) 406-3926 any time, day or night, or use the contact form.