Based in Seattle, 1-800-Water-Damage was founded in 1988 and started franchising in 2002, originally under the name Cure Water Damage. The brand offers 24-hour emergency water damage restoration services including extraction, sewage cleanup, dehumidification, odor control, drying, disinfecting, debris removal, carpet cleaning and mold remediation. Owned by the Belfor Franchise Group, 1-800-Water-Damage technicians are certified by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification.