What GTA Restoration does

GTA Restoration is a privately held, licensed full-service property damage restoration and renovation contractor headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with additional offices in downtown Toronto and Scarborough. The company provides 24/7 emergency response services to residential property owners, condominium and property managers, commercial properties, and insurance companies across the Greater Toronto Area, with a stated service footprint extending to Vancouver, Montreal, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton, and Florida, USA. Its service portfolio is organized around water damage restoration (including flooded basement cleanup, water leak detection, and specialty drying), fire and biohazard restoration (fire/smoke restoration, sewage backup cleanup, odor removal, biohazard scene cleanup), and mold remediation (inspection, testing, removal), supplemented by emergency plumbing, basement waterproofing, roof repair, property inspection, renovation, insurance claims assistance, sanitization, and equipment rental.

Operationally, the company is a service business rather than a software platform. Technicians are IICRC certified and employ industry-standard equipment including infrared scanners for moisture detection, industrial dehumidifiers, air movers, ozone and hydroxyl generators, and moisture mapping methods. The company markets a rapid emergency response of 45 minutes or less on-site and emphasizes over 24 years of combined team experience.

The business model is project-based professional services revenue earned on a per-incident basis, ranging from emergency response through complete restoration, with restoration equipment rental as an ancillary stream. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, determined after property assessment, with in-house financing offered up to 24 months at no interest and no money down; most services are billed through insurance. Go-to-market is sales-led and reactive, acquiring customers through a 24/7 emergency hotline, website inquiries, and referral partnerships with insurance companies, property managers, and condominium associations, supported by digital and content marketing across the company website, blog, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

Name

GTA Restoration

Legal name

GTA Restoration

Website

https://gtarestoration.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

GTA Restoration is a Toronto-based licensed full-service property damage restoration contractor providing 24/7 emergency water, fire, mold, sewage, and biohazard remediation plus emergency plumbing to residential, commercial, condominium, and insurance clients across the Greater Toronto Area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Property Restoration Services

NAICS

Repair and Maintenance (811)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Repair Services (7600), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Mitigation & Site Stabilization (Board-Up, Tarping, Water Extraction) (HSAPAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Insurance Claims Estimation, Documentation & Managed Repair (HSAPAOAL), Interior Rebuild & Finishing (Drywall, Flooring, Paint, Trim) (HSAPAOAI), Disaster Recovery & Restoration General Contracting (IMAFAAAJ), Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) Restoration & Replacement (HSAPAOAJ)

Keywords

• Water damage restoration
• Mold remediation services
• Fire damage cleanup
• Emergency plumbing services
• Property restoration services

Headquarters

HQ city

North York

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Emergency Restoration Services: Project-based professional services revenue generated from water damage restoration, flood cleanup, fire damage restoration, mold remediation, biohazard cleanup, sewer backup remediation, and emergency plumbing services. Revenue is earned on a per-incident basis, with services ranging from emergency response to complete property restoration. The company also offers restoration equipment rental as an ancillary revenue stream.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

GTA Restoration is a licensed full-service property damage restoration and renovation contractor that delivers 24/7 emergency mitigation, cleanup, and complete restoration for residential, condominium, and commercial properties. Core services span water damage restoration, fire and smoke restoration, mold remediation, sewage backup cleanup, biohazard and crime scene cleanup, and emergency plumbing, supported by basement waterproofing, roof repair, property inspection, renovation, insurance claim assistance, sanitization, and rental of restoration equipment.

Product overview

GTA Restoration is a licensed full-service restoration and renovation company offering emergency property damage services across Toronto and the GTA. The company operates as a service-based business rather than a software platform, providing a unified portfolio of restoration services organized around three core pillars: water damage restoration (including flooded basement cleanup, water leak detection, and specialty drying), fire and biohazard restoration (including fire/smoke restoration, sewage backup cleanup, odor removal, and biohazard scene cleanup), and mold remediation (including inspection, testing, and removal). Supporting services include emergency plumbing, basement waterproofing, roof repair, property inspection, renovation and improvements, insurance claims assistance, equipment rental, and sanitization/disinfection services. Commercial restoration services are also offered for businesses. The company provides 24/7 emergency response with IICRC certified technicians and works directly with insurance companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Water Damage Restoration 24/7 emergency water damage restoration services for residential and commercial properties, including water extraction, structural drying, and dehumidification to minimize damage and restore the property to its original state.
• Flooded Basement Cleanup Emergency response for flooded basements covering water extraction, cleanup, and restoration services designed to prevent secondary damage and mold growth.
• Mold Removal & Remediation Certified mold removal and remediation services including mold inspection, mold testing, indoor air quality testing, and moisture detection to safely remove mold and prevent future growth.
• Emergency Plumber Services 24/7 emergency plumbing services including burst pipe repair, frozen pipe remediation, water leak detection, and immediate response to plumbing emergencies.
• Fire & Smoke Restoration Fire damage restoration including smoke damage cleanup, odor removal, structural assessment, and remediation of water damage resulting from firefighting efforts.
• Sewage Backup Cleanup Professional sewage cleanup and remediation services including safe removal of contaminated materials and disinfection.
• Biohazard Scene Cleanup Cleanup and containment of biohazard situations including trauma scene cleanup, hoarding cleanup, meth/fentanyl lab cleanup, crime scene cleanup, and blood contamination remediation.
• Odour Removal Professional odor removal services addressing smoke odor, tobacco odor, pet odor, and other unwanted smells using specialized equipment and treatment processes.
• Specialty Drying State-of-the-art drying and structural dehumidifying services using inject-dry specialty equipment and advanced drying techniques.
• Water Leak Detection Advanced water leak detection services using infrared scanners and moisture detection technology to identify hidden leaks and prevent costly property damage.
• Basement Waterproofing Interior and exterior basement waterproofing solutions including Platon foundation membrane installation to prevent water intrusion and wet basement issues.
• Emergency Roofing Repair 24/7 emergency roofing repair services for roof leaks and storm damage to protect properties from water intrusion.
• Condominium Restoration Specialized restoration services for condominium common areas and individual units, coordinated with property managers during emergency claims.
• Renovation and Improvements Complete renovation services including kitchen and bathroom renovation, home improvements, and restoration of damaged properties.
• Insurance Claims Assistance Insurance claim appraisers who assist with documentation and every step of the claims process for property damage restoration, working directly with all insurance companies across Canada and USA.
• Restoration Equipment Rental Rental of restoration equipment including dehumidifiers, air movers, carpet drying fans, floor drying mats, ozone generators, hydroxyl generators, heaters, HEPA air scrubbers, and thermal imaging cameras.
• Property Inspection Professional property inspections for damage assessment and pre-purchase mold/water damage inspection services.
• Sanitizing and Disinfection Virus sanitizing and disinfection services including office electrostatic fogging for commercial and residential properties.
• Commercial Restoration Services Comprehensive commercial restoration services including commercial mold removal, fire damage recovery, flood damage cleanup, asbestos removal, and emergency plumbing for businesses.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• PlumberToronto.comminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRelated domain partner site offering 24-hour emergency plumber services, water damage restoration, fire damage restoration, flooded basement cleanup, and mold removal services in Toronto and the GTA. Operates as part of GTA Restoration's network of related service websites.
• TorontoWideRestoration.comminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner restoration company website offering fire damage restoration, flooded basement cleanup, water damage restoration, and mold removal services in Toronto and the GTA. Part of GTA Restoration's network of related restoration service websites.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Winmar Property Restoration: Canadian franchise network providing fire, water, mold and disaster restoration with insurance-claim focus, competing directly in the same Ontario/GTA market.
• On Side Restoration: National Canadian restoration firm offering emergency water, fire and mold remediation and insurance-partnered rebuild services, closely mirroring GTA Restoration's model at larger scale.
• FirstOnSite Restoration: A leading Canadian property restoration company handling water, fire and mold damage for residential and commercial clients; directly comparable in services but national in scale and headquartered in Canada.

Direct peers

• Rainbow Restoration: Provides water, fire, mold and smoke damage restoration for residential and commercial properties, directly comparable in service mix and emergency-response model.
• PuroClean: Franchised property restoration provider focused on water, fire, mold and biohazard remediation for residential and commercial clients, a direct match to GTA Restoration's offering.
• 911 Restoration: Emergency-focused water, fire, mold and sewage restoration provider emphasizing rapid response and insurance assistance, mirroring GTA Restoration's 24/7 positioning.
• Paul Davis Restoration: Emergency restoration company handling water, fire, mold and storm damage with heavy insurance-claim orientation, operating in the same service niche including Canada.

Broad incumbents

• Servpro: Large North American franchise specializing in water and fire damage cleanup and restoration for homes and businesses, the archetypal competitor in the same service category.
• ServiceMaster Restore: Established North American disaster restoration brand covering water, fire and mold, overlapping heavily with GTA Restoration's services across a broad franchise network.
• BELFOR Property Restoration: Global leader in disaster recovery and property restoration for water, fire and storm damage, competing for insurance and commercial work in the same categories at far greater scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=JDGKGSLcX1Mc
• Facebookfacebook.com/gtarestorationservices
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gta-restoration
• Instagraminstagram.com/GTARestoration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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