Water damage cost calculator
Get a ballpark before anyone hands you a quote. Enter what you know — the calculator uses published national cost ranges and shows exactly what it includes.
What the numbers are based on
| Item | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extraction & drying, clean water (per sq ft) | $3.10 | $4 | $6 |
| Extraction & drying, gray water (per sq ft) | $4.65 | $6 | $9 |
| Extraction & drying, black water (per sq ft) | $6.60 | $8 | $12 |
| Drywall replacement (per sq ft) | $1.50 | $3 | $6 |
| Hardwood repair/replacement (per sq ft) | $8 | $12 | $25+ |
| Burst pipe repair | $200 | $500 | $3,000 |
| Emergency call-out fee | $100 | $225 | $350 |
| Mold remediation (whole job) | $1,125 | $2,369 | $3,757 |
Low and high come from the lowest and highest published figures we found (HomeAdvisor, Angi, HomeGuide, Fixr, Forbes Home, 2025–2026); "typical" is our midpoint, not a published number. Hardwood costs can run far higher for premium floors — published ranges reach $80–$100 per sq ft. Not included: carpet and pad, cabinets, contents, ceilings, and equipment rental billed by the day. Local prices vary; this is an estimate, not a quote.
Why the category matters so much
Restoration companies follow the IICRC water categories. Clean (Category 1) water from a supply line is the cheapest to dry. Gray water (Category 2) carries contamination and needs more cleaning and disposal. Black water (Category 3) — sewage or outside flood water — requires protective equipment and removal of porous materials it touched. Clean water that sits can become more contaminated, which is why speed changes the bill.
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