Water Damage Cleanup Cost Guides
Real price ranges built from published industry data, with the line items and local factors that move the number. Every guide lists its sources and when it was last reviewed.
Water Damage Restoration Cost in 2026
$1,383–$6,369
Typical national range · reviewed 2026-07
Water damage restoration costs $1,383 to $6,369 for most homeowners, with a national average around $3,868. The single biggest factor is not the square footage — it's the water category: clean supply water runs about $3.50 per square foot, gray water $4.00 to $6.50, and sewage or flood water $7 to $15, because contaminated materials get removed rather than dried.
Read the cost guide →Mold Remediation Cost in 2026
$1,100–$3,400
Typical national range · reviewed 2026-07
Mold remediation costs $1,100 to $3,400 for a typical contained job, with small isolated patches running $500 to $1,500 and whole-house or HVAC-wide contamination reaching $10,000 to $30,000. What moves the price is how much area is affected, whether crews must build containment, and whether the mold reached your HVAC system or spread inside wall cavities.
Read the cost guide →Free calculators
Water Damage Restoration Cost Calculator
Estimate what water damage cleanup and restoration should cost — by area affected, water source, how far it spread, and how long it's been wet.
Use the free tool →Water Emergency — What Do I Do Right Now?
Burst pipe, leaking ceiling, or flooded basement? Answer a few questions for an ordered, do-this-now checklist — and know when to stay out.
Use the free tool →Mold Risk Timer — How Fast Does Mold Grow After Water Damage?
Enter how long ago the water hit and what got wet — see where you are in the 24–48 hour mold window and which materials can still be saved.
Use the free tool →Does Homeowners Insurance Cover My Water Damage?
Answer two or three questions about what caused the water and get a straight coverage verdict — plus whether filing is even worth it at your deductible.
Use the free tool →How Bad Is My Water Damage? Category & Class Quiz
Three quick questions to place your water damage on the IICRC scale — Category 1, 2, or 3 and Class 1–4 — and what that means for DIY, cost, and health risk.
Use the free tool →Drying Equipment Calculator — Air Movers & Dehumidifiers (IICRC)
Work out how many dehumidifiers and air movers you need to dry out water damage, using the actual IICRC S500 factor chart — then see the honest rent-vs-pro math.
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