Water Damage Restoration Near You

Most water damage restoration jobs cost $1,300 to $5,000. A small clean-water job caught early can cost a few hundred dollars, and severe or contaminated flooding can pass $20,000. These are typical national ranges. Your price depends on the size of the affected area, how long the water has been there and how much has to be dried or replaced. See our water damage restoration cost guide for a breakdown.

Drying usually takes 3 to 5 days. Repairs to drywall or flooring can add one to several weeks, depending on how much has to be replaced and whether insurance approval is needed first.

Only small, fresh spills on tile or sealed floors that you can dry within a day. If water soaked into drywall, carpet pad, insulation or a finished basement, call a pro. Moisture trapped inside walls and floors is hard to dry with household fans and can lead to mold.

Shut off the water at the main valve if you can do it safely, and stay out of rooms where water has reached outlets or cords. Take photos for your insurer, move what you can to a dry place, and call a pro. The emergency water damage checklist covers each step.

Often, yes. Call us 24/7 and we'll connect you with a local pro, who can usually inspect the damage the same day or next day. Availability depends on the time of day and on demand after major storms.

Usually, if the damage was sudden and accidental, such as a burst pipe. Slow leaks and poor maintenance are usually excluded, and outside flooding needs a separate flood policy. Check your policy before work starts.

Usually, if the water was clean and the electrics are safe. Stay out of rooms with contaminated water, sagging ceilings or wet outlets, and keep children and pets away from drying equipment. After sewage or floodwater, the pro may advise staying elsewhere until cleanup is done.

Water damage usually starts inside the home, from a pipe, appliance or roof leak. Flood damage comes from rising water outside, such as storms or overflowing rivers. Homeowners insurance often covers the first; the second needs flood insurance. See water damage vs flood damage insurance.

Mold can start growing within 24 to 48 hours on wet drywall, carpet or wood. Fast water removal and drying is the best way to prevent it. If you already see or smell mold, see mold remediation.