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- The size of the affected area and the category of water drive most of the cost.
- Drying equipment is billed per unit per day.
- Repairs are a separate phase from mitigation.
Restoration is usually split into two parts: mitigation (extraction, removal and drying) and reconstruction (putting the house back). Estimates should show both, line by line.
This topic is part of our complete guide to water damage restoration. The articles for this topic are listed at the end of the page.
What drives the price
- Square footage affected and number of rooms.
- Category of water: clean water costs less to handle than sewage.
- Materials involved: hardwood and plaster take longer to dry than carpet.
- Class of loss and how many drying days it needs.
- Contents that need to be moved, cleaned or stored.
- Repairs after drying: drywall, flooring, cabinets and paint.
What a good estimate looks like
Itemized by room, with quantities, units and prices, usually in Xactimate so your insurer can compare it line by line. It should list what will be removed and why, how much equipment will run and for how long, and it should be updated if the scope changes.
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