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Reviewed August 29, 2026 · U.S. national pricing

Water Damage Restoration Cost Calculator

Estimate water extraction and drying by contamination category, then add only the rebuild area you expect to replace.

WATER DAMAGE CALCULATOR

Separate mitigation and drying from the rebuild.

Restoration quotes often combine two different scopes: mitigation and drying, then reconstruction. RepairGauge prices them separately so the total is easier to understand.

300 ft² example loadedCategory-based ratesNo hidden severity multiplier
Live estimate$900–$1,200View result ↓
1

How much area is affected?

The calculator opens with a 300 ft² example. Replace it with the approximate floor area reached by the loss before relying on the range.

2

What kind of water is it?

Published mitigation and drying rates generally increase with the contamination level.

Is water still standing or pooled?
3

Will materials need to be replaced?

Drying and reconstruction are separate scopes. Enter only the approximate area of drywall, flooring or finishes you expect may need replacement.

4

Location

State and ZIP are shown for context only; they do not affect the current estimate.

Safety first

Active flooding, electrical hazards, sewage, mold growth or structural instability can require immediate professional or emergency action.

2026 cost reference

These are the reviewed unit and project ranges used by the calculator. The model does not apply hidden state, ZIP, access or severity multipliers.

Line itemPlanning range
Typical restoration project$1,383–$7,000
Broad published project range$450–$16,000
Category 1 · clean water mitigation$3–$4 / sq ft
Category 2 · gray water mitigation$4–$6.50 / sq ft
Category 3 · black water mitigation$7–$7.50 / sq ft
Rebuild / reconstruction$20–$37 / rebuilt sq ft

Use the range for comparison, not diagnosis

A browser tool cannot inspect structure, moisture pathways, contamination, code requirements or hidden conditions. Use the estimate to understand the rough scale of the cost and compare contractor quotes on a more consistent basis.

Frequently asked questions

Why does RepairGauge separate mitigation from rebuilding?

Extraction and drying are one scope; replacing drywall, flooring, trim and other finishes is another. Keeping them separate makes it easier to understand what a contractor quote actually includes.

Does standing water add another fee in the calculator?

No. The category-based mitigation rates already cover extraction and drying work, so RepairGauge avoids double-counting a second generic extraction charge.

When should I get immediate professional help?

Active flooding, sewage, electrical hazards, structural instability or widespread contamination can be urgent. The calculator is not a safety assessment.

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These figures may be quoted with attribution and a link back to this page. Review date: August 29, 2026.