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The cost varies significantly by water type. For Clean Water (rain, burst pipes), costs average $6.00 to $8.00 per sq. ft. For Black Water (sewage, flood), costs jump to $13.00 to $15.00+ per sq. ft. due to the hazardous materials (Hazmat) equipment required.
No. This estimate covers Mitigation only (water extraction, drying, dehumidification, and demolition). The Reconstruction phase (hanging new drywall, painting, reinstalling cabinets) is a separate invoice and usually costs an additional 1.5x to 2x the mitigation price.
If you have standing water (puddles over 1 inch deep), contractors must use truck-mounted pumps to physically remove the water before drying can begin. This typically incurs a flat "Emergency Extraction Fee" ($500–$1,500) on top of the square-footage rate to cover the vehicle and technician dispatch.
Clean Water (Category 1) poses no health threat and is the cheapest to dry. Black Water (Category 3) contains pathogens (sewage, river water) and requires full PPE suits, containment barriers, and aggressive chemical treatments, often doubling the price compared to clean water jobs.
Most policies cover "sudden and accidental" damage (like a burst pipe) but exclude "gradual" damage or "rising floodwaters." To see if filing a claim makes financial sense for your specific situation, use our Should I File a Claim? Calculator.
Hardwood floors are more expensive to save than carpet because they require specialized "injectidry" mats to draw moisture out of of the wood grain. Expect to pay a 20-30% premium on the estimate if you are trying to salvage hardwood floors rather than remove them.