Disclaimer

The calculators and content on RestorationCalcs.com are provided for general information and planning.

Estimates and sizing typicals, not guarantees

Results are deterministic estimates from your inputs, your prices and standard reference conventions (restoration cost = area × your $/sq ft × category/severity multiplier + line items, ×(1+contingency); air movers = ceil(sq ft ÷ coverage); ACH = CFM × 60 ÷ volume; insurance out-of-pocket = max(0, min(covered, damage) − deductible)). Real projects vary — verify measurements and figures before relying on them.

Not a bid, not a price index

Cost tools give planning estimates from your own prices, not bids or contracts, and we store no restoration or labor price list, no regional cost index and no contractor directory. Cost bands are a labeled sanity guide only. Get itemized written quotes from licensed, insured, IICRC-certified restoration contractors.

Health hazards — Category 2/3 water, sewage & biohazard

Category 2/3 water, sewage and biohazard are health hazards. They can carry bacteria, viruses and mold. Hire certified professionals with proper PPE — do not DIY Category 3 (black water). These tools are for budgeting only.

Mold (EPA) — not medical advice

Per EPA guidance, mold covering more than about 10 sq ft usually needs a professional. Mold can affect health — the mold tools are cost estimates, not medical advice. See a physician or your local health department for health concerns.

Radon (EPA)

Radon is a serious health risk (EPA action level 4 pCi/L). Test first and use an NRPP/NRSB-certified mitigator. The radon tools are cost estimates, not a diagnostic or health opinion.

Asbestos & lead — regulated materials

Asbestos and lead are regulated hazardous materials. Testing and removal must follow federal/state law (EPA/OSHA; the RRP rule for lead) and use licensed, certified abatement contractors. Never disturb suspected asbestos or lead yourself. The tools are for budgeting only.

Insurance — illustrative only

The insurance out-of-pocket estimator is illustrative math on the figures you enter, not insurance or legal advice. Whether a loss is covered, and for how much, depends on your policy — confirm with your insurer/adjuster. Nothing here is a remediation protocol, an abatement design or a code-compliance certificate.