Water & Flood Damage

The water & flood damage math and money: total restoration cost from the affected area, your $/sq ft rate and the IICRC water-category multiplier plus line items, water-extraction cost with a minimum call-out, flood-cleanup cost with disposal, structural-drying equipment sizing (air movers and LGR dehumidifiers from the area), an IICRC Category/Class helper, drywall/ceiling water-damage repair cost, and an illustrative insurance out-of-pocket estimator. ⚠️ Category 2/3 water is a health hazard — certified pros only; the insurance tool is illustrative, not advice.

⚠️ 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). This tool is for budgeting only.
Planning estimate: this is a planning estimate from the numbers you enter — not a bid, a contract or an insurance valuation. Restoration pricing depends on category/class, materials, access and local labor. Get itemized written quotes from licensed, insured, IICRC-certified restoration contractors before you commit.
Water Damage Restoration CostEstimate water damage restoration cost from your price per square foot, the IICRC water category and a contingency buffer. A free planning estimate, not a bid.Water Extraction CostEstimate water extraction cost from the affected square footage, your price per square foot and a minimum call-out fee. A free planning estimate, not a bid.Flood Cleanup CostEstimate flood cleanup cost from your price per square foot, the water category, disposal and contingency. Flood water is often Category 3 — budgeting only.Structural Drying EquipmentSize structural drying: how many air movers and LGR dehumidifiers to dry a room from the affected square footage, using labeled IICRC/AHAM coverage typicals.Water Category & Class HelperClassify water damage by IICRC Category (1/2/3) and Class (1-4) to understand contamination, drying difficulty and handling. A reference helper, not advice.Drywall & Ceiling Water Damage CostEstimate drywall and ceiling water damage cost from the linear feet of flood-cut, your price per foot, paint and contingency. A planning estimate, not a bid.Insurance Out-of-Pocket EstimatorEstimate your out-of-pocket on a water damage claim from the policy limit, damage amount and deductible. Illustrative math on your figures, not advice.

Every Water & Flood Damage tool is calculated server-side — visible immediately — with its formula, a worked example and a reference table, and works on the quantities you measure and the prices you enter from your own quotes. Background reading is in the guides.