What moves the price
| Factor | How it changes the price |
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| Water category | Sewage and outside floodwater cost more per square foot because porous materials must be removed and the area treated. |
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| Square footage affected | Large open floor plans can turn a single appliance failure into thousands of square feet of wet flooring. |
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| Flooring and finishes | Solid hardwood, custom millwork and stone take more care to dry in place, which lifts labor and equipment time. |
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| Time since the loss | Water that sits past one or two days spreads into framing and raises both drying time and mold risk. |
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| After-hours work | Night and weekend response carries a premium, which is why the estimator adds an adjustment for it. |
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Typical ranges by service
| One room of clean water | $900 to $2,500 |
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| Several rooms or a finished basement | $2,500 to $7,000 |
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| Whole level with flooring removal | $7,000 to $18,000 |
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| Add-on for gray or black water | $1,500 to $5,000 |
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| One room, three to four equipment days | $1,200 to $3,000 |
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| Several rooms with cavity drying | $3,000 to $8,500 |
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| Large open floor plan with hardwood | $7,500 to $18,000 |
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| Extra monitoring days beyond the plan | $150 to $350 per day |
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| Contained leak in one room | $1,500 to $4,500 |
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| Water on two floors | $4,500 to $12,000 |
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| Ceiling and wall opening with insulation | $2,500 to $8,000 |
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| Large home with long run time | $10,000 to $30,000 |
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| One bathroom or small drain area | $2,500 to $6,000 |
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| Basement room with carpet removal | $5,000 to $12,000 |
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| Whole finished basement | $12,000 to $30,000 |
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| Sewer camera scope, referred out | $250 to $600 |
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| Small area under 10 square feet | $500 to $1,500 |
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| Crawlspace remediation | $1,500 to $6,000 |
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| Multiple rooms with drywall removal | $3,000 to $10,000 |
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| Whole-house or attic project | $8,000 to $20,000 |
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| Shallow water in an unfinished basement | $1,500 to $4,000 |
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| Finished basement, one or two rooms | $4,000 to $10,000 |
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| Whole finished basement | $10,000 to $25,000 |
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| Sump pump replacement, referred out | $800 to $2,500 |
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| Roof leak with ceiling drying | $1,200 to $4,500 |
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| Water entering through windows or doors | $1,500 to $5,000 |
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| Basement or crawlspace water after runoff | $2,500 to $9,000 |
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| Tarp or board-up, per opening | $400 to $1,500 |
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| Small ceiling stain and drying | $800 to $2,500 |
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| One room with insulation removal | $2,000 to $6,000 |
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| Multiple rooms and attic drying | $5,000 to $14,000 |
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| Emergency tarp, referred roofer included | $400 to $1,500 |
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| Small dishwasher or washer leak | $900 to $2,800 |
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| Kitchen with cabinets and hardwood | $3,000 to $9,000 |
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| Water heater tank failure | $2,000 to $7,000 |
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| Large open floor plan with multiple rooms | $8,000 to $20,000 |
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| One apartment, contained leak | $1,500 to $4,500 |
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| Two or three units | $5,000 to $15,000 |
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| Riser or roof leak across a building | $15,000 to $50,000 |
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| Common areas and stairwells | $3,000 to $12,000 |
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| Small suite or one tenant space | $2,000 to $6,000 |
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| Restaurant or retail floor | $6,000 to $25,000 |
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| Multi-tenant floor with ceiling work | $25,000 to $90,000 |
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| After-hours work premium | 10 to 20 percent more |
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Typical estimates, not guaranteed prices. Call for an exact quote.
Reading these numbers
A range here is a middle band for the island and nearby communities, not a ceiling or a floor. Insurance deductibles, permit needs for structural repairs and rebuild work after drying are not included in the figures.
