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Water Damage Cost Calculator
Water Damage Cost Calculator
Estimate what water damage restoration should cost — by area, water type, and what got wet. Itemized range, no email required.
The affected area
Roughly how many square feet are affected?
sq ft
A typical room is about 150–250 sq ft. Estimate the floor area touched by water.
Type of water
How long has it been wet?
Is the space finished?
What got wet?
Your estimate
Want a real, line-item estimate?
iDry Columbus inspects free and prices with Xactimate — the same software insurers use.
Call / Text 614-810-0000This calculator gives general planning ranges based on typical Central Ohio restoration pricing, industry per-square-foot benchmarks, and IICRC water categories. It is not a quote. Actual cost depends on access, materials, contamination, structural damage, and your specific property — always confirm with a professional, on-site assessment.
Water damage cost — frequently asked questions
How do you estimate water damage restoration cost?
Restoration cost is driven by the affected square footage, the water category (clean, gray, or black), which materials got wet, and whether the space is finished. Mitigation and drying are charged per square foot; mold remediation is added when contamination or time-wet makes it likely; and reconstruction depends on the materials replaced. This tool combines those into an itemized range.
How much does it cost to repair water damage?
Most water damage projects fall between roughly $1,400 and $6,400, with an average near $3,900, but a small clean-water spill can be a few hundred dollars while a large Category 3 (sewage or flood) loss with reconstruction can run well over $10,000. Category and affected area are the biggest drivers.
What's the difference between Category 1, 2, and 3 water?
Category 1 is clean water from a supply line or rain. Category 2 (gray) is slightly contaminated — appliance discharge, sump overflow. Category 3 (black) is grossly contaminated — sewage, flooding, ground water — and requires removal and disinfection rather than simple drying, which raises cost significantly.
Should I file an insurance claim for water damage?
If the loss is sudden and accidental and the total clearly exceeds your deductible, a claim is usually worth it. Slow leaks and flooding are commonly excluded, and small losses near your deductible may not be worth a claim on your record. See our insurance claim guide for the specifics.
Is this calculator a quote?
No. It gives general planning ranges from typical Central Ohio pricing, industry per-square-foot benchmarks, and IICRC water categories. A real quote requires an on-site inspection — access, hidden damage, and material specifics all move the number.