How much can water damage repair cost?

Water damage repair cost can vary widely from a few hundred dollars for minor leak to tens of thousands for major flooding and structural damage. For small clean water incident like minor pipe leak affecting one room, repair including drying and minor drywall patch may cost $500 to $2,000. For moderate damage affecting multiple rooms, requiring water extraction, drying equipment rental for several days, removal of baseboards and drywall, and replacement of flooring, costs typically range $2,000 to $8,000. For major flooding affecting entire house, including sewage backup, costs can be $8,000 to $20,000 for mitigation plus $10,000 to $50,000 for reconstruction including flooring, drywall, cabinets, and painting. Factors affecting cost include category of water, clean versus contaminated, time water sat before removal, materials affected, labor rates, and whether mold remediation is needed. Insurance may cover some costs if loss is sudden and accidental, but not if due to lack of maintenance. Getting detailed written estimate from IICRC certified restoration company using Xactimate pricing helps understand costs.