Cost Estimator Calculator

How This Calculator Works

Understanding restoration costs upfront helps you budget, negotiate with insurance adjusters, and avoid surprises. Actual costs depend on local labor rates, extent of hidden damage, and drying time required. Category 1 (clean water) is the least expensive, while Category 3 (sewage or flood) requires specialized hazmat protocols that increase costs significantly.

What Affects Cost?

• Water category — Clean water is cheapest; sewage requires hazmat procedures
• Area size — Larger areas need more equipment and labor hours
• Structural damage — Wet drywall, warped framing, or compromised subfloor adds 30–40% to costs
• Mold presence — Active mold growth requires containment and remediation, adding 25–35%
• Access difficulty — Crawlspaces, multi-story, or hard-to-reach areas increase labor