How Much Does Water Damage Cost?

The question of how much water damagewill cost you to repair is entirely dependent on the case at hand. Many factors will come into play, such as the amount of water spilled, the type of water spilled, and the class of damage it is categorized as. Here are explanations about what each of those factors mean, as well as the estimated cost of repairing specific parts of your home, as provided by HomeAdvisor.

The types of water that are assigned to a water damage incident in your home are: clean, gray, or black. Clean is the ideal case to experience because it means that the water came from your home’s water supply, so it is purified and will not pose any dangers to your family. Gray is less pure, however, black water is the most dangerous and should not be approached by anyone without the proper equipment or experience. Black water can contain life-threatening bacteria, pesticides, chemicals, and other contaminants. It is typically the result of a flood from a natural disaster, or a backup of your home’s sewer system into the house. It is the most expensive to clean due to how painstaking the process has to be in order to disinfect the area thoroughly.

Water damage is broken up into four classes, ranging in least to most severe:

• Class 1: The water is contained largely to one section of one room. The source of the water spillage is a minor concern and both the cause and damage can be fixed inexpensively.
  
• Class 2: There is one room that has substantial damage. The flooring and the wall is saturated up to at least one foot, and there will need to be wet vacuuming, drying, and dehumidifying to minimize any chances of mold.
  
• Class 3: More severe, encompassing damage. The affected areas include: floors, walls, ceilings, and even internal pieces like insulation. There will need to be thorough water damage remediation performed on a Class 3 case. The cause is said to be from an issue such as an upstairs appliance leak or pipe burst.
  
• Class 4: Class 4 is the worst class of water damage due to how extensive it is. People who experience Class 4 water damage cases have experienced large-scale flooding; perhaps they are located near a body of water that flooded in a natural disaster. Again, this would also mean black water. This means prompt, expert handling to restore your home. You can expect this to be the most expensive type of water damage.
  

Again, there really is no way for anyone to tell you how much your specific water damage case will be, but HomeAdvisor has provided the national averages to get an approximation. They would change based on type and class. It also could be more expensive depending on individual companies’ rates and cleanup costs.

• Ceilings and roof repairs will cost you around $800 to remove any traces of water damage and ensure the problem will never happen again. Expect a pristine roof for this price.
  
• If your home has a basement and you experience a flood, the cost will range depending on the type and amount of water, but for cleanup, drying, and repairing, expect to pay around $1,500 for basic flood cleanup.
  
• Hardwood flooring needs to be sitting in water for a long time before it becomes warped and damaged beyond repair. To repair it, depending on the affected area, anticipate having to pay between $200 and $500.
  
• Compromised bathroom features such as a broken bathtub, toilet, or faucet are pricey due to both fixing the problem and the potential need to have to replace the item. HomeAdvisor says to anticipate an average cost of $3,000.
  
• Plumbing problems that are large scale such as a burst pipe will cost you around $1,000 on average. However, with an accidental instance like this one, insurance may help you resolve the damage caused by it.
  

The team of expert restoration technicians at Restoration 1 of Freehold are who you can wholeheartedly trust to restore your home after water damage. We are your neighbors, and we will never nickel and dime you into repairs you do not need or overcharge you. We are equipped to handle any and all water damage projects you have. Call us todayat 908-386-5233. We are based in Freehold and serve the surrounding area.