Washing machine overflow
One room, carpet, a few belongings, caught within a day.
$1,600 – $3,400
150 sq ft · 1 room
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Flood Damage Cost Calculator
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Realistic examples
Example flood cleanup
budgets
Built from the same planning rates as the calculator. They show how the source, timing, floors and drying change the range.
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Water heater leak in a garage and hallway
Two rooms of tile and carpet, wet drywall at the wall base.
$2,550 – $5,050
300 sq ft · 2 rooms
03
Monsoon storm at a ground-floor entry
Rain runoff in three rooms with mixed floors and wet drywall.
$6,000 – $11,500
600 sq ft · 3 rooms
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Sewage backup in a bathroom and hallway
Category 3 water, tile floors and drywall affected.
$2,550 – $4,500
200 sq ft · 2 rooms
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Upstairs bathroom leak, found after three days
Ceiling and walls below, hardwood floors, extended drying.
$8,550 – $21,000
400 sq ft · 3 rooms
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Apartment burst pipe on a weekend
Condo unit, vinyl floors, base cabinets wet, weekend call.
$5,400 – $14,000
450 sq ft · 3 rooms
How it works
How this flood damage
calculator works
Every number is shown here, so you can check the math or change the inputs.
| Item | Planning range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Water removal and cleaning, per sq ft | Burst pipe or supply line (clean water) $2.5 – $4.5 · Water heater leak (clean water) $2.5 – $4.5 · Washer, dishwasher or fridge line $3 – $5.5 · AC condensate or drain overflow $3 – $5.5 · Roof leak or rain through the ceiling $3.5 – $6.5 · Monsoon storm runoff or flooding $4.5 – $8.5 · Sewage or drain backup $6.5 – $11 · Not sure $3.5 – $8 | Depth then multiplies this: damp surfaces 0.8x, over 3 inches up to 1.4x |
| Flooring removal, per sq ft | Tile or concrete $0 – $0.4 · Carpet and pad $0.5 – $1.5 · Vinyl or laminate $0.75 – $2.25 · Hardwood $1 – $3.5 · Mixed flooring $0.75 – $2.25 | Only the flooring that must be removed, not replacement |
| Wet drywall and insulation, per sq ft of wall | Yes $1.25 – $3.25 · Not sure $0.6 – $1.6 | Wall area is estimated at 35% of the floor area |
| Ceiling and cabinet work | Stain or small area $300 – $900 · Large area or wet insulation $900 – $3,000 · Toe-kicks and trim only $200 – $800 · Base cabinets or vanity wet $800 – $3,500 | Allowances for opening or drying, not replacement |
| Structural drying and monitoring | Standard $450 – $1,500 first room, $300 – $900 each extra room · Extended $1,000 – $3,000 first room, $450 – $1,400 each extra room | Hardwood and wet walls need longer drying |
| Belongings and contents | A few items $250 – $1,200 · Many items or pack-out $1,200 – $5,000 | Cleaning, pack-out and disposal |
| How the total is sized | Typical range: the total is pulled 30% toward the midpoint of the line items | Not every line hits its low or its high at the same time. The breakdown shows each line at full range |
| Time, floors, property and timing multipliers | Under 24 hours 1x · 1 to 2 days 1.05x to 1.15x · 3 days or more 1.15x to 1.35x · Ground floor only 1x · Upper floor leaking into rooms below 1.1x to 1.25x · Business hours 1x · Nights, weekends or holidays 1.05x to 1.2x | Applied to the whole estimate along with property type: Home 1x · Apartment or condo 0.9x to 1.1x · Commercial space 1.1x to 1.4x · Garage, shop or outbuilding 0.85x to 1.05x |
What is not included
Rebuilding and repairs, replacing flooring and cabinets, plumbing or roof repair, mold remediation, permits and any after-hours fees beyond the timing option. Ask for these separately in a written scope.
Before you request a quote
Identify the source, the approximate wet area, the flooring and whether walls are wet. Photograph the damage from a safe place and note when the water started.