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Water damage restoration: compare local pros.

Compare local water damage restoration companies by rating, years in business and availability. Most handle water extraction, drying and dehumidifying, mold remediation, sewage cleanup and insurance documentation.

  • Free for homeowners
  • No lead fees for pros
  • Rankings can't be bought

Typical prices

Water Damage Restoration · national averages

  • Average job

    $2,000–$6,000

  • Typical job

    $1,364–$6,301

  • Full range

    $450–$16,000

Typical, per job

$2,000–$6,000

Pros never pay for leads

What they do

What restoration companies handle

  • Water extraction
  • Drying & dehumidifying
  • Mold remediation
  • Sewage cleanup
  • Damage repair
  • Insurance documentation

What it costs

$2,000–$6,000

per job, national average · source: HomeGuide

Price ranges
  • Average job$2,000–$6,000
  • Typical job$1,364–$6,301
  • Full range$450–$16,000
Full water damage restoration cost guide

Pricing

What changes the price

  • 1How much area got wet
  • 2Clean, gray or black water
  • 3How long it sat before drying started
  • 4Rebuilding drywall, floors and cabinets

Pros on Job Hound never pay for leads, so no lead fee is built into their price.

How it works

Hire restoration companies in three steps

How Job Hound works
  1. 01

    Describe the job

    Pick the service, add your zip code and a sentence about the work. No account needed.

    No account

  2. 02

    Get matched with restoration companies

    Your request goes to one or three local pros who do this work. It's never resold.

    Never resold

  3. 03

    Compare quotes and hire

    Pros never paid a lead fee to reach you, so there's nothing extra built into the price.

    No lead fees

Before you hire

How to choose restoration companies

  1. 1

    Call quickly

    Mold can start growing on wet materials within a day or two. The faster drying starts, the less gets torn out.

  2. 2

    Call your insurance company

    Ask what your policy covers and whether they need to see the damage before work starts.

  3. 3

    Ask about certifications

    Many restoration companies follow IICRC standards and certify their technicians. Ask.

  4. 4

    Get the drying plan in writing

    Ask how many fans and dehumidifiers they'll use, how they'll measure moisture, and when they'll know it's dry.

FAQ

Questions about restoration companies

How fast should water damage be handled?

As soon as possible. Mold can start growing within a day or two on wet materials.

Will insurance cover it?

Sudden leaks are often covered; flooding and long-term seepage often are not. Check your policy.

Do I need to move out during drying?

Not usually. Drying equipment is loud, though, and contaminated water may require it.

What's the difference between mitigation and restoration?

Mitigation stops the damage: extraction and drying. Restoration repairs what was damaged.

Does it cost anything to use Job Hound?

No. Job Hound is free for homeowners, and pros never pay for leads, so there is no lead fee baked into the price you are quoted.

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