Are you worried about some recent water damage? Paying for repairs can be a costly expense you weren’t prepared for.

While repairing your home always means spending money, it helps to know that you’re making a good investment. Without water restoration, your home can quickly develop a mold problem which will be much more costly to fix later.

Here is some basic information about water damage restoration costs to your home.

Floor Repairs

If water has soaked into the floor, one water damage repair you’ll need is floor repair or replacement. Vinyl floors will likely have to be replaced, while other types may be repairable. Ask your water restoration company about your options and the price differences when they come to assess the damage.

There is more to the floor than you can see on top, so there may be more damage than you think. There’s cushioning, as well as a subfloor and insulation, all of which can get wet and be susceptible to mold. It all has to be removed or dried out during the restoration process. 

Water Damage Restoration Costs: Mold Remediation

Part of water damage restoration is preventing mold from growing. If it’s too late, then they’ll have to do mold remediation, which can be costly.

Your restoration company can use anti-fungal and anti-microbial treatments to get rid of mold growth. They may also need to replace material that has an infestation of mold.

Drywall Repair

Your water restoration company will have drywall, also called sheetrock or gypsum board, repairs. The ceiling and the walls can sometimes be repaired but could need a full replacement. This, along with the painting afterward, factors into the water damage repair cost.

Unless you’re a professional drywaller, having the experts come in to do this part is important. Drywall patches and repairs can be very obvious if you don’t have someone who knows what they’re doing.

Other Costs

There are other costs involved in a water restoration job. Besides the major repairs listed above, you may also have roof repairs (replacing shingles, etc.) if the problem came from overhead. Depending on how much damage there is, roofing costs can certainly add up.

Sometimes the cause of the water damage was a plumbing problem instead. Your water restoration company can perform plumbing repairs, from soldering cracks in a pipe to replacing pipes and replumbing areas of the house.

Another large part of the work a water restoration company does is cleaning. One of the line items on the bill you see will be water damage cleanup costs.

Typical total costs for water restoration fall between $1,000 and $4,000 depending on the extent of the damage. Your local area may have different prices, too. Other factors affecting price include how big the damaged area is and the type of water (clean, gray, or black water) involved.

Taking Care of Your Home

Now that you know a little more about typical water damage restoration costs, you’ll be able to plan for them. If you don’t currently have water damage, it’s a good idea to save up for a possible emergency.

If it’s too late and you’ve already had some water damage, ask your water restoration company about payment options. Depending on how the damage occurred, some homeowner’s insurance policies will cover part of the cost.

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