Cost Per Square Foot by Water Type
| Water category | Common Cape Coral sources | Typical national cost per square foot |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1: clean | Burst supply line, water heater, fridge line | About $3 to $4 |
| Category 2: grey | Washing machine, dishwasher, AC condensate | About $4 to $6.50 |
| Category 3: black | Sewage, toilet overflow with waste, storm surge, canal flooding | About $7 to $7.50 or more |
Example Ranges by Room Size
These apply the national per-square-foot ranges above to common wet areas. They cover water removal, cleanup and drying only; repairs such as new drywall, tile or cabinets are extra.
| Wet area | Clean water | Grey water | Black water |
|---|---|---|---|
| About 100 sq ft (a bathroom or laundry room) | About $300 to $400 | About $400 to $650 | About $700 to $750 or more |
| About 300 sq ft (a bedroom and closet) | About $900 to $1,200 | About $1,200 to $1,950 | About $2,100 to $2,250 or more |
| About 800 sq ft (several rooms) | About $2,400 to $3,200 | About $3,200 to $5,200 | About $5,600 to $6,000 or more |
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National per-square-foot ranges for cleanup and drying only, not a quote. Repairs are extra. For a written estimate call (239) 356-5803.
What Raises or Lowers the Cost
- Time: clean water left for a day or two picks up bacteria and becomes grey water, which costs more to clean and means more material comes out. Same-day drying is the biggest money saver.
- Square footage: more wet area means more equipment and more days.
- Materials: carpet pad, particleboard cabinets and drywall soak up water; tile over slab often dries in place.
- Hidden water: water under tile, inside walls or above ceilings takes longer to dry.
- Contamination: sewage and flood water need protective gear, containment and removal of porous materials.
- Access and timing: attics, multi-unit buildings and after-hours commercial work add time.
What a Written Estimate Includes
- Water removal and the equipment needed
- Drying equipment and the expected number of days
- Materials to be removed, room by room
- Cleaning and antimicrobial treatment where needed
- Daily moisture monitoring and documentation
- What is not included, such as repairs after drying
See how the work itself is done on water removal and structural drying. Contaminated jobs are covered on sewage cleanup and flood cleanup.
How Insurance Affects What You Pay
When the damage comes from a sudden, covered event, your homeowners policy may pay for the cleanup minus your deductible. Many Florida policies cap water damage, and flood water is a separate flood insurance claim. Our photos, moisture logs and scope help your adjuster see what was needed. See insurance claim help. This is general information, not insurance advice.
Cost Questions
How much does water damage restoration cost?
Nationally, most jobs cost about $1,300 to $6,000. Clean water runs about $3 to $4 per square foot, grey water about $4 to $6.50 and black water about $7 to $7.50 or more.
How much is water extraction?
Water extraction is usually priced as part of the whole job rather than on its own. The per-square-foot ranges above include removing the water and drying the area.
Is water damage repair expensive?
It does not have to be. A clean-water leak caught the same day often costs a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. Waiting, contaminated water and soaked cabinets or drywall are what push costs up.
Get a Real Number
Call (239) 356-5803. We answer 24/7 and give you a written estimate after seeing the damage, anywhere in Cape Coral, North Fort Myers and Fort Myers. Costs stay lowest when water damage help in Cape Coral starts the same day.