# Water Damage Cost Calculator

> Estimate water damage restoration cost by affected area and water type, using published 2026 cost data.

URL: https://northcarolinawaterdamage.us/water-damage-cost-calculator/

Interactive estimator: affected square feet × HomeAdvisor 2026 per-square-foot cost by water category, plus optional repair ranges. National averages, not a quote.

## Rates used

- Clean water (Category 1): about $3.50 per sq ft
- Gray water (Category 2): about $5.25 per sq ft
- Black water (Category 3): about $7.50 per sq ft

## Optional repairs (HomeAdvisor 2026 ranges)

- Drywall: $300–$850
- Ceiling: $450–$1,600
- Floors: $200–$550
- Mold removal: $1,100–$3,400

Typical water damage job: $1,383–$6,369 (average $3,868). Source: https://www.homeadvisor.com/cost/disaster-recovery/repair-water-damage/

Referral disclosure: North Carolina Water Damage is a referral service. We connect callers with participating independent restoration companies; we do not perform restoration work ourselves. Phone: (980) 217-5532.