How to Calculate Water Damage Restoration & Claim
Restoration cost by category and class, and what your policy is likely to pay.
How this number is built
Calculating it yourself
Step 1
Stop the source and photograph everything before any water is removed.
Step 2
Establish the category — clean, grey or contaminated — because it drives the whole price.
Step 3
Get an independent moisture reading rather than relying only on the restorer's report.
Step 4
Notify the insurer immediately; delay is a common basis for reducing a claim.
Step 5
Keep every receipt, including hotel and meals if the property is uninhabitable.
What people ask next
Why does contaminated water cost so much more?
Category 3 requires removal and disposal of porous materials, containment and antimicrobial treatment, rather than drying in place.
Does homeowners insurance cover flooding?
Generally not. Surface flooding usually needs a separate flood policy, while a burst pipe is normally covered.
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