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Common problems
Water Damage problems we decode
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Standing water on the floor
Water across a floor, carpet squishing, or water creeping under walls.
$2,000–$6,000 typical (extraction $4–$12 per sq ft)
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Flooded basement
Inches of water in the basement after rain, a pipe burst or a pump failure.
$2,000–$6,000 typical (extraction $4–$12 per sq ft)
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Wet carpet or soaked floors
Carpet that's soaked, hardwood cupping, or water under laminate.
$2,000–$6,000 typical (extraction $4–$12 per sq ft)
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Musty smell after a leak
A damp, musty smell days after water got in, or spots on walls.
$2,000–$6,000 typical (extraction $4–$12 per sq ft)
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Sewage backing up into drains
Dirty water coming up through a floor drain, tub or toilet.
$200–$500 (hydro jetting $600–$1,400)
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Sagging ceiling or water dripping through
A bulging section of ceiling, or water dripping from a light fixture.
$2,000–$6,000 typical (extraction $4–$12 per sq ft)
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House flooded after a storm
Floodwater inside after heavy rain, a river rising or a hurricane.
$2,000–$6,000 typical (extraction $4–$12 per sq ft)
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After a hurricane: water inside
Water came in through the roof, windows or doors during a hurricane or tropical storm.
$2,000–$6,000 typical (extraction $4–$12 per sq ft)
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Pipe burst in a freeze and soaked the house
A frozen pipe split when it thawed and water spread through rooms.
$2,000–$6,000 typical (extraction $4–$12 per sq ft)
Cost check
Typical water damage costs
| Job | Typical national range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Pipe repair | $400–$2,000 | HomeGuide |
| Main sewer line cleaning | $200–$500 (hydro jetting $600–$1,400) | HomeGuide |
| Water damage restoration | $2,000–$6,000 typical (extraction $4–$12 per sq ft) | HomeGuide |
| Roof leak repair | $150–$1,000 minor · $1,000–$3,000 larger | HomeGuide |
National typical ranges, HomeGuide 2026. Your pro sets the real number after seeing the job.
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