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There's no flat price for water damage, because every job depends on how much water, what kind, and how long it sat. But published cost guides give a useful starting point. The figures below are national ranges from those guides, not quotes from St. Cloud companies. A local restoration company will give you a real estimate after seeing the damage.
National cost guides put the average water damage restoration job at roughly $3,250 to $3,300. Most jobs land somewhere between about $1,300 and $5,400. Small clean-water jobs can be a few hundred dollars, and major flooding that needs walls and floors rebuilt can run into the tens of thousands.
Restoration companies sort water into three categories. Dirtier water means more protective gear, more materials that can't be saved, and more sanitizing.
| Type of water | Example | Typical cost per sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| Clean water (Category 1) | Burst supply line, overflowing sink | $3.30 to $4.10 |
| Gray water (Category 2) | Washing machine or dishwasher discharge | $4.10 to $7.00 |
| Black water (Category 3) | Sewer backup, outside floodwater | About $7.00 to $7.50 and up |
| Situation | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Burst pipe, repair plus water damage | $1,000 to $4,000 |
| Extracting about an inch of clean water from a basement | $500 to $1,500 |
| Mold remediation | About $1,400 to $3,300 |
| Severe flooding (Class 4, saturated structure) | $20,000 to $90,000 |
Often, if the water came from something sudden inside the house, like a burst pipe or a failed water heater. Sewer backup and sump pump overflow usually need an add-on endorsement in Minnesota, and outside flooding needs separate flood insurance. Our insurance guide walks through it.
The fastest way to keep the bill down is to get water out and drying equipment running the same day. Call and we'll connect you with a local company that can come out and give you a real estimate.
Call (320) 200-2314National cost guides put the average job at roughly $3,250 to $3,300, with most jobs between about $1,300 and $5,400. Your actual cost depends on how much water, what kind, and how long it sat.
For a small clean spill on concrete, possibly. Once water reaches drywall, carpet pad or framing, DIY drying often misses hidden moisture, and mold remediation can cost more than the original cleanup.
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