Water-damage cost bands ($/sq ft)
Water-damage restoration is usually priced by the square foot, and the rate climbs with the water Category (clean → gray → black). The bands below are labeled planning bands — a sanity guide only; you enter the real price from your own quote. Costs vary by category/class, materials and local labor. Use them with the water-damage-restoration cost tool.
| Water category | Low $/sq ft | High $/sq ft | Category multiplier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category 1 — clean water | $3 | $8 | 1.00× |
| Category 2 — gray water | $4 | $10 | 1.30× |
| Category 3 — black water | $5 | $14 | 1.70× |
Labeled planning bands — a sanity guide only. Water-damage cost = area × your $/sq ft × category multiplier + line items, ×(1+contingency). Enter the real price from your own quote.