How the Cost of Water Damage Restoration Is Determined

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There’s no question that water damage restoration is necessary whenever you encounter a horrific water-related incident. However, many still don’t see its value due to the fact that the procedure could get expensive.

It’s true that having the disaster restored by the experts is pricey, but the cost isn’t made up. There are a lot of factors that go into the price of the restoration service, and here’s how the pros do it.

The Type of Water Disaster Encountered

Every kind of water disaster is unique, so the kind of attention needed to address it is also different. To determine what restoration method is needed, the situation will have to fall into one of three categories:

  • Clean water – Caused by common plumbing failures (e.g. leaky faucet or overflowing bathtub) that pose no health risks.
  • Gray water – Water that has been contaminated by a leaking dishwasher, washing machine, etc.
  • Black water – Comes from sewage overflow, floodwater, and a backed-up toilet. It’s extremely hazardous and has to be taken care of by a professional. It’s also the most expensive to restore because the water needs to be removed and cleaned.

How Much Area Was Affected

The bigger the affected area, the more expensive the cost of the restoration. This shouldn’t be up to debate because it takes more time and labor to fix a large, devastated space.  

The Severity of the Damage

The degree of damage is also considered when computing for the cost. If the water damage requires extensive repairs – even if it started small – it will become more expensive to fix. Because of this, it’s smart to repair the damage before it gets out of hand to prevent the cost from increasing.

Does Anything Need to Be Replaced?

If any of your valuables have been affected by the water disaster and needs to be repaired or replaced, the cost of the service will rise. However, depending on the material that’s been damaged, the increase might not be so bad.

For example, if your linoleum floors are damaged, the cost of having them replaced won’t be much. If your hardwood or carpeted flooring needs replacement, on the other hand, you’ll need to set aside more funds to get it fixed.

Always Find a Reliable Company to Help You

To ensure that you’re getting the best deal out of this service, you have to hire a reliable company that has a good record. Many homeowners fall victim to businesses that claim to be pros, only to find out that the job they’ve done doesn’t give justice to the price.

In order to help you find the right company, do a little research about their brand and history first. You’ll also want to check if they can help you with your insurance claims and be willing to work with your claims adjuster.

There’s no set general price to water damage restorations because each scenario is unique. Just remember that to get the best value you need to act fast and hire a trustworthy company to help you.

With that said, contact All American Cleaning if your Southeast Idaho property has succumbed to a water disaster. Our company has been in the disaster restoration industry for many years now and offer complete water damage restoration services you can count on.

Plus, we’re on-call 24/7 so you can reach us at 208-203-1512 any time.