How Much Does a Water Damage Cost to Fix in Canton, Ohio?

5/12/2023 (Permalink)

During a recent storm in Canton, Ohio a basement flooded. The estimator determined it to be a Category 2 water loss.

Your first thought after finding water damage in your Canton, Ohio home is “How much is this going to cost to fix.” Unfortunately, this is not an easy answer, since every water damage is different from the type of water, the extent of the damage to the source of the cause of loss To determine the cost of a water damage is to call a professional cleanup and restoration company.

A restoration company will need to investigate the damage to determine the cost usually using an Xactimate insurance program.  Statistically, the average cost for flood damage restoration is $2,500. A small, clean water loss will often be around $1,000, while a large, black water loss (such as a flood) can be $5,000 or more. These costs are just for drying and restoring the property, it does not include any reconstruction such as replacing drywall, painting, or floor covering.

What does a water damage restoration company need to know before they can give a water damage estimate?

1. The restoration company will identify the category and classification of water damage: This will determing how to restore your property based on industry guidelines. The level of contamination of the water will affect the specific restoration processes we use.

• Category 1: "Clean Water" – The water contains little or no contamination. This type of water damage usually comes from a broken pipe, or other water source. Rainwater can also be considered clean water.
• Category 2: "Grey Water" – The water is slightly contaminated. Water from a malfunctioning or broken appliance like a washing machine or dishwasher. The increased contamination presents some health risks. Many things can be saved in a grey water loss, but not carpet pad.
• Category 3: "Black Water" - This form of water is highly contaminated and filled with bacteria, fungi chemicals and more. It requires the greatest care in handling. Black water is usually sewage damaged by flooding or any type of natural disaster. Porous materials damaged by “black water” cannot normally be saved.

2. The length of time the water has affected the area: A clean water loss or a grey water loss will degrade to a black water loss over time, depending on the temperature. Mold can begin to grow in 24-48 hours, so the longer a water loss goes before it is restored, the more likely mold will develop, which may bring additional problems and costs.
3. The size of the affected area: The cost is determined by the total square footage of the water-damaged area and surfaces which include floors, walls, and ceilings.
4. The affected surfaces: The costs are related to the varied materials damaged: floor coverings, furniture, wall materials, etc. A loss on an upper floor will often impact the floors below.
5. The extent of the damage: How much water affected the total area.
6. The type and amount of equipment:  To properly dry the property, the type of water and extent of the damage determines what tools and equipment are needed to restore your property.

Do all restoration companies charge the same rates?

• If the loss is covered by your insurance company, then professional restoration companies use a standard pricing system and prices will be similar for the same amount of work.
• If the loss is not covered by insurance or if you decide not to file a claim, the restoration company may change the pricing to best fit the situation and your specific needs.

It is always important to call a restoration company to classify and clean up all water damage. SERVPRO of South & East Stark County, your locally owned and franchised SERVPRO team in Canton, Ohio can be reached at 330-823-4088 and is available 24/7 hours a day for emergency clean up and restoration.

Visit http://www.SERVPROsoutheaststarkcounty.com for more information on water damage and cleanup.