Water damage right now? One free call reaches a local restoration crew.
Burst pipe, flooded basement, ceiling leak or sewage backup: call any time, day or night, describe what happened, and you will be connected with an independent water damage company that serves your ZIP code.
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- 839 cities, all 50 states
What is happening?
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What callers say
What happens when you call
No forms, no waiting for a callback. You talk to someone about your water damage, and a local company takes it from there.
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You call, free
Tell the call taker your ZIP code, where the water is coming from and how much is wet. It takes a couple of minutes.
2You are connected
Your call goes to an independent restoration company that serves your area. Ask when a crew can arrive and what the visit costs.
3Water out, drying in
A crew inspects, maps the moisture, extracts standing water and sets up air movers and dehumidifiers.
4Dry, documented, rebuilt
Moisture is checked daily until materials are dry. Photos and readings support your insurance claim.
Water damage restoration services, one phone number
Whatever got wet and however it happened, the same free line connects you with a local company that handles it.
Water still coming in?
Shut off the main valve, keep clear of wet electrics, and call. Drying should start within 24 to 48 hours.
The paperwork your insurer will ask for
A good restoration company builds the claim file from the first visit. Ask the company you are connected with to give you all six.
- Photos and videoOf the water, the source and every damaged item, taken before anything is moved or thrown away.
- Moisture readingsDaily meter readings and a moisture map that show what was wet and when it reached dry.
- Itemized estimateLine by line, often written in Xactimate, the estimating software most insurers use.
- Drying logHow many air movers and dehumidifiers ran, where, and for how many days.
- Removal listWhich drywall, carpet, pad and insulation came out, with the reason each could not be dried.
- Invoices and notesSeparate invoices for mitigation and rebuild, and a record of every call with your adjuster.
More in our water damage insurance claim tips and what homeowners insurance covers.
What water damage restoration costs
Most homeowners pay $1,383 to $6,369, with an average of $3,868 (HomeAdvisor, 2026). The type of water and how much soaked in drive the price.
| Type of water | Typical rate | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Clean (Category 1) | About $3.50 per sq ft | Burst supply pipes, overflowing sinks, rain through a roof |
| Gray (Category 2) | About $5.25 per sq ft | Washing machines, dishwashers, toilet overflow with no feces |
| Black (Category 3) | About $7.50 per sq ft | Sewage backups and outside floodwater |
| Mold remediation | $1,100 to $3,400 | Added when wet materials were not dried in time |
Source: HomeAdvisor water damage restoration cost guide, 2026. Estimate your own job with the cost calculator or read the full cost guide.
The 2026 Water Damage Risk Index
We scored 839 US cities on the age of their homes, winter freezing nights, rainfall and FEMA storm and flood declarations. These ten came out on top.
- Lowell, MA 86/100
- Bristol, CT 85/100
- Brockton, MA 84/100
- Newton, MA 84/100
- Lawrence, MA 84/100
- Pawtucket, RI 84/100
- Portland, ME 84/100
- Utica, NY 84/100
- Worcester, MA 83/100
- Springfield, MA 83/100
- See all 839 cities →
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Water damage restoration by state
Local pages for the biggest cities in every state. The phone line works everywhere.
- New York, NY 8,584,629
- Los Angeles, CA 3,869,089
- Chicago, IL 2,731,585
- Houston, TX 2,397,315
- Phoenix, AZ 1,665,481
- Philadelphia, PA 1,574,281
- San Antonio, TX 1,548,422
- San Diego, CA 1,406,106
- Dallas, TX 1,329,491
- Fort Worth, TX 1,028,117
- Jacksonville, FL 1,017,689
- Austin, TX 1,002,632
- Alabama 10
- Alaska 3
- Arizona 21
- Arkansas 9
- California 177
- Colorado 19
- Connecticut 12
- Delaware 3
- District of Columbia 1
- Florida 62
- Georgia 20
- Hawaii 1
- Idaho 8
- Illinois 31
- Indiana 22
- Iowa 11
- Kansas 9
- Kentucky 4
- Louisiana 8
- Maine 3
- Maryland 5
- Massachusetts 26
- Michigan 24
- Minnesota 20
- Mississippi 3
- Missouri 13
- Montana 4
- Nebraska 4
- Nevada 6
- New Hampshire 3
- New Jersey 17
- New Mexico 4
- New York 13
- North Carolina 23
- North Dakota 3
- Ohio 17
- Oklahoma 10
- Oregon 12
- Pennsylvania 9
- Rhode Island 4
- South Carolina 9
- South Dakota 3
- Tennessee 19
- Texas 76
- Utah 19
- Vermont 3
- Virginia 12
- Washington 26
- West Virginia 3
- Wisconsin 12
- Wyoming 3
- Every city 839
- Risk index →
- Cost calculator →
Guides for the first 48 hours
Plain answers, sourced from the EPA, FEMA, the IICRC drying standard and insurance regulators.
- What to Do After Water Damage: The First Hour, 24 Hours and 48 HoursIn the first hour, stop the water at the main shutoff, cut power to wet areas if you can do it from a dry spot, and get people away from sagging ceilings and sewage.Read the guide
- Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Water Damage? What Is and Is Not CoveredYes, a standard HO-3 homeowners policy usually covers water damage that is sudden and accidental, such as a burst pipe or a failed appliance hose.Read the guide
- How Long Does Water Damage Take to Dry? Timelines by Material and ClassWith professional extraction, air movers and dehumidifiers, most water-damaged homes take about 3 to 5 days to dry, and HomeAdvisor puts the typical figure at around five days.Read the guide
- How Fast Does Mold Grow After Water Damage? The 24 to 48 Hour RuleMold can start growing on damp materials within 24 to 48 hours of water damage, according to FEMA, and the EPA says wet areas should be dried within that window to prevent it.Read the guide
- Water Damage Insurance Claim Tips: 12 Steps That Protect Your PayoutReport the loss to your insurer as soon as possible, photograph everything before it is moved, and start drying right away, because policies require you to prevent further damage.Read the guide
- Water Damage Categories and Classes: The IICRC S500 System ExplainedThe IICRC S500 standard rates water damage two ways.Read the guide
Before you call: common questions
Who will I be talking to when I call?
Water Damage Crews is a free referral line. Your call is answered by, or connected to, an independent water damage restoration company that serves your area. That company inspects, quotes and does the work, and you are never obliged to hire them.
Is the call really free?
Yes. The call costs you nothing and there is no fee for being connected. You only pay a restoration company if you decide to hire it, and it should give you a written estimate first.
How fast does water damage need to be dried?
Fast. The EPA advises drying water-damaged areas and items within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold growth. Professional drying usually takes about three to five days once the water has been extracted.
Will my homeowners insurance pay?
Often, when the water came from something sudden and accidental like a burst pipe or a failed supply line. Slow leaks, poor maintenance and flood water from outside are usually excluded. Most restoration companies can work directly with your insurer and send itemized invoices.
What if I rent?
Tell your landlord in writing as soon as you find the water, and take photos. Damage to the building is normally the landlord's responsibility and insurance; your belongings are covered only by renters insurance if you have it.
Do you cover my city?
The line takes calls from anywhere in the US. We have local pages for 839 cities in all 50 states and Washington, DC, but you can call from any ZIP code and be connected with a company that serves it where one is available.
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