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Cost to Repair Water Damage
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Damaged Surface Labor Direct labor expenses to repair water damage. | 26.9 hours | $794.68 | $829.77 |
| Damaged Surface Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to repair water damage including: fasteners and connectors. | 100 square feet | $313.63 | $339.63 |
| Totals - Cost to Repair Water Damage | 100 square feet | $1,108.31 | $1,169.40 |
| | Average cost per square foot | $11.08 | $11.69 |
Cost to Repair Water Damage - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Repair Water Damage averages $11.08 - $11.69 per square foot in 2013. This Water Damage Repair cost estimate is calculated from average material costs, unit labor producitivity rates and national average hourly labor wages. To refine the estimate for your Water Damage Repair project:
1. Set Project Location Enter the location is where labor is hired and materials purchased.
2. Specify Project Size Enter the number of "square feet" required for the project.
3. Re-calculate Click the "Update" button.
Water Damage Repair - Average Cost Per Square Foot
Expect to pay in the high end of the $11.08 - $11.69 per square foot range for a licensed, bonded and insured contractor and for complex or rush projects. Hire carefully, only after verifying prior work quality.
For the best value on Water Damage Repair: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Repair Water Damage - Notes and General Information
The cost estimate includes:
- Costs for local material / equipment delivery to and service provider transportation to and from the job site.
- Costs to prepare the worksite for Water Damage Repair, including costs to protect existing structure(s), finishes, materials and components.
- Costs for job cleanup and debris removal at project completion.
- Labor setup time, mobilization time and minimum hourly charges that are commonly included for small Water Damage Repair jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Water Damage Repair. Add 12.1% to 19.3% to the total cost above if a general contractor will supervise this project.
- Sales tax on materials and supplies.
- Permit or inspection fees (or portion therof) required by your local building department for your overall project.
Cost to Repair Water Damage - References
- The HUD PATH Rehab Guide Volume 2: Exterior Walls U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Policy Development and Research, Mar 2011, Editorial Staff
- Carpentry & Building Construction, Student Text Glencoe/McGraw-Hill; 6 edition, Jan 2003, Mark Feirer, John Feirer, ISBN 007822702X
- Value Engineered Framing United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Department of Energy, Dec 2009, Editorial Staff
- How to Estimate the Cost of Rough Carpentry Framing American Society of Professional Estimators, May 2004, James F. Freund, P.E.
