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Commercial Water Damage Restoration

Commercial Water Damage Restoration for homes and businesses: what it covers, how it works, what it costs and how to book it by phone.

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Technical drawing of commercial water damage restoration: office and retail drying, restaurant water damage and multi-unit buildings.
Commercial Water Damage Restoration covers office and retail drying, restaurant water damage and multi-unit buildings.

What happens when you call

  1. Call (833) 728-2327

    Tell the person who answers what got wet and where the water came from. Calls are answered 24/7.

  2. Stop the source

    You get help shutting off the water or the power to a wet room while the crew is on the way.

  3. Inspection and written estimate

    Moisture readings, photos and a written estimate come before any work begins.

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Commercial Water Damage Restoration in short

Commercial water damage restoration is extraction, drying and repair for offices, stores, restaurants, rental units and other business properties. The steps match a home job, but the scale, the equipment count and the need to keep the business running change the plan. Commercial jobs are priced from the same items as homes: area, equipment days and labor.

What is part of commercial water damage restoration

Commercial water damage restoration covers business properties: offices, retail stores, restaurants, medical offices, warehouses and apartment buildings with more than one unit affected.

The work follows the same order as a home: stop the source, extract, remove what cannot be dried, dry with readings, then repair. Larger jobs use more air movers and dehumidifiers, sometimes desiccant units, and may run in phases so part of the business stays open.

No public cost guide gives commercial totals. Jobs are priced from the same line items as homes, square footage, equipment per day and labor hours, and quoted after an on-site inspection.

  • Extraction across large floor areas
  • Drying plans that keep part of the space open
  • Desiccant or large refrigerant dehumidifiers
  • Tear-out and disposal
  • Documentation for the property's insurer
  • Repairs and finish work

Jobs inside commercial water damage restoration

  • Office and retail drying

    Carpet tile, drywall and fixtures are dried in phases so the business can keep working.

  • Restaurant water damage

    Kitchens and dining rooms are extracted, cleaned and dried, with attention to food areas.

  • Multi-unit buildings

    Leaks that cross units are traced, and each unit is mapped and dried.

  • Large-loss drying

    Desiccant dehumidifiers and temporary power for big areas or cold buildings.

Commercial water damage restoration: the steps

  1. Call

    Say what kind of property it is, the area affected and when the business needs to reopen.

  2. Inspect and plan

    The crew maps moisture, sets priorities and writes the estimate before work starts.

  3. Extract and dry

    Water is removed and drying equipment set, often in phases.

  4. Repair

    Repairs follow once each area reaches the dry standard.

When to call for commercial water damage restoration

  • Water from a sprinkler line, roof drain or burst pipe in a business
  • Wet carpet tile or drywall across several rooms
  • Water reaching inventory, equipment or records
  • Leaks between units in a rental building

Before you call

  • Shut off the water source or the sprinkler zone if it is safe.
  • Move inventory and records off wet floors.
  • Photograph the damage.
  • Tell your property insurer.

What drives the price

  • Square footage affected.
  • Equipment count and drying days.
  • After-hours work to keep the business open.
  • Inventory and equipment moves.
  • Materials such as carpet tile, ceiling tile and drywall.

Insurance and who pays

Commercial property policies vary more than homeowners policies. Many cover sudden water discharge and some add business interruption coverage; flood needs separate coverage. Check the policy and tell the insurer early.

Whoever pays, the insurer will want proof: photos before anything is moved, moisture readings, a list of damaged items and the written estimate. Restoration companies document all of this as part of the job, and you deal with your own insurer about the claim.

Commercial water damage restoration questions

How much does water damage restoration cost?

Most home jobs fall between about $1,300 and $6,400, based on HomeAdvisor's 2026 survey, with an independent HomeGuide range of $2,000 to $6,000. A small clean-water leak can be $150 to $500, while water that sat through much of a house can pass $15,000. Water removal and drying run about $3 to $12 per square foot, depending on whether the water was clean, gray or sewage. The written estimate after an inspection is the price that applies.

What should I do right after water damage?

Stop the water first: close the main shutoff valve or the valve under the fixture. Turn off power to wet rooms at the breaker if you can reach the panel without stepping in water. Photograph every wet room before you move anything, lift furniture off wet carpet, and move papers and electronics to a dry room. Then call for extraction and drying, because the EPA advises drying wet materials within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.

What is the difference between water mitigation and water restoration?

Mitigation stops the damage from getting worse: extracting water, removing wet materials that cannot be saved and drying the structure until moisture readings reach a dry standard. Restoration is the whole job, which includes mitigation and then the repairs: new drywall, flooring, ceilings, trim and paint. Insurers often see the two as separate line items on the estimate, and some companies only do the mitigation part.

How long does it take to dry out water damage?

Drying usually takes several days, and the moisture readings decide when it is done, not the calendar. Clean water caught early in carpet and drywall dries faster than water that soaked into hardwood, plaster or subfloor for days. Equipment is billed per unit per day, so ask for the daily readings: they show which areas have reached the dry standard and when the air movers and dehumidifiers can come out.

Does homeowners insurance cover water damage?

Often, for sudden damage. According to the Insurance Information Institute, standard homeowners policies list accidental discharge of water from plumbing, heating, air conditioning or appliances as a covered peril. Gradual leaks, poor upkeep and mold are usually excluded. Flooding from outside needs a separate flood policy, and sewer backup needs an endorsement. Check your own policy and call your insurer; the restoration company documents the damage for your claim.

Will mold grow after water damage?

It can. The EPA advises drying water-damaged materials within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold growth, which is why extraction and drying start on the first visit. If water sat longer, or a musty smell shows up after a leak was cleaned, ask for moisture mapping of the walls and floors. Mold that has already grown is a separate job from drying, priced separately, and standard homeowners policies usually exclude it.

What are the categories of water damage?

The IICRC S500 standard sorts water into three categories. Category 1 is clean water, such as a broken supply line. Category 2 is gray water with some contamination, such as a washing machine or dishwasher overflow. Category 3 is grossly contaminated water, such as sewage or flooding from a river or storm runoff. The category decides what can be dried in place and what must be thrown away, and it moves the price.

How do I choose a water damage restoration company?

Ask four things on the first call or visit: whether the company holds the contractor or restoration license your state requires, a current insurance certificate, a written estimate before any work, and daily moisture readings during drying. Read any contract before signing, and never sign over your insurance benefits under pressure. A company that documents the job with photos and a drying log makes your insurance claim easier.

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