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Paid flood insurance claims in Marietta's ZIP codes averaged $27,692 for the building from 2016 to 2025.

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Technical drawing of flood damage restoration: flooded basement cleanup, storm water cleanup and crawl space water removal.
What flood damage restoration includes: flooded basement cleanup, storm water cleanup and crawl space water removal.
Marietta
Marietta and the towns around it where 911 Water Damage Fix takes calls, on Census county outlines.

Flood damage restoration is booked for Marietta and its towns with the Marietta water damage line.

About 53% of households in Marietta rent. The building is usually the owner's to repair, so a tenant should tell the landlord about a leak right away.

Flood damage restoration and nearby towns

Flood damage restoration in Marietta covers water from outside: storm runoff, groundwater through basement walls and failed sump pumps. Floodwater is treated as contaminated, so soaked porous materials come out before drying.

Outside floodwater is treated as Category 3 water under the IICRC S500 standard because it carries soil, chemicals and bacteria. Porous materials it touched, such as carpet, pad, insulation and drywall below the water line, are removed rather than dried, and hard surfaces are cleaned and disinfected.

The S500 Consensus Body noted in February 2026 that wind-driven rain and roof leaks are not automatically Category 3; the restorer decides from site conditions. That decision changes the scope and the price, so ask how the category was set.

  • Pumping out flooded basements and crawl spaces
  • Removing mud and debris
  • Tear-out of drywall, insulation, carpet and pad below the water line
  • Cleaning and disinfecting hard surfaces
  • Structural drying and moisture readings
  • Documentation for a flood insurance claim

Flood damage restoration in Marietta homes

Marietta's flood claim rate is higher than Cobb County's and Georgia's. FEMA flood insurance records show 1.7 claims per 1,000 homes from 2016 to 2025, against 1.0 for the county and 1.6 for the state, with an average building payment of $27,692. FEMA's National Risk Index puts the yearly inland flood loss at $76 per $100,000 of building value, and FEMA disaster declarations for floods and storms in the county number 4 since 2000. The water usually comes from rain: NOAA climate normals count 16 days a year with an inch of rain or more.

Hilly ground sends that rain toward basements, lower-level apartments and parking areas. Census figures show 40% of homes are in buildings with 5 or more units and 53% are rented, so a flooded ground floor can affect several households and one building owner at once. Only 1.0% of Cobb County homes carry federal flood insurance, and a standard homeowners or renters policy usually excludes surface water, so check your own policy and the building owner's.

Floodwater from outside is treated as Category 3. The restoration crew shuts off power to wet areas, checks whether a sewer line backed up, which would add sewage cleanup, and marks the water line before deciding how much drywall and insulation to cut. Ask them to put the category in writing, along with the cut height, the contents to be discarded and the daily drying readings until the framing is dry. Carpet that sat in floodwater is usually removed rather than dried. Get a written estimate before work begins. Owners can request flood damage restoration in Kennesaw on the same terms.

Marietta: average flood claim payment for the building, 2016 to 2025 and more

The city of Marietta counts about 61,773 residents, by the Census; the figures below are its own.

In Marietta, 40% of homes are apartments or condos in buildings of five units or more.

Homes built before 1980 make up 35% of the housing in Marietta; across Cobb County the share is 28%.

  • 53% Homes that are rentedCobb County: 33% Marietta53%Cobb33%GA35%
  • 40% Homes in buildings with 5 or more unitsCobb County: 22% Marietta40%Cobb22%GA16%
  • 26,868 Housing units
  • 61,773 Residents
  • 35% Homes built before 1980Cobb County: 28% Marietta35%Cobb28%GA32%
  • 76 Yearly inland flood loss per $100,000 of building valueCobb County: 72 Marietta76Cobb72GA70

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-year estimates; FEMA OpenFEMA, FIMA NFIP Redacted Claims v3, claims from 2016 to 2025 (not endorsed by FEMA); FEMA OpenFEMA, NFIP Residential Penetration Rates v1 (not endorsed by FEMA); FEMA National Risk Index v1.20, December 2025 (not endorsed by FEMA); NOAA NCEI, U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, nearest weather station; FEMA OpenFEMA, Disaster Declarations Summaries v2 (not endorsed by FEMA); NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 2016 to 2025.

What is included in Marietta

  • Flooded basement cleanup

    Pump-out, mud removal, tear-out below the water line, disinfection and drying of basement walls and floors.

  • Storm water cleanup

    Water from heavy rain that came in at doors, window wells or low points is extracted and the area dried.

  • Crawl space water removal

    Standing water under the house is pumped out and the crawl space dried so moisture does not move into the floor above.

  • Sump pump failure cleanup

    After a power outage or pump failure, the basement is pumped out, cleaned and dried, and the pump problem is noted for repair.

Price factors in Cobb County

  • Depth of the water and the area of the basement or floor.
  • Mud and debris removal.
  • How much drywall, insulation and flooring sat below the water line.
  • Disinfection of Category 3 water.
  • Drying days.

Price ranges for flood damage restoration

Typical ranges from published cost guides, not quotes.

ItemTypical rangeUnit
Floodwater cleanup and drying (outside water is Category 3)$7 to $12per sq ft
Flooded basement cleanup, 500 to 1,000 sq ft$2,000 to $8,000per job
Basement water removal, drying and sanitizing$4 to $12per sq ft

Typical US ranges compiled on 17 October 2026 from public cost guides and price lists, not prices from 911 Water Damage Fix or any one company. Most guide figures trace back to Angi and HomeAdvisor customer surveys (HomeAdvisor water damage cost guide, updated June 17, 2026); independent checks: HomeGuide (2025 and 2026), Fixr (January 2025), a State of Iowa restoration contract price list effective May 22, 2026, and a published restoration equipment rental list. The written estimate after an inspection is the only price that applies.

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Questions about flood damage restoration in Marietta

Is floodwater dangerous?

Treat it as contaminated. Outside floodwater is Category 3 water under the IICRC S500 standard because it carries soil, chemicals and bacteria. Keep people and pets out, do not wade in water near electrical outlets, and expect carpet, pad and drywall below the water line to be removed rather than dried.

How much does flooded basement cleanup cost?

Published guides put a flooded basement of 500 to 1,000 square feet at about $2,000 to $8,000, and floodwater cleanup and drying at about $7 to $12 per square foot. Depth, mud, finished walls and drying days move the price.

Does insurance cover a flooded basement?

It depends on the source. Water from outside is excluded from standard homeowners policies and needs flood insurance; a burst pipe in the basement is usually covered; a sewer backup needs an endorsement (Triple-I). Photograph the water line before cleanup starts.

Do you take water damage calls in Marietta?

Yes. Calls from Marietta are answered 24/7 at (833) 728-2327, and the call reaches the restoration company that serves Marietta. Water removal, drying, sewage cleanup and repair are booked on the same call, and the estimate is written before any work starts.

How soon can a crew get to Marietta?

The call is answered 24/7, and you agree the arrival time with the restoration company on that call. Travel within Cobb County and the time of day decide it. While you wait, shut off the water, turn off power to wet rooms and photograph the damage.

Are older homes in Marietta more likely to have water damage?

Age matters because plumbing ages. Supply lines, fittings and water heaters wear out, and homes built before the 1980s may still have galvanized steel pipe, which corrodes from the inside. Whatever the age of a Marietta home, ask the crew to check every fixture on the same line as the leak.

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