Flooding, a burst pipe, or sewage backup — describe the damage and our AI tool estimates the severity level, a restoration cost range, and insurance claim tips. Then we connect you with a licensed local restoration crew, fast.
Whatever the source, the first 24-48 hours decide how bad it gets — and what your claim looks like.
Sudden water damage that's often covered by insurance. Speed limits the loss.
Insurance tips →A health hazard requiring specialized cleanup, not standard drying equipment.
What it costs →Storm water and flash flooding often need separate flood coverage — check your policy.
First 24 hours →Mold can start growing within 24-48 hours of water exposure. Drying fast matters most.
Mold prevention guide →A rough national ballpark based on typical restoration jobs. Actual cost depends on square footage, water category, and materials affected.
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A few tools can limit spread and start drying before the crew arrives.
📘 Or grab our free Water Damage Emergency & Insurance Claim Checklist →Describe the damage and get calm, practical guidance right away — plus insurance claim tips.
Tell us about the damage and your ZIP. We'll match you with an available, licensed and insured restoration company in your area — free, no obligation.
Speak to a restoration proIf a leak or burst pipe caused the damage, we can also connect you with a licensed plumber to fix the source.
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Check price →A 6-page, plain-English guide: how to stop the damage from spreading, what to photograph for your claim, how restoration cost estimates work, and questions to ask any restoration company.
We send homeowners with urgent water damage straight to available local crews. List your business to start receiving requests in your service area.
Sudden, accidental water damage — like a burst pipe — is often covered. Gradual leaks, flooding from storms or rising water, and neglect are typically excluded or need separate flood coverage. Check your specific policy and document everything.
Cost depends heavily on square footage, how contaminated the water is, and how long it sat before cleanup started. Use our estimator above for a rough range, and get a written estimate from your restoration company before work begins.
Mold can begin growing within 24-48 hours in the right conditions. That's why drying out affected areas quickly is the single biggest factor in limiting both damage and cost.
Photograph and video everything before you touch or remove anything, note the time water damage started, keep receipts for any temporary repairs, and get a written estimate from a licensed restoration company.
Don't let the damage or mold risk spread further. Get a severity check above, or connect with a licensed restoration crew now.
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