Ceiling Leak Cleanup Cost Calculator
Enter the size of the wet area and what got wet to see a typical national price range for ceiling leak cleanup and drying. It is an estimate only; the real price comes from the walkthrough.
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Typical range: $750 to $1,400
How it works: typical national figures of about $3.75 to $7 per square foot for clean water, $4.50 to $8.50 for gray water and $7 to $13 for black water, multiplied by 1.25 to 1.7 for drywall, ceilings, hardwood or finished basements and by 1.25 when the water sat for more than two days, with a small-job minimum. Pipe repair and rebuild are not included. Estimate only, not a quote.
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What Does Ceiling Leak Cleanup Cost in California?
Cleanup after a contained ceiling leak with clean water commonly runs between $700 and $2,800, while a leak that reached several rooms or came from a dirty source often climbs to $3,000 to $9,000 or more. These are typical national ranges; the real figure depends on what the crew finds above and below the ceiling.
- One room, clean water: $700 to $2,800. Drain-down, one section of ceiling opened, wet insulation hauled out and a few days of drying equipment.
- Ceiling plus walls, two or three rooms: $2,800 to $7,000. Adds flood cuts on wall drywall, floor extraction and a larger set of dehumidifiers.
- Dirty-water source, Category 2 or 3: $3,500 to $9,000. Toilet overflow, drain water or sprinkler discharge: protective gear, porous materials discarded and antimicrobial cleaning.
- Per square foot, by category: $2.50 to $6.50. Typical national drying rates climb as the water gets dirtier and the loss gets wetter.
What changes the price
- How much ceiling and wall area got wet, and how far the water ran along the joists
- Water category: a clean supply line versus a toilet overflow or a sprinkler discharge
- Ceiling type and what sits above it: smooth or textured drywall, insulation, attic access
- How quickly draining and drying started, and whether the ceiling must be opened
Ceiling Leak Cleanup Cost by Situation
- Ceiling Water Damage Cleanup
- Roof Leak Water Cleanup
- Upstairs Bathroom Leak Cleanup
- Attic Water Damage Cleanup
- AC & HVAC Condensate Leak Cleanup
- Burst Pipe Cleanup
- Water Heater Leak Cleanup
- Fire Sprinkler Discharge Cleanup
- Wall & Drywall Water Damage Cleanup
- Wet Insulation Cleanup
- Condo Water Damage Cleanup
- Rain Intrusion Cleanup