Burst Copper Pipe Cleanup Cost Calculator
Enter the size of the wet area and what got wet to see a typical national price range for burst pipe 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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Burst Copper Pipe Cleanup: Typical Price Ranges
Burst copper pipe cleanup typically costs about $1,000 to $6,500 for one or two rooms. A long run time, a hot water line or a second wet floor can push the total well above that.
- One area, caught within hours: $800 to $2,500. Water pumped out, a short stretch of wall opened and a few days of drying.
- A room and the one next to it: $2,500 to $6,500. Drywall, trim or flooring removed in more than one room.
- Whole floor or two stories: $6,500 to $15,000. Water ran for hours and reached insulation, subfloor and rooms below.
- New drywall after drying: $2 to $5 per sq ft. Typical for hanging, taping and finishing; paint and trim add more.
What changes the price
- Wet square footage found with meters, which is often wider than the stain
- Water category: clean supply water starts at Category 1 and worsens the longer it sits
- Materials: hardwood, plaster, cabinets and carpet pad cost more to dry than drywall
- Time: hours of flow before extraction starts, plus whether walls and ceilings must open