Wet area
Extraction and drying are priced mostly by square foot. A 60 sq ft laundry room and a 900 sq ft finished basement are very different jobs, even from the same leak.
Water Damage Restoration Cost in Orem, UT
What Utah Valley homeowners typically pay to extract, dry and repair water damage, with a planning calculator. These are ranges from national cost guides, not quotes. Your quote comes directly from the company you choose.
Get Free QuotesTypical water damage restoration prices
No public cost survey covers Orem or Utah County specifically, so this table uses national guides plus the nearest Utah figure, for the Salt Lake City metro.
| Item | Typical range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Whole job, typical | $1,200–$5,000 (Fixr avg ≈ $3,000; Angi avg $3,868, most pay $1,383–$6,369) | Fixr Jan 2025; Angi 2026 |
| Salt Lake City metro average (nearest Utah figure) | ≈ $5,256 (Angi), $5,341 (HomeAdvisor) | Angi; HomeAdvisor |
| Extraction per sq ft (clean / gray / black water) | $3.75–$4.25 / $4.10–$6.50 / $7–$7.50 | Fixr |
| Class of loss | Class 1 $150–$400 · Class 2 $500–$1,000 · Class 3 $1,000–$3,000 · Class 4 $20,000+ | Fixr |
| Drying a 500 sq ft basement (before repairs) | $2,000–$7,000 | Fixr |
| Drywall after water damage | $1.50–$3/sq ft; typical wall repair $275–$485 | Fixr |
| Mold remediation after a leak | $1,500–$4,000 ($4.75–$5.50/sq ft) | Fixr |
| Emergency / after-hours fee | $50–$200 | Fixr |
Read the Salt Lake figure as a sign that Wasatch Front jobs often run above the national average. A big reason is basements. Water that would spread across a slab in another state collects in a basement here, often a finished one with carpet, pad and drywall.
What drives the price up or down
Water category
Clean water from a supply line costs least. Gray water from a washer costs more. Sewage and outside floodwater are Category 3 and cost the most, because porous materials usually go to the landfill.
Class of loss
Class 1 is a small area with little soaked in. Class 4 means saturated hardwood, plaster or concrete that needs specialty drying. Fixr's ranges run from $150–$400 for Class 1 to $20,000 and up for Class 4.
Finished vs. unfinished basement
Concrete walls and a bare floor dry fairly fast. Framed walls, carpet and pad usually need a flood cut and removal before anything can dry, and then rebuilding.
Time before drying starts
Water wicks up drywall and into framing for as long as it sits. Mold can follow within a few days. A leak found after a weekend away often costs more than one caught the same hour.
Age of the house
In Orem, 37% of homes were built before 1980. Older drywall texture or popcorn ceilings may need an asbestos test before tear-out, which adds time and a lab fee.
Water damage cost calculator
Enter the wet area and the type of water, then tick what applies. The result is a planning range, not a quote.
Typical range: $1,125–$1,275
Planning figure only. Insurers and contractors price by Xactimate line items, so a real estimate is itemized differently and can land outside this range. Plumbing repair (the burst pipe itself) is separate, done by a licensed plumber. Asbestos testing, contents pack-out and finish choices are not included.
What a restoration estimate usually includes
- Inspection and moisture mapping of floors, walls and ceilings, with photos for your insurer
- Extraction of standing water from carpet, pad, tile and concrete
- Removal of materials that won't dry: wet pad, swollen baseboard, the bottom of flood-cut drywall
- Antimicrobial treatment where needed
- Air movers and dehumidifiers, with moisture readings at each visit
- A drying log showing when materials reached a dry standard
- Rebuild, if needed, as its own scope from a DOPL-licensed contractor
Usually not included: the plumbing repair, contents cleaning or storage, asbestos testing, and upgrades. Ask each company what its quote leaves out. The full sequence is on the process page.
Insurance and what you actually pay
General information, not legal advice. Ask your adjuster or a Utah attorney about your own claim.
What is usually covered
Standard homeowners policies usually cover sudden and accidental discharge: a burst pipe, a split washer hose, a failed water heater. Check your policy for the exact wording.
What is usually excluded
Gradual leaks, flood (rising surface water) and groundwater seeping through the foundation are usually excluded. Sewer backup often needs an endorsement. Flood policies through the NFIP generally have a 30-day wait before they take effect.
Your deductible
You pay your policy's deductible. It is illegal in Utah for a contractor to offer to cover your deductible (Utah Code 13-50-302). Treat any such offer as a warning sign.
How fast your insurer must respond
Under Utah Admin. Code R590-190, your insurer generally must acknowledge your claim within 15 days and accept or deny it within 30 days of a complete proof of loss, or explain why it needs more time and update you every 45 days. Complaints go to the Utah Insurance Department.
Before you sign an assignment of benefits: Utah law (13-50-301) requires any assignment of benefits to a contractor to include a written scope, a total price and specific capitalized warnings. Read it before signing. Read the full Utah water damage insurance claims guide.
Water damage cost questions
How much does it cost to dry out a flooded basement in Utah?
Fixr puts drying a 500 sq ft basement at $2,000 to $7,000 before any repairs. Rebuilding drywall, flooring and trim is extra. The nearest Utah average for a whole water damage job is about $5,256 in the Salt Lake City metro (Angi). A finished basement with carpet and pad usually lands toward the high end.
Why is sewage cleanup so much more expensive than a clean water leak?
Sewage is Category 3, or black, water. Crews wear protective gear, porous materials such as carpet, pad and the lower drywall usually have to be thrown out, and surfaces are cleaned and treated. Fixr lists black water extraction at $7 to $7.50 per sq ft, compared with $3.75 to $4.25 for clean water.
Will insurance pay for water damage restoration in Utah?
Often, if the water came from a sudden and accidental event such as a burst pipe. Policies usually exclude gradual leaks, flood and groundwater, and sewer backup often needs an endorsement. You pay your policy's deductible. It is illegal in Utah for a contractor to offer to cover your deductible. Check your own policy and ask your adjuster.
Is the burst pipe repair included in the restoration price?
No. The pipe itself is fixed by a licensed plumber and billed separately. Utah requires plumbing work to be done by a licensed plumber, even on small jobs. The restoration company handles extraction, drying and tear-out of the wet materials. Rebuild work may be a third scope.
Why does my quote look different from this calculator?
Restoration companies and insurers price jobs in Xactimate, line by line: each air mover per day, each square foot of flood cut, each hour of labor. The calculator uses national per-square-foot ranges to give you a planning figure. Access, finishes, asbestos testing, contents handling and drying time all change the real number.
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