Burst Pipe in Ceiling 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 Pipe in Ceiling Cleanup: Typical Price Ranges
For water removal, ceiling tear-out and drying in a house, burst pipe in ceiling cleanup usually lands between about $1,200 and $6,000. A small leak caught early costs less, and water that soaked two floors or an attic full of insulation costs more.
- One ceiling bay, caught early: $500 to $1,500. A small drained section, soaked insulation pulled and several days of fans.
- Ceiling plus the room under it: $1,500 to $4,800. Several feet of ceiling out, plus wet walls, carpet or pad in the room below.
- Two floors or a full attic: $4,500 to $12,000. Water ran between floors, through an attic or for days unnoticed.
- New ceiling drywall after drying: $2 to $6 per sq ft. Typical for hanging, taping and texturing the patch; paint and fixtures add more.
What changes the price
- Spread: how far the water ran along the joists past the visible stain.
- Insulation: blown-in cellulose and fiberglass batts that hold water usually come out.
- Ceiling material: plaster and older popcorn texture, which often gets an asbestos test before anyone cuts it.
- Time: water that sat overnight or longer reaches more drywall, framing and flooring below.