Flood Cleanup Cost in Houston, TX

What is the cost to Cleanup Flood Damage in Houston, TX?

Knowing the flood cleanup in Houston costs is important to being able to effectively plan and budget your water damage restoration project. While there are general nationwide numbers available, they usually do not include local factors that may impact the final price, which may include: local hourly labor wages, materials costs, as well as productivity rates. There may be certain Houston permits required by local state and city laws, which can raise the total cost as well.

Our numbers show that on average in 2014 total flood cleanup Houston costs have been $3,462.80 to $4,022.76.

To breakdown that number by square foot the averages are $17.32 to $20.11 per square foot. This number includes the following:

1. Average labor costs per hour in Houston which are typical of flood cleanup projects.
2. Materials and equipment costs necessary to cleanup flood damage in Houston, TX, as well as any applicable delivery charges.
3. Any applicable project preparation (necessary components, machinery and surface preparation) and cleanup fees.

Please note that our figures do not include:

1. Houston permits required for flood cleanup projects, which may also include inspection and building fees. Please contact Houston city government to inquire which permits may be necessary.
2. Supply and material city sales taxes in Houston, 77002 area.
3. Supply and material county and state sales taxes in Harris county, Texas.
4. Houston general contractor fees, if used for the project. Such fees usually add another 15% to the total. Using a general contractor is generally not required for Houston flood cleanup projects.

Flood Cleanup Houston Projects - Cost Breakdown:

1. $2,741.45 to $3,241.61 - typical hourly labor costs seen for flood cleanup Houston projects in 2014.
2. $721.35 to $781.15 - typical costs associated with Houston flood cleanup projects in 2014. This figure may include fasteners and connectors, as required.

Use these figures as rough guidelines, in order to do preliminary budgeting. We always recommend contacting several local Houston contractors that specialize in flood cleanup projects. Getting estimates from several pros will help you get a better idea of local costs to cleanup flood damage in Houston. Please use our “Get Estimate” button to get real free quotes from local Water Damage Restoration companies.