Water Damage Repair Cost in Baton Rouge, LA

What is the cost to Repair Water Damage in Baton Rouge, LA?

Knowing the water damage repair in Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge 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 water damage repair Baton Rouge costs have been $2,360.96 to $2,493.73.

To breakdown that number by square foot the averages are $11.81 to $12.47 per square foot. This number includes the following:

1. Average labor costs per hour in Baton Rouge which are typical of water damage repair projects.
2. Materials and equipment costs necessary to repair water damage in Baton Rouge, LA, 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. Baton Rouge permits required for water damage repair projects, which may also include inspection and building fees. Please contact Baton Rouge city government to inquire which permits may be necessary.
2. Supply and material city sales taxes in Baton Rouge, 70801 area.
3. Supply and material county and state sales taxes in East Baton Rouge Parish county, Louisiana.
4. Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge water damage repair projects.

Water Damage Repair Baton Rouge Projects - Cost Breakdown:

1. $1,639.61 to $1,712.58 - typical hourly labor costs seen for water damage repair Baton Rouge projects in 2014.
2. $721.35 to $781.15 - typical costs associated with Baton Rouge water damage repair 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 Baton Rouge contractors that specialize in water damage repair projects. Getting estimates from several pros will help you get a better idea of local costs to repair water damage in Baton Rouge. Please use our “Get Estimate” button to get real free quotes from local Water Damage Restoration companies.