Attic Burst 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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Attic Burst Pipe Cleanup: Typical Prices
Attic burst pipe cleanup typically runs $1,500 to $7,000 in a house, covering water removal, insulation removal and drying. A leak stopped early costs less, and water that reached two floors or a full attic of insulation costs more.
- One section, caught early: $900 to $2,500. A drained ceiling pocket, a few bags of insulation and several days of drying equipment.
- Attic and rooms below: $2,500 to $7,000. Attic-wide insulation removal, ceiling drywall out and wet flooring dried.
- Water through two levels: $7,000 to $16,000. Wall cavities, subfloor and contents wet on the floors under the attic.
- New insulation after drying: $1.50 to $4 per sq ft. Typical for blown-in or batt insulation once the framing reads dry; depth and type change the figure.
What changes the price
- Wet area: how many square feet of insulation and drywall the water reached.
- Insulation: packed cellulose and older vermiculite cost more to clear and sometimes need a test first.
- Category: a clean supply pipe starts low, but time and attic dust push the category up.
- Time: each extra day of spreading wets more walls, flooring and framing.