Flooded basement cleanup costs an average of $4,000, with a typical range of $2,000 – $7,000, according to Angi, HomeAdvisor, and Fixr.1,2,3 Angi and HomeAdvisor are corporate siblings and publish identical headline figures, including $1,500 – $15,000 extremes; matching figures between the sibling sites alone don’t establish independent corroboration.1,2 Fixr (updated January 2025) separately publishes the same $4,000 average and $2,000 – $7,000 range, scoping its average to full remediation of a 500 – 800 sq.ft. basement with 2 feet of water and category 2 damage, with a $1,000 low end and the same $15,000 high end; these are separately published figures, and the pages state no shared sourcing.3 Prices below are national averages*.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on basement size, water contamination level, and damage severity.
Safety first. CDC guidance for reentering a flooded home: if you can turn off the main power from a dry location, do so before entering; if you must enter standing water to reach the switch, call an electrician instead. Never turn power on or off, or use an electric tool or appliance, while standing in water, and have an electrician check the system before restoring power. CDC also warns that a flooded home may be contaminated with mold or sewage; if it has been closed up for several days, assume mold is present.4
$4,000
average (Angi/HomeAdvisor/Fixr)
$2,000–$7,000
typical range (Angi/HomeAdvisor/Fixr)
$3–$7
per sq.ft. (Angi/HomeAdvisor)
$1,500–$15,000
low–high (Angi/HomeAdvisor)
What the sources say
| Source | Headline figures | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Angi (2026 data, updated Oct 2026) | $4,000 average; most homeowners $2,000 – $7,000; low $1,500; high $15,000 | Corporate sibling of HomeAdvisor; headline figures match HomeAdvisor’s and Fixr’s range and average |
| HomeAdvisor (2026 data, updated Jun 2026) | $4,000 average; normal range $2,000 – $7,000; low $1,500; high $15,000 | Sibling-published figures match Angi’s; matching figures alone don’t establish independent corroboration |
| Fixr (updated Jan 2025) | $4,000 average scoped to a 500–800 sq.ft. basement with 2 ft of water and category 2 damage; average range $2,000 – $7,000; low $1,000; high $15,000 | Separately published, pages state no shared sourcing; its $1,000 low end differs from the siblings’ $1,500 without explanation |
Cost by water contamination category
Angi and HomeAdvisor publish identical figures for the three water contamination categories (Angi labels them clean, gray, and black water; HomeAdvisor labels them categories 1, 2, and 3):1,2
| Water category | Cleanup cost (Angi/HomeAdvisor) |
|---|---|
| Category 1 (clean water) | $1,500 – $3,500 |
| Category 2 (gray water from appliances, showers, or sinks) | $3,000 – $7,000 |
| Category 3 (black water: sewage or contaminated floodwater) | $7,000 – $15,000 |
These are the publishers’ labels for contamination level, not for the water’s origin. CDC warns that floodwater can carry germs and other contaminants, and even sharp debris, so water that entered the home from outside should not be treated as clean simply because it started as rain.5
HomeAdvisor notes these figures cover cleaning only; repairing the water damage afterward is additional, at $1,300 – $5,500 or more.2
Fixr prices the same three categories differently, and adds a per-square-foot rate for each:3
| Category | Per sq.ft., labor included (Fixr) | Average cost, labor included (Fixr) |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | $3.50 – $4.25 | $1,000 – $5,000 |
| Category 2 | $4.10 – $5 | $4,000 – $8,000 |
| Category 3 | $6.25 – $7.25 | $10,000 – $15,000 |
Cost by water damage class (Fixr)
Fixr also prices by water damage class, a separate scale describing how much material is affected:3
| Class | Average cost, labor included (Fixr) |
|---|---|
| Class 1 | $1,000 – $3,000 |
| Class 2 | $3,500 – $6,000 |
| Class 3 | $4,000 – $8,000 |
| Class 4 | $10,000 – $15,000 |
Cost by basement size
Angi and HomeAdvisor both put cleanup at $3 – $7 per square foot, but their size tables differ slightly:1,2
| Basement size (sq.ft.) | Cost (Angi) | Cost (HomeAdvisor) |
|---|---|---|
| 500 | $1,500 – $3,800 | $1,500 – $3,500 |
| 1,000 | $3,000 – $7,500 | $3,000 – $7,000 |
| 1,500 | — | $4,500 – $10,500 |
| 1,800 | — | $5,400 – $12,600 |
| 2,000 | $6,000 – $15,000 | $6,000 – $14,000 |
The siblings state the same per-square-foot rate yet publish slightly different size rows; the difference is unexplained, so each column keeps its own publisher’s figures. Fixr publishes its own size table with labor included:3
| Basement size (sq.ft.) | Cost, labor included (Fixr) |
|---|---|
| 500 | $1,750 – $3,620 |
| 1,000 | $3,500 – $7,250 |
| 1,200 | $4,200 – $8,700 |
| 1,500 | $5,250 – $10,870 |
| 1,800 | $6,300 – $13,000 |
Repairs and restoration after cleanup
Angi prices the restoration work a flooded basement often needs:1
| Item | Scope | Cost (Angi) |
|---|---|---|
| Flooring | Removal and replacement (carpet, laminate, tile) | $1,000 – $5,000 |
| Drywall | Tear-out and reinstall per room | $500 – $2,500 |
| Insulation | Replace water-damaged insulation | $400 – $1,200 |
| Baseboards | Replace or restore wood trim | $200 – $800 |
| Cabinetry | Remove and reinstall cabinets | $800 – $3,500 |
HomeAdvisor publishes a similar post-flood repair table; its drywall, mold, and foundation figures match Angi’s (sibling-published):2
| Item | Cost (HomeAdvisor) |
|---|---|
| Carpet replacement | $1,000 – $5,000 |
| Mold or mildew removal | $500 – $6,000 |
| Leak repair | $250 – $1,000 |
| Drywall repair | $500 – $2,500 |
| Foundation repair | $1,000 – $10,000 |
Fixr prices flood-related repairs separately:3
| Type of repair | Cost, labor included (Fixr) |
|---|---|
| Carpet cleanup | $75 – $300 |
| Electrical repair | $200 – $600 |
| Water-damaged wood repair | $200 – $2,000 |
| Restarting a furnace after a flood | $250 – $1,500 |
| Leaking basement repair | $250 – $8,000 |
| Flood-cut drywall repair | $300 – $485 |
| Foundation issues | $5,000 – $15,000 |
Note the differing scopes: Fixr’s carpet row is cleanup, while HomeAdvisor’s is replacement, and Fixr’s foundation row covers structural repairs priced well above the siblings’ foundation-crack figure. See our guides to water damage restoration, mold remediation, and basement waterproofing for those projects.
Labor, assessment, and equipment
Angi reports $50 – $150 per hour for the specialists involved (restoration pros, plumbers, electricians, mold remediators), initial assessment and inspection fees of $100 – $500, and emergency water extraction or pump-out at $300 – $2,000 depending on volume.1 It prices drying equipment separately: dehumidifiers at $100 – $300 per week and air movers at $50 – $150 per week.1
National cleanup services (Fixr)
Fixr publishes average totals for the two largest national providers, labor and materials included: ServiceMaster at $3,000 – $10,000 and Servpro at $3,500 – $15,000.3
Related projects
See our guides to water damage restoration, basement waterproofing, mold remediation, and sump pump installation for those projects.
Frequently asked questions
How much does flooded basement cleanup cost?
Angi, HomeAdvisor, and Fixr all report an average of $4,000 and a typical range of $2,000 – $7,000. Angi and HomeAdvisor put the extremes at $1,500 – $15,000; Fixr reports a $1,000 low end and the same $15,000 high end.1,2,3
How much does it cost per square foot to clean a flooded basement?
Angi and HomeAdvisor report $3 – $7 per square foot. Fixr prices per square foot by contamination category: $3.50 – $4.25 for category 1, $4.10 – $5 for category 2, and $6.25 – $7.25 for category 3, labor included.1,2,3
How much does black water cleanup cost?
Angi and HomeAdvisor report $7,000 – $15,000 for category 3 (black water) cleanup. Fixr reports $10,000 – $15,000, labor included.1,2,3
Does cleanup include repairs?
No. HomeAdvisor states its category figures cover cleaning only, with water damage repair adding $1,300 – $5,500 or more. Post-flood work such as carpet replacement, drywall, and mold removal is priced separately.1,2
Related guides
Water Damage Restoration Cost
Basement Waterproofing Cost
Mold Remediation Cost
Sump Pump Installation Cost
All cost guides
Sources
1. Angi — How Much Does Flooded Basement Cleanup Cost? (2026 data)
2. HomeAdvisor — Flooded Basement Cleanup Cost (2026 data)
3. Fixr — Flooded Basement Cleanup Cost (updated Jan 2025)
4. CDC — Reentering Your Flooded Home
5. CDC — Floodwater After a Disaster or Emergency