Every flooded basement or burst pipe in Brooklyn is different, so we cannot give a flat rate over the phone, but we can explain what to expect.

In the New York area, most water damage restoration jobs typically range from $1,500 to $6,000 for standard mitigation (drying and cleanup). However, costs vary heavily based on the "Water Category":

Category 1 (Clean Water): Leaks from a supply line or faucet. This is the least expensive to fix (roughly $4–$5 per sq. ft.) because we can often save your floors and walls with rapid structural drying.

Category 2 (Black Water): Sewage backups or floodwater from storms. This requires full hazmat gear and safe disposal of materials, often costing $8–$15+ per sq. ft.

The good news? Most sudden damage (like a burst pipe) is covered by homeowners insurance. At Flooded Brooklyn, we bill your insurance company directly so you aren’t paying these costs out of pocket. We provide a free on-site estimate before we touch a single thing.

If you have standing water, we generally recommend finding a safe place to stay for at least the first 24–48 hours. There are three major risks that make staying home dangerous:

Electrical Hazards: In older Brooklyn brownstones and basements, water can easily reach outlets or wiring behind walls, creating a serious fire or shock risk.

Mold Growth: Toxic mold begins to grow within 24 to 48 hours of a flood. If you can smell that "musty" odor, the air quality is already compromised.

Contamination: If the water came from a sewer backup or storm (common in Brooklyn), it is considered "Black Water" (Category 3). This water contains bacteria and pathogens that can make you sick just by breathing the air near it.

For your safety, let our team perform the demolition and initial sanitization before you return.

It depends on what kind of water caused the damage and how fast you called us.

Carpet: The carpet padding (the foam underneath) acts like a sponge and almost always needs to be thrown away. However, the carpet fabric itself can sometimes be cleaned, sanitized, and re-stretched if the water was clean (Category 1) and we extract it within 24 hours. If it was sewage water, it must be removed for your health.

Drywall: Drywall is porous. If it has swollen, lost its structural integrity, or wicked up water more than a few inches, it usually needs to be cut out ("flood cuts") to let the wood studs behind it dry.

The Rule of Thumb: The faster we get industrial air movers and dehumidifiers running, the more property we can save. This is why our 30-minute response time is critical for your wallet.