Central Florida’s year-round humidity, hurricane seasons, and aging housing stock mean water damage is a common—and costly—concern. Before you open your checkbook, you need clarity. This guide from CountBricks breaks down the average water damage repair cost Orlando residents can expect, the variables that move prices up or down, and how our AI-powered estimating platform delivers accurate numbers in real time.
Based on thousands of CountBricks residential projects across Orange, Seminole, and Osceola counties, total restoration bills typically fall between $2,700 and $11,800. Most single-family homeowners see a midpoint near $6,200. Light drywall repairs after a minor shower leak may be as little as $750, while whole-home flood mitigation can climb past $25,000.
• Size of the affected area in square feet
• Depth of saturation—surface moisture vs. structural intrusion
• Source of water: clean supply line, gray appliance overflow, or black sewer backup
• Required specialty trades (electrical rewiring, cabinetry rebuilds, flooring replacement)
• Local permitting and code upgrades unique to Orlando
Rapid extraction, dehumidification, and antimicrobial treatments average $3.50–$6.00 per sq. ft.
Expect $0.75–$1.90 per sq. ft. for commercial-grade air movers and HEPA filtration, essential in Central Florida’s subtropical climate.
• Drywall: $1.50–$3.25 per sq. ft.
• Insulation: $1.20–$2.00 per sq. ft.
• LVP or tile flooring: $4.00–$9.50 per sq. ft.
• Trim, cabinets, paint, and finish carpentry vary by design choice
Licensed trade labor in Orlando averages $55–$78 per hour. CountBricks bundles labor, supervision, and project management into transparent line items so you see exactly where your dollars go.
• High dew-point levels extend dry-out timelines
• Strict Orange County building codes often require Class 4 vapor barriers
• Peak hurricane months (Aug–Oct) drive up demand for restoration crews
• Many homes built pre-1990 may need asbestos or lead paint testing
1. Voice-based walkthrough: Describe the damage to our mobile app or desktop mic.
2. Real-time blueprint capture: Snap photos or upload PDFs; CountBricks AI converts them to measurable floor plans.
3. Material & labor matching: Our database updates live Orlando supplier prices every 24 hours.
4. Dynamic scope building: Tasks auto-populate—demo, dry-out, rebuild—based on IICRC best practices.
5. Instant output: Receive a detailed, editable estimate and branded PDF quote.
6. One-click invoice: Convert the accepted quote into a progress-billing schedule, seamlessly synced to your accounting software.
• Act within 24 hours—mold colonies double every 18 hours in 80 °F humidity.
• Isolate the leak source before calling in demo crews.
• Use moisture meters to verify dryness, avoiding premature rebuilds.
• Opt for water-resistant LVP flooring instead of hardwood in flood-prone zones.
• Store photo evidence; well-documented claims speed up insurance approvals.
If mitigation and partial replacement exceed 50 % of full component value, CountBricks advisers often recommend complete replacement for long-term savings. Our AI engine flags these thresholds automatically so you can present clear options to your client.
CountBricks integrates with major carriers’ pricing databases, ensuring your scope aligns with regional adjuster allowances. For self-pay clients, we provide staged draw schedules and embedded financing so repairs can begin immediately.
Ready to secure an exact water damage repair cost for your Orlando project? Start a live voice session at CountBricks.com/services and have a fully scoped estimate in under ten minutes.
An early-1900s craftsman near Lake Eola suffered a supply-line rupture while the owners were on vacation. By the time they returned, 620 sq. ft. of hardwood flooring had cupped, and moisture readings inside wall cavities exceeded 18 %.
1. 0-Hour Call: Homeowner initiated a voice session through CountBricks.
2. 1 Hour: Field tech uploaded smartphone images; AI created a scaled floor plan.
3. 2 Hours: Instant estimate delivered—total projected cost $8,950.
4. Day 1: Mitigation team deployed with desiccant dehumidifiers.
5. Day 4: Moisture levels reached 8 %; rebuild phase triggered automatically.
6. Day 12: Final walkthrough and invoice generated via CountBricks.com/portfolio.
• Mitigation & dry-out: $3,200
• Select hardwood replacement: $2,750
• Insulation and drywall: $1,100
• Trim, paint, punch-list: $1,400
• Permits & testing: $500
• AI-generated line items streamlined insurer negotiation—claim approved in 48 hours.
• Continual material price syncing saved the homeowner 6 % when lumber costs dipped mid-project.
• Voice-to-estimate workflow cut traditional estimating time by 75 %.
Leveraging CountBricks turns water damage chaos into a predictable, data-driven process. From rapid scoping to final invoicing, you stay ahead of fluctuating labor rates and material costs while delivering clear value to homeowners. Explore more success stories at CountBricks.com/portfolio or begin your own project consultation today.
