How much does water damage restoration cost in Portland?
About $3,663 on average, with most jobs between $1,529 and $5,867, according to Angi's Portland data from August 2026 (Angi). By the square foot, it runs about $3.30 for clean water, $5 for gray water and $7.10 for sewage or other black water.
How much does fire damage restoration cost?
Nationally, Angi reports an average of $27,477, with typical jobs between $3,083 and $52,031 and a full range from $800 to $180,000 (Angi). Smoke-only cleanup averages about $3,000 (Angi).
Water damage costs
| Item | Portland | National | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average restoration job | $3,663 | $3,868 | Angi, Angi |
| Typical range | $1,529–$5,867 | $1,383–$6,369 | Angi, Angi |
| Clean water (Category 1), per sq ft | $3.30 | $3.50 | Angi, Angi |
| Gray water (Category 2), per sq ft | $5.00 | $5.25 | Angi, Angi |
| Black water (Category 3), per sq ft | $7.10 | $7.50 | Angi, Angi |
| Standing water removal | — | $1,607–$6,820 (average $4,119) | HomeAdvisor |
| Mold remediation | $1,013–$2,174 (average $1,593) | $1,200–$3,800 | Angi, Angi |
Cost-guide estimates, updated 2025–2026. Not quotes. A dash means no Portland figure was published.
Fire and smoke damage costs
| Item | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Fire restoration, typical job | $3,083–$52,031 (average $27,477) | Angi |
| Fire restoration, per sq ft | $4–$7 (average $5.50) | Angi |
| Soot removal | $2,000–$6,000 | Angi |
| Smoke remediation, typical job | $200–$12,000 (average $3,000) | Angi |
| Smoke cleanup, minor (1 room) | $200–$1,200 | Angi |
| Smoke cleanup, moderate (3 rooms) | $600–$3,600 | Angi |
| Smoke cleanup, major (5+ rooms) | $1,000–$10,000+ | Angi |
| Thermal fogging | $200–$600 | Angi |
| Ozone treatment | $200–$800 | Angi |
| HVAC duct cleaning | $150–$800 (average $390) | Angi |
Angi reports emergency or weekend work can add 10–15%.
What drives the price
- How much got wet or smoky. Restoration is priced largely by square footage and by the materials affected.
- Water category. Sewage and other contaminated water cost about twice as much per square foot as clean water, because more has to be removed and treated.
- Time. Water left for days can get dirtier and spread into more material. The EPA's window for drying before mold usually starts is 24 to 48 hours (EPA).
- Materials. Hardwood, plaster and finished basements take longer to dry or cost more to replace than vinyl and drywall.
- Access. Crawlspaces, attics and multi-story leaks take more labor.
- Contents. Packing out, cleaning and storing furniture and belongings is often a separate line item.
- Mitigation vs rebuild. Drying and cleanup is one bill; replacing drywall, flooring and cabinets afterward is another.
What you'll actually pay with insurance
If the damage is covered, your out-of-pocket cost is usually your deductible plus anything excluded, such as a gradual leak or flood damage your policy doesn't cover. For scale: nationally, the average homeowners claim for water damage and freezing was $15,400 from 2019 to 2023, and for fire and lightning it was $88,170 (Insurance Information Institute).
The fastest way to a clean claim is a line-item estimate: every task, quantity and price listed separately, plus dated photos and daily moisture readings. Adjusters work from line items. A single lump-sum price invites questions and delays.
Red flags in a restoration quote
- No CCB license number. Oregon requires a contractor's license number on bids and contracts (OAR 812-003-0120). Look it up on the CCB website.
- A single lump-sum price with no breakdown of tasks and quantities.
- Pressure to sign before you've read it, or before you've told your insurer.
- A promise about what your insurance will pay. Only your insurer decides that.