How Much Does Water Damage Restoration Cost in Salt Lake County?
At Keystone Restoration’s 2026 rates, most water damage mitigation jobs in Salt Lake County that don’t involve sewage come to about $1,900–$6,500. Sewage backups cost more. A clean-water leak in one room comes to about $1,950–$3,500, a finished basement about $5,200–$6,500, and a sewage backup in a basement about $10,750–$12,950. These are worked examples priced from our actual rate sheet, with labor included, for drying and tear-out only. Rebuilding is a separate cost.
Moisture inspection and mapping is free. You’ll know what’s wet, and what it will take to dry it, before you commit to anything.
Every price on this page is an estimate based on our standard rates, not a quote. Your price depends on what we find on site.
Seth Saxton, Owner, Keystone Restoration · IICRC-certified technician (WRT, AMRT, ASD)
Last updated: October 2026
Quick answer by job type
| Job | Example price at Keystone’s 2026 rates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Clean water, one room (burst supply line, water heater) | $1,950–$3,500 | Clean water pricing |
| Clean water, finished basement (~600 sq ft) | $5,200–$6,500 | Clean water pricing |
| Gray water, laundry room or kitchen | $3,600–$5,100 | Gray water pricing |
| Sewage backup, bathroom | $4,150–$4,800 | Sewage cleanup pricing |
| Sewage backup, finished basement (~600 sq ft) | $10,750–$12,950 | Sewage cleanup pricing |
| Mold remediation, bathroom | $1,900–$2,350 | Mold remediation pricing |
| Mold remediation, basement section | $3,650–$4,400 | Mold remediation pricing |
Cost per square foot
Small jobs cost more per square foot because the service call, setup and dump fee are spread over less area. From the worked examples on our pricing pages:
| Example job | Area | Example total | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean water, bathroom | 80 sq ft | $1,985–$2,400 | about $24.80–$30.00 |
| Clean water, kitchen | 200 sq ft | $2,760–$3,495 | about $13.80–$17.50 |
| Clean water, finished basement | 600 sq ft | $5,240–$6,495 | about $8.70–$10.85 |
| Sewage, finished basement | 600 sq ft | $10,760–$12,925 | about $17.90–$21.55 |
Our full price list
All prices include labor.
Response
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Emergency service call, business hours | $250–$350 |
| Emergency service call, after hours or weekends | $300–$400 |
| Moisture inspection and mapping (meters, thermal imaging) | Free |
| Setup and cleaning | $400–$800 per job |
Water extraction
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Carpet | $1.00–$2.00 per sq ft |
| Hard floors (tile, LVP, hardwood) | $0.75–$1.50 per sq ft |
Drying equipment (per unit, per day)
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Air mover (fan) | $25 |
| Dehumidifier | $75–$100 |
| Air scrubber (HEPA filtration) | $60–$80 |
| Wall or floor cavity drying system | $100–$200 |
| Daily monitoring visit (moisture readings, equipment adjustment) | $150 |
Tear-out
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Carpet pad removal | $0.50–$1.50 per sq ft |
| Carpet removal | $0.50–$2.00 per sq ft |
| Drywall removal | $1.00–$2.00 per sq ft |
| Insulation removal | $1.00–$2.00 per sq ft |
| LVP / vinyl removal | $1.50–$2.50 per sq ft |
| Baseboard removal | $1.00–$2.00 per linear ft |
| Trim removal | $1.00–$2.00 per linear ft |
Cleaning and treatment
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Antimicrobial application | $0.30 per sq ft |
| HEPA vacuuming | $0.50 per sq ft |
Sewage and mold jobs only
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Containment barrier | $1.00 per sq ft |
| Zipper door | $15–$20 each |
| Negative air machine | $60–$80 per day |
| PPE (protective equipment) | $50 per technician per day |
Disposal
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Dump fee | $150–$300 per load |
What makes a job cost more
- Type of water. Clean water from a supply line is the cheapest to handle. Gray water (washing machine, dishwasher) needs more cleaning. Sewage is Category 3 and requires containment, protective gear and removal of porous materials like carpet and pad, so it lands at the top of every range.
- How long it sat. Water that sits more than a day or two wicks higher into drywall and can turn clean water into a contamination problem. Fast calls are cheaper calls.
- What got wet. Carpet pad usually can’t be saved. Water under LVP or inside wall cavities needs specialty drying equipment.
- Drying time. Most jobs dry in 3–5 days. Every extra day adds equipment and a monitoring visit.
- After hours. Night and weekend call-outs cost $50 more than business hours.
How we size the drying setup
For each wet room, we typically start with 1 dehumidifier and 5 air movers, then adjust based on daily moisture readings. A room drying for 3 days at that setup costs about $600–$700 in equipment, plus monitoring visits.
What’s not included
These prices cover mitigation: stopping the damage, drying the structure and removing what can’t be saved. Putting the home back together (new drywall, flooring, cabinets, paint) is reconstruction and is quoted separately. You can choose any contractor for that work.
Insurance
If your loss is covered by your policy, your insurer generally pays for mitigation minus your deductible. Coverage depends on your policy and the cause of the damage, so call your insurer early. Insurance jobs are priced in Xactimate, the estimating software insurers use, and your adjuster reviews that estimate, so the final insurance figure can differ from the standard rates on this page. The Utah Insurance Department explains the claims process at insurance.utah.gov.
Pricing by job type
Clean water pricing
Burst supply lines, water heaters, overflowing sinks. One room and finished-basement examples.
See the examples →Gray water pricing
Washing machine and dishwasher overflows, sump pump failures. Laundry room and kitchen examples.
See the examples →Sewage cleanup pricing
Category 3 backups: containment, PPE, air filtration and removal. Basement and bathroom examples.
See the examples →Mold remediation pricing
Containment, negative air, removal and HEPA cleaning. Bathroom and basement examples.
See the examples →Straight Answers
FAQ
Is the inspection really free?
Yes. Moisture mapping with meters and thermal imaging is free. You’ll see what’s wet and what drying will involve before any work starts.
Do your prices include labor?
Yes. Every price on this page includes our technicians’ labor.
Why do online averages look different from your prices?
National cost sites average together every kind of job, from a wet rug to a flooded house, and often mix mitigation with rebuild. Our numbers are broken down by job type and cover mitigation only.
How long does drying take?
Most jobs are dry in 3–5 days. We check moisture daily and remove equipment once materials reach normal dry levels.
Do I have to use the company my insurer recommends?
Generally, no. Homeowners can usually choose their own restoration company. Check your policy and ask your insurer if you’re unsure.
Want a Number for Your House, Not an Example?
Call (801) 948-2501. The moisture inspection is free, and you’ll have a line-by-line estimate before any work starts. 24/7.
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