How much does a 1-800 Water Damage franchise cost?

Total investment ranges $85,000 to $210,000 including franchise fee $65,000, equipment, vehicle wrap, marketing launch and working capital. Home-based model available.

Do I need restoration experience?

No. 78% of owners come from corporate, sales or trades. You get 3 weeks training, IICRC certification, and BELFOR corporate support.

How fast can I launch?

Average 45-75 days from signing to first job. Protected territory up to 350,000 population, equipment package and national call center included.

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#1 Restoration Franchise • Since 2006 • Part of BELFOR

OWN THE BUSINESS THAT FIXES DISASTERS 24/7.

1-800 Water Damage is the nation's fastest-growing water restoration franchise. $4.2B market, insurance-paid jobs, $4,800 average ticket. Home-based. No experience. Protected territory up to 350k people.

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⭐ 4.9/5 3,200+ reviews

🏠 180+ locations USA

💰 $1.1M avg top-quartile revenue*

🛡️ BELFOR backed

🔥 LIVE JOBS TODAY
1,284
national dispatch

💧 AVG JOB TICKET
$4,800
insurance-paid

WATER EXTRACTION ✦ MOLD REMEDIATION ✦ FIRE & SMOKE ✦ SEWAGE CLEANUP ✦ FLOOD RESPONSE ✦ 24/7 EMERGENCY ✦ WATER EXTRACTION ✦ MOLD REMEDIATION ✦ FIRE & SMOKE ✦ SEWAGE CLEANUP ✦ FLOOD RESPONSE ✦ 24/7 EMERGENCY ✦

18 yrsfranchising experience

$210BUS restoration market by 2030

45 daysaverage time to launch

92%owners renew after 5 years

Restored American home after water damage

💡 Did you know? 1 in 60 homes files a water damage claim every year. Insurance pays. Demand never sleeps.

About the brand — since 2006

WE DON'T SELL FRANCHISES. WE BUILD LOCAL HEROES.

Founded in Huntington Beach, California, 1-800 Water Damage grew from one truck to 180+ territories and became part of BELFOR – the world's largest restoration group ($3B+ revenue). When pipes burst at 2AM, we answer.

🌊Full-service restoration: water extraction, structural drying, mold, fire/smoke, sewage, carpet & reconstruction. One call solves it all.
📞National 1-800 call center: 24/7 dispatch captures jobs while you sleep. No missed emergencies, no extra staff.
🤝Insurance relationships done for you: preferred vendor status with major carriers + TPAs. Jobs come pre-approved.
🎓Zero to certified in 21 days: IICRC WRT/ASD, hands-on flood house, marketing launch and ride-alongs.

See numbers →Why owners choose us

*Financial figures refer to Item 19 FDD 2024. Results vary. Request FDD for details.

Mission

Help people on their worst day

Flooded basement, moldy attic, burned kitchen – you restore homes and peace of mind. Highest-rated purpose-driven franchise 2024.

Vision 2030

400 territories, one standard

We are awarding 40 new territories per year. Protected ZIPs, population-based mapping, no cannibalization – ever.

Backed by BELFOR

Big-company power, local soul

National accounts (Airbnb, property managers), bulk equipment pricing, disaster storm teams and commercial large-loss support.

What you sell — 6 profit centers

ONE TRUCK. SIX REVENUE STREAMS.

Average residential job $2,500–$12,000. Commercial jobs $25k–$250k. All insurance-driven, all recurring via plumbers, agents & property managers.

62% revenue

🌊 Water Damage & Drying

Burst pipes, floods, appliance leaks. Extraction, dehumidification, moisture mapping. Emergency premium + equipment rental margin.

High margin 68%

🦠 Mold Remediation

Containment, HEPA, antimicrobial. $3k–$15k per job. Massive demand in Florida, Texas, coastal markets.

Large loss

🔥 Fire, Smoke & Odor

Soot cleanup, ozone, pack-out. Often paired with reconstruction – doubles ticket size.

Emergency

🚧 Sewage & Biohazard

Category 3 black water, sanitization. Least competition, highest urgency, premium pricing.

Recurring

🏠 Reconstruction & Repairs

Drywall, flooring, paint after mitigation. Keep 100% of job vs referring out. 35% attach rate.

B2B contracts

🏢 Commercial & Storm

Apartments, HOAs, schools, hospitals. National accounts + hurricane deployment teams = $100k+ weeks.

Why 1-800 vs Servpro, PuroClean?

LOWER COST. BIGGER TERRITORY. REAL SUPPORT.

We compared FDDs. Here's why career changers pick us in 2025-2026:

💵$65k franchise fee vs $90k+ competitors. Home-based allowed – no storefront lease. Start with 2 techs + used box truck.

🗺️350k population protected. 2x larger than average. First right of refusal on adjacent ZIPs.

📈Marketing that books jobs: Google LSA, SEO, plumber referral program, insurance agent lunches – 120+ five-star review playbook.

🛰️Tech stack included: Restoration Manager CRM, MICA drying logs, CompanyCam, instant Xactimate estimates.

$86kavg monthly (mature)

41%gross margin

Investment & FDD 2026

WHAT DOES IT COST? WHAT DO YOU MAKE?

Transparent numbers. SBA-approved. Veterans get 15% off franchise fee.

🚀 Launch

$85k starting

Franchise fee $65,000
Equipment package $18k+
Vehicle wrap + marketing $12k
Home-based, 2 employees
Royalty 8% + 2% brand fund

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💧 Pro Owner

$145k avg

Everything in Launch +
2 drying trailers + HEPA fleet
Commercial sales coach
120-day fast-start ads
Storm team eligibility

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🏢 Empire (2-3 units)

$210k multi

3 territories discounted 30%
Dedicated ops manager
Large-loss commercial rig
Priority hurricane routes
Resale & equity growth

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Financing: SBA 7(a), Guidant 401k, Benetrends. Minimum liquid $75k, net worth $250k. HERO program for veterans & first responders.

From inquiry to first $20k month

LAUNCH IN 5 STEPS.

📝 Apply

2-min form. Territory check in 24h. No pressure – just map + FDD.

📞 Discovery

Meet HQ, validate with 5 owners, review Item 19 earnings. Virtual or Huntington Beach.

✍️ Sign & Train

3 weeks: IICRC certs, flood house, sales, Xactimate. Equipment delivered.

🚀 Grand Opening

Wrapped truck, 500 plumber visits, Google blitz. First jobs in week 1-2.

IS YOUR TERRITORY STILL OPEN?

Enter ZIP – we hold territories for 7 days free, no deposit.

By submitting you agree to be contacted about franchise opportunities. No spam, ever.

Owner stories

FROM CUBICLE TO $1M+ RESTORATION.

★★★★★

"I was an IT manager. No tools, no clue. 14 months later we did $87k in one month after a freeze. Call center + insurance work is cheat code."

— Marcus T., Dallas TX • Owner since 2021
⭐ 212 Google reviews • 3 trucks

★★★★★

"Looked at Servpro and PuroClean. 1-800 gave me double territory for less money. BELFOR commercial jobs paid my equipment in 6 months."

— Sarah & Dave L., Tampa FL • Owners since 2022
⭐ $1.2M year 2 • Hurricane team

★★★★★

"Mold jobs are gold. $6k average, 2 days work. Training was intense but I felt ready. Support answers in minutes, not days."

— James R., Veteran, Phoenix AZ
⭐ HERO discount • Home-based start

FAQ

QUESTIONS? ANSWERED.

Everything about cost, training, territory and earnings. Still unsure? Talk to an owner – we’ll connect you.

💰 How much can I really make?

Per FDD Item 19, top quartile averaged $1.1M gross with 38-44% margins. Average first-year owners doing owner-operator model report $280k-$450k. Commercial + storm work accelerates growth. Earnings depend on market, effort and follow-up – we show verified P&Ls on discovery day.

🧰 Do I need experience or license?

No restoration background needed. We provide IICRC WRT, ASD, AMRT certifications, contractor license guidance per state, and hands-on flood house training. Many states require no GC license for drying/mold under $10k – we help navigate.

🏠 Can I run from home?

Yes – 70% start home-based with storage unit + wrapped truck/trailer. You need 400-800 sq ft for dehus, air movers, HEPA. Upgrade to warehouse when you hit $40k/mo.

📍 How are territories protected?

Exclusive ZIP-based territory ~250k-350k population, mapped by households + claims data. No other franchise can market there. Right of first refusal on expansion. National jobs are routed by GPS to territory owner.

⏰ How fast until profitable?

Average break-even 7-11 months. First job typically within 14 days of launch thanks to pre-opening marketing, LSA and plumber network. Royalty relief first 3 months helps cash flow.

🌪️ What about hurricanes & support?

As part of BELFOR, you can join STORM teams – deploy to hurricanes for 3-6 weeks and bring $80k-$200k revenue. Corporate handles lodging, advances and adjusters.

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