1-800 Water Damage Franchise: Cost, Fees & Earnings

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160 locations (2025), -8.6% YoY(Item 20)

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Median Revenue (AUV)

$481,891

Source: 2026 FDD, Item 19

Initial Investment

$142,903 – $312,398

Source: 2026 FDD, Item 7

Franchise Fee

$59,000

Source: 2026 FDD, Item 5

Royalty

7%

Source: 2026 FDD, Item 6

About 1-800 Water Damage

1-800 WATER DAMAGE operates franchised businesses providing water damage restoration services, mold remediation, odor removal, fire and smoke restoration, and related cleaning services. Qualified franchisees may also offer reconstruction services such as drywall installation, flooring repair, painting, and other structural repairs with proper licensing and approval.

Gross Sales by Performance TierSource: 2026 FDD Item 19

AUV Trend — Multi-Year Median Revenue

Additional Item 19 Analysis

Deeper Item 19 Analysis (Charts 3–6)

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1-800 Water Damage Franchise FAQ

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

Per Item 7 of the 2026 FDD Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated initial investment ranges from $142,903 to $312,398.

What is the 1-800 Water Damage franchise fee?

The FDD reports an initial franchise fee of $59,000 to $84,500.

What royalty does 1-800 Water Damage charge?

The FDD reports an ongoing royalty of 7%.

How much revenue does a 1-800 Water Damage franchise generate?

The 2026 FDD reports a median revenue per unit of $481,891 for fiscal year 2025. Individual results vary.

Can I finance a 1-800 Water Damage franchise with an SBA loan?

Many franchise purchases are financed with SBA 7(a) loans covering a large share of the total project cost. You can check what you'd qualify for with Franchable's free SBA prequalification.

Data sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Document. Franchable is not affiliated with or endorsed by 1-800 Water Damage. This is not an offer to sell a franchise. Individual results vary.