Basic
$18 – $33 per sq ft
Wet drywall and insulation cut out, area dried, new 1/2 in. drywall and insulation installed, taped and finished to match
How Much Does Repair Water Damage Cost in Washington, District of Columbia?
Repair Water Damage: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Repair Water Damage in Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $22 to $39 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Repair Water Damage in Washington, District of Columbia
$22 – $39
per sq ftPrices in Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for repair water damage.
National average: $21 – $38 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$22 – $39 per sq ft
Moisture-meter checked dry-out, antimicrobial on exposed framing, new insulation and drywall, finished with texture matched
Premium
$27 – $49 per sq ft
Dry-out verified, antimicrobial treatment, moisture- and mold-resistant drywall with new insulation, finished and texture matched
Cost Breakdown in Washington
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $9.72 – $18 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $7.49 – $14 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $2.59 – $4.75 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.73 – $3.16 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Washington local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Washington, District of Columbia
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($9.26-$16.93 per square foot)
- Labor ($7.20-$13.17 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($20.58-$37.63 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($20.58-$37.63 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs5.0% above avg
Labor costs4.0% above avg
Frequently Asked Questions
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Repair Water Damage, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Sep 2026.
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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