Business Water Damage Downtime Calculator
Estimate what each day of closure costs your business, and what a faster restoration is worth.
Estimates use typical industry ranges and published methods. They are not a quote. An on-site moisture inspection sets the actual scope.
Common commercial water losses
- Fire sprinkler line breaks and accidental sprinkler discharges
- Roof leaks over flat or low-slope commercial roofs after storms
- Restroom overflows and sewage backups in restaurants and offices
- Water heater, ice machine and beverage line leaks in food service
- Upper-floor unit leaks in apartments and condos affecting units below
- HVAC condensate overflows from rooftop and above-ceiling units
Keeping the doors open
Commercial restoration is planned around your operations: drying equipment staged in sections so unaffected areas stay open, noisy work scheduled after hours, containment to keep dust and contamination out of occupied areas, and daily communication with managers and property owners. Large-loss jobs may use trailer-mounted desiccant dehumidifiers and temporary power.
Materials in commercial buildings
Commercial spaces bring their own challenges: glue-down carpet tile, VCT over concrete, suspended ceiling tiles that must be replaced once wet, metal-stud walls, and server or electrical rooms that need protection first. Documentation — moisture logs, photos, equipment records — matters even more when property owners, tenants and multiple insurance carriers are involved.
Business interruption and insurance
Commercial property policies cover physical damage, and business interruption coverage (if you carry it) can replace lost income while you're closed, usually after a waiting period. Every day saved on drying and repair reduces the claim and gets customers back sooner. The calculator above shows what each day of disruption costs your business.