Typical national published price ranges, what moves the number, and a planning calculator. Then get written quotes from independent companies that serve Pagosa Springs.
Get Free QuotesTypical national published ranges, not local quotes (Fixr, HomeGuide, This Old House, HomeAdvisor; 2025–2026). Pagosa Springs quotes come from the companies, not from this site.
| Item | Typical range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Water extraction | $3.75–$7.50 per sq ft | Fixr |
| Flood / flooded-basement cleanup | $4–$12 per sq ft | HomeGuide |
| Typical water damage job | $1,200–$5,000 | Fixr |
| Sewage cleanup | $7–$15+ per sq ft | HomeGuide |
| Mold remediation | $1,200–$3,750 (avg ≈ $2,300) | This Old House |
| Wet crawl space | $1,500–$5,000 | HomeGuide |
| Burst pipe repair | ≈ $500 (range $200–$3,000) | HomeAdvisor |
Large river-flood losses with tear-out often exceed these ranges. Get written, itemized estimates. Prices last reviewed November 1, 2026.
Two homes on the same street can get very different estimates. These are the usual reasons.
Category 1 is clean supply water, such as a burst pipe. Category 2 is gray water from a washer or dishwasher. Category 3 is sewage, a septic backup or outside floodwater. Each step up means more protective gear, more disinfection and more material thrown away instead of dried.
Most mitigation is priced per square foot of wet floor plus the wall height that wicked water. A flood that reached two rooms costs less than one that soaked the whole lower level. Measure or estimate the area before you call so quotes are easier to compare.
Equipment is often billed per piece per day. Dense materials such as hardwood, plaster, concrete and log walls take longer to dry than drywall. Ask how the company decides drying is finished and whether you will get the daily moisture readings.
Many mountain homes sit over a crawl space. Pumping, pulling wet insulation and vapor barrier, removing mud and drying soil and joists in a tight space takes time. National ranges for a wet crawl space run about $1,500 to $5,000 (HomeGuide).
Washed-out roads, closed highways or a long drive to a rural property can change scheduling and how a company staffs the job. Ask whether travel time or mileage appears on the estimate so you can compare quotes on the same basis.
Flood-damaged drywall in older homes may contain asbestos. Colorado requires inspection before disturbing more than small amounts, and testing and abatement are separate costs. Rebuild is usually a separate estimate from mitigation, sometimes from a different company.
Enter the affected area. The base uses the national flood cleanup range of $4 to $12 per sq ft; tick the extras that apply.
Typical range: $2,000–$6,000
A planning figure from national published ranges. It excludes rebuild, contents, asbestos testing and abatement, and well or septic work. Pagosa Springs quotes vary, and only a written estimate from a company that has seen the property is a real price.
As of November 1, 2026, FEMA Individual Assistance has not been approved for the 2026 flooding. See the recovery guide for the current status.
Archuleta County is in a state-declared disaster area for the October 2026 flooding. Under C.R.S. 6-1-730, charging a price so excessive that it amounts to price gouging for building materials, repair or reconstruction services, or emergency cleanup services is an unfair practice during a disaster period. The disaster period runs from the declaration until 180 days after the final declaration expires. The law sets no fixed percentage, and businesses may pass through genuine cost increases.
Practical steps: get a written, itemized estimate before work starts, compare more than one, pay deposits only against a written contract, and keep receipts. Report concerns to the Colorado Attorney General. Our FAQ covers what else to check before you hire.
Three things multiply each other: how much area is wet, how dirty the water was, and how long it sat. A small clean-water leak caught the same day may be a few hundred dollars of extraction and drying. River floodwater that soaked a crawl space for a week can mean mud removal, tear-out, disinfection, mold work and a long drying period.
Usually. Floodwater is treated as Category 3 water because it can carry sewage and other contaminants. Porous materials it touched, such as carpet, pad, insulation and the lower part of drywall, are normally removed rather than dried. National ranges for sewage-level cleanup run about $7 to $15 or more per sq ft (HomeGuide).
Colorado's price-gouging law, C.R.S. 6-1-730, applies during a declared disaster period and covers repair, reconstruction and emergency cleanup services. It does not set a numeric limit, and companies can pass through real cost increases. If a price looks excessive, ask for an itemized estimate and compare more than one. Complaints go to the Colorado Attorney General.
Standard homeowners policies generally exclude flood (Colorado Division of Insurance). Flood damage is usually covered only under an NFIP or private flood policy, and NFIP requires a signed proof of loss within 60 days unless FEMA extends it. A burst pipe or roof leak is a different peril and is often covered. Check your policy for your situation.
No. The ranges cover mitigation: water removal, cleaning and drying, plus mold or crawl space work where listed. Rebuild (new drywall, insulation, flooring, paint, cabinets) is usually a separate estimate. Asbestos testing and abatement, well or septic work, and contents cleaning are also extra. Ask each company to separate mitigation and rebuild on the estimate.
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