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1-800 WATER DAMAGE

1-800 Water Damage is an exciting franchise opportunity from BELFOR - The World's Largest Property Restoration Contractor. Our Franchisees focus on Sales/Marketing and the Restorative Cleaning of Water Damage, Mold Remediation, and Carpet Cleaning.

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1-800 WATER DAMAGE Franchise Cost and Requirements for 2026

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BRAND OVERVIEW
1-800 WATER DAMAGE is a property damage restoration franchise providing essential services to residential and commercial customers dealing with water damage, fire and smoke damage, mold, biohazards, and other property-loss situations. Franchise owners build local service businesses around helping customers during critical moments while addressing needs that can arise regardless of broader economic conditions. The model combines multiple restoration service lines with large, protected territories and support across training, marketing, business development, and operations. Owners can also build relationships with insurers, property professionals, commercial customers, and other BELFOR Franchise Group brands within their markets.
 
PART OF BELFOR FRANCHISE GROUP
BELFOR Franchise Group is a family of service-based franchise brands supported by dedicated teams in training, business coaching, marketing, and operations. Franchise owners benefit from the resources and systems of a multi-brand organization while remaining focused on building and growing their own local businesses.
 
BUSINESS MODEL & COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES
? Multiple property restoration service lines and revenue opportunities
? Large, protected territories
? Residential and commercial customer opportunities
? Potential for insurance-related restoration work
? In-house training, marketing, operational, and business-development support
? Referral and relationship-building opportunities across the BELFOR Franchise Group network
? Potential collaboration on catastrophe-response and larger-loss situations when available

Company Details

Established: 2005
First Unit Franchised: 2015 (Under BELFOR Franchise Group)
Franchised Units: 160+ 
Company Owned Units: 0
Canada Franchises: No
International Franchises: No

Support and Training Offered By 1-800 WATER DAMAGE

Aspiring business owners who join 1-800 WATER DAMAGE quickly see the value of our state-of-the-art training facility in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Designed to help franchisees confidently launch and grow their businesses, this facility prepares you to become a trusted restoration expert in your community. With technology-enhanced classrooms, an on-site flood house for hands-on field training, and guidance from experienced technical specialists, you?ll gain a deep understanding of our brand, equipment, industry standards, customer education, and service excellence.

Beyond initial training, franchisees receive ongoing coaching, sales and marketing support, and access to a robust online training platform, ensuring continued growth and long-term success with the support of our home office team.

2026 Franchise Requirements Needed to Own a 1-800 WATER DAMAGE Franchise.

What does a 1-800 WATER DAMAGE Franchise Cost?

1-800 WATER DAMAGE franchise fees for 2026:

Total Initial Investment: $142,903 - $312,398
Franchise Fee: 1st - $59,900, 2nd - $49,900
Royalty:  10% to as low as 7%
Liquid Cash: $100,000
Minimum Net Worth: $300,000

Item 19: Yes
Passive Ownership: No
Home-Based: No
SBA: Yes
VetFran Discount: 20% off Initial Franchise Fee

Is 1-800 WATER DAMAGE a Semi Absentee Franchise with a Passive Ownership Opportunity?

No. 1-800 WATER DAMAGE is not a semi absentee franchise. The owner of the franchise (the franchisee) is expected to be involved in all aspects of day-to-day operations.

Is 1-800 WATER DAMAGE a Home Based franchise?

No. 1-800 WATER DAMAGE is not a home based franchise opportunity.

What Do 1-800 WATER DAMAGE Franchise Owners Make?

Click here to find out how much 1-800 WATER DAMAGE franchisees make. 1-800 WATER DAMAGE offers an Item 19 in their Franchise Disclosure Document which provides financial information about select franchisees in their franchise system.

Is 1-800 WATER DAMAGE a Master Franchise Opportunity?

No. 1-800 WATER DAMAGE is not a master franchise opportunity.

Does 1-800 WATER DAMAGE Offer a Veteran Discount?

Yes. 1-800 WATER DAMAGE franchise does offer a veteran discount.

Does 1-800 WATER DAMAGE Work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa Candidates?

Yes. 1-800 WATER DAMAGE franchise does work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa candidates.

Is 1-800 WATER DAMAGE Looking for Franchisees in Canada?

No. 1-800 WATER DAMAGE franchise is not looking for Canada franchisees.

Is 1-800 WATER DAMAGE Looking for International franchisees?

No. 1-800 WATER DAMAGE franchise is not looking for International franchisees.

Where can I see 1-800 WATER DAMAGE's FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document)?

Buying a Franchise Guide: What is a Franchise Disclosure Document?

When evaluating a franchise opportunity, reading and understanding the current version of their FDD is a necessity. Considering the benefits of franchising, such as established brand recognition and support from the franchisor, it's important to also take into account franchise fees and franchising royalty fees. Since most franchisors are privately owned companies, the current versions of their FDDs are typically not available unless requested directly from them.

Click here to connect with a Franchise Consultant who can help you obtain a copy quickly and for free. They can also guide you through the essential franchise questions to ask, ensuring you make a well-informed decision about your investment.

Additional Information

Additional Categories

Home Services, Maintenance, Repair & Restoration, Non Food Franchises

Number of Units Open

100+ UNITS

Cash Required

$50,000 - $100,000

Master Franchise

No

Passive Franchise

No

Home Based Franchise

No

Item 19 Franchise

Yes

Veteran Discount

Yes

B2B

Yes

Franchise Opportunities in Canada

No

International Franchise Opportunities

No

E2 Visa Franchise

Yes

1-800 WATER DAMAGE Franchises for Sale

Click Here to inquire about existing 1-800 WATER DAMAGE franchises for sale. We may have 1-800 WATER DAMAGE franchise resales. A franchise resale is an already established franchise owned by a franchisee and the franchisee is looking to sell their franchise.

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