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1-800 WATER DAMAGE Franchise Cost and Requirements for 2025

Background

Traditional Model Franchise

Single $173,000 (Fran Fee - $59K, Vehicle & Equipment - $106K) 350,000 pop.

Super-Pack $271,000 (Fran Fee -  $157K, Vehicle & Equipment - $114K) 1,000,000 pop.

  • Business Description: 1-800 WATER DAMAGE (Owned by BELFOR - World's Largest Property Restoration Company). Services include - (Water, Fire, Mold Remediation and Carpet Cleaning for Residential and Commercial Clients). 1-800 Water Damage is a Traditional Model Franchise 
  • Single (350,000 pop.) or Super-Pack (1,000,000 pop.) Territories.
  • KEY DIFFERENCES FROM OTHER RESTORATION FRANCHISES:
  • Overflow Referral Work from Offices of Parent Company - BELFOR
  • Major Natural Disaster (Hurricane, etc.) Referral Opportunities
  • Most Major Insurance Company & Third Party Administrator (TPA's) Vendor Lists
  • Best Initial Training & Ongoing Support Team in the Restoration Industry
  • Employment Agency for Labor Pool (Temp Employees and Full Time Techs)
  • Over 400 Major Market Territories Still Available
  • Largest Territories in our Service industry Space (350,000 population)
  • Services cannot be "Outsourced to China" or "Dropped on your Doorstep" by Amazon
  • Large Majority of Work Paid by Insurance

Financing Options:

PLAN A: (BELFOR Franchise Group Financing)

We can finance up to $29,500 - 50% of the Franchise Fee. We can also finance $65,000 Vehicle (They will put $10,000 down)

Candidate will need to pay $39,000 for the Equipment.

Candidate will need at least $80,000 down payment to get started.

PLAN B: (Preferred Lender Financing) (150% of Needed Funds)

$150,000 Unsecured SBA - (10 Year Loan)

$100,000 Loan for Vehicle and Equipment (6 Year Loan)

Company Details

Established: 2005
First Unit Franchised: 2015 (Under BELFOR Franchise Group)
Franchised Units: 175+  (as of 1/1/2025)
Company Owned Units: 0
Canada Franchises: No
International Franchises: No

Support and Training Offered By 1-800 WATER DAMAGE

Financial Assistance Provided: Yes

We offer up to 50% of in house financing off of the Franchise Fee for the first territory.

Site Selection Assistance: Yes

Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes

Recruiting Assistance: Yes

Co-Operative Advertising: Yes

Training: Technical and Business Training for 10 days at our Headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

2025 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 2025:

Total Initial Investment: $220,803 to $315,448
Franchise Fee: $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.

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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.

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Additional Information

Additional Categories

Home Services, Maintenance, Repair & Restoration

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

No

B2B

Yes

Franchise Opportunities in Canada

No

International Franchise Opportunities

No

E2 Visa Franchise

Yes

1-800 WATER DAMAGE Franchises for Sale

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