1-800 Water Damage

1-800 WATER DAMAGE is a national property damage restoration franchise providing essential services for residential and commercial customers facing water damage, fire and smoke damage, mold, and biohazards.
Franchise owners operate a recession-resistant business while serving their communities during critical moments. This is a purpose-driven opportunity backed by professional systems, strong brand recognition, and industry-leading support.

Part of the BELFOR Franchise Group Family of Brands

BELFOR Franchise Group provides franchise owners with comprehensive support, including in-depth training, ongoing business coaching, and strategic marketing initiatives. This long-standing commitment to franchisee success has positioned the franchisor as an industry leader and earned it a strong reputation as a trusted partner for entrepreneurs pursuing opportunities in the home services market.

Industry & Demand

Property damage restoration is a high-demand, non-discretionary industry driven by weather events, aging infrastructure, insurance claims, and commercial and residential losses. Demand remains strong regardless of economic cycles.

WHY 1-800 Water Damage?

Recession-resistant industry
Multiple revenue streams within a single brand
Strong national credibility with referral partners and insurers
Parent organization is the largest property restoration company globally
Robust training, marketing, and operational support
Collaborative franchise network with internal referral opportunities

Business Model Highlights

Multiple restoration service lines and revenue streams
Scalable territory-based model with large protected markets
Potential for insurance-paid jobs with strong cash flow dynamics
Ability to support both residential and commercial clients
Opportunity to grow crews and expand service offerings

Competitive Advantages

Large, protected territories
Nationwide referral opportunities from BELFOR Franchise Group sister brands
Ability to collaborate on CAT events and large-loss situations
Centralized in-house marketing support to build local digital presence
Regional business coaches focused on growth and operational execution

Ideal Franchisee Profile

Entrepreneurial and service-minded
Comfortable building referral relationships
Willing to manage and grow teams
Motivated to work on the business, not just in it
Experienced contractors and business operators are a strong fit, but experience is not required

AVAILABLE MARKETS
US markets available: Available Everywhere

Available in Canada: No

International Referrals: No

BACKGROUND:
Year founded: 2005

Year franchised: 2006 (2016 under BELFOR)

Number of franchises currently operating: 175

Number of corporate owned franchises: 0

FINANCIAL DETAILS:
Franchise fee: $59,000

Total investment: $142,903 - $312,398
Liquidity (cash, stocks, bonds) requirement: $100,000

Net worth requirement:$300,000

Royalty: 10-7%

Additional fees: 2% for marketing fund

Financial assistance available: Yes -$25,000 in-house financing with additional 3rd party financing
VetFran program: YES

SBA Registered: YES
Home Based: No

Absentee ownership available: Semi-absentee possible after 3-6 months

Accepting Master Franchisor and Area Developer Referrals: No

Average number of employees required: 2

Do you provide earnings guidance in Item 19 in your FDD: Yes

SUPPORT & TRAINING PROVIDED:
Training and support program details:

Our comprehensive approach to training covers both the technical and operational sides of running a service business. In-house experts will teach you everything you need to know about our brand, equipment, the industry, educating and serving clients, and more.
After initial training, you’ll receive ongoing coaching, sales and marketing support, and other resources from our home office teams to help you continue to grow your business more—along with access to an online training platform.

Cost for Training:

Investor: No Expense
Others: No Expense
Later for new hires: No Expense

Lodging and airfare included: No

Site selection assistance: Yes

Lease negotiation assistance: Yes

Mentor following training: Yes

Length of Mentoring Franchisee: Unlimited

Last updated: 9/2/2026

Liaison: Tanasia DeJesus, CFPC