1-800 WATER DAMAGE

Available in Multiple Locations
Cash Required

$100,000

Min. Franchise Fee

$59,000

Total Number of Units

178

Franchising Since

2002

Corporate Headquarters

Ann Arbor,MI

CEO Name

Rusty Amarante

Overview

There are many reasons why 1-800 WATER DAMAGE® is a leader in the property restoration industry. At the end of the day, it really comes down to people. The franchisees you'd be joining are some of the most dedicated and hard-working in the industry. In addition, our employees at the home office are focused on and committed to your success.

Our franchisees are actively restoring Residential Homes, Commercial Buildings, Public Schools, Nursing Facilities, Hospitals, Restaurants, Oil Rigs, Cruise Ships – and just about any facility you can imagine! Our resilient franchisees are proving we are truly one of the very best recession-resistant / life-impacting service businesses in all of franchising.

Backed by the support from the world's largest property restoration company, BELFOR, along with our experienced franchise management staff and comprehensive training program, you will receive the tools, expert assistance, advice, guidance and support you need to start and operate your own 1-800 WATER DAMAGE® franchise.

Franchise Unit Trends and Revenue

Total Number of Units

178

New Units Opened

20

Average Unit Revenue

$491,241

* in 2023

Franchise Fees

Min. Franchise Fee

$59,000
Veteran's Fee: $47,200

Royalty Fee

3.0% - 10.0%
Gross Remediation Sales; Royalty on Gross Reconstruction Sales are 3.0-10.0%

Ad Fund Fee

2.0%
Gross Sales

Why Choose 1-800 WATER DAMAGE?

  • Territory pricing starting at $59,000,
  • We'll provide ongoing sales assistance and marketing support
  • You'll benefit from BELFOR's industry connections and referral base.
  • You'll have a large territory, approximately 350,000 population.
  • We'll supply classroom and field training at our state of the art facility

BELFOR is the world's largest property restoration company, so you can trust us to provide the tools, guidance, support and expert assistance you need to launch and grow a successful 1-800 WATER DAMAGE franchise location.

Starting Costs and Investment Requirements

Total Investment

$170,089 - $297,894

Net Worth Required

$150,000

Cash Required

$100,000

Training and Support
Financing Available
Multi Units

Training and Support

At BELFOR Franchise Group, our franchise development team makes you the priority. For the whole company to succeed, we know that each franchisee must prosper. That is why we provide you with the tools and resources you need to do well.

We provide ongoing support in:

  • Technology Training-From efficient systems to our cleaning equipment, we provide each franchise owner with comprehensive training on our technology.
  • Online Learning Center-Franchisees have access to our online learning center where we provide tools and resources you can use to achieve your personal goals.
  • Access to Marketing Collateral-Marketing is key to any business venture, which is why we provide you with proven strategies and tools to reach a wider audience.
  • World-Class Training Facility-Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, we have a start-of-the-art training facility where our development team goes over the franchise fundamentals.

History

Collectively, BELFOR Franchise Group is impacting not only the way the world looks at service, cleaning and maintenance but, more importantly, at what can be done to prevent disasters from happening in the first place. BELFOR Franchise Group leverages industry experience and marketing innovation to offer franchise opportunities for its three strong brands, which include DUCTZ, HOODZ, and 1-800 WATER DAMAGE. For over a decade, we've established a legacy of support, integrity, and success.

Check Out Our History

  • 2002-DUCTZ launches in Ann Arbor, Michigan as a residential indoor air quality business.
  • 2007-BELFOR Property Restoration acquires DUCTZ. BELFLOR Franchise Group is formed.
  • 2009-BELFOR Franchise Group launches HOODZ.
  • 2016-BELFOR Franchise Group acquires 1-800 WATER DAMAGE

Ideal Candidate

We are searching for individuals who are ambitious, dedicated, hard-working, outgoing and coachable. You do not need to have any experience in construction or home services, however, if you do, that is certainly a plus.

1-800 WATER DAMAGE encourages our military veterans to consider joining as we offer generous incentives as part of the Vetfran program.

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