Water Restoration - Is It A Good Way to Make Money?
**Absolutely. Water restoration is one of the most profitable trades in the service industry—**if you structure it right, watch your margins, and track the numbers that matter.
Whether you're just getting started or already running a few crews, water mitigation and restoration work can generate consistent, high-value revenue. With the right systems in place, it’s not just possible to make money—it’s possible to build real wealth.
💸 Why Restoration Is So Profitable
Water restoration jobs are often covered by insurance, which means you’re not chasing low-budget homeowners—you’re billing carriers with set industry pricing (like Xactimate). This gives your business stability and predictable revenue.
Typical job sizes:
Dry-outs: $3,000–$5,000
Mold remediation: $4,000–$10,000
Full-service mitigation + rebuild: $10,000–$30,000+
If you’re booking even a handful of jobs per month, your top-line revenue adds up quickly. And with solid job costing and operational controls, your bottom line can look just as strong.
📊 What Profit Margins Look Like
Let’s break it down with a real-world example for an owner-operator:
Monthly Revenue: $100,000
COGS (equipment, materials, subs): ~35%
Labor Costs: ~25%
Overhead (rent, insurance, software, trucks): ~20%
That still leaves 20% net profit or more—and that’s before factoring in tax strategies or business growth. Some of our clients even see 25–30% net margins by dialing in their pricing, scheduling, and labor.
🔧 What Makes the Difference?
The restoration companies that stay profitable long-term are the ones that:
Know their numbers and track KPIs monthly
Understand how labor, COGS, and overhead work together
Price jobs to cover true labor burden and overhead
Review their financials regularly and make data-backed decisions
That’s where Kiwi Cash Flow comes in. We work with water restoration contractors across the U.S. to help them simplify their finances, see their real margins, and stay cash-positive as they grow.
✅ Yes, You Can Make Money—And We’ll Help You Keep It
At Kiwi Cash Flow, we don’t just hand you reports—we help you understand what they mean, and what to do next. Our monthly financial insights, KPI reviews, and industry benchmarking are built specifically for restoration businesses.
If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I actually making money?” — we’ll show you. And if you’re already profitable, we’ll help you scale it.
📈 Learn more at https://www.kiwicashflow.com
💬 Schedule a call and find out how much more your business could be making.