Restoration Services

1-800-Water Damage

Ann Arbor, MI · Founded 2002 · WDTM

1-800 WATER DAMAGE International, LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of water damage restoration, mold remediation, odor removal, fire and smoke restoration and cleaning services businesses, with optional reconstruction services including drywall, flooring, painting, and related work.

2026 Franchise 500
#347
160
units (2025)
-8.6%
year over year

Units by Year

154
2021
167
2022
178
2023
175
2024
160
2025

Total outlets at year end, from FDD Item 20.

The Investment

Initial investment
$71,403 – $312,398
FDD Item 7
Franchise fee
$59,000
FDD Item 5
Ad fund
2%
FDD Item 6
Financial performance
Yes
FDD Item 19 disclosure
Royalty

10% of Gross Sales (Remediation Services up to $499,999.99); 9% of Gross Sales ($500,000+); 8% of Gross Sales ($1,000,000+); 7% of Gross Sales ($2,000,000+); or 10% then 3% of Gross Sales (Reconstruction Services)

Leadership

  • Timothy Fagan

    President

  • Rusty Amarante

    President

  • Sheldon Yellen

    Chief Executive Officer

  • Chris Jones

    Treasurer and Secretary

  • Michael J. Reddy

    Chief Development Officer of BELFOR Franchise Group, LLC

  • Melanie Parker

    Senior Vice President of Legal and Franchise Administration

  • Abigail Baker

    Senior Vice President of Marketing

On File

FDD years
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Franchisee records
91
Current roster rows
Signed, not open
4
FDD Item 20, Table 5
Franchising for
23 yrs

Franchise Disclosure Documents

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