United Water Restoration

United Water Restoration Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2025)

United Water Restoration is a disaster restoration franchise specializing in water damage mitigation, mold remediation, and fire restoration services.

Founded in 2008 in Ormond Beach, Florida, United Water Restoration Group (UWRG) began as a small operation during a particularly destructive hurricane season. Established by Hungarian immigrants Lajos Nagy and Endre Banfi, later joined by Zoltan Kurucz, the company started with one van and a mission to help homeowners and businesses recover from water-related disasters.

Their dedication to quality service and strong customer support helped the business grow rapidly, and by 2015, they began franchising their model to expand nationwide. Headquartered in Ormond Beach, UWRG now operates more than 80 locations across the United States and Canada.

The franchise specializes in a wide range of restoration services, including water and flood damage mitigation, fire and smoke restoration, mold remediation, storm damage repair, sewage cleanup, and reconstruction.

Operating 24/7, the company is known for restoring properties efficiently and bringing them back to pre-loss condition with minimal disruption.

Initial investment

Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee $49,000 to $210,000
Deposits (Lease & Utility) $1,500 to $3,000
Rent (3 months) $4,500 to $9,000
Monthly Utility Costs (3 months) $600 to $1,200
Leasehold Improvements $0 to $9,000
Signage $4,000 to $7,500
Vehicles $20,000 to $95,000
Opening Equipment, Tools, Inventory & Supplies Package $42,500 to $106,000
Office Furniture, Equipment & Supplies $1,000 to $5,500
Computer Hardware & Software $7,500 to $15,000
Payroll Service Fee (3 Months) $0 to $600
Answering Service Fee (3 Months) $0 to $750
Uniforms $200 to $600
Business Licenses & Permits $1,000 to $2,000
Association Fees $400 to $750
Legal, Accounting & Professional Fees $600 to $2,500
Insurance $7,500 to $10,000
Initial Marketing & Promotion $7,500 to $11,000
Local Advertising & Promotion $9,000
Training Expenses $7,500 to $14,000
Additional Funds/Working Capital (3 Months) $50,000 to $115,000
Totals $214,300 to $627,400
Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee $49,000 to $210,000
Deposits (Lease & Utility) $1,500 to $3,000
Rent (3 months) $4,500 to $9,000
Monthly Utility Costs (3 months) $600 to $1,200
Leasehold Improvements $0 to $9,000
Signage $4,000 to $7,500
Vehicles $20,000 to $95,000
Opening Equipment, Tools, Inventory & Supplies Package $42,500 to $106,000
Office Furniture, Equipment & Supplies $1,000 to $5,500
Computer Hardware & Software $7,500 to $15,000
Payroll Service Fee (3 Months) $0 to $600
Answering Service Fee (3 Months) $0 to $750
Uniforms $200 to $600
Business Licenses & Permits $1,000 to $2,000
Association Fees $400 to $750
Legal, Accounting & Professional Fees $600 to $2,500
Insurance $7,500 to $10,000
Initial Marketing & Promotion $7,500 to $11,000
Local Advertising & Promotion $9,000
Training Expenses $7,500 to $14,000
Additional Funds/Working Capital (3 Months) $50,000 to $115,000
Totals $214,300 to $627,400

Franchise Disclosure Document

Competitors

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Training

United Water Restoration Group provides a robust training program to equip franchisees and their teams with the necessary skills to operate effectively:

  1. Initial Training Program: This is a comprehensive training lasting up to three weeks, which franchisees, designated managers, and one technician must attend and complete satisfactorily within 60 days of signing the agreement. There’s also a 5-day session for one office administrator and one salesperson. Travel, lodging, and meal costs are borne by the franchisee.
  2. Additional, Periodic, and Refresher Training: These sessions are offered occasionally at no additional cost for the training itself, though franchisees must cover associated travel and lodging costs. These programs are designed to maintain service quality and uniformity across franchises.
  3. Supplementary On-Site Assistance: Upon request, United Water may provide additional guidance and support at a location within the franchisee’s territory. This is billed at a current rate of $400 per trainer per day, plus travel and related expenses.
  4. Third-Party Training Compliance: Franchisees must also complete required third-party certifications and training, such as those from IICRC, OSHA, or Xactimate, where applicable. These are crucial for both legal compliance and operational effectiveness.

Territory Protection

United Water Restoration Group offers its franchisees a protected territory, typically defined by specific zip codes and encompassing approximately 250,000 people. Within this territory, and as long as the franchisee complies with the agreement, no other franchisees or company-owned outlets will be permitted to market or provide restoration services.

However, this exclusivity is subject to exceptions under the Franchisor’s Multi-Market Accounts Program and Cross-Territory Policy. Franchisees must not perform or promote services outside of their assigned territory without explicit permission.

If United Water Restoration adopts or modifies its Cross-Territory Policy, franchisees are required to comply. Additionally, the Franchisor retains the right to adjust territory boundaries during agreement renewals, which could potentially result in a smaller or larger service area depending on market conditions and demographics.

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