Once everything is clean and clear, use fans to dry your home. Also keep windows and doors open as much as possible. It can take two to four weeks for the house to completely dry before it's ready to be rebuilt after a flood. It all depends on the specific situation you are facing.
However, you can use some general guidelines to estimate how long the repair process will take. It usually takes around 72 hours for any affected area to completely dry out, but this only applies from room to room. A small house damaged by a significant amount of water can take longer to repair than a large house that only suffered minor water damage. One of the most devastating things you can experience is not repairing water damage after a flood or severe water damage to your home.
A small house damaged by a large amount of water can take longer to repair than a large house that only suffered minor water damage.
