Hidden moisture behind walls after wind-driven rain
We use a boroscope and thermal imaging camera to find moisture without tearing open every wall, then dry the cavity with targeted airflow and treat it with antimicrobial spray.
24/7 storm response, extraction, and structural drying across the state
Hurricane Water Damage Restoration in Florida, Done Right
Hurricane Water Damage Restoration in Florida starts the moment the wind dies down and the water is still standing in your home. We pull it out, dry the structure, and stop mold before it starts. From Kissimmee to Jupiter, our IICRC-certified crews handle storm surge, roof leaks, and flooded crawl spaces with truck-mounted extraction and calibrated drying. Call and we roll.
Careful work. Honest options.
About this service
What Hurricane Water Damage Restoration in Florida Involves
Hurricane Water Damage Restoration in Florida is the process of extracting storm-driven water, drying the building envelope, and sanitizing every affected surface so a house is safe to live in again. It is not a shop vac and a fan. It means mapping moisture with a thermal imaging camera, pulling standing water with a water extraction unit, and running refrigerant and desiccant dehumidifiers until framing reads dry on a moisture meter. We remove saturated carpet padding, cut out wicking drywall, and treat cavities with antimicrobial spray before we ever call the job finished.
Florida hurricanes push water into places homeowners never see: behind baseboards, under hardwood flooring, inside wall cavities, and down into crawl spaces. A roof leak during a storm can soak insulation for days before a ceiling water stain shows up. That is why we treat every call as a mold clock, not just a puddle. Our crews handle hurricane flood damage repair Florida homeowners call about most, from storm surge flooding in coastal neighborhoods to wind-driven rain intrusion inland. If you are searching for hurricane water damage restoration near me after a named storm, we are already staged and ready.
- ✓ Rapid Storm Response
- ✓ Certified Drying, Not Guesswork
- ✓ Mold Stopped at the Source
- ✓ Insurance-Ready Documentation
What's included
What Hurricane Water Damage Restoration Includes
Every hurricane job starts with assessment and extraction and ends with documented dry standard. What sits in between depends on how much water got in and what it touched. Here is what our standard scope covers, and where reconstruction or specialty work gets added on.
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Moisture Mapping and Documentation
Thermal imaging and moisture meter readings in every affected room, photographed and logged. This becomes your insurance record and the baseline we dry against.
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Standing Water Extraction
Truck-mounted and portable extraction units pull water from floors, carpet, and cavities. Saturated carpet padding and unsalvageable materials get removed and bagged for disposal.
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Structural Drying Setup
Air movers and dehumidifiers positioned per IICRC S500 calculations, with daily monitoring and adjustment until framing and drywall hit dry standard.
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Antimicrobial Treatment
Antimicrobial spray applied to affected framing and cavities after extraction, targeting the mold risk that follows storm water. Applied by techs holding the Florida Mold-Related Services License (MRSA).
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Final Moisture Verification
A closing round of moisture readings, a written drying report, and photos showing dry conditions. You get a clear record that the structure was dried to standard, not just that equipment was pulled.
How it works
How Our Hurricane Response Process Works
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Emergency Call Intake
You call, we answer 24/7, including during and right after a storm. We ask what flooded, how deep, and whether power is safe, then lock in a window. You get a text with the tech's name and arrival estimate. No phone tree, no call center.
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On-Site Assessment
A lead tech walks the property with a moisture meter and thermal imaging camera, checking walls, ceilings, and floors. We map the water migration and photograph everything before a single item moves. This usually takes 30 to 60 minutes and becomes the backbone of your insurance file.
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Water Extraction
Truck-mounted water extraction units pull standing water fast, then we switch to portable extractors for carpet and tight spaces. Saturated carpet padding gets pulled and bagged. On a typical flooded first floor, extraction takes two to four hours depending on square footage and how much debris is in the water.
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Structural Drying
We set air movers and Dri-Eaz or Phoenix Restoration Equipment dehumidifiers to dry the framing, drywall, and subfloor. Desiccant dehumidification handles humid Florida air that refrigerant units alone cannot keep up with. Expect three to five days of drying with daily moisture checks and equipment adjustments.
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Clearance and Handoff
We do not pull equipment until every reading hits dry standard. You get a final moisture report, photos, and a written summary of what was dried and what needs repair. If reconstruction is needed, we scope it clearly so you know what comes next and what it costs.
Tools & methods
Tools and Methods We Use on Storm Jobs
Purpose-built equipment, used by trained technicians — so the job is done accurately the first time.
Thermal imaging camera
Finds temperature differences that reveal hidden moisture behind walls and under floors without tearing the house apart.
Moisture meter and hygrometer
Measures moisture content in framing and drywall and tracks relative humidity so we know when the structure is actually dry.
Truck-mounted water extraction unit
Pulls thousands of gallons of standing storm water fast, cutting how long water has to wick into walls and subfloor.
Dri-Eaz and Phoenix Restoration Equipment dehumidifiers
Removes moisture from the air so wet materials can dry. Desiccant units handle Florida humidity that refrigerant units struggle with.
Air movers
Directed airflow across walls, floors, and cavities speeds evaporation and prevents moisture from settling into framing.
Boroscope
Lets us look inside wall cavities and behind baseboards to confirm hidden moisture and mold before we close anything up.
Ozone generator and HEPA vacuum
Knocks down odors after storm flooding and captures fine debris and mold spores during cleanup.
Real results
Before and after.
Flooded Living Room in West Palm Beach
Before
Storm surge pushed two inches of water under sliding doors and soaked the carpet and padding across 600 square feet. The baseboards were wicking water and the room smelled of silt.
After
We extracted, pulled the padding, dried the subfloor and baseboards over four days, and treated the cavity with antimicrobial spray. Final moisture readings were at dry standard and new flooring went down over a dry slab.
Attic and Ceiling Leak in Ocala
Before
Lost shingles let rain pour into the attic for hours. Insulation was saturated and water ran down an interior wall, leaving a ceiling stain and wet drywall.
After
We tarped the roof, removed wet insulation and drywall, dried the framing and cavity in three days, and documented the loss for the claim. The wall was dried without full replacement.
Crawl Space Flood in Jupiter
Before
Standing water sat under the house for three days after the storm. Joists were damp, the vapor barrier was torn, and the whole house smelled musty.
After
We pumped out the crawl space, dried the joists and subfloor over five days, and replaced the damaged vapor barrier section. Moisture readings confirmed dry, and the smell cleared.
Problems we solve
Hurricane Water Damage Problems We Solve
Storm water creates problems that do not show up on day one. Ceiling stains appear a week later, floors start cupping, and a musty smell shows up in a closet you never opened. Here is what we fix and why waiting makes it worse.
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Storm surge flooding that soaks subfloor and framing
We extract, remove saturated materials, apply category 3 containment protocols, and dry the framing to standard before any rebuild begins.
Crawl space flooding that goes unnoticed for days
We pump out the crawl space, dry the joists and subfloor with directed airflow, and check the vapor barrier so the space stays dry after we leave.
Roof leaks that soak insulation and ceiling cavities
We locate the wet zone, remove saturated insulation and drywall, dry the framing, and document the loss for your insurance claim before any patch work.
Proof you can check
Licensed, Certified, and Documented
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IICRC WRT (Water Damage Restoration Technician)Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification
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IICRC ASD (Applied Structural Drying)Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification
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IICRC AMRT (Applied Microbial Remediation Technician)Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification
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Florida Mold-Related Services License (MRSA)Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
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Florida Certified General ContractorFlorida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Most hurricane water damage restoration jobs in Florida run $2,500 to $12,000 for a typical home, with small extraction-only jobs starting around $1,200 and whole-floor rebuilds going higher. Square footage, water category, and how long the water sat drive the number. Storm surge and sewage-contaminated water cost more because containment and disposal are required. We give you a clear scope and price before work starts.
Yes, most Florida homeowners policies cover hurricane water damage, though wind-driven rain and storm surge can be treated differently and many policies carry a separate hurricane deductible. Flood damage from rising water often needs a separate flood policy. We document everything in Xactimate and photograph the loss so your adjuster has what they need. We work with carriers directly to keep the claim moving.
We aim to have a crew on site the same day roads are passable, and we stage equipment before landfall so we are not waiting on supply. In heavily hit areas, expect a few hours of delay while emergency crews clear roads. Call as soon as it is safe and we will give you a realistic arrival window, not a vague promise.
Before landfall, move valuables off the floor, clear gutters, check that your sump pump and battery backup work, and know where your water shutoff is. Photograph each room so you have a before record for insurance. After the storm, shut off power to flooded areas if it is safe and call us before you start pulling wet drywall, since hidden moisture behind walls is what turns into mold.
Where we deliver this service
Cities We Serve for Hurricane Water Damage Restoration
We deliver hurricane water damage restoration services across Florida with crews staged in multiple regions, so a storm on one coast does not leave the other waiting. From inland neighborhoods to coastal surge zones, we handle extraction, drying, and documentation the same way everywhere. Here are some of the communities we cover, and how the work plays out in each.
KissimmeeInland storm rain and roof leaks are the common calls here. We dry attics, ceilings, and slab-on-grade floors in Kissimmee homes and document the loss for insurance.View area →OcalaOcala sees wind-driven rain and saturated attics after named storms. We tarp roofs, extract, and dry framing before mold takes hold in the warm, humid air.View area →West Palm BeachCoastal surge and rain intrusion hit West Palm Beach hard. We run category 3 protocols for surge water and dry condos and single-family homes to standard.View area →PlantationPlantation homes often deal with roof leaks and flooded garages after a storm. We extract, dry, and check wall cavities with a boroscope before closing up.View area →LargoLargo sits in a storm-prone stretch of Pinellas County. We pump out flooded rooms, dry the structure, and handle the humidity with desiccant dehumidification.View area →TamaracCondo and single-family storm flooding in Tamarac gets the same treatment: fast extraction, daily moisture checks, and documentation your adjuster can use.View area →JupiterJupiter's coastal location means surge risk and crawl space flooding. We pump out, dry joists and subfloor, and check the vapor barrier before we leave.View area →FountainebleauFountainebleau sees heavy rain and wind-driven intrusion. We extract from tile and slab floors, dry the walls, and treat cavities to stop mold.View area →UniversityStorm leaks and flooded units around University get rapid response. We dry apartments and homes with equipment sized to the space and log every reading.View area →Lakewood RanchNewer Lakewood Ranch homes still flood during storms. We check sump setups and vapor barriers, extract fast, and dry to standard before flooring goes back.View area →
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