Water Damage Restoration & Repair in Florida
24/7 emergency water extraction, structural drying, and mold prevention for homes, condos, and businesses across Florida. Humidity turns a leak into a mold problem in a day or two, so the first hours matter.
- Emergency response, day or night
- Pensacola to Key West
- Photos and moisture logs for your insurance claim
Water damage services
Each service has its own guide covering causes, our process, typical costs, and what is different about doing it in Florida.
- Emergency Water Damage Restoration
Round-the-clock response to stop the water, protect your property, and start drying before Florida humidity turns a leak into a mold problem.
- Water Extraction & Removal
Truck-mounted and portable extraction that pulls standing water and water trapped in carpet, pad, and flooring before it spreads.
- Flood Damage Restoration
Contaminated floodwater removal, demolition of unsalvageable materials, disinfection, and structural drying after rain, river, or surge flooding.
- Structural Drying & Dehumidification
Science-based drying with dehumidifiers, air movers, and moisture monitoring that prevents mold and saves as much of your structure as possible.
- Mold Remediation & Prevention
Containment, removal, and HEPA filtration for mold caused by water intrusion, plus the drying that keeps it from coming back.
- Burst Pipe Water Damage
Fast cleanup and drying after a supply line, fitting, or hose fails, including hidden leaks inside walls and ceilings.
- Hurricane & Storm Water Damage
Storm-response crews for wind-driven rain, roof and window failures, surge, and post-hurricane humidity and mold control.
- Roof Leak Water Damage
Dry-out and repair for ceilings, attics, insulation, and walls soaked by roof leaks from storms, aged roofing, or failed flashing.
- Sewage Backup Cleanup
Protected, IICRC-based cleanup of Category 3 (black water) sewage: removal, disinfection, deodorizing, and drying.
- Slab Leak Water Damage
Extraction and floor drying when a pipe under a concrete slab leaks and water wicks into tile, wood, baseboards, and wall bottoms.
- AC Leak & Condensate Line Damage
Cleanup and drying after an AC drain pan or condensate line overflow soaks ceilings, closets, walls, and floors.
- Ceiling Water Damage Repair
Assessment, controlled ceiling removal, insulation replacement, and drying when leaks soak the ceiling above you.
- Wet Carpet & Floor Drying
Extraction and drying that saves carpet where possible and treats hardwood, laminate, vinyl, and tile floors with the right method for each.
- Condo & High-Rise Water Damage
Multi-unit water damage restoration with building access coordination, neighbor and association communication, and detailed documentation for multiple insurers.
- Commercial Water Damage Restoration
Business-focused restoration for offices, retail, restaurants, warehouses, and property managers, designed to minimize downtime.
Find your city
Enter your ZIP code to open your local page: neighborhoods we serve, storm history, ZIP codes covered, and typical costs for your area.
Why Florida water damage needs a different approach
A leak in a dry climate can air out in a couple of days. In Florida, outdoor humidity often runs 70 to 90 percent, so materials stay wet longer and mold can take hold within 24 to 48 hours. Most homes are built on concrete slabs, so water spreads sideways across a whole floor instead of pooling in a basement. Add hurricanes, tropical downpours, aging plumbing, and thousands of condos with shared walls, and restoration here has to be fast and methodical.
Our crews use extraction equipment, moisture meters and thermal imaging, low-grain refrigerant dehumidifiers, and air movers, and they verify drying with daily readings instead of guessing. You get photos, moisture logs, and a clear scope that your insurance adjuster can use. Read how restoration differs from repair.
- Closed-system drying built for Florida humidity, not open windows and box fans
- Mold prevention from the first hour, with containment and HEPA filtration when growth is present
- Slab leaks, AC condensate overflows, condo unit-to-unit leaks, and storm intrusion handled every week
- Straight answers on cost, timing, and what your insurance is likely to cover
Recent work
Real before-and-after photos from jobs we have completed across Florida.
Living Room Flood Extraction & Drying
Standing floodwater extracted and the room dried with air movers and a dehumidifier, saving the carpet and furnishings.
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Whole-Floor Structural Drying
A flooded living space dried down to the studs and subfloor with commercial dehumidifiers, then finished with new hardwood.
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Ceiling Water Damage Repair
A roof leak that stained and softened this ceiling, dried and repaired after the source was fixed.
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Burst Pipe Cleanup & Floor Repair
A burst supply line behind a laundry room wall, extracted, dried, and the flooring refinished.
Learn about this service →Where we work
We serve 214 Florida cities. Each city page covers local storm and flood history, neighborhoods, ZIP codes served, and typical costs.
Largest service areas
- Miami
- Orlando
- Tampa
- Fort Lauderdale
- St. Petersburg
- Naples
- Pensacola
- Sarasota
- West Palm Beach
- Lakeland
- Fort Myers
- Hollywood
- Pompano Beach
- Bradenton
- Clearwater
- Boca Raton
- Fort Pierce
- Hialeah
- Lehigh Acres
- Homestead
By region
How a job goes
- You call, we dispatchA few quick questions, then a crew is on the way.
- Extract and assessStanding water out, moisture mapped, water type identified.
- Dry and protectDehumidifiers and air movers run while readings are logged daily.
- Document and hand offYou get the records your insurer needs and a clear path to repairs.
Who we are
Florida Water Restoration is a Florida-only water damage restoration company. We do not try to be a national brand covering every state; we focus on how water damage actually behaves here, from slab-on-grade construction and thousands of shared-wall condos to hurricane season and year-round humidity.
That focus shapes how we work every day: closed-system drying instead of open windows, mold prevention from the first hour, and photo and moisture-log documentation your insurance adjuster can use.
What to expect when you call
- A real person answers, day or night
- A crew dispatched the same call
- Straight answers on timing, cost, and what insurance is likely to cover
- Photos and moisture logs handed to you, not just your insurer
Water damage guides
Plain-language, source-checked answers to what Florida property owners ask after a leak, flood, or storm.
- What to Do in the First 24 Hours After Water Damage in Florida
A step-by-step checklist for the first 24 hours after water damage in a Florida home: safety, shutting off water, identifying the water type, documenting for insurance, and starting drying before mold.
- How Fast Does Mold Grow After Water Damage in Florida?
A realistic hour-by-hour timeline for mold growth after water damage in Florida, where it hides, when you can clean it yourself, what Florida law requires, and how to prevent it.
- Florida Water Damage Insurance Claims: A Homeowner’s Guide
How water damage insurance claims work in Florida: what is covered, what is not, deadlines, documentation, working with adjusters, mediation, and mistakes that cost homeowners money.
- How Much Does Water Damage Restoration Cost in Florida?
Florida water damage restoration cost guide: typical price ranges by service, what drives the price, four worked examples, regional differences, how to compare quotes, and how to avoid paying more.
Frequently asked questions
How fast can you respond to water damage in Florida?
We answer (305) 789-7628 around the clock and dispatch as soon as you call. Arrival time depends on where you are and current storm or call volume. We give you a realistic estimate on the phone.
Do you serve my city?
We cover 214 Florida cities and every ZIP code in them, from Pensacola in the Panhandle to Key West. Use the ZIP finder above or browse all Florida locations.
Will homeowners insurance pay for water damage restoration?
Most Florida homeowners policies cover sudden and accidental water damage, such as a burst pipe or appliance failure. They usually exclude flood and long-term seepage. Your policy and the cause of loss decide, so we document everything for your claim. See our insurance claim guide.
How long does water damage take to turn into mold in Florida?
In warm, humid conditions mold can begin growing in 24 to 48 hours. That is why fast extraction and controlled drying matter more here than almost anywhere else. See the Florida mold timeline.
How much does water damage restoration cost in Florida?
Most jobs fall between about $1,200 and $7,000 depending on size, water type, and materials. Use our cost calculator for a range tailored to your city, or read the full cost guide.
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