Hollywood, in Broward County, is a beachside community with roughly 155,000 residents. Hollywood is known for its Broadwalk along the Atlantic beachfront, a walkable downtown, and neighborhoods that range from mid-century homes to beachfront condos. Water damage here follows the pattern of the area: homes and condos close to the water, many raised on pilings and exposed to salt air. When water gets into one of those buildings, the clock starts immediately, because Florida's warm, humid air lets mold begin growing in as little as 24 to 48 hours.
Hollywood sits only about 10 feet above sea level, so rain, tides, and surge have very little elevation to work against. If you are dealing with a leak, a flooded room, or storm damage in Hollywood, call (305) 789-7628 any time, day or night. We serve 10 ZIP codes in Hollywood and nearby communities such as Dania Beach, Hallandale Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and Plantation, and we document every job with photos and moisture readings so your insurance claim has what it needs.
Why water damage happens in Hollywood
Broward is low, flat, and canal-cut, and much of it sits only a few feet above sea level. In extreme rain events the storm drains and canals fill faster than water can leave, and in king-tide season saltwater can push up through street drains.
Water damage in Hollywood usually comes from a short list of causes. These are the ones to watch for:
- Extreme rain events such as the June 2024 floods, when parts of Hollywood saw several feet of standing water
- Storm surge and wind-driven rain that push water in through doors, garages, and damaged windows
- Salt air that corrodes plumbing fittings, AC coils, and roof fasteners, leading to slow leaks
- High indoor humidity that keeps materials damp and encourages mold after even a small leak
- Condo and high-rise leaks that travel between units, especially through balconies and shared risers
Storm and flood history in Broward County
Broward County has a well-documented history of storm and flood events, and Hollywood is part of that story.
- Hurricane Wilma (2005) crossed South Florida with hurricane-force gusts.
- Hurricane Katrina (2005) first came ashore as a Category 1 hurricane on the Broward–Miami-Dade line.
- the April 2023 Fort Lauderdale flood (2023) dropped more than 25 inches of rain in about 24 hours and flooded thousands of homes and cars.
- the June 2024 South Florida flood (2024) brought multiple feet of standing water to Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods.
Common water damage situations in Hollywood
A street floods in a June-style downpour. When more than a foot of rain falls in hours, Hollywood's low streets flood and water enters garages and ground floors, as happened in June 2024.
A Broadwalk or beachfront condo has a burst line. Water from one unit reaches the floors below, and coordinating with the association and insurers is part of the job.
A mid-century home in Hollywood Lakes or Emerald Hills has old plumbing failure. Older homes have original lines, and leaks are often hidden.
Where we work in Hollywood
We work throughout Hollywood, including areas near the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, ArtsPark at Young Circle, Topeekeegee Yugnee (T.Y.) Park, and Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
Neighborhoods and areas we regularly serve include Downtown Hollywood, Hollywood Lakes, Hollywood Beach, Emerald Hills, Hollywood Hills, and Driftwood.
Crews responding in Hollywood also cover the surrounding area, including Dania Beach (about 3 miles northeast), Hallandale Beach (about 3 miles southeast), Fort Lauderdale (about 8 miles north), Plantation (about 8 miles northwest), and Pembroke Pines (about 9 miles west).
Hollywood is close to the New River, the Intracoastal Waterway, and the Hillsboro Canal, and that water shapes local risk: saltwater, wind, and surge are part of everyday planning.
ZIP codes we serve in Hollywood
- 33019
- 33020
- 33021
- 33022
- 33023
- 33024
- 33025
- 33026
- 33027
- 33029
