Located in Monroe County, Islamorada is a low island community surrounded by water of roughly 7,100 residents. Islamorada is a "village of islands" in the Upper Keys known as the sportfishing capital of the world. Water damage here follows the pattern of the area: stilt houses, block homes, and short-term rentals along the Overseas Highway. 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.
Islamorada sits only about 3 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 Islamorada, call (305) 789-7628 any time, day or night. We serve 2 ZIP codes in Islamorada and nearby communities such as Key Largo, Marathon, Homestead, and Big Pine Key, and we document every job with photos and moisture readings so your insurance claim has what it needs.
Why water damage happens in Islamorada
Most of the Keys sit just a few feet above sea level on a single highwa.
Water damage in Islamorada usually comes from a short list of causes. These are the ones to watch for:
- Storm surge and wind, as seen in Hurricane Irma in 2017
- Vacation homes and rentals that sit empty, so slow leaks and AC failures go unnoticed
- Limited access along one highway, which makes fast response and equipment delivery critical
- Hurricane surge and wind-driven rain, with very little elevation to spare
Storm and flood history in Monroe County
Recent history shows why homeowners in Islamorada should not wait to act when water gets inside.
- Hurricane Irma (2017) made landfall at Cudjoe Key as a Category 4 and caused widespread damage from Marathon to Key West.
- Hurricane Wilma (2005) sent saltwater surge across low Key West streets.
Where we work in Islamorada
We work throughout Islamorada, including areas near Robbie's Marina, Anne's Beach, Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park, Theater of the Sea, and Long Key State Park.
This page also covers Long Key (33001), which share postal service with Islamorada.
Crews responding in Islamorada also cover the surrounding area, including Key Largo (about 16 miles northeast), Marathon (about 30 miles southwest), Homestead (about 38 miles north), and Big Pine Key (about 50 miles west).
Islamorada is close to Florida Bay, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Atlantic Ocean, and that water shapes local risk: saltwater, wind, and surge are part of everyday planning.
ZIP codes we serve in Islamorada
- 33001
- 33036




