Longboat Key, in Sarasota County, is a coastal community with roughly 7,500 residents. Longboat Key is a long barrier island town between Sarasota Bay and the Gulf, lined with condos and waterfront homes. Water damage here follows the pattern of the area: a mix of beachside condos and coastal houses built to newer wind and flood codes. 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.
Longboat Key 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 Longboat Key, call (305) 789-7628 any time, day or night. We serve ZIP code 34228 in Longboat Key and nearby communities such as Sarasota, Cortez, Bradenton Beach, and Bradenton, and we document every job with photos and moisture readings so your insurance claim has what it needs.
Why water damage happens in Longboat Key
Sarasota County has barrier-island condos, bayfront homes, and large newer inland communities like North Por.
Water damage in Longboat Key usually comes from a short list of causes. These are the ones to watch for:
- Condo and high-rise leaks that travel between units, especially through balconies and shared risers
- 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
Storm and flood history in Sarasota County
Sarasota County has a well-documented history of storm and flood events, and Longboat Key is part of that story.
- Hurricane Helene (2024) sent surge into barrier-island and bayfront neighborhoods.
- Hurricane Milton (2024) made landfall on Siesta Key as a Category 3.
Where we work in Longboat Key
We work throughout Longboat Key, including areas near the Longboat Key Club, Whitney Beach, and Sarasota Bay.
Crews responding in Longboat Key also cover the surrounding area, including Sarasota (about 8 miles southeast), Cortez (about 5 miles north), Bradenton Beach (about 6 miles northwest), Bradenton (about 7 miles northeast), and Palmetto (about 10 miles northeast).
Longboat Key is close to Sarasota Bay, the Myakka River, and Lemon Bay, and that water shapes local risk: saltwater, wind, and surge are part of everyday planning.
ZIP codes we serve in Longboat Key
- 34228




