Marathon is a low island community surrounded by water in Monroe County, Florida, home to roughly 9,700 residents. Marathon is a Middle Keys city known for the Seven Mile Bridge, the Turtle Hospital, and its many marinas. Water damage here follows the pattern of the area: raised island homes, concrete block houses, and vacation rentals close to the water. 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.
Marathon 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 Marathon, call (305) 789-7628 any time, day or night. We serve 2 ZIP codes in Marathon and nearby communities such as Big Pine Key, Islamorada, Key Largo, and Key West, and we document every job with photos and moisture readings so your insurance claim has what it needs.
Why water damage happens in Marathon
Most of the Keys sit just a few feet above sea level on a single highwa.
Every part of Florida has its own way of letting water in. In Marathon, these are the problems we see and plan for most often:
- Hurricane Irma's 2017 landfall near the Middle Keys, which caused major damage in Marathon
- 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
- Salt air and constant humidity that corrode plumbing and encourage mold
Storm and flood history in Monroe County
Monroe County has a well-documented history of storm and flood events, and Marathon is part of that story.
- Hurricane Wilma (2005) sent saltwater surge across low Key West streets.
- Hurricane Irma (2017) made landfall at Cudjoe Key as a Category 4 and caused widespread damage from Marathon to Key West.
Where we work in Marathon
We work throughout Marathon, including areas near the Seven Mile Bridge, the Turtle Hospital, Sombrero Beach, and Curry Hammock State Park.
This page also covers Key Colony Beach (33051), which share postal service with Marathon.
Crews responding in Marathon also cover the surrounding area, including Big Pine Key (about 20 miles west), Islamorada (about 30 miles northeast), Key Largo (about 46 miles northeast), and Key West (about 48 miles west).
Marathon 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 Marathon
- 33050
- 33051




