Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Cape Coral and Fort Myers Area

What Makes Cape Coral and Fort Myers Different

Southwest Florida has lived through some of the worst hurricanes in the state’s history. Hurricane Charley struck in 2004, and in September 2022 Hurricane Ian pushed a massive storm surge onto Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel and Pine Island and flooded homes in Cape Coral and Fort Myers. Photograph the water line on every wall before cleanup starts, because flood claims often turn on how high the water reached.

Heat and humidity last most of the year. Wet drywall and carpet pad can grow mold within 24 to 48 hours, so drying has to start the same day. Most homes are concrete block with drywall inside, and air conditioners run almost nonstop. A clogged condensate line or a rusted drain pan is one of the most common leaks here.

Cape Coral is laced with canals, and much of the area sits only a few feet above sea level. Summer downpours flood streets fast, and a standard homeowners policy does not cover floodwater from outside. After a storm, salt water corrodes wiring quickly, so have an electrician check anything that was under water before the power goes back on.