Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Jacksonville Area

What Makes Jacksonville Different

Jacksonville is shaped by water. The St. Johns River runs through the middle of the city, and it is tidal, so a hurricane or a strong nor’easter can push water up the river and flood neighborhoods far from the beach. Floodwater from outside is always contaminated, and a standard homeowners policy does not cover it, so flood insurance is a separate decision worth making here.

Heat and humidity make mold a fast problem. Wet drywall and carpet can grow mold in 24 to 48 hours, and air conditioners run most of the year. A clogged condensate line, a sweating duct or a closet with no airflow is often where mold starts. Summer afternoon thunderstorms drop heavy rain on flat ground with a high water table, so yards and streets can hold water for a while.

Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. Wind driven rain gets under shingles and around windows, and long power outages stop air conditioning and dehumidifiers when you need them most. Many older homes also have cast iron drain lines under the slab that crack and leak with age. Never run a generator indoors or in a garage.