Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in Miami and Fort Lauderdale

What Makes South Florida Different

Hurricane season runs from June through November, and South Florida sits right in its path. Storm surge along the coast and heavy rain inland can flood homes in hours. Floodwater is contaminated, and flood damage needs a flood policy, because a standard homeowners policy does not cover it. Before a storm, move valuables off the floor and photograph your home for your records.

The air is hot and humid nearly year round, so mold can start on wet drywall in a day or two. Air conditioning is what keeps most homes dry. When the AC fails or a condensate line clogs, humidity climbs and mold shows up on closet walls, ceilings and furniture. King tides in the fall also push salt water up through storm drains in low coastal neighborhoods.

Many homes are concrete block on a slab, with flat or low slope roofs that leak at seams and around AC stands. High rise condos bring leaks from the unit above, and older buildings along the coast have aging plumbing and balconies exposed to salt air. Florida licenses mold assessors and mold remediators, which gives you a clear way to check who you hire.