Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Orlando Area

What Makes Orlando Different

Central Florida is hot and humid most of the year, and summer afternoons often bring heavy thunderstorms with lightning. Mold grows fast here. Wet drywall, cabinets and carpet pad can grow mold within 24 to 48 hours, so drying has to start the same day. Air conditioners run almost all year, and a clogged condensate line or a rusted drain pan can soak a ceiling or wall quietly.

Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. Orlando is inland, so wind and heavy rain are the bigger risks rather than surge. Hurricane Ian in 2022 brought flooding to neighborhoods across the Orlando area, including some that had not flooded before. Wind driven rain gets under shingles and around windows, and long power outages stop air conditioning and dehumidifiers. Never run a generator in a garage or near a window, because carbon monoxide kills quietly.

Many homes are concrete block with stucco on a slab, built on sandy soil over limestone. Central Florida is known for sinkholes, and cracks in walls or floors that grow quickly should be checked. Lakes, ponds and low retention areas can rise in long rainy spells, and flood damage is not covered by a standard homeowners policy.