Water Damage, Mold and Restoration Companies in the Port St. Lucie Area

What Makes Port St. Lucie Different

The Treasure Coast knows hurricanes. In 2004, Hurricane Frances and Hurricane Jeanne came ashore near Hutchinson Island just weeks apart, and many homes took roof damage from the first storm before the second one arrived. Wind driven rain gets under shingles and tiles and around windows. Tarp or board any opening the same day, and photograph everything before cleanup starts.

Heat and humidity last most of the year. Most homes are concrete block with drywall on the inside, and water that gets behind the drywall can grow mold within 24 to 48 hours. Air conditioners run almost nonstop, and a clogged condensate line or a rusted drain pan is one of the most common leaks here.

The land is flat and low, with canals, the St. Lucie River and the Indian River Lagoon close by. Summer downpours can flood yards and streets quickly, and a standard homeowners policy does not cover floodwater from outside. Never run a generator in a garage or near a window after a storm, because carbon monoxide kills quietly.