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

What Makes St. Augustine Different

St. Augustine is the oldest city in the country, built on low ground along the Matanzas River behind Anastasia Island. The old city floods more and more often at very high tides, and strong storms push water much higher. Hurricane Matthew in October 2016 and Hurricane Irma in September 2017 both flooded downtown streets, historic buildings and homes in low neighborhoods. Floodwater is always contaminated, and a standard homeowners policy does not cover it.

The historic district has buildings of coquina stone, brick and old wood, and some homes date back well over a century. Old walls hold moisture, and paint and plaster may contain lead. Repairs in the historic district often need city approval, so ask before you replace windows, doors or siding after damage.

Nor’easters in fall and winter bring days of wind, rain and high tides that erode beaches and flood low roads. Summers are hot and humid, so mold can start on wet drywall within 24 to 48 hours. Newer homes west of the city sit on slabs with the air handler in the attic. Clear the condensate drain every few months so a clog does not drip through the ceiling.