Water damage restoration in Dania Beach

Stay out of standing water if outlets or appliances are under it, and shut off power at the main only if you can reach it from a dry spot. Photograph the high-water line before anything is moved, then call your flood insurance carrier and us. Canal water is treated as contaminated, so wet drywall, insulation, and carpet usually have to be removed.

That decision is between you and your agent, but standard homeowners policies generally exclude rising surface water no matter where the house is. Recent South Florida floods have reached homes outside high-risk zones. Flood coverage comes from a separate policy, from the NFIP or a private flood insurer, and NFIP policies usually have a 30-day waiting period before they take effect.

It depends on the material and how long it was wet. Solid wood furniture can often be dried if it is done slowly enough to avoid cracking, while upholstery, paper, and textiles soaked by dirty water are harder to save. We separate wet items, photograph each one for your commercial claim, and dry the building; for valuable pieces, a conservator may be the right call.

Usually water is getting in and not drying out, at an old window frame, a roof edge, or a wall that wicks moisture from wet ground. We trace the source with meters and an infrared camera and inspect for visible growth. If mold remediation is needed, we contain the area and remove the affected materials, and an independent licensed mold assessor verifies the result when the job calls for it.