Water damage restoration in Miami, FL
Miami water damage comes from hurricanes, intense summer downpours, king tides and plumbing leaks, often in condos. The city sits on porous limestone with a high water table, so heavy rain has nowhere to go and some low neighborhoods flood during seasonal high tides even without a storm. Hurricane season runs June through November, and Irma in 2017 showed how wind-driven rain gets in around windows and roofs. In the heat and humidity, mold can start within a day or two.
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- Miami-Dade County · 64 ZIP codes
Local conditions
What causes water damage in Miami
Most single-family homes are concrete block on slab. Many built from the 1950s to the '70s still have original cast-iron drain lines, which corrode and crack under the slab. Condos and high-rises make up a large share of housing, so a leak in one unit often reaches the units below, and the association, the owner and each insurer all have a part.
Hurricanes
Wind-driven rain, roof damage and failed window seals cause widespread water intrusion. Surge flooding is a separate risk that needs flood insurance.
Condo leaks
Leaks between units involve the association's master policy and each owner's HO-6 policy. Report the leak to management right away.
Cast-iron drains
Aging cast-iron drain lines under the slab crack and leak, causing odors, slow drains and damp floors.
Common calls
Most requested in Miami
Storm and Flood Damage
Storm and flood cleanup removes outside water that entered through the roof, windows, doors or foundation, discards porous materials it contaminated, and dries the structure.
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Mold Remediation
Mold remediation contains the affected area, removes moldy porous materials, cleans hard surfaces and fixes the moisture problem that caused it.
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Water Extraction
Water extraction removes standing and soaked-in water with truck-mounted or portable pumps and extraction wands, so drying can start.
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Appliance Leak Cleanup
Appliance leaks from water heaters, washing machine hoses, dishwashers, fridge ice-maker lines and AC drain pans often run under flooring and cabinets unseen.
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Miami at a glance
- County
- Miami-Dade County, Florida
- ZIP codes covered
- 33101, 33122, 33125, 33126, 33127, 33128, 33129, 33130, 33131, 33132, 33133, 33134, 33135, 33136, 33137, 33138, 33142, 33143, 33144, 33145, 33146, 33147, 33150, 33155, 33156, 33157, 33158, 33161, 33162, 33165, 33166, 33167, 33168, 33169, 33170, 33172, 33173, 33174, 33175, 33176, 33177, 33178, 33179, 33180, 33181, 33182, 33183, 33184, 33185, 33186, 33187, 33189, 33190, 33192, 33193, 33194, 33195, 33196, 33222, 33231, 33233, 33238, 33255, 33299
- Main local risks
- Hurricanes, Condo leaks, Cast-iron drains
- Licensing
- See the Florida page for the licensing board to check
FAQ
Miami questions
Does Florida require a licensed mold remediator?
Yes. Florida licenses mold assessors and remediators through DBPR, with limited exceptions. Check the license before work starts.
Who pays when a condo leak damages my unit?
It depends on the association's documents and each policy. Notify the association and your insurer right away, and photograph the damage before cleanup.
Guides
Also covered in Miami-Dade County
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