Storm damage restoration in Chokoloskee, FL

Chokoloskee after a hurricane

As a low or barrier location, Chokoloskee takes both surge and wind. After a storm we secure openings with metal panels, extract water that came in, and dry walls and floors before mold starts.

Chokoloskee is a small island community at the end of State Road 29, past Everglades City, home of the historic Smallwood Store. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2018–2022 American Community Survey estimates about 1,061 residents in Chokoloskee. The median year of construction is about 1991, so many homes were built before Florida's post-2002 hurricane building-code updates. Low ground near the water in Chokoloskee has taken storm surge in recent hurricanes. Much of Chokoloskee is rural or large-lot, with longer driveways and, in some areas, private wells and septic systems.

Documentation for your insurer

After a hurricane, wind and flood claims often go to different insurers. We keep the documentation separate so each adjuster gets what they need. You stay in control of your claims.

Stay safe first

• Stay out of flood water; it can hide live wires and debris.
• Keep generators outside and far from the house.
• Get documents, photos, and electronics out of the water.

Know your Chokoloskee property

Population: about 1,061 (the Census Bureau's 2018–2022 American Community Survey estimate). Roughly 46% of housing units are held for seasonal or recreational use; storm damage is often found days later by a neighbor or manager. Median year built: 1991. That matters because homes built before 2002 predate the statewide Florida Building Code and its stronger wind provisions. Chokoloskee is about 36 miles southeast of Naples.

What we do after a Chokoloskee storm

1. Board up broken windows, sliders, and doors with metal panels.
2. Pull standing water out of the building.
3. Remove soaked drywall, insulation, and flooring that cannot be dried.
4. Dry the structure and log readings until they are normal.
5. Document wind damage and flood damage separately for your insurers.

Also in Chokoloskee

• Water damage in Chokoloskee: extraction, structural drying, and moisture mapping.
• Mold remediation in Chokoloskee: containment, HEPA filtration, and removal under Florida license MRSR4195.
• Fire and smoke in Chokoloskee: board-up, soot and odor cleanup, and drying of firefighting water.
• Emergency tarping in Chokoloskee: temporary roof cover to stop water until a roofer repairs it.
• Commercial restoration in Chokoloskee: water, mold, and fire restoration for businesses, rentals, and associations.
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