Storm and flood water cleanup in Everglades City

Wind and water in Everglades City

As a low or barrier location, Everglades City 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.

Everglades City sits at the edge of the Ten Thousand Islands on the Barron River, the western gateway to Everglades National Park. Hurricane Irma's surge flooded much of the town in 2017. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2018–2022 American Community Survey estimates about 143 residents in Everglades City. The median year of construction is about 1992, so many homes were built before Florida's post-2002 hurricane building-code updates. Low ground near the water in Everglades City has taken storm surge in recent hurricanes. Much of Everglades City is rural or large-lot, with longer driveways and, in some areas, private wells and septic systems.

Stay safe first

• Turn off power to wet areas only if you can do it safely.
• Photograph damage inside and out before cleanup.
• Run generators outdoors, well away from doors and windows.

Local facts that shape the job in Everglades City

About 27% of units are in buildings with 10 or more units, so wind-driven rain gets in around sliders and windows on upper floors. Everglades City is about 32 miles southeast of Naples. About 15% of housing units in Everglades City are mobile or manufactured homes, where manufactured homes are among the most wind-exposed structures in a storm. Population: about 143 (the Census Bureau's 2018–2022 American Community Survey estimate).

Our storm response

1. Put an emergency tarp over roof damage until a roofer can make repairs.
2. Extract storm and flood water from floors and carpet.
3. Remove soaked drywall, insulation, and flooring that cannot be dried.
4. Set air movers and dehumidifiers and track moisture readings until dry.
5. Document wind damage and flood damage separately for your insurers.

Insurance and your claim

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.

Also in Everglades City

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

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