Lehigh Acres, Lee County
Lehigh Acres hurricane and storm damage cleanup
When a hurricane or summer storm opens up a Lehigh Acres home or business, Aftermath Restoration Group answers (239) 688-2880 24/7. We secure the building first, then extract and dry.
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Storm risks in Lehigh Acres
Lehigh Acres is inland, so storm surge is not the main threat. Wind is. Ian and other storms have pushed rain through window frames, sliders, and soffits, and knocked out windows that then let water pour in. Standing water in low yards and swales can also push into garages and ground-level rooms after days of heavy rain.
Lehigh Acres is a large unincorporated community in eastern Lee County, east of Fort Myers. It was laid out in the mid-1900s as a grid of residential lots, and today it is mostly single-family block homes, a lot of them newer construction, spread along Lee Boulevard, Homestead Road, Joel Boulevard, and Gunnery Road. It sits inland, away from the Gulf, but summer thunderstorms and hurricane winds still reach every street.
Claims paperwork
Wind damage is usually a homeowners claim; rising water usually needs a flood policy. We document each source separately with photos, readings, and a written scope. You keep the claim; we are not a public adjuster.
Why Lehigh Acres's housing stock matters here
The median home in Lehigh Acres was built around 2002 (the Census Bureau's 2018–2022 American Community Survey); most homes were built under the statewide Florida Building Code adopted in 2002. Location: roughly 12 miles east of Fort Myers in Lee County. The Census Bureau's 2018–2022 American Community Survey puts Lehigh Acres at about 124,440 residents.
Securing and drying out
- Close broken openings with metal panels.
- Pull standing water out of the building.
- Cut out wet materials that will not dry in place.
- Set air movers and dehumidifiers and track moisture readings until dry.
- Record each source of water apart, because wind and flood are often different policies.
After the storm passes
- Turn off power to wet areas only if you can do it safely.
- Take photos of the roof, openings, and every wet room.
- Move valuables out of wet rooms.
Also in Lehigh Acres
- Water damage in Lehigh Acres: extraction, structural drying, and moisture mapping.
- Mold remediation in Lehigh Acres: containment, HEPA filtration, and removal under Florida license MRSR4195.
- Fire and smoke in Lehigh Acres: board-up, soot and odor cleanup, and drying of firefighting water.
- Emergency tarping in Lehigh Acres: temporary roof cover to stop water until a roofer repairs it.
- Commercial restoration in Lehigh Acres: water, mold, and fire restoration for businesses, rentals, and associations.
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Storm damage restoration near Lehigh Acres
Emergency dispatch
Request a crew
Water, mold, fire, or storm damage. We document the loss for your insurance claim. You keep the claim.
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Standing water or an active scene? Call (239) 688-2880 now. We answer 24/7. By sending, you agree we may call or text this number about this loss.
Common questions
Storm damage restoration questions in Lehigh Acres
What storm damage do inland Lehigh Acres homes get?
Mostly wind-driven rain through windows, sliders, and roof openings, plus broken glass that leaves the house open. We secure openings with metal panels, extract the water that came in, and dry walls and floors with air movers and dehumidifiers. Roof repairs go to a licensed roofer; we handle the water inside and the documentation for your claim.
Who handles storm damage in Lehigh Acres?
Aftermath Restoration Group handles storm damage in Lehigh Acres and across Lee County, 24/7. Call (239) 688-2880 for board-up, emergency tarping, water extraction, and drying. We give you an arrival time when you call.
Do you board up businesses in Lehigh Acres after storms?
Yes. We secure broken windows and doors, tarp roofs, and extract and dry storm water in commercial buildings in Lehigh Acres.
Do you tarp roofs in Lehigh Acres after a storm?
Yes. We offer emergency roof tarping in every area we serve, including Lehigh Acres. The tarp stops more water getting in until a licensed roofer makes permanent repairs.
What if storm water sat in my Lehigh Acres home for days?
Anything soaked for days, like drywall, insulation, and carpet pad, usually has to come out. We remove it, dry the structure, and check for mold before the walls are closed up.