Storm damage restoration in Lely, FL

Storm damage we see in Lely

Storm calls in Lely mix wind-driven rain through windows and roofs with high water from canals, bays, or rivers. Board-up comes first, then extraction and structural drying.

Lely is a residential area in East Naples off US 41, with canals and single-family homes, some dating to the 1960s and 1970s. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2018–2022 American Community Survey estimates about 3,548 residents in Lely. The median year of construction is about 1984, so many homes were built before Florida's post-2002 hurricane building-code updates. Canal-front homes in Lely sit at low elevation, where high tides and storm water can push under doors and into ground-level rooms. Older housing in Lely often has aging supply lines, water heaters, and roofs that have been through several storms.

Securing and drying out

1. Board up broken windows, sliders, and doors with metal panels.
2. Pull standing water out of the building.
3. Cut out wet materials that will not dry in place.
4. Set air movers and dehumidifiers and track moisture readings until dry.
5. Record each source of water apart, because wind and flood are often different policies.

Lely: local context

Median year built: 1984. That matters because homes built before 2002 predate the statewide Florida Building Code and its stronger wind provisions. Population: about 3,548 (the Census Bureau's 2018–2022 American Community Survey estimate). The median age in Lely is about 67 (the Census Bureau's 2018–2022 American Community Survey). We can send photos and paperwork to a family member or manager who helps with the claim. About 40% of units are in buildings with 10 or more units, so wind-driven rain gets in around sliders and windows on upper floors.

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.
• Call your insurance company and write down the claim number.

Who pays, and who keeps the 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.

Other services in Lely

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