Longboat Key, Sarasota County
Longboat Key hurricane and storm damage cleanup
Storm damage in Longboat Key? Call Aftermath Restoration Group at (239) 688-2880, 24/7. We close up broken openings, tarp roofs, get the water out, and document wind and flood damage for your insurer. Licensed and insured across Sarasota County.
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Longboat Key after a hurricane
As a low or barrier location, Longboat Key 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.
Longboat Key is a barrier-island town split between Sarasota and Manatee counties, lined with Gulf-front condominiums and resort property. Hurricanes Helene and Milton brought surge and wind to the island in 2024. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2018–2022 American Community Survey estimates about 7,479 residents in Longboat Key. The median year of construction is about 1979, so a large share of the housing stock predates modern Florida Building Code wind and water standards. Longboat Key sits on a barrier island between the Gulf and the bay or Intracoastal Waterway. Many Longboat Key homes are used seasonally, so a leak can run for days before anyone notices.
Stay safe first
- Take photos of the roof, openings, and every wet room.
- Report the claim to your insurer as soon as you can.
- Move valuables out of wet rooms.
Working with your insurer in Longboat Key
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.
Longboat Key: local context
Longboat Key is about 8 miles northwest of Sarasota. Population: about 7,479 (the Census Bureau's 2018–2022 American Community Survey estimate). Roughly 48% of housing units are held for seasonal or recreational use; storm damage is often found days later by a neighbor or manager. About 58% of units are in buildings with 10 or more units, so wind-driven rain gets in around sliders and windows on upper floors.
Securing and drying out
- Board up broken windows, sliders, and doors with metal panels.
- Tarp damaged roof sections to stop more water getting in.
- Pull standing water out of the building.
- Dry the structure and log readings until they are normal.
- Record each source of water apart, because wind and flood are often different policies.
Other services in Longboat Key
- Water damage in Longboat Key: extraction, structural drying, and moisture mapping.
- Mold remediation in Longboat Key: containment, HEPA filtration, and removal under Florida license MRSR4195.
- Fire and smoke in Longboat Key: board-up, soot and odor cleanup, and drying of firefighting water.
- Emergency tarping in Longboat Key: temporary roof cover to stop water until a roofer repairs it.
- Commercial restoration in Longboat Key: water, mold, and fire restoration for businesses, rentals, and associations.
- All services in Longboat Key
Neighboring communities
Emergency dispatch
Request a crew
Water, mold, fire, or storm damage. We document the loss for your insurance claim. You keep the claim.
24/7 · Licensed & insured · FL mold license MRSR4195 · ★ 5.0 on Google (21 reviews)
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Common questions
Storm damage restoration questions in Longboat Key
Do you handle storm damage in Longboat Key?
Yes. We board up openings, tarp roofs, extract water, remove soaked materials, and dry the structure in Longboat Key. We document wind and flood sources separately for your insurers.
Is storm water damage covered by insurance?
Wind-driven rain through a damaged roof or window is usually a homeowners claim; rising flood water usually needs a separate flood policy. We document each separately. You keep the claim.
What if storm water sat in my Longboat Key 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.
Do you board up businesses in Longboat Key after storms?
Yes. We secure broken windows and doors, tarp roofs, and extract and dry storm water in commercial buildings in Longboat Key.
Who handles storm damage in Longboat Key?
Aftermath Restoration Group handles storm damage in Longboat Key and across Sarasota 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.