After the storm in Matlacha: board-up, tarps, and drying

Storm risk in Matlacha

As a low or barrier location, Matlacha 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.

Matlacha is a small fishing village on a causeway island between Cape Coral and Pine Island, next to Matlacha Isles and Matlacha Shores. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2018–2022 American Community Survey estimates about 837 residents in Matlacha. The median year of construction is about 1976, so a large share of the housing stock predates modern Florida Building Code wind and water standards. Low ground near the water in Matlacha has taken storm surge in recent hurricanes. Matlacha has a historic or working-waterfront character, with older cottages and small commercial buildings near the water.

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.

What the Census says about Matlacha housing

Roughly 39% of housing units are held for seasonal or recreational use; storm damage is often found days later by a neighbor or manager. The Census Bureau's 2018–2022 American Community Survey puts Matlacha at about 837 residents. The median home in Matlacha was built around 1976 (the Census Bureau's 2018–2022 American Community Survey); homes built before 2002 predate the statewide Florida Building Code and its stronger wind provisions. Matlacha's median age is roughly 64. If a relative or property manager is handling things for you, we send them the same documentation.

Before we arrive

• Leave the breaker alone if you would have to stand in water to reach it.
• Photograph damage inside and out before cleanup.
• Call your insurance company and write down the claim number.

How storm restoration works

1. Close broken openings with metal panels.
2. Extract storm and flood water from floors and carpet.
3. Cut out wet materials that will not dry in place.
4. Dry the structure and log readings until they are normal.
5. Document wind damage and flood damage separately for your insurers.

Other services in Matlacha

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

Also serving nearby

• Pine Island Center storm damage
• Pineland storm damage
• Cape Coral storm damage
• Bokeelia storm damage
• Lee County