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

Storm damage we see in The Meadows

Hurricane wind and summer thunderstorms reach every street in The Meadows. We board up broken openings, tarp damaged roofs, extract water, and dry the structure. Roof repairs go to a licensed roofer.

The Meadows is a planned community east of Sarasota built from the 1970s, with golf courses, villas, and condominiums. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2018–2022 American Community Survey estimates about 5,752 residents in The Meadows. The median year of construction is about 1985, so many homes were built before Florida's post-2002 hurricane building-code updates. Gated and golf communities in The Meadows often need gate or management access for crews, and association rules can affect exterior work. Older housing in The Meadows often has aging supply lines, water heaters, and roofs that have been through several storms.

Claims paperwork

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.

The Meadows by the numbers

Population: about 5,752 (the Census Bureau's 2018–2022 American Community Survey estimate). The Meadows is about 5 miles east of Sarasota. Roughly 17% of housing units are held for seasonal or recreational use; storm damage is often found days later by a neighbor or manager. The median age in The Meadows is about 71 (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.

Our storm response

1. Close broken openings with metal panels.
2. Put an emergency tarp over roof damage until a roofer can make repairs.
3. Pull standing water out of the building.
4. Cut out wet materials that will not dry in place.
5. Document wind damage and flood damage separately for your insurers.

Stay safe first

• Do not wade through standing water.
• Photograph damage inside and out before cleanup.
• Keep generators outside and far from the house.

Related services for The Meadows

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

Nearby cities

• Kensington Park storm damage
• Desoto Lakes storm damage
• Fruitville storm damage
• North Sarasota storm damage
• Sarasota County