Venice hurricane and storm damage cleanup

Storm damage we see in Venice

Venice is on the Gulf, with the Intracoastal running through town, so surge, wind, and heavy rain all matter. Milton in 2024 brought damaging wind and rain across southern Sarasota County, and tile roofs lost tiles that let water into attics.

Venice is a city in southern Sarasota County, planned in the 1920s with Mediterranean Revival architecture. Its historic downtown sits on Venice Island, set off from the mainland by the Intracoastal Waterway, and its beaches are known for fossilized shark teeth. Many residents are retirees and seasonal owners.

What we do after a Venice storm

1. Tarp damaged roof sections to stop more water getting in.
2. Extract storm and flood water from floors and carpet.
3. Remove soaked drywall, insulation, and flooring that cannot be dried.
4. Dry the structure and log readings until they are normal.
5. Record each source of water apart, because wind and flood are often different policies.

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.

Why Venice's housing stock matters here

About 13% of housing units in Venice are mobile or manufactured homes, where manufactured homes are among the most wind-exposed structures in a storm. Location: roughly 17 miles southeast of Sarasota in Sarasota County. Venice's median age is roughly 69. If a relative or property manager is handling things for you, we send them the same documentation. About 24% of units are in buildings with 10 or more units, so wind-driven rain gets in around sliders and windows on upper floors.

Before we arrive

• Leave the breaker alone if you would have to stand in water to reach it.
• Take photos of the roof, openings, and every wet room.
• Get documents, photos, and electronics out of the water.

Other services in Venice

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

Nearby cities

• Nokomis storm damage
• North Port storm damage
• Englewood storm damage
• Osprey storm damage
• Sarasota County