Water in your home right now? Stop the source, keep power off in wet rooms, take photos and call (786) 732-2700. Below are answers to the questions Tamiami property owners ask most.
Water damage questions and answers
How fast can someone come out for water damage in Tamiami?
Same-day service is available. Call (786) 732-2700, describe where the water is coming from and which rooms are wet, and ask about today's schedule for your address.
What areas do you serve?
Tamiami, Florida, in west Miami-Dade County, including ZIP codes 33175, 33182 and 33184 along the SW 8th Street (Tamiami Trail) corridor.
What should I do while I wait?
Stop the water at the fixture or main shut-off, keep power off in wet rooms if you can reach the panel safely, photograph everything, and move valuables and electronics off wet floors.
How long does water damage restoration take?
Extraction usually takes a few hours. Drying commonly takes about three to five days for clean water caught early, and longer for concrete, hardwood or contaminated water. Repairs follow once readings show the home is dry.
Is water damage covered by insurance?
Sudden and accidental water damage, like a burst supply line, is often covered by homeowners insurance. Rising floodwater usually needs a separate flood policy, and slow long-term leaks are often excluded. Check your policy and report the claim promptly.
Can mold grow after a leak?
Yes. Mold can start within 24 to 48 hours on wet materials in warm, humid conditions, which is why same-day extraction and drying matter in Miami-Dade.
Do you handle sewage and floodwater?
Yes. Sewage and outside floodwater are Category 3 water and need removal of contaminated porous materials, sanitizing and drying.
Can I sign over my insurance benefits to the restoration company?
Not on residential or commercial property policies issued on or after January 1, 2023. Florida's 2022 reforms banned assignment of post-loss benefits, so you stay in charge of your claim.
What is the difference between water mitigation and water damage restoration?
Mitigation is the emergency part: stopping the water, extracting it and drying the structure to prevent more damage. Restoration also includes repairing or replacing damaged materials such as drywall, paint and flooring.
Can wet drywall be saved?
Often, if the water was clean and drying starts quickly. Drywall that absorbed sewage or floodwater, or that stayed wet for days, is usually cut out and replaced.
Why are you removing my baseboards?
Removing baseboards lets air reach the bottom of the wall cavity so it can dry without tearing out the drywall, and lets moisture readings be taken behind it.
Do you work on condos and apartments?
Yes. Unit-to-unit leaks are common, and drying usually has to happen in every affected unit at the same time.
Do you do roof or plumbing repairs?
This site covers water damage cleanup and drying. The leak itself should be repaired by a licensed plumber, roofer or HVAC technician.
Do you handle commercial properties?
Yes. Offices, shops, restaurants and warehouses can usually stay partly open while wet areas are sealed off and dried.
What's the EPA guidance on drying?
The EPA recommends drying wet building materials within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold growth.
Is mold remediation licensed in Florida?
Yes. Florida's DBPR licenses mold assessors and mold remediators, and the roles are kept separate on the same project.
Still have a question?
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