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Water Damage Restoration in Fort Myers, FL

Ceiling dripping from an AC line, a burst supply hose or storm water across the tile in McGregor or the River District? Call any hour. The restoration crew finds the source, measures the moisture and writes the estimate before drying starts.

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Water damage repair in Fort Myers

Water damage restoration for Fort Myers and Lee County homes

Water damage in Fort Myers comes from two directions. From outside, there is hurricane surge, heavy summer rain and rising water along the Caloosahatchee River and the canals that feed it. Hurricane Ian in September 2022 pushed surge into homes from Fort Myers Beach to the McGregor corridor. From inside, the usual causes are burst supply lines, failed water heaters, washer hoses and AC condensate lines that clog in the humid months.

Homes here sit on concrete slabs, so water has nowhere to drain. It spreads under tile and laminate, wicks up drywall and hides behind baseboards and cabinets. Fort Myers humidity keeps those spots wet, which is why drying takes dehumidifiers and daily meter readings, not just fans.

  • Storm surge and flood water count as Category 3 water and need porous materials removed.
  • Wet drywall can grow mold within 24 to 48 hours, per the EPA.
  • Standard homeowners policies cover sudden leaks but not flood water; flood needs its own policy.
  • In Florida condos, the unit owner and the association can each owe part of a leak repair.
  • Mold work over 10 square feet in Florida calls for a mold remediator with a state license.
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Water damage restoration and repair in Fort Myers, FL

Slab

Water Damage Restoration

Full water damage restoration for Fort Myers homes, from the first extraction to the last dry reading.

$150 to $500

Burst

Emergency Water Damage Restoration

Night and weekend water emergencies in Fort Myers, from a burst hose to a ceiling coming down.

$4 to $6 per sq ft

Drywall

Water Damage Repair

The rebuild after a Fort Myers leak or flood: drywall, trim, floors and cabinets.

$1.50 to $3.50 per sq ft

Carpet

Water Damage Cleanup

Cleaning, sanitizing and sorting what got wet after a leak in a Fort Myers home.

$4 to $6 per sq ft

Emergency

Water Mitigation

The steps that keep a Fort Myers leak or storm from doing more damage than it already has.

$4 to $6 per sq ft

Carpet

Water Extraction and Removal

Getting standing water off the floor of a Fort Myers home before it soaks into walls and cabinets.

$4 to $6 per sq ft
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Water restoration built around Fort Myers homes

Most Fort Myers houses sit on concrete slabs under tile or laminate, so water spreads sideways into baseboards and drywall instead of draining away.

  1. 01

    Calls answered 24/7

    A washer hose or water heater can fail at 2 a.m., and wet drywall can start growing mold within 24 to 48 hours, per the EPA.

  2. 02

    Written estimate before drying

    The crew maps wet areas with a moisture meter, then writes the price down before any equipment runs.

  3. 03

    Slab and tile know-how

    Water under tile and behind baseboards on a slab needs wall cavity drying, not just carpet extraction.

  4. 04

    Flood zones along the river

    Homes near the Caloosahatchee and the canals off it take storm surge and king tides that inland Lehigh Acres rarely sees.

  5. 05

    AC condensate leaks

    Air handlers in attics and closets clog with algae in the humid months and overflow into ceilings and hall closets.

  6. 06

    Condo and unit leaks

    A leak from the unit above is common in Fort Myers condos, and Florida law splits repair duty between owner and association.

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Water restoration across Lee County

Lee County: hot, wet summers and a hurricane season from June through November.

Lehigh AcresBonita SpringsNorth Fort MyersEsteroSanibelFort Myers BeachSaint James CityAlva
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What to expect, start to finish

1

Call and describe the water

Say where the water came from: a supply line, the AC, the roof or water from outside. Outside storm water is treated as contaminated.

2

Moisture check on site

The technician stops the source if it is still running and reads walls, floors and cabinets with a meter and thermal camera.

3

Written estimate before work

The estimate lists extraction, what has to come out, how many dryers and dehumidifiers run and for how many days.

4

Drying, repair and final readings

Equipment runs until readings reach dry standard. Photos and readings go to you for the insurance claim.

Water damage guides for Fort Myers homeowners

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Water damage restoration questions in Fort Myers, FL

Calls are answered 24/7 for Fort Myers and Lee County.

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+ How much does water damage restoration cost in Fort Myers?
Most full jobs fall between $2,000 and $6,000, based on HomeGuide's 2026 cost guide. A small leak in one spot runs $150 to $500. Rooms soaked to the ceiling run $5,000 to $15,000. Clean supply-line water costs $4 to $6 per square foot to extract and dry, and outside flood water costs $9 to $12. The price moves with square footage, water type, and how much drywall, tile or cabinetry has to come out. The written estimate comes before any work starts.
+ How long does it take to dry out a Fort Myers home?
Drying usually takes three to five days once extraction is done. Fort Myers humidity slows it down, so dehumidifiers matter more here than in dry climates. Water trapped under tile on a slab or inside a wall cavity can add days. The crew takes moisture readings each day and stops only when walls and floors read dry. Rebuilding drywall, baseboards or flooring comes after that.
+ Do I need a permit for water damage repairs in Fort Myers?
Drying and cleanup do not need a permit. Replacing drywall, electrical, plumbing or structural framing usually does. Homes inside the city limits pull permits from the City of Fort Myers. Homes in Lehigh Acres, North Fort Myers, Alva and other unincorporated areas go through Lee County. Cape Coral, Estero, Bonita Springs, Sanibel and Fort Myers Beach run their own building departments. In a flood zone, repairs worth 50 percent or more of the building's value trigger FEMA's substantial damage rule.
+ What if the water damage happens at night?
Call any hour. Water from a burst supply line keeps spreading under tile and into wall cavities while you sleep, and Fort Myers humidity speeds up mold. Shut off the main water valve first. On a slab home it is often near the front hose bib or in a box by the street. Then call so the crew can start extraction as soon as it reaches you.
+ What should I do before the restoration crew arrives?
Shut off the water at the main valve, or at the fixture if you know the source. Turn off breakers for wet rooms if you can reach the panel without standing in water. Take photos and video of every wet room for the insurance claim. Lift furniture legs onto foil or blocks. Do not use a household vacuum on standing water. Stay out of rooms where storm water came in, since it can carry sewage and chemicals.
+ Does homeowners insurance cover water damage in Florida?
Standard homeowners policies usually cover sudden water damage, such as a burst pipe or an appliance failure. They do not cover rising water from a storm surge or flood. That needs a separate flood policy through the National Flood Insurance Program or a private insurer, and NFIP policies have a 30-day waiting period. Slow leaks that went on for weeks are often denied. Call your insurer early and keep the crew's moisture readings and photos.

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