Damage restorationin Fort Lauderdale.
Broward County, South Florida
Fort Lauderdale is roughly 30 miles up I-95 from our Miami yard. Emergency water extraction, fire and smoke restoration, storm and roof-leak response, and licensed mold remediation for homes, condos, and businesses from Hollywood to Deerfield Beach.
Reached up I-95 and the Turnpike from our Miami base, with Broward work routed through the Las Olas, Oakland Park, and Commercial Blvd corridors.
Water rising in Fort Lauderdale right now?
24/7 Emergency Response. Mold risk starts inside 24 to 48 hours.
What actually causes damage in Fort Lauderdale.
What makes Fort Lauderdale different is that the water is already at the property line. The city is built around more than 165 miles of canals and finger islands, so groundwater is shallow, seawalls and tidal backflow matter, and rain that would drain elsewhere has nowhere to go.
Canal-front and tidal flooding
Along the New River, Las Olas Isles, and the finger islands, a king tide plus a heavy rain is enough to put water over a seawall and into a ground floor. Saltwater intrusion also changes the job: affected materials and mechanical equipment have to be handled differently from a clean-water loss.
Extreme rainfall events
The April 2023 storm dropped over two feet of rain on parts of Fort Lauderdale in a single day and flooded neighborhoods well outside the flood map. Rain-driven losses here are not only a coastal problem, and they routinely hit properties with no prior history of water.
Aging slab-on-grade housing stock
A great deal of Broward housing is mid-century CBS on slab with original cast-iron or galvanized drain lines. Under-slab failures show up as tile that sounds hollow, baseboards that stay damp, and a mold problem inside the wall cavity long before anything is visible.
What we handle in Fort Lauderdale.
Mold Remediation
Mold spreads in as little as 48 hours. Licensed techs find the source, contain it, and remove it completely.
Water Damage Restoration
Untreated water means rot, warped floors, and mold within days. We extract, dry, and mitigate, 24/7.
Fire Damage Restoration
Fire damage means smoke, soot, and water all at once. We handle cleanup, odor removal, and full restoration.
Storm Damage Restoration
Hurricanes hit fast. Emergency tarping, water extraction, and complete storm repair across Florida.
After the storm flooded our restaurant, I thought we were done for the season. Swift extracted the water and had the dining room dried out in days. They saved our business.
Areas we cover around Fort Lauderdale.
Zip codes 33301 · 33304 · 33305 · 33308 · 33312 · 33316 · 33324 and surrounding
24/7 dispatch
Someone answers the phone at 3am, and the call goes to a crew rather than an answering service.
Licensed and insured
Florida-licensed mold remediation, IICRC-aligned drying, and full documentation of every reading we take.
Direct insurance billing
On covered claims we bill your insurer directly, so there is no upfront cost to you.
Fort Lauderdale questions, answered.
Still unsure? Call (305) 733-4134. There is no charge for a conversation or for the inspection that follows it.
Yes. Saltwater is corrosive and carries contaminants, so affected porous materials generally come out rather than get dried in place, and metal fixings, panels, and HVAC components have to be assessed for corrosion. Documenting the water category correctly at the start also matters for the claim.
It can change which policy pays. Rain entering through a roof or window opening is usually a homeowners matter, while surface water rising into the building is normally a flood policy question. We document where the water came in and how it moved, which is the evidence either adjuster needs.
Yes, including units where the owner is out of state. We can meet a property manager or keyholder on site, send photo and moisture documentation daily, and coordinate the claim remotely.
24/7 emergency response. Technician on-site within hours.
Most policies cover sudden water, fire, mold, or storm damage. We bill your insurer directly, so there's no upfront cost on covered claims. If you choose not to file a claim, or the claim is denied, you're responsible for payment.
Shut off water or power if it's safe, avoid standing water, call us immediately. Mold risk starts within 24-48 hours.