Storm & Hurricane Damage Restoration in Fort Lauderdale
Hurricanes and severe storms hit fast and leave water, wind, and structural damage behind. We respond with emergency tarping, board-up, water extraction, and storm damage restoration.
Storm or hurricane damage?
We stage crews before the storm. Call for 24/7 dispatch.
Fast Emergency Response
We respond quickly and work efficiently without cutting corners, delivering reliable results through professional restoration work.
Licensed & Insured
Our team is fully licensed and insured, with every job handled safely and to professional industry standards.
Quality Work You Can Rely On
We stand behind our work and hold every project to clear quality expectations from start to finish.
Locally Owned & Operated
We're rooted in the community and committed to honest work that builds trust, not quick fixes.
What actually causes damage in Fort Lauderdale.
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.
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.
Get your free visual storm damage assessment
Tell us what happened and a Swift advisor calls you back, usually within the hour. No obligation, and we bill your insurance directly.
(305) 733-4134
Recent Storm Restorations
Real jobs across Florida, from thermal moisture detection to full restoration.
Storm Damage Assessment
Emergency Response Fleet
Thermal Moisture Detection
Commercial Ceiling Restoration
Flood Cut & Containment
Structural Drying
Moisture Metering
Post-Loss Restoration
What storm water does while you wait
A breached roof or window keeps letting water in with every band of rain. The damage spreads until the opening is sealed and the structure is dried.
Minutes
Water gets in
Wind-driven rain enters through roof, window and door breaches and soaks attic insulation and ceilings.
Hours
Ceilings and walls saturate
Water tracks down framing, drywall sags and stains, and flooring below starts to buckle.
24 to 48 hrs
Mold can start
Wet insulation and framing in a humid Florida attic are exactly where mold takes hold first.
Every new rain
It happens again
Until the breach is tarped and sealed, each shower re-wets the same materials and reaches new rooms.
Storm hit? Do this, not that.
Do this right now
Tarp and board up
Cover roof openings and broken windows fast to stop more water getting in.
Photograph before cleanup
Document every point of damage the moment it’s safe, for your claim.
Stay clear of downed lines
Treat every fallen wire as live and keep your distance.
Please don't
Don’t enter unsafe structures
If the building is compromised, wait for a professional assessment.
Don’t drive through flood water
It can hide washouts and live current; turn around, don’t drown.
Don’t delay the claim
Storm claims move slowly when documentation is thin; start early.
Storm damage we mitigate
Wind, water, and debris hit at once. We handle the full recovery, from the first emergency tarp to the final restoration.
Hurricane & tropical-storm damage
Full-scale recovery from named storms, staged and ready before the season starts.
Emergency roof tarping & board-up
The critical first step. We secure your roof and openings within hours to stop further water intrusion.
Wind & fallen-tree damage
We remove debris, assess structural impact, and repair damage from high winds and downed trees.
Flood water extraction & structural drying
Standing water is removed and the structure dried before mold and rot set in.
Roof, siding & window repair
We seal and protect the building envelope so your property is secured against further damage.
Debris removal & restoration
From cleanup to full restoration, back to pre-loss condition, one team throughout.
Commercial storm recovery
Fast, large-scale response for businesses and multi-unit properties that can’t afford extended downtime.
Our storm restoration process
A structured, insurance-ready response. You make one call, we handle securing, drying, and restoration.
One Call
24/7 dispatcher starts your storm response immediately.
Secure the Property
Emergency tarping and board-up stop further water intrusion and damage.
Extract & Dry
Standing water removed and the structure dried before mold and rot set in.
Mitigate
We stabilize and protect the roof and structure to prevent further loss.
We handle your storm claim
Storm claims move slowly when documentation is thin. We photograph and inventory every point of damage the moment we arrive and bill your insurer or public adjuster directly, so your claim holds up with no upfront cost on covered claims. If you choose not to file, or the claim is denied, you're responsible for payment.
(305) 733-4134What Our Clients
Say About Us
Swift Restoration is trusted by thousands of homeowners and businesses across Florida.
"A pipe burst while we were on vacation and Swift had a crew at our door within the hour. They extracted the water, dried everything, and dealt with our insurance directly. We never lifted a finger."
Crews and equipment staged where the storms hit.
Staged Statewide
Crews and equipment positioned across Florida so we respond the moment it’s safe.
Licensed & Insured
Every job handled safely and to professional industry standards.
Insurance Documented
Photos and a full loss inventory so your storm claim holds up.
Storm damage restoration across Fort Lauderdale
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.
Broward County, South Florida
Zip codes 33301 · 33304 · 33305 · 33308 · 33312 · 33316 · 33324 and surrounding
Other metros we serve
Storm damage
questions, answered
Everything worth knowing before you call, from what to do first to what insurance covers.
Stay out of unsafe areas and avoid standing water (it can hide live wires). Call us for emergency tarping to stop further damage, then document everything for your claim.
Wind and storm damage are usually covered, though hurricane deductibles and flood exclusions apply. We help document the loss so your claim is complete.
We dispatch 24/7 and aim to secure your property within hours, critical when more rain is coming.
Yes. We extract water, dry the structure, and mitigate further damage, one team from emergency response to final walkthrough.