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Mold remediation
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The scope we write is the scope we bill. Anything new gets shown to you, in writing, before we touch it.
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Water damage repair in Miami moves on a different clock than anywhere else in Florida. The salt-laden storm surge that pushes through a Coral Gables front door in June becomes a mold colony inside 48 hours if nobody starts drying the structure. That is the reality we work in every day. Wendell Restoration Miami answers the phone around the clock at (850) 909-7064, dispatches crews to every Miami neighborhood from Brickell to Coconut Grove, and puts your price in writing before any tool comes off the truck. If water has entered your home this morning, and especially if it was brackish storm water, do not wait. The first 24 hours decide whether this is a dry-out or a gut.
Why Wendell Restoration Miami Is Miami’s Preferred Water Damage Repair Company
We have been doing Water Damage Repair in Miami since the company opened in 2006. The homes here are different. A 1920s Mediterranean Revival in Coral Gables has plaster walls and original terrazzo floors that a mid-century concrete-block ranch in Westchester does not. A high-rise condo in Brickell has a completely different water intrusion profile than a single-family home in Shenandoah. Our crews know the difference because we have pulled Category 3 water out of all of them.
Every call to Wendell is answered by a live person, not a phone tree. You get a live arrival time you can track on your phone, like a rideshare, not a vague four-hour window. Background-checked, uniformed technicians show up with moisture meters and thermal imaging cameras, then send before-and-after photos by text so you can see exactly what happened. The price is in writing before we start, and you pay from a digital invoice we text to your phone. The number on the screen is the number you pay. No surprises at the door.
Blake Sorensen built this company on a simple idea: a restoration contractor should tell you the truth, in writing, before touching your walls. That means a written price, a written 365-Day Done Right Promise on every repair, and a free second visit if the repair fails. We run every Miami job to IICRC, RIA, and IFA standards using Dri-Eaz, Phoenix, XPOWER, B-Air, and Injectidry equipment. The same brands and certifications used on large commercial loss sites.
Restoration work we handle
Drywall Water Damage Repair in Miami
Drywall Water Damage Repair in Miami is rarely just a patch job. The city’s 80%+ humidity means wet gypsum starts feeding mold within 24 to 48 hours, so Mold Remediation in Miami is often needed alongside repair, and salt-laden storm water leaves corrosive residue inside the wall cavity even after the surface feels dry. In most cases we cut out the affected section, inspect the framing behind it, treat the cavity with an antimicrobial, and then hang, tape, and finish new drywall. A typical drywall repair in Miami runs $280 to $640 per section depending on ceiling versus wall work, texture matching, and whether the affected area is behind cabinets or fixtures.
Salt-Damaged Framing Behind Wet Drywall
Saltwater from storm surge does something regular rain does not: it crystallizes inside the wood framing behind the drywall. That crystallization slowly pulls moisture from humid air for months after the visible water is gone. We check framing with a moisture meter before we close any wall. If readings are above the dry standard, we sand, treat, and sometimes replace the stud before new drywall goes up.
Matching Miami’s Older Plaster and Texture
Many Miami homes built before 1960 have plaster walls over wood lath, not modern drywall. When we repair water damage in those homes, we match the original plaster thickness and texture so the repair does not look like a patch. That matters in Coral Gables and Coconut Grove, where homeowners and historic review boards both notice.
Water Damage Inspection in Miami
A Water Damage Inspection in Miami means answering one question honestly: how far did the water actually travel? Water does not stop where the stain stops. In a concrete-block Miami ranch, it wicks through drywall into the stud cavities. In a high-rise condo, it channels along conduit and plumbing chases, sometimes appearing three floors below the original leak. We inspect with moisture mapping and thermal imaging to find every affected area, not just the one you can see. A full Water Damage Inspection in Miami typically runs $150 to $350, and we credit that fee toward the repair if you hire us.
What a Miami Inspection Must Check
We check the source first: a failing water heater, a ruptured supply line, a blown-out window seal, or roof penetration. Then we map the migration path through walls, floors, and ceiling cavities. Finally, we document everything with photos and moisture readings, so if you are filing an insurance claim, you have a clear, dated record of what was wet and where.
Pre-Loss Condition Documentation
This matters more in Miami than almost anywhere else. Original terrazzo floors, 1920s plaster details, custom millwork; these are not replaceable from a catalog. Before we open any wall or run any air mover, we photograph and document the pre-loss condition of the room. That protects you, and it protects those finishes if adjustments get involved later.
Trusted Brands We Service in Miami
Most Miami homeowners do not think about restoration equipment brands until they are standing in a wet hallway at 2 a.m. Then it matters a lot. We run professional-grade drying equipment from Dri-Eaz, XPOWER, and B-Air, not rental-shop box fans. We keep common drywall, insulation, and antimicrobial stock in our Miami office so we are not waiting on a parts shipment when your ceiling is open. That means faster turnaround, and faster turnaround in Miami means less mold risk. If you have a question about what equipment is right for your home, call (850) 909-7064 and ask. A live person picks up.
Common Water Damage Repair Problems We See in Miami Homes
- Saltwater crystallization inside stucco over wood frame. Miami’s older homes are often stucco over wood framing, and saltwater from storm surge seeps behind the stucco and crystallizes inside the wall. By the time the paint bubbles, the framing is already wet.
- Mold under carpet on original terrazzo floors. In Coral Gables and Coconut Grove, restored carpets often sit over historic terrazzo. Water gets trapped between the carpet pad and the terrazzo, and mold grows out of sight until the musty smell returns weeks later.
- High-rise ceiling leaks with no visible window damage. Condo owners in Brickell and Edgewater call us for ceiling stains they assume came from a window leak. Often the real culprit is an aging HVAC condensate line or plumbing riser that failed during the same storm’s pressure drop.
- Delayed extraction in Miami’s humidity. Every 12 hours of delay in an 80% humidity environment pushes a clean-water dry-out closer to a Category 3 gut. We prioritize same-day dispatch to Miami homes for exactly this reason.
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Here is what Miami homeowners actually pay for Water Damage Repair in Miami. Emergency water extraction runs $400 to $900 depending on square footage and water category. Structural drying with professional dehumidifiers and air movers runs $900 to $2,200 for a typical two-to-three room event. Drywall removal and replacement runs $280 to $640 per section. Full Category 3 storm surge remediation with containment, antimicrobial treatment, drywall, and finish work in a single room runs $2,800 to $6,500. Every quote is in writing before we start. Call (850) 909-7064 for a free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Miami
Wendell Restoration Miami serves the full Miami metro, including Coral Gables. The same written pricing, live arrival times, and 365-Day Done Right Promise apply across every job. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Miami (South FL) office, and crews serve the surrounding area locally.
Serving Miami, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Miami area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Water Damage Repair in Miami
Mold can begin on wet drywall within 24 to 48 hours in Miami’s 80%+ humidity. The window is shorter after a hurricane because the air stays saturated for days. We respond same-day when possible, and our extraction and drying crews work through the night after major storms. Call (850) 909-7064 and a live person will get you scheduled.
In Coral Gables, replacing drywall after water damage generally does not require a permit if the work is limited to like-for-like replacement of wallboard and does not alter framing, electrical, or plumbing. However, if the water damage extends to structural framing or requires electrical rewiring, a permit may be required. We can advise you on your specific project and coordinate with the city if needed.
Category 3 water is grossly contaminated water, and storm surge is always Category 3 because it carries seawater, sewage, and debris. In a Coconut Grove home that means full containment, removal of affected porous materials including drywall and insulation, antimicrobial treatment of the framing, and professional drying. You cannot clean Category 3 drywall; it comes out. Call us and we will tell you the same thing in person, with a written scope.
Yes. Original terrazzo floors in Coral Gables and Coconut Grove can be preserved during water damage repair if moisture mapping is done before drying begins. We document every inch of terrazzo, protect it during extraction and drying, and monitor moisture readings until the floor reaches pre-loss levels. In one Coral Gables job, we extracted Category 3 storm surge from a 1920s Mediterranean Revival home and dried the original terrazzo under carpet without harming the historic finish.
High-rise condo ceiling stains after a storm are often caused by failing HVAC condensate lines or plumbing risers, not window leaks. During a storm’s pressure drop, systems that were already weak fail. Water travels along conduit and chases, showing up floors below the original source. We inspect with thermal imaging to find the real source, not just the wet spot. Call (850) 909-7064 for an inspection in your Miami condo.
Contact Wendell Restoration Miami
Water damage in Miami does not wait for business hours, and neither do we. A live person answers every call, day or night. Tell us what happened, and we will give you a written price before any work starts. You get a live arrival time you can track, background-checked uniformed technicians, before-and-after photos by text, and a digital invoice you can pay from your phone. Every repair includes the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. Got water in your Miami home? Call (850) 909-7064 right now for a free estimate.
Written by Blake Sorensen, Owner at Wendell Restoration Miami.