Water damage drying
Fire & smoke cleanup
Mold remediation
Storm response
Sewage cleanup
ReconstructionFree visual inspection and a written scope of work before any mitigation begins - photos, moisture readings, and drying logs go in your claim file
The scope we write is the scope we bill. Anything new gets shown to you, in writing, before we touch it.
Get your free estimateTrusted Water Damage Repair for Miami Homeowners
Water damage in Miami moves fast. Between the humidity, the afternoon thunderstorms, and aging plumbing in homes across Kendall and Hialeah Gardens, a small leak becomes a structural problem before most homeowners notice the first stain. Wendell Restoration Miami has provided Water Damage Repair - Miami homeowners can trust since 2006, and we do it differently: a live person answers when you call, you get a written price before any tool comes off the truck, and you track your technician’s arrival like a rideshare. Call (850) 909-7064 and you’ll speak to someone who can tell you exactly what happens next, including what it costs.
Our repair crews carry Dri-Eaz and Phoenix drying equipment, follow IICRC and IFA protocols, and document every job with before-and-after photos sent to your phone. No vague arrival windows. No price that changes at the door. Just the number on the screen being the number you pay.
Water Damage Ceiling
Water Damage Ceiling repair is what we handle when a roof leak, AC condensate overflow, or second-floor plumbing failure soaks through drywall and leaves sagging, staining, or bubbling above your head. You need it when you see brown rings spreading, paint peeling in sheets, or a ceiling that’s started to bow under the weight of trapped water. Wendell Restoration Miami finds the source, removes the wet material, dries the cavity with Dri-Eaz equipment, and replaces the drywall with a finish ready for paint. In Miami, ceiling repair typically runs $450 to $1,400 depending on how far the water traveled and whether the leak reached insulation.
When to Cut It Open
A ceiling that feels soft to the touch or shows a growing stain needs moisture removal, not just a coat of primer. We cut out the wet section, dry the joists above, and confirm the moisture reading is back to normal before patching.
Painting over a damp ceiling traps water inside and invites mold, which is why we never skip the drying step even on small stains.
Repair vs. Replace the Whole Ceiling
You rarely need a full ceiling replacement unless the damage covers more than half the room or the drywall has lost structural integrity. We match texture, prime, and repaint the repaired section so it blends with the rest of the ceiling.
If the water came from an AC unit in your attic, we’ll coordinate the drywall repair around the HVAC contractor’s fix so nothing gets done twice.
Restoration work we handle
Burst Pipe Repair
Burst Pipe Repair is the emergency work that follows a pipe splitting open, usually from pressure, corrosion, or a join failing. You’ll know you need it when water is running where it shouldn’t be, your water bill spikes, or you hear water moving behind a wall with no fixture on. Wendell Restoration Miami shuts off the water, extracts the standing water, cuts out the failed pipe section, and replaces it before drying the affected area. Expect burst pipe repair in Miami to cost between $600 and $2,800, with the higher end covering cases where the pipe runs through a slab or behind a finished wall.
Act Fast to Limit the Spread
Every hour a burst pipe runs, water travels further into flooring, baseboards, and the wall cavity. We use XPOWER air movers and Phoenix dehumidifiers to pull moisture out of materials that can be saved, which is most of them if we arrive the same day.
Our technicians carry common pipe fittings and PEX repair kits on the truck, so a straightforward burst often gets fixed on the first visit.
What Happens After the Pipe Is Fixed
The pipe repair is step one. Step two is drying the structure, and step three is restoring the finishes: drywall, baseboard, flooring, paint. We handle all three so you’re not coordinating a plumber, a drying company, and a contractor separately.
Every burst pipe job includes a written scope and price before we cut into anything, so you know the full cost of the repair and the restoration at the same time.
Water Damage Hardwood Floors
Water Damage Hardwood Floors is what we repair when a dishwasher supply line, toilet overflow, or slow plumbing leak has cupped, crowned, or stained solid wood floors. You need this service when planks are warping, darkening at the edges, or lifting at the seams. Wendell Restoration Miami starts with a moisture assessment to see how deep the water penetrated, then dries the floor from the top and, where needed, from below using Injectidry mats. Hardwood floor water damage repair in Miami typically costs $700 to $3,000 per room depending on the wood species, the extent of the warping, and whether we’re drying in place or replacing boards.
Drying in Place vs. Replacing Boards
Solid hardwood can often be saved with aggressive drying before the planks permanently deform. Our Injectidry system pulls moisture out through the wood itself, which can reverse early cupping and save you thousands compared to a full replacement.
If boards have already buckled beyond recovery, we match the species, width, and stain, then sand and refinish the patch so the repair doesn’t shout at you from across the room.
Engineered vs. Solid Wood Outcomes
Engineered floors handle moisture differently than solid planks, and the repair approach changes accordingly. The top layer may delaminate even when the core dries, which means replacement more often than sanding.
We’ll tell you which outcome is realistic before we start, and the written estimate reflects that honest assessment, not a best-case scenario.
Water Damage Repair Contractors
Water Damage Repair Contractors are the licensed professionals who handle everything after water enters your home: extraction, drying, demolition of unsalvageable materials, and rebuilding what was removed. You need one when the damage is beyond a towel and a fan, when water has touched drywall, insulation, or subfloor, or when your insurance company asks for professional documentation. Wendell Restoration Miami serves as your single contractor for the whole sequence, from the first moisture reading to the final coat of paint. Most Miami water damage repair projects land between $1,200 and $8,000, with the spread driven by square footage, the number of affected rooms, and whether structural framing needs drying or replacement.
Why Our Pricing Stays Honest
We put the price in writing before any work begins, and the number on that page is the number you pay. No change orders for things we should have caught in the estimate, no surprise line items at the end. The digital invoice gets texted to you, and you can pay from the link.
Blake Sorensen, who leads our Miami team, reviews every scope before it goes out, which keeps estimates consistent and keeps crews honest.
Working With Your Insurance
We photo-document everything, from the first wet drywall cut to the final moisture log, so your adjuster has a clear record of what happened and why each line item exists. Our estimates use the same format insurance companies expect, which moves claims faster.
If your adjuster has questions, we talk to them directly. You shouldn’t have to become a restoration expert to get your claim approved.
Burst Pipe Cleanup
Burst Pipe Cleanup is the emergency water removal and sanitation work that happens in the hours right after a pipe fails, before any repair or rebuild can begin. You need it when there’s standing water, soaked carpet, or water running through wall cavities and under cabinets. Wendell Restoration Miami arrives with truck-mounted extraction units, removes the water fast, and sets up Phoenix dehumidifiers and XPOWER air movers to start drying within the first hour. Burst pipe cleanup in Miami runs $800 to $2,500 on its own, though most homeowners bundle it with the pipe repair and restoration for a single, coordinated price.
The First Hour Matters Most
Miami’s humidity works against you after a pipe bursts. Water that sits in a 78-degree house with 70% outdoor humidity starts feeding mold growth within 24 to 48 hours, which is why our cleanup crews are dispatched the moment you call, not the next morning.
We extract first, then set drying equipment, then take moisture readings in every affected room so we know exactly where the water went and when it’s gone.
What Gets Thrown Out vs. What Gets Saved
Wet carpet pad usually goes. The carpet itself can often be cleaned, dried, and reinstalled if we get to it fast enough. Drywall that’s been soaked for more than a few hours typically comes out, while studs and subfloor can usually be dried in place.
You’ll see the salvage list in writing before demolition starts, so nothing gets thrown away without your sign-off.
Drywall Water Damage Repair
Drywall Water Damage Repair is the process of removing water-damaged gypsum board, drying the wall cavity behind it, and installing, taping, and finishing new drywall so the wall looks like nothing ever happened. You need it when drywall is soft, swollen, stained, or crumbling after a leak, flood, or roof problem. Wendell Restoration Miami cuts clean lines, removes the wet material, dries the studs and insulation, and patches with new drywall matched to your existing texture. Drywall water damage repair in Miami typically costs $350 to $1,100 per affected wall, including the patch, tape, texture match, and a coat of primer.
Why Not Just Patch Over the Wet Spot
Wet drywall loses its structural strength and becomes a food source for mold. Patching over it with spackle and paint seals moisture inside the wall cavity, where it keeps working on your studs and insulation long after the stain disappears.
We cut back to dry material every time, even when it means a slightly bigger patch than you expected. The goal is a wall that stays fixed, not one that looks fixed for six months.
Matching Texture So the Repair Disappears
Most Miami homes have knockdown, orange peel, or skip trowel texture on the walls. Our finishers match the existing pattern before priming, so you don’t end up with a smooth patch in the middle of a textured wall.
If you’re planning to repaint anyway, we’ll tell you and can leave the patch primed and ready for your painter, which saves you a few hundred dollars.
Water Damage Inspection
Water Damage Inspection is a full assessment of where water came from, where it went, and what needs to happen to get your home dry and safe again. You need it when you smell must but can’t find the source, when you’ve had a leak that you think dried on its own, or when you’re buying a home and want to know what’s hiding behind the fresh paint. Wendell Restoration Miami uses moisture meters, thermal imaging cameras, and humidity sensors to map the damage, then hands you a written report with findings and a repair plan. Inspection costs $150 to $350 when booked on its own, and the fee is credited toward any repair work we do.
What the Thermal Camera Shows
Water behind drywall changes the surface temperature of the wall, and a thermal camera reads that difference. We can trace the path of a leak through your walls and ceilings without opening a single hole, which means less demolition and a more accurate estimate.
The camera also confirms when drying is complete, showing us that the wall cavity has returned to a normal temperature range instead of just guessing from the surface.
When an Inspection Is Non-Negotiable
Before buying a home in Miami, a water damage inspection can save you from inheriting a $15,000 problem. Sellers aren’t always required to disclose past flooding, and a musty smell under fresh paint is a classic warning sign.
Also call us after any leak that ran for more than a day inside a wall or under a floor. What you can’t see is usually worse than what you can, especially in Miami’s climate.
Brands We Service
We service all major drying and restoration equipment brands, and we work with equipment from Dri-Eaz, Phoenix, XPOWER, and Injectidry on a daily basis. Our relationship with Dri-Eaz means we’re running the same dehumidifiers and air movers you’d see on a large commercial loss site, but in your living room. We keep our Dri-Eaz units maintained and calibrated, so the moisture readings we give you and your insurance company are accurate down to the grain.
Phoenix equipment is a workhorse on our larger commercial jobs around Coral Gables and Doral, where Coral Gables Water Damage Repair projects demand consistent drying performance across thousands of square feet. XPOWER air movers handle the tight spaces like closets, under-stair cavities, and small bathrooms where big equipment won’t fit. Whether you have a specific equipment brand in mind or just want the job done right, we can help.
See the difference
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AfterSigns You Need a Pro Right Now
- Water is still running or actively leaking. Shut off the water at the main valve if you can, then call us. Every minute the water runs, it spreads further into floors, walls, and the rooms below. We’ll walk you through the shutoff process on the phone while a crew is dispatched.
- You smell must or mildew that won’t go away. A persistent musty smell means mold is already growing somewhere you can’t see. That smell is the first sign of a moisture problem that’s been active for days or weeks, not hours.
- Drywall is soft, swollen, or staining. Drywall that gives when you press it has already lost its structural integrity. The stain you see on the surface is typically only a third of the actual damage behind the wall.
- Your floor is cupping, buckling, or lifting. Hardwood planks that rise at the edges or buckle in the middle are actively holding water. Once the wood fibers swell and dry in that position, the damage becomes permanent and replacement is the only fix.
- Your water bill doubled with no explanation. A sudden spike in water usage usually means a leak inside a wall, under the slab, or in the yard. The leak may not be visible yet, but the water is going somewhere, and that somewhere is usually your structure.
Our Process, Step by Step
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You call, a live person answers. The phone rings and a human picks up, 24/7, including holidays and the middle of a Miami thunderstorm at 2 a.m. We ask the right questions, help you shut off water if needed, and dispatch a background-checked technician with a live arrival time you can track.
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We assess and show you the written price. The technician inspects the damage with moisture meters and a thermal camera, then walks you through what’s wet, what’s salvageable, and what needs to go. You get the full price in writing before any work starts.
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We extract and set drying equipment. Standing water comes out first, then we set up Dri-Eaz dehumidifiers, Phoenix units for larger spaces, and XPOWER air movers to start pulling moisture from the air and the structure. We place equipment based on actual moisture readings, not guesswork.
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We monitor, adjust, and document. We’re back daily to take new readings, move equipment as needed, and text you before-and-after photos of the progress. The drying plan is adjusted based on the data, and you see every update on your phone.
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We restore and guarantee the repair. Drywall goes back up, flooring gets replaced or refinished, and the final paint goes on. Every repair carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing: if it’s not done right, we make it right. Free second visit if the repair fails.
How Much Does Water Damage Repair Cost in Miami?
Water damage repair costs in Miami vary by the scope of the damage, but most homeowners can expect to pay between $1,200 and $8,000 for a typical repair project. A single ceiling stain from an AC condensate leak might run $450 to $800. A burst pipe that soaked a bathroom and a hallway typically lands between $2,500 and $5,000. A full room restoration with hardwood floor replacement, drywall work, and repainting often reaches the $6,000 to $8,000 range. Each of these numbers includes the repair and the drying, not just the patch work.
What moves the price most is how long the water sat before extraction started, how many rooms it reached, and whether insulation or structural framing got wet. Avoiding overpaying starts with getting a written scope before any demolition happens. We include a free estimate with every call, and that estimate itemizes the drying, the demolition, the materials, and the labor so you can see exactly where your money goes. If you’ve already gotten a quote from another contractor, bring it. We’ll explain what’s in it and where it might be padded.
On the insurance side, our photo documentation and detailed moisture logs help substantiate every line item, which means fewer disputes and faster settlements. Call (850) 909-7064 and we’ll give you a straight answer on cost before we ever touch a tool.
Our Service Area Near Miami
Wendell Restoration Miami serves homeowners throughout Miami-Dade County, including Water Damage Repair in Coral Gables, Water Damage Repair in Doral, Aventura, Kendall, Tamiami, Miami Lakes, Hialeah Gardens, Glenvar Heights, Olympia Heights, North Bay Village, and Country Club. Typical response times run 45 to 90 minutes for most of these areas, with faster arrival in central Miami neighborhoods. If you’re unsure whether you’re in our service area, call and ask, a live person will tell you in under a minute.
You can also visit our home page to see the full list of services we provide across South Florida.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Water Damage Repair in Miami
Water damage repair is the process of removing water from your home, drying the structure, tearing out materials that can’t be saved, and rebuilding the damaged areas. It includes extraction, dehumidification, drywall replacement, flooring repair, and painting. In Miami’s humid climate, the drying step is critical because moisture that lingers in wall cavities and under floors feeds mold growth within days.
Most Miami water damage repair jobs take 3 to 7 days from first call to final paint. The drying phase typically takes 2 to 4 days, the demolition and rebuild another 2 to 3. Larger jobs involving multiple rooms or structural drying can take 2 to 3 weeks, and we’ll give you a timeline in writing before work starts.
Most Miami homeowners pay between $1,200 and $8,000 depending on the size of the affected area and how far the water traveled. Small ceiling repairs start around $450, burst pipe restoration lands between $2,500 and $5,000, and full room restorations with hardwood floor work run $6,000 to $8,000. Call (850) 909-7064 for an exact quote, estimates are free and always in writing before work begins.
Yes, we run Dri-Eaz, Phoenix, XPOWER, and Injectidry equipment on a daily basis. Our technicians maintain and calibrate the units so moisture readings are accurate and drying times stay predictable. We deploy the same brands used on large commercial loss sites, sized appropriately for your home.
The phone is answered by a live person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays and during Miami’s summer storm season. Water damage does not keep business hours, and neither does Wendell. Call (850) 909-7064 at 3 a.m. if a pipe bursts, and you’ll speak to a person who can dispatch a crew immediately.
Every repair carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not done right, we make it right, stated in writing on every single job. If a repair fails within a year, we come back free and fix it. The guarantee covers workmanship and materials we installed, and it’s included automatically, you don’t have to ask for it and you don’t pay extra for it.
Shut off the water at the main valve if the leak is active, move small items and furniture out of the affected area if it’s safe to do so, and take photos of the damage before we arrive for your records. Don’t try to remove wet drywall or flooring yourself, wet materials can hide electrical hazards. We’ll handle the rest from the moment we walk in.
Schedule Your Water Damage Repair Service in Miami Today
Call (850) 909-7064 now and you’ll get a live person, a straight answer on price, and a technician with a tracked arrival time. We’ll put the full scope in writing before any work starts, text you before-and-after photos, and back every repair with the 365-Day Done Right Promise. The estimate is free. The peace of mind starts the moment you call.
Written by Blake Sorensen, Owner at Wendell Restoration Miami, serving Miami since 2006.