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 Fort Lauderdale Homeowners
Water damage repair in Fort Lauderdale typically costs between $450 and $4,500, depending on how far the water traveled and what it touched. Most standard repairs in single-family homes run $800 to $2,200, and we can usually get a technician to your door the same day you call. Wendell Restoration Fort Lauderdale has been handling water damage in Broward County since 2006, and our techs carry the IICRC, RIA, and IFA certifications that matter when your drywall, flooring, or ceiling is soaked. Call (754) 354-1463 and a live person answers, day or night.
Water Damage Ceiling
Water Damage Ceiling repair addresses stains, sagging drywall, peeling paint, or actual dripping from the ceiling after a leak above. The moisture source might be a bathroom overflow, an AC condensate line in the attic, a roof leak, or a pinhole in a supply line. Wendell Restoration Fort Lauderdale locates the source, extracts standing water, cuts out the wet drywall, and dries the ceiling cavity with professional-grade equipment from Dri-Eaz and Phoenix before refinishing. We also offer Water Damage Repair in Fort Lauderdale for comprehensive restoration. Most ceiling repairs in Fort Lauderdale run $350 to $1,400 depending on the square footage and whether the ceiling joists need drying time.
Removing the Damaged Layer
A wet ceiling rarely dries evenly from below. We cut back the damaged drywall to the nearest stud or joist so the cavity gets real airflow. This prevents hidden mold growth behind paint that looks fine on the surface.
Repairing the Cosmetic Finish
Once the structural material reads dry on our moisture meters, we hang new drywall, tape, float, and match the texture. We prime and paint the patch so it blends with the existing ceiling, not as a visible square.
Restoration work we handle
Burst Pipe Repair
Burst Pipe Repair covers the full response when a pressurized water line fails and floods a room, a wall cavity, or a crawlspace. You’ll know it when you hear it: a sudden rushing sound, then a soaked floor or a bulging wall. We stop the water at the shutoff, repair or replace the failed pipe section, then handle the water extraction and structural drying under IICRC protocol. Burst pipe repair in Fort Lauderdale typically runs $700 to $3,500, with the pipe repair itself often $250 to $600 and the mitigation separate.
Finding the Failure Point
Most residential bursts happen at a corroded fitting, a frozen section (less common in South Florida but possible in uninsulated attics), or a nail that nicked a line during construction. We use thermal imaging to trace the wet path in the wall without tearing out drywall blindly.
Preventing a Repeat
If the pipe burst from age or corrosion, we check the rest of the accessible line while the wall is open. Replacing a weak section while it’s exposed saves you from a second flood six months later.
Water Damage Hardwood Floors
Water Damage Hardwood Floors requires fast action because solid hardwood and engineered planks both absorb water and cup, crown, or buckle within 24 to 48 hours. The telltale signs are raised edges at the seams, a wavy surface, or dark staining. Wendell Restoration Fort Lauderdale uses targeted drying systems from Injectidry and B-Air, including negative-pressure mats that pull moisture out through the board surface rather than waiting for gravity. Hardwood floor drying and repair in Fort Lauderdale runs $600 to $3,000, with full replacement higher if the boards delaminate.
Drying Before Replacing
We always try to dry hardwood in place first. Negative-pressure mats can save floors that look unsalvageable by pulling water out through the top of the boards. Replacement is the last option, not the first recommendation.
Spot Repair vs. Full Refinish
If only a few planks are beyond saving, we can lace in replacement boards and refinish the affected area. Matching a South Florida home’s existing stain means testing the current finish so the repair doesn’t stand out as a patch.
Water Damage Repair Contractors
Water Damage Repair Contractors in Fort Lauderdale are not all the same, and we’re upfront about what separates Wendell from the crowd. You should look for a contractor with IICRC-certified techs, a written price before work starts, and a real warranty, not a verbal promise. Wendell Restoration Fort Lauderdale delivers all three, plus a live arrival time you can track on your phone. Typical contractor rates for Water Damage Repair - Margate and the broader market run $75 to $180 per hour plus materials, with full projects for a single room averaging $1,200 to $3,500.
What to Ask Before You Hire
Ask any potential contractor for proof of IICRC certification, a written scope of work, and a guarantee in writing. If they can’t produce all three, you’re taking a risk on what happens when the crew leaves.
Why Wendell Stands Out
Every Wendell job includes a written price before any work starts, a 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing, and a free second visit if the repair fails. That’s the Relay Standard, and it’s backed by the Relay Home Co. family, founded in 2006.
Burst Pipe Cleanup
Burst Pipe Cleanup is the emergency response work after the water is off: extracting standing water, removing soaked materials, and drying the structure so mold doesn’t take hold. A pipe that bursts while you’re at work can dump hundreds of gallons before you even see it. Wendell Restoration Fort Lauderdale arrives with truck-mounted extractors, air movers, and dehumidifiers, then handles the full containment and drying process. Burst pipe cleanup in Fort Lauderdale typically runs $500 to $2,500 depending on the affected square footage and whether carpet, padding, or drywall needs removal.
What We Remove, What We Save
Carpet padding almost always goes because it can’t be dried effectively. Hardwood and tile often survive if we get air movement started quickly. We make those calls based on what the moisture meters show, not what’s cheapest to replace.
The First 24 Hours
Extraction happens first, then we set up containment and start psychrometric drying, which means we track the air’s moisture level so we know when your home is truly dry, not just surface-dry. You get a written scope and a price before any of that work begins.
Drywall Water Damage Repair
Drywall Water Damage Repair handles walls that have wicked water up from the baseboard, absorbed it from a one-time flood, or started crumbling from prolonged exposure. Wet drywall loses its structural integrity and becomes a mold food source, so the standard of care is to cut out anything that has absorbed water and replace it. Wendell Restoration Fort Lauderdale removes the affected sections, dries the framing behind them, and installs new drywall, texture, and paint to match the room. Drywall water damage repair in Fort Lauderdale runs $300 to $1,800 per room depending on how high the water rose and whether insulation inside the wall needs replacement.
How Much to Cut
We use a moisture meter to determine exactly how far up the drywall the water traveled. Cutting a foot above the visible damage is standard practice because drywall wicks water upward behind the paint.
Matching the Existing Finish
Fort Lauderdale homes range from orange peel to knockdown to smooth wall texture depending on the builder and era. Our finishers match the existing pattern before priming and painting so the repair blends into the rest of the room.
Water Damage Inspection
Water Damage Inspection is a full assessment of your property to find the source of moisture, map how far it’s spread, and document everything for you and your insurance company. We use thermal imaging cameras to spot moisture behind walls without cutting into them, plus pin-type and non-invasive moisture meters to confirm. A water damage inspection in Fort Lauderdale typically costs $150 to $400 as a standalone visit, and we waive the fee entirely when you hire us for the repair work. You get a written report with photo documentation, a scope of work, and a line-item price before any tool touches your wall.
Documenting for Insurance
Every inspection includes before-and-after photos by text so you always know what’s happening and have a clear record for your adjuster. We work directly with your insurance company and provide itemized documentation they’ll accept.
What We’re Looking For
Beyond the visible damage, we’re checking for hidden moisture in wall cavities, under flooring, and inside cabinets. We also identify the water source category: clean water, gray water, or black water from sewage, because that changes the remediation approach and the safety protocols.
Brands We Service
Dri-Eaz equipment is our workhorse for structural drying, from the LGR dehumidifiers that pull gallons of moisture out of the air to the high-velocity air movers that push wet air out of wall cavities. Our techs have run Dri-Eaz gear on hundreds of Fort Lauderdale water losses, from small bathroom overflows to whole-house floods. We know how to place the equipment for maximum drying efficiency, which saves you money on your electric bill during the drying process.
Injectidry systems are what we use for the water damage underneath hardwood floors and inside wall cavities that standard air movers can’t reach. Whether you have a Dri-Eaz, Phoenix, or XPOWER system in place or a different setup entirely, we can match the right drying equipment to your specific situation. That’s our job: to get your home dry in the fastest, safest way possible, whatever the brand of the equipment involved.
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AfterSigns You Need a Pro Right Now
- Your ceiling is sagging or discolored. A sagging ceiling means water is pooling above the drywall, and that weight can bring the whole sheet down. Dark rings or brown streaks are water that has already soaked through. Don’t wait until it falls: call a pro the same day you notice.
- You smell must or mildew and can’t find the source. Hidden moisture in a wall or under flooring creates the smell long before you see visible mold. The longer it stays wet, the larger the remediation job gets. A moisture inspection can pinpoint the source in under an hour.
- Your water bill spiked without explanation. A sudden jump in usage often means a slow leak behind a wall or under a slab. That silent leak is doing structural damage every day you don’t address it. Find it now and the repair is small; find it in six months and it’s a remodel.
- Flooring is warping, cupping, or buckling. Wood floors curl upward at the edges within a day or two of water exposure. Tile can pop loose when the subfloor swells. Once the structure under the floor is wet, drying it requires professional equipment, not a fan from the closet.
- Baseboards are swelling, or paint is bubbling. Water wicks upward through drywall from the bottom edge, pushing baseboards away from the wall and bubbling the paint. This is classic signature of water that has been sitting for days. The visible damage is usually smaller than the hidden damage behind the wall.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Call, and a live person answers. You reach a real human at (754) 354-1463, 24/7, not a voicemail or phone tree. We ask a few questions about what happened, then give you a live arrival time on the spot. You’ll see who is coming and exactly when.
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Inspection and source detection. The tech arrives, walks the affected area, and uses thermal imaging and moisture meters to find where the water started and how far it traveled. No demolition happens before we understand the full picture.
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Written price, then you decide. Before any work begins, we hand you a written scope of work and a line-item price. The number on the screen is the number you pay. No surprises, no upsell at the door, no hidden line items.
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Extraction, drying, and repair. We remove standing water with truck-mounted extractors, set up drying equipment sized to your space, and monitor moisture levels daily. As the structure dries, we handle the repair work: drywall, flooring, ceiling, paint. You get before-and-after photos by text throughout the job.
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Final verification and your digital invoice. We confirm the moisture readings are back to normal, walk you through everything we did, and text you a digital invoice you can pay from the link. Your 365-Day Done Right Promise is in writing, so if anything isn’t right, we come back and make it right.
How Much Does Water Damage Repair Cost in Fort Lauderdale?
A typical water damage repair in Fort Lauderdale runs $800 to $3,500 for a single-room incident, like a bathroom overflow that soaked the drywall and baseboards. A burst pipe that floods multiple rooms can run $2,500 to $8,000 once you factor in extraction, drying, and reconstruction. Ceiling repairs from an AC leak or a second-floor overflow usually land between $350 and $1,400. Hardwood floor drying and refinishing ranges from $600 to $3,000 depending on square footage and whether replacement boards are needed.
What drives the price up: how long the water sat before you caught it, whether sewage or gray water was involved, how many materials need removal versus drying in place, and whether your insurance policy is in play. What keeps the price down: calling early, turning off the water source immediately, and using a contractor who gives a written price before work starts instead of discovering “additional damage” at the end. Every Wendell estimate is free and includes line-item pricing, photo documentation, and a written scope. Call (754) 354-1463 for your exact number.
Our Service Area Near Fort Lauderdale
Wendell Restoration Fort Lauderdale covers the city plus Water Damage Repair in Davie, Water Damage Repair in Oakland Park, Margate, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Hallandale Beach, West Park, Ives Estates, Wilton Manors, Broadview Park, Dania Beach, and Lauderdale Lakes. Most calls in Fort Lauderdale proper get a tech on site within 60 to 90 minutes. Learn more about our wider service area on our home page.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Water Damage Repair in Fort Lauderdale
Water damage repair is the full process of removing water from your home, drying the affected structure, and restoring damaged materials like drywall, flooring, and ceilings to their original condition. It includes extraction, drying, sanitization, and reconstruction. Wendell handles all of it under IICRC standards.
Most Fort Lauderdale water damage repairs take 3 to 7 days from first call to final walkthrough. Drying alone usually runs 3 to 5 days with professional equipment, then drywall and flooring repairs follow. Larger floods with multiple rooms can take 2 to 3 weeks. Your written scope will include a timeline before we start, so you always know what to expect.
Single-room repairs typically run $800 to $3,500, while multi-room flood repairs range from $2,500 to $8,000. Ceiling-only repairs are usually $350 to $1,400. Every Wendell job comes with a written price before any work begins, and the estimate is free. Call (754) 354-1463 for an exact quote on your situation.
Most homeowners policies cover sudden and accidental water damage, like a burst pipe, but not gradual leaks or flood damage from outside. We document everything with photos and written reports that your adjuster will accept. We also work directly with your insurance company to simplify the claims process.
Yes. A live person answers every call to (754) 354-1463, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. Water doesn’t wait for business hours, and neither do we. Same-day dispatch is available for emergencies throughout Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding cities.
Every repair includes our 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If it’s not done right, we make it right. That means if the repair fails within a year, we return and fix it at no cost. It’s a written guarantee, not a verbal promise. That’s the Relay Standard we’ve held since 2006.
If it’s safe, turn off the water source and electricity to the affected area. Move small furniture and personal items away from the wet area if you can do so without risk. Don’t try to remove wet drywall or flooring yourself, especially if the water may be contaminated. Then call us and we’ll handle the rest, starting with a live arrival time you can track.
Schedule Your Water Damage Repair Service in Fort Lauderdale Today
Water damage gets worse every hour it sits, and every repair gets more expensive the longer you wait. Call (754) 354-1463 now and a live person answers, day or night. You’ll get a written price before any work starts, a live arrival time you can track, and before-and-after photos by text. The estimate is free, and there’s no obligation.
Written by Blake Sorensen, Owner at Wendell Restoration Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale since 2006.