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 Restoration for Fort Lauderdale Homeowners
Water damage restoration in Fort Lauderdale typically costs $1,800 to $6,500 depending on the extent of the damage, the category of water involved, and how quickly extraction begins. We’ve been doing this since 2006, and in Fort Lauderdale specifically, we respond to everything from AC overflow pans in Victoria Park condos to storm surge flooding in Rio Vista. If you’re standing in water right now, stop reading and call (754) 354-1463. A live person answers, and we’ll get a crew dispatched to your Fort Lauderdale address with a written price before any equipment leaves the truck.
Water Mitigation
Water Mitigation is the first and most critical phase of any water damage response: stopping the source, removing standing water, and beginning the drying process before structural damage sets in. In Fort Lauderdale, where humidity sits above 70% most of the year, mitigation has to happen fast or you’re looking at mold growth inside 48 hours. Wendell Restoration Fort Lauderdale handles mitigation under IICRC and RIA standards, using psychrometric drying (tracking the air’s moisture level so we know when your home is truly dry, not just surface-dry) with equipment from Dri-Eaz and Phoenix. Most mitigation jobs in Fort Lauderdale run $1,200 to $3,800 depending on square footage and how long the water has been sitting. Call (754) 354-1463 and we’ll give you a written number before any work starts.
Extraction and Containment
We pull standing water with truck-mounted and portable extraction units, then seal off the affected area so moisture doesn’t migrate into dry rooms. This containment step matters in Fort Lauderdale’s older homes, where drywall and plaster wick water upward faster than most homeowners expect. Every job gets a moisture map so you can see exactly which walls and floors are wet before we touch them.
Structural Drying and Monitoring
After extraction, we deploy high-velocity air movers and commercial dehumidifiers to pull moisture out of framing, subfloor, and drywall. Our technicians return daily to check moisture readings with penetrating meters, not just surface probes. You get before-and-after photos by text so you can watch the drying curve without having to ask.
Water Damage Restoration in Fort Lauderdale starts with mitigation done right. If you’re seeing water now, read about our home page process before calling.
Restoration work we handle
Flooded Basement
Flooded Basement situations in Fort Lauderdale are less about basements in the traditional sense and more about ground-level rooms, garages, and sunken living spaces that collect water during heavy rain or plumbing failures. A flooded basement or ground-level space in Fort Lauderdale needs immediate extraction, because the slab construction common here means water has nowhere to go but into your drywall and flooring. Wendell Restoration Fort Lauderdale handles flooded basement and ground-level water removal with the same urgency as a commercial loss, and we price it upfront: most flooded basement jobs in Fort Lauderdale run $1,500 to $4,500 depending on depth and how much finished material got soaked. We answer the phone 24/7 at (754) 354-1463, so you’re never leaving a voicemail while water keeps rising.
Ground-Level Flood Response
Fort Lauderdale’s flat terrain and high water table mean ground-level rooms flood fast during downpours, especially in neighborhoods like Sailboat Bend and Riverside Park. We arrive with submersible pumps first, then extraction wands, then drying equipment, all in one trip. The price is in writing before we start, and you get a live arrival time you can track from your phone.
Salvaging Finished Spaces
If your flooded space has carpet, drywall, or built-in cabinetry, we assess what can be dried versus what needs removal. Our technicians use Injectidry systems to dry hardwood and tile underlayment in place, which often saves floors that other companies would tear out. The 365-Day Done Right Promise applies here: if the repair doesn’t hold, we make it right, stated in writing on every job.
For homeowners in nearby communities, we also cover Water Damage Restoration in Davie and Water Damage Restoration in Oakland Park with the same same-day dispatch.
Water Extraction
Water Extraction is the physical removal of standing water from your Fort Lauderdale home using commercial pumps and extraction units, and it’s the step that determines whether you’re dealing with a cleanup or a full rebuild. Every hour water sits, it wicks further into drywall, baseboards, and subfloor, which drives up the final cost. Wendell Restoration Fort Lauderdale runs extraction with truck-mounted units and portable extractors from XPOWER and B-Air, pulling hundreds of gallons per hour from flooded spaces. Most water extraction jobs in Fort Lauderdale run $800 to $2,500 as a standalone service, though the number changes based on how much water is present and whether it’s clean or contaminated. Call (754) 354-1463 for a written quote before we start, every single time.
Rapid-Response Extraction
When you call, we dispatch a background-checked, uniformed technician with a live arrival time, not a vague four-hour window. The truck carries pumps, extractors, and moisture meters so extraction starts the moment we arrive. We document everything with photos and text them to you so you see the progress from the first pump cycle.
Post-Extraction Moisture Control
After standing water is gone, we immediately place air movers and dehumidifiers to start pulling moisture from materials. This is where psychrometric readings come in: we track relative humidity and grain depression to confirm drying is actually happening, not just that the floor looks dry. You get the number in writing before we start, and a digital invoice texted to your phone when we’re done.
Emergency Water Removal
Emergency Water Removal is what happens when water is actively flowing or standing in your Fort Lauderdale home right now, and it’s the service where speed genuinely changes the outcome. A burst supply line in a Coral Ridge condo can dump 100 gallons in 30 minutes; a failed water heater in Poinsettia Heights can flood a garage in under an hour. Wendell Restoration Fort Lauderdale answers every call with a live person, 24/7, and dispatches a crew with the pumps, extractors, and drying equipment needed for immediate removal. Emergency water removal in Fort Lauderdale typically runs $900 to $2,800, depending on the volume and category of water. Call (754) 354-1463 right now and we’ll give you a written price and a tracked arrival time.
24/7 Live Dispatch
Water damage does not keep business hours, and neither does Wendell. When you call at 2 a.m. with a ruptured pipe in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, a person picks up, not a phone tree. We get your address, your water source, and your phone number, then send a crew with a live ETA you can follow like a rideshare.
Stop-Loss Priorities
On arrival, our first job is stopping the water source, whether that means shutting off a valve, capping a line, or containing an appliance leak. Then we extract, then we dry. This sequence is the same one we’ve used on hundreds of Fort Lauderdale emergency calls, and every step is photo-documented and texted to you.
Flood Damage Restoration
Flood Damage Restoration goes beyond water removal: it’s the full process of returning your Fort Lauderdale home to its pre-loss condition after floodwater has done its damage. That includes structural drying, antimicrobial treatment, content handling, and repair of drywall, flooring, and trim. Wendell Restoration Fort Lauderdale performs flood damage restoration under IICRC, RIA, and IFA standards, using professional drying equipment from Dri-Eaz, Phoenix, and XPOWER, and we handle everything from Category 1 clean water to Category 3 contaminated floodwater. Flood damage restoration in Fort Lauderdale generally runs $3,000 to $10,000 or more depending on how much of the home got wet and how long it sat. You’ll get a written scope and price before any work starts, and a free second visit if the repair fails. Call (754) 354-1463 for an exact number.
Category 3 Protocol
Fort Lauderdale floodwater from storm surge or sewage backup is Category 3, which means it carries bacteria and requires full antimicrobial treatment and material removal in most cases. Our technicians wear PPE, contain the affected area, and follow IICRC protocol for contaminated water without cutting corners. We’ll tell you plainly what can be cleaned versus what must come out.
Rebuild and Finish Work
Once drying and treatment are complete, we handle the repair side: drywall replacement, baseboard installation, painting, and flooring. This is where the 365-Day Done Right Promise matters most, because a repair that fails a year later gets fixed at no cost, stated in writing on every job. You’ll also get photo documentation throughout so you know exactly what was done behind the walls.
If you’re dealing with a water event that also raises air quality concerns, ask us about Water Damage Restoration in Fort Lauderdale services that include mold assessment. We also serve Water Damage Restoration in Oakland Park for flood response in that area.
Water Damage Cleanup
Water Damage Cleanup is the comprehensive service that combines extraction, drying, cleaning, and sanitizing so your Fort Lauderdale home is safe to live in again. Unlike a simple mop-up, professional cleanup addresses the water you can’t see: inside wall cavities, under tile, behind baseboards, and in the air. Wendell Restoration Fort Lauderdale handles cleanup with commercial-grade equipment from B-Air and Phoenix, plus antimicrobial treatments that prevent mold from taking hold in Fort Lauderdale’s humid climate. Water damage cleanup in Fort Lauderdale typically costs $1,500 to $4,000 depending on the size of the affected area and whether contents need cleaning. We put the price in writing before we start, and you pay from a digital invoice texted to your phone. Call (754) 354-1463 for a free estimate.
Contents and Belongings
We inventory and document damaged items, then clean what’s salvageable and document what’s not for your insurance claim. Our techs use air scrubbers and HEPA filtration to remove particulates from the air while they work. You get a written list of what was dried, what was cleaned, and what was removed, so there’s no mystery about the scope.
Sanitizing and Odor Control
Cleanup isn’t done until the space smells like a home, not a swamp. We apply antimicrobial and deodorizing treatments appropriate for the water category, and we verify with moisture readings that the space is actually dry before we pack up. If anything feels off later, the 365-Day Done Right Promise covers a return visit, in writing.
Emergency Water Damage Restoration
Emergency Water Damage Restoration is the full-service response when water has already damaged your Fort Lauderdale property and you need extraction, drying, and repairs started immediately. This is the service for the 2 a.m. pipe burst, the dishwasher flood, the AC drain pan overflow that soaked your hallway while you were at work. Wendell Restoration Fort Lauderdale provides emergency restoration with a live-answer phone line, tracked technician arrival, written pricing before work starts, and before-and-after photos by text, all backed by the 365-Day Done Right Promise. Emergency water damage restoration in Fort Lauderdale runs $2,000 to $7,500 depending on the scope. Call (754) 354-1463 and a person will answer, day or night.
Overnight and Weekend Response
Damage doesn’t wait for Monday, so neither do we. Our Fort Lauderdale crews are available nights, weekends, and holidays with the same equipment and pricing transparency as weekday jobs. You’ll know the cost before we start, not after the drywall is open.
Insurance Claim Support
We photo-document every step and provide the documentation your adjuster needs, and we can work directly with your insurance company to coordinate the claim. This takes the burden off you while you’re dealing with a flooded home. If you need a second opinion on a denial or low offer, we’ll walk you through what the photos show.
If you’re in a nearby community and need the same emergency response, see Water Damage Restoration in Davie for coverage there.
Brands We Service
We work with professional restoration equipment from Dri-Eaz, Phoenix, XPOWER, and B-Air on every Fort Lauderdale job, and our technicians are trained on each brand’s specific drying and extraction systems. We’ve run Dri-Eaz LGR dehumidifiers in flood cuts across Victoria Park, and we use Phoenix axial air movers to dry out cathedral ceilings in Rio Vista homes. XPOWER and B-Air units handle high-volume extraction in condos and townhomes throughout Fort Lauderdale, where space is tight and maneuverability matters.
Whether the equipment on your job comes from any of these manufacturers or another, the process stays the same: written price, live arrival time, photo updates, and a 365-Day Done Right Promise on every repair. Blake Sorensen and the Fort Lauderdale team train on all of these brands so the equipment matches the job, not the other way around.
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AfterSigns You Need a Pro Right Now
- Standing water that won’t drain. If water is pooling and not going anywhere, you have a drainage failure or a supply leak that’s still active. Every hour it sits, it wicks further into materials and the cost climbs. Call (754) 354-1463 and we’ll dispatch with pumps immediately.
- Water stains spreading on walls or ceilings. A stain that’s growing means moisture is still migrating, likely from a hidden pipe or roof penetration. By the time you see it, the cavity behind it is already wet. We use penetrating moisture meters to map the actual damage, not just the visible stain.
- Musty odor that gets stronger. That smell is microbial growth starting, and in Fort Lauderdale’s humidity it can begin within 48 hours. If you can smell it, the moisture has been there long enough to matter. We’ll find the source, not just mask the odor.
- Bubbling or peeling paint and drywall. When drywall absorbs water, the paint separates and the gypsum swells. This is a sign the wall cavity is wet and needs to be opened and dried, not just repainted. Opening a wall is a decision you want a written price for before anyone cuts.
- Flooring that squishes or separates. Hardwood that cups, laminate that bubbles, or tile that loosens means water got underneath. Subfloor moisture is a long-term structural problem if left alone. We can often dry flooring in place with Injectidry systems, which saves you a full replacement.
Our Process, Step by Step
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You call, a person answers. No phone tree, no voicemail, no callback queue. We take your address in Fort Lauderdale, ask what happened, and give you a technician ETA you can track. We also give you a ballpark price range on the call so you know what to expect.
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We arrive with a written scope. Our background-checked, uniformed tech walks the affected area with a moisture meter and thermal imaging where needed. We identify the water source, category, and affected materials, then put the full scope and price in writing before any equipment is unloaded.
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Extraction and containment begin. We pull standing water, remove unsalvageable materials that trap moisture, and seal the area to prevent cross-contamination. Photo documentation starts here and continues through every step, texted to your phone as we go.
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Drying and monitoring. We place air movers and dehumidifiers sized to the moisture load, then return daily to check psychrometric readings and moisture content. You’ll see the numbers trending down, not just hear that it’s dry.
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Repair, documentation, and the 365-Day Promise. Once the structure is dry, we complete repairs, clean the space, and provide a final photo package. Every job includes the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing, plus a free second visit if the repair fails.
How Much Does Water Damage Restoration Cost in Fort Lauderdale?
A typical water damage restoration job in Fort Lauderdale runs $1,800 to $6,500, with smaller extraction-only jobs starting around $800 and full flood damage restoration with rebuild work reaching $10,000 or more. A water mitigation job on a single room with drywall removal and drying equipment is usually $1,200 to $3,800. Flooded basement and ground-level spaces tend to land between $1,500 and $4,500. Emergency water removal, the call-you-make-at-2-a.m. service, runs $900 to $2,800. What changes the price: how long the water sat, whether it’s clean or contaminated, how many rooms are affected, and whether flooring or drywall needs replacement. Fort Lauderdale’s older construction, especially in neighborhoods like Tarpon River and Shady Banks, often has plaster walls and hardwood floors that absorb water faster than modern materials, which can push costs toward the higher end.
To avoid overpaying, get a written scope before any work starts. That’s our standard: the number on the paper is the number you pay, and we text you a digital invoice so you can pay from the link. A free estimate includes a moisture assessment, a written line-item scope, and a price. Call (754) 354-1463 for yours.
Our Service Area Near Fort Lauderdale
Wendell Restoration Fort Lauderdale serves all of Fort Lauderdale plus the surrounding communities: Davie, Oakland Park, Margate, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Hallandale Beach, West Park, Ives Estates, Wilton Manors, Broadview Park, Dania Beach, and Lauderdale Lakes. Typical response time to most of these areas is under an hour when you call during normal hours, and we dispatch 24/7 for emergencies. If you’re unsure whether you’re in our coverage zone, call (754) 354-1463 and we’ll tell you straight.
Serving Fort Lauderdale, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fort Lauderdale 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 Restoration in Fort Lauderdale
Water damage restoration is the process of removing water, drying the structure, cleaning and sanitizing affected materials, and repairing any damage so your home returns to its pre-loss condition. In Fort Lauderdale, the humidity makes professional drying equipment essential, because air-drying alone leaves enough moisture for mold to grow. We handle everything from extraction through rebuild, with a written price before work starts.
Most water damage restoration jobs in Fort Lauderdale take 3 to 7 days from initial response to final repair, depending on how much area got wet and how long the water sat. Drying alone typically takes 2 to 4 days with commercial equipment. If rebuild work is needed, that adds time, but we give you a written timeline with your scope.
Water damage restoration in Fort Lauderdale costs $1,800 to $6,500 on average, with smaller jobs starting around $800 and major flood damage with rebuild running $10,000 or more. The price depends on the water category, square footage affected, and how quickly extraction begins. Call (754) 354-1463 for an exact written quote, and the estimate is free.
Yes, we use Dri-Eaz, Phoenix, XPOWER, and B-Air equipment on every job, and our technicians are trained on each brand’s drying systems. The equipment brand matters less than the protocol behind it: we run IICRC, RIA, and IFA standards regardless of which unit is on site. We’ll match the equipment to your specific moisture load, not just bring whatever is on the truck.
Yes, we answer every call with a live person 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Water damage does not keep business hours, and neither does Wendell. Call (754) 354-1463 at any hour and a person will answer, not a voicemail.
Every job includes the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if the repair isn’t done right, we make it right, stated in writing on every single job. You also get a free second visit if the repair fails within that year. This is the same guarantee we’ve offered since 2006, and it’s part of The Relay Visibility Guarantee.
If it’s safe to do so, shut off the water source and move small items out of the affected area. Don’t use electrical appliances in wet areas, and don’t try to remove drywall or flooring yourself, especially if the water might be contaminated. Take photos for your records, then call (754) 354-1463 and we’ll handle the rest, starting with a written scope and price.
Schedule Your Water Damage Restoration Service in Fort Lauderdale Today
Water in your Fort Lauderdale home won’t wait, and neither should you. Call (754) 354-1463 now and you’ll get a live person, a written price before any work starts, and a technician arrival time you can track. Estimates are free, the 365-Day Done Right Promise is in writing, and we’re available 24/7.
Written by Blake Sorensen, Owner at Wendell Restoration Fort Lauderdale, serving Fort Lauderdale since 2006.