Call about water damage in Boca Raton, FL

Most water damage restoration jobs cost $2,000 to $6,000, according to HomeGuide's 2026 cost guide. A small leak in one spot can run $150 to $500, while water that soaks whole rooms runs $5,000 to $15,000. Clean water from a supply line costs $4 to $6 per square foot to extract and dry. Sewage or rising storm water runs $9 to $12 per square foot because wet porous materials have to be removed.

Drying takes several days, and it ends when the readings say so, not on a set date. The restoration crew checks wood, drywall and the slab each day until they read normal for the house. Tile over a concrete slab and thick carpet pad hold water longer, and humid Boca Raton air slows drying unless dehumidifiers run the whole time. Rebuilding, such as new drywall or baseboards, comes after the house reads dry.

Extraction and drying alone usually do not, but rebuilding walls or replacing wiring or plumbing often does. Inside city limits, permits come from the City of Boca Raton's building division. West Boca addresses outside the city, such as Boca West and Boca Del Mar, go through Palm Beach County instead. Condo owners should also read the association's rules on contractors and work hours before anything is opened up.

It depends on what got wet and why. Under section 718.111(11) of the Florida Statutes, the association's policy covers the building itself. Each owner's policy covers floor, wall and ceiling finishes, fixtures, appliances and water heaters inside the unit. If a neighbor's negligence caused the leak, that owner can owe for damage insurance does not pay. Photos and moisture readings taken on the first day make that claim easier to sort out.