An emergency is water that is still moving: a split supply line under a sink, a water heater that let go in the garage, or a condo ceiling dripping from the unit above. The first job is stopping the source. Single-family homes usually have a main shut-off near the street meter, and condo units often have a valve in the AC or water heater closet.
After a tropical storm or hurricane, the emergency is often outside water pushed in under doors and sliders. That water counts as Category 3 under the IICRC S500 standard because it can carry sewage and bacteria. Stay out of it until power to that part of the house is off, and take photos before moving furniture.
Calls are answered 24/7. The restoration crew extracts standing water, sets up drying equipment and writes down what happens next and what it should cost. In a condo, tell the building manager or association right away, since the leak may already reach common walls or the unit below.
Emergency Water Damage Restoration Services We Offer
✓24/7 Water Extraction
Portable and truck-mounted extractors pull standing water off tile, wood and carpet at any hour.
✓Burst Pipe Response
Once the valve is shut, the wet area is mapped and drying equipment goes in.
✓Water Heater Leak Cleanup
Garage and closet floors, drywall and baseboards near a failed tank are dried or removed.
✓AC Overflow Response
Water from a clogged condensate line is pulled out of closets, ceilings and the floors below.
✓Storm Water Intrusion
Wind-driven rain and surge under doors and sliders is handled as contaminated water.
✓Condo Leak Response
Wet ceilings and walls between units are traced to the source so both owners know the scope.
Emergency Water Damage Restoration Cost in Boca Raton, FL
| Service | Typical Range | What Affects It |
|---|---|---|
| Clean water extraction and drying | $4 to $6 per sq ft | Supply line or water heater leak (HomeGuide 2026) |
| Gray water extraction and drying | $6 to $9 per sq ft | Washer, dishwasher or AC pan overflow |
| Black water extraction and drying | $9 to $12 per sq ft | Sewage or rising storm water |
| Burst pipe repair | $150 to $250 per linear ft | Plumbing repair, priced apart from drying |
Ranges come from HomeGuide's 2026 cost guide. The exact price is written down before any work starts.
How it works
- 1
Stop the water
Shut the main or the fixture valve, and turn off power to wet rooms if it is safe.
- 2
Call any hour
Describe the source, how long it ran and whether a neighbor's unit is involved.
- 3
Extraction and setup
Standing water comes out first, then air movers and dehumidifiers go in.
- 4
Written plan
The scope, drying days and price range are written down before tear-out starts.
Pricing
Varies by water source