Cleanup is the dirty part of a water job: hauling out soaked carpet pad, wet boxes and ruined drywall, then cleaning and sanitizing what can stay. In Boca Raton, garages, closets and carpeted bedrooms take the worst of it, since most living areas have tile over the slab.
What gets thrown out depends on the water. Clean water from a supply line lets many things be dried and kept. Gray water from a washer or dishwasher means pad and fabric usually go. Under the IICRC S500 standard, sewage or storm water from outside means every porous item it touched is removed.
High humidity is the reason cleanup cannot wait here. The EPA says wet materials should be dried within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold. The restoration crew sorts what can be saved, photographs what is removed for the claim and cleans hard surfaces with an antimicrobial before drying starts.
Water Damage Cleanup Services We Offer
✓Wet Carpet and Pad Removal
Soaked pad is pulled, and carpet is dried or removed based on the water category.
✓Debris and Content Removal
Ruined boxes, furniture and drywall are hauled out and listed for the claim.
✓Surface Cleaning and Sanitizing
Tile, cabinets and framing are cleaned with an antimicrobial after the water is out.
✓Garage and Closet Cleanup
Water heater closets, AC closets and garage floors are cleared and dried.
✓Odor Control
Musty smells are traced to wet materials and removed at the source.
✓Content Inventory
Photos and lists of damaged items support the homeowners or condo claim.
Water Damage Cleanup Cost in Boca Raton, FL
| Service | Typical Range | What Affects It |
|---|---|---|
| Clean water cleanup and drying | $4 to $6 per sq ft | Supply line leaks (HomeGuide 2026) |
| Carpet replacement after cleanup | $2 to $8 per sq ft | Carpet grade and pad |
| Mold inspection | $300 to $650 | Home size and lab tests |
| Mold remediation | $15 to $30 per sq ft | Size of growth and access |
Ranges come from HomeGuide's 2026 cost guide. The exact price is written down before any work starts.
How it works
- 1
Sort by water type
The water category decides what can be cleaned and what has to go.
- 2
Written estimate
Removal, cleaning and drying are priced in writing before work starts.
- 3
Remove and clean
Wet debris comes out, and hard surfaces are cleaned and sanitized.
- 4
Dry and check
Drying equipment runs until readings are normal and the odor is gone.
Pricing
Set by water category