Extraction is the first step on almost every water job, and it does more than any fan. Water pulled out as liquid does not have to be dried out of the air later. On tile over a concrete slab, the restoration crew uses wands and squeegees; on carpet, weighted tools press water out of the pad.
Where the water came from changes the job. A failed ice maker line in a kitchen is clean water. Rain pushed under a slider in a tropical storm, or high water from a fall king tide near the Intracoastal, is treated as contaminated. That outside water carries bacteria, so the crew wears protection and removes soaked porous materials.
In condo towers and mid-rise buildings, extraction often covers two units at once: the source unit and the one below. The crew also checks above the ceiling and inside wall cavities, where a pump cannot reach and only drying will finish the job.
Water Extraction and Removal Services We Offer
✓Standing Water Pumping
Pumps clear deep water from garages, patios and ground-floor rooms.
✓Carpet Water Extraction
Weighted tools press water out of carpet and pad before drying.
✓Tile and Hard Floor Extraction
Wands and squeegees pull water off tile and wood over the slab.
✓Ceiling Water Release
Water pooled above a sagging ceiling is drained in a controlled way.
✓Condo Unit Extraction
The source unit and the unit below are both cleared and checked.
Water Extraction and Removal Cost in Boca Raton, FL
| Service | Typical Range | What Affects It |
|---|---|---|
| Clean water extraction and drying | $4 to $6 per sq ft | Supply lines and ice makers (HomeGuide 2026) |
| Gray water extraction and drying | $6 to $9 per sq ft | Appliance and AC pan overflows |
| Storm or sewage water extraction and drying | $9 to $12 per sq ft | Outside flood water and backups |
Ranges come from HomeGuide's 2026 cost guide. The exact price is written down before any work starts.
How it works
- 1
Call and describe
Say how deep the water is, where it came from and how long it has sat.
- 2
Written estimate
Extraction and the drying plan are priced in writing first.
- 3
Extract
Standing water comes out with pumps, wands and carpet tools.
- 4
Check hidden water
Walls, ceilings and cabinets are metered so drying covers everything.
Pricing
Set by depth and source