Miami-Dade County
Water damage & mold help in Miami, FL
Miami is low, flat and surrounded by water, with high-rise condos in Brickell and Downtown, 1920s–50s homes in Coconut Grove and the Upper East Side, and concrete-block houses across the city. Hurricanes, king tides, daily summer storms and constant humidity make water damage and mold some of the most common home problems here.
Areas served
Coconut Grove · Little Havana · Brickell · Upper East Side · Coral Way
ZIPs include 33122, 33133, 33138, 33143, 33146, 33155
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Miami homes and water damage
Concrete block homes on slabs dominate, with AC air handlers in closets or garages. In high-rises, one leak can affect many units and involves both the association's and the owner's policies.
Hurricanes and storm surge
Coastal neighborhoods face surge and wind, and Hurricane Irma in 2017 flooded parts of Brickell and Coconut Grove.
King tides and sunny-day flooding
Seasonal king tides push saltwater up through storm drains, flooding low streets even without rain.
Humidity and AC condensate
Constant humidity and AC condensate leaks cause mold, even without a major water event.
Condo inspection rules
Florida tightened condo safety rules after the 2021 Surfside collapse, and many older Miami buildings are now completing structural inspections and repairs, including water-intrusion fixes.
Older block homes and polybutylene
Some homes built from the late 1970s to the mid-1990s used polybutylene supply lines, which can fail suddenly and are a common source of insurance claims.
Roof age and insurance
Many Florida insurers won't cover, or charge more for, older roofs, and roof leaks during summer storms are among the most common water claims.
Common calls in Miami
Also available: emergency water damage and all restoration services.
Miami at a glance
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Neighborhoods
- Coconut Grove, Little Havana, Brickell, Upper East Side
- ZIP codes
- 33122, 33133, 33138, 33143, 33146, 33155
- Nearby
- Tampa, FL, Orlando, FL, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Jacksonville, FL, Atlanta, GA
Miami questions
Do I need a licensed mold remediator in Miami?
Florida requires mold assessment and remediation for pay to be done by DBPR-licensed professionals, with exemptions for very small areas.
Who covers a leak from the condo above me in Miami?
It depends on the source and the association documents. The association's master policy covers common elements, and your HO-6 policy covers your unit's interior and contents.
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