Free visual inspection and a written scope of work before any mitigation begins - photos, moisture readings, and drying logs go in your claim file
The scope we write is the scope we bill. Anything new gets shown to you, in writing, before we touch it.
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AfterFast, Reliable Storm & Disaster Restoration Across Fountainebleau
Storm damage in Fountainebleau doesn’t follow a predictable script. A wind-driven rain punches through a 50-year-old flat roof off Fontainebleau Boulevard, and three days later a bedroom closet on the opposite side of the house smells like mildew. That’s the reality of the 1960s CBS construction that dominates this neighborhood. DryMark Restoration responds to storm losses across Fountainebleau with crews who understand exactly how water moves through these pre-Andrew block homes. Call (629) 213-4606 any hour, any day. A live person answers, and we’re typically on site in Fountainebleau within 60 to 90 minutes of that call.
Why DryMark Restoration Is Fountainebleau’s Preferred Storm & Disaster Restoration Company
Since 2011, Alicia Brennan has run DryMark Restoration with a single founding rule: every job gets a written price before anyone starts work. That’s Haven Standard, Clause 1, and it exists because Alicia spent years as a claims adjuster watching homeowners get burned by restoration crews who wrote a vague estimate, started mitigation, and kept adding line items. Fountainebleau homeowners do not have tolerance for that. We know because they tell us.
Our crews work Fountainebleau’s streets weekly, not quarterly. We know that Fontainebleau Boulevard, West Flagler Street, and the blocks around NW 97th Avenue present different access challenges than a gated community in Pinecrest. We know the duplex stock on the south side near the Tamiami Canal drains slower after a heavy rain. We know where the water table sits high and where flat membrane roofs from the Nixon administration still shed water poorly. That is not marketing language. It’s the difference between drying a house correctly and handing you a mold problem in three weeks.
Every Fountainebleau job includes a documented photo record on every visit, daily moisture readings, and a written scope you approve before equipment comes off the truck. We do not ask you to trust us. We hand you evidence.
Our Storm & Disaster Restoration Services in Fountainebleau
Storm Damage Cleanup
After a tropical event crosses Miami-Dade, Fountainebleau’s older CBS homes take on water through roof penetrations, jalousie windows, and unsealed block walls. Our crews start with a room-by-room thermal imaging sweep, because in these homes the visible stain is rarely the whole story. Water that entered at a roof vent can travel 4 to 6 feet horizontally through un-grouted block cores and show up at an interior wall base three rooms away. We find that before it becomes a mold claim. Then we set containment, extract, and dry to IICRC standards with daily logs you can send straight to your adjuster.
Flood Damage Restoration
Flooding in Fountainebleau is not always about a storm. The shallow Biscayne Aquifer sits just a few feet below grade across much of this neighborhood, which means slab and soil moisture stay elevated long after surface water recedes. Standard dryout times do not apply here. We monitor psychrometric data daily, and we extend drying until materials hit target moisture content, not until a timer expires. That is the kind of diligence that keeps a category 2 or 3 water event from turning into a mold remediation project.
Emergency Board-Up
When wind or a fallen limb breaches a window on NW 102nd Avenue in the middle of the night, the first priority is security. DryMark Restoration provides 24-hour emergency board-up in Fountainebleau. We arrive with plywood cut to fit the 1960s aluminum-frame window openings common in this neighborhood, secure the property, and photograph everything for your claim. Board-up is temporary, but doing it right in the first hour prevents looting, further rain intrusion, and wildlife access.
Roof Tarping
Fountainebleau’s original flat and low-slope built-up roofs are now 50 to 65 years old. When one fails during a storm, tarping is the critical first step, and it has to be done correctly. We use heavy-duty tarps secured past the damaged area and weighted to withstand South Florida wind. A tarp that peels back during the next squall is worse than no tarp at all. We tarp, document the condition of the membrane and flashing, and give you a written record that tells your roofer and your insurer exactly what we saw. The goal is to stop further damage before reconstruction begins.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
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Our crews deploy professional-grade drying systems from Dri-Eaz, Phoenix, and B-Air, with Injectidry injection drying available for those stubborn Fountainebleau block-wall cavities. We keep equipment staged for rapid dispatch to Fountainebleau from our Miami office, so you are not waiting on a truck from across the county. More important than the brand names is the data those machines produce: daily moisture readings, grain depression measurements, and drying logs documented to IICRC, RIA, and IFA standards. That documentation is what makes a restoration invoice payable. Equipment is the tool. The record is the deliverable.
Common Storm & Disaster Restoration Problems We See in Fountainebleau Homes
- Hidden moisture migration through un-grouted block. In pre-1992 CBS construction, block cores were often left empty. Water enters at one point and travels horizontally through those voids. The stain you see is not the problem. It’s an indicator of a moisture column that may extend 4 to 6 feet in any direction, often into rooms that look dry.
- Slab moisture that will not drop. The Biscayne Aquifer sits close to the surface across Fountainebleau. After heavy rain, ground water keeps concrete slabs and underlying soil saturated for days. A drying plan that works in Orlando fails here. We account for the local water table from the first reading.
- Late containment in pre-code homes. Older Fountainebleau blocks lack modern air-sealing. Without early containment, aerosolized water from a category 2 or 3 event moves through shared wall cavities into bedrooms and living areas. We set containment before aggressive drying begins, not after air movers start kicking particles around.
- Roof penetrations that leak for years before a storm exposes them. Many Fountainebleau homes have original flat membrane roofs from the 1960s and 1970s with multiple patch repairs. A tropical event turns a slow seep into a sudden flood. Thermal imaging after a loss frequently shows the water path is not where the homeowners thought the problem was.
Pricing for Storm & Disaster Restoration in Fountainebleau, FL
We publish ranges because Haven Standard, Clause 1 means a written price before work begins, every time. In Fountainebleau, emergency board-up typically runs $350 to $900 depending on the number of openings and whether second-story access is needed. Roof tarping commonly runs $500 to $1,400 based on roof size, slope, and the complexity of the damaged area. Storm water extraction and structural drying starts around $2,800 for a single-room event in a small CBS duplex and can reach $9,000 to $15,000 for multi-room losses requiring extensive block-wall drying, containment, and antimicrobial treatment. Flood damage restoration involving contaminated water starts higher, typically $5,500 to $18,000, because category 2 and 3 water requires more aggressive containment and material removal. Every quote is itemized in writing before equipment is unloaded. Call (629) 213-4606 and we’ll give you a written scope, not a phone estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Fountainebleau
Storm & Disaster Restoration from DryMark Restoration extends beyond Fountainebleau’s boundaries. Our crews regularly respond to storm losses in Miami and coordinate larger events with our Florida restoration network. Depending on the scale of the event and your location within Fountainebleau, our local teams cover the neighborhood directly, while Jacksonville, Tampa, and Orlando are serviced through our broader disaster-response coordination. Wherever the loss is, the standard is the same: written price first, documented every day, done right or made right.
Serving Fountainebleau, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fountainebleau area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Storm & Disaster Restoration in Fountainebleau
Because your 1960s CBS block walls were likely built with un-grouted cores, meaning the openings inside the blocks were never filled with mortar. Water entering at a single roof penetration can flow horizontally through those hollow channels and emerge at the base of an interior partition wall far from the source. That wet spot is just where the water found an exit. The actual moisture column behind the wall is usually larger. Thermal imaging and moisture mapping by a crew that knows Fountainebleau’s construction will find the full path. Call (629) 213-4606 with the address and we’ll send a technician who knows what to look for.
A single-room water event in a Fountainebleau block home typically dries in 3 to 5 days when properly extracted and treated with professional-grade equipment. But two local factors extend that: the near-surface Biscayne Aquifer keeps slab moisture elevated, and un-grouted block cores hold water that surface readings miss. We plan for 5 to 7 days on most Fountainebleau storm losses, and we verify with daily moisture readings before removing equipment. Rushing the dryout here is how mold claims start three weeks later.
If the water is clean rainwater that entered through the window with minimal floor contact, often yes, in-place drying works. If the water sat for more than a few hours, came into contact with exterior soil or sewage, or wicked into drywall or block walls, it is treated as category 2 or 3 water and usually requires material removal and antimicrobial treatment. The distinction matters because Fountainebleau’s older homes trap moisture in wall cavities, and drying the surface while mold grows inside the wall is a costly mistake. We assess, classify, and document the water before recommending a plan.
Tarping is the correct immediate step for a storm-damaged flat built-up roof in Fountainebleau, provided the tarp is properly secured and extends far enough past the damaged area to handle South Florida wind. It stops new rain intrusion, which is the priority. But it does not address water that has already entered the roof assembly and block walls. We recommend scheduling a moisture assessment within 48 hours of the tarp going on, because water trapped in a low-slope roof assembly over a 1960s home will keep wicking through the block long after the sky clears. That hidden moisture is what turns a tarp-and-forget response into an expensive mold remediation.
Not always. In a small duplex with limited floor space, we prefer to work around contents using containment and negative air pressure whenever safety allows. Pack-out becomes necessary when contents sit in contaminated water, block access to affected areas, or create a mold-attracting humidity trap. We document the condition of every item before it moves, photograph everything, and provide a written contents list for your claim. The goal is to dry the structure without turning your home upside down unless the water makes it unavoidable. For a written assessment, call (629) 213-4606.
Get Storm & Disaster Restoration in Fountainebleau Started Now
A storm loss in Fountainebleau does not wait, and neither do we. Call (629) 213-4606 and a live person answers, day or night. We’ll dispatch a local crew, assess the damage, hand you a written price before any work begins, and document every step with photos and daily moisture readings. Whether it is roof tarping on a 1970 flat membrane, water extraction from a flooded duplex, or full structural drying after a tropical event, DryMark Restoration does the work the same way every time: measured, documented, and accountable. If it is not done right, we make it right under the 365-Day Done Right Promise. That promise is in writing, like everything else we do.
Written by Alicia Brennan, Owner at DryMark Restoration, providing storm and disaster restoration in Fountainebleau with written pricing and documented results since 2011.
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