Water Damage Restoration in Kendale Lakes, FL

For water damage restoration in Kendale Lakes, call 786-919-0159. A live person answers 24/7 and sends a local crew with a fast response anywhere in the community, from the homes around the lakes off Kendall Drive to the neighborhoods along SW 137th Avenue and SW 88th Street.

Kendale Lakes is an unincorporated community in West Kendall built mostly in the 1970s and 1980s around a series of lakes. Many homes from that era have polybutylene supply pipe, original water heaters long since replaced or due, and air handlers in closets. Lake levels can also rise quickly in heavy rain.

Call as soon as you find water. Give your address and describe what is happening. You do not need to know what service you need.

Water Damage Services in Kendale Lakes, FL

One crew handles water removal, drying, cleanup and repairs from start to finish.

Water removal

Crews start by extracting standing water from floors, carpet and low spots in your Kendale Lakes home. Getting the bulk of it out early limits how far it spreads.

Drying, cleaning and rebuilding

Dehumidifiers and air movers dry the structure while thermal cameras and moisture meters show where water is hiding. Materials that cannot be dried are removed, surfaces are cleaned, and repairs follow once readings are back to normal.

Flood water cleanup

Heavy rain can raise lake levels and flood low yards, streets and garages. Water from outside is contaminated, so the cleanup includes removing soaked materials and disinfecting before the home is dried. Flood policies cover this; standard homeowners policies do not.

Why Kendale Lakes Homes Get Water Damage

Polybutylene pipe

Many homes from the late 1970s to mid-1990s were plumbed with polybutylene.

Water heaters and supply lines

Older water heaters and flexible lines fail without warning.

AC leaks

Clogged condensate lines leak into closets and ceilings.

Lakes and rain

Lakefront homes can see high water during intense storms. Hurricane season runs June 1 through November 30.

While You Wait for the Crew

1. Turn off the water at the main shutoff or at the leaking fixture.
2. If it is safe, switch off breakers for rooms with standing water.
3. Photograph the water, the source and damaged items.
4. Move electronics, papers, rugs and small furniture to a dry room.
5. Wipe up what you can, but do not use a household vacuum on water.
6. Stay out of rooms with sagging ceilings, and keep pets and children away from contaminated water.

Then call 786-919-0159 if you have not already. The sooner drying starts, the less of your Kendale Lakes home has to be opened up.

Kendale Lakes Areas We Serve

• Lakefront neighborhoods: homes around the lakes
• Kendall Drive corridor: homes, shops and apartments
• SW 137th Avenue area: family neighborhoods
• SW 88th Street area: townhomes and condos

Crews reach every part of Kendale Lakes by Kendall Drive, SW 137th Avenue, SW 88th Street and Florida’s Turnpike. We also cover Kendall, Kendall West, The Hammocks, Tamiami and all of Miami-Dade County.

Unincorporated Kendale Lakes: Who Handles What

Kendale Lakes is part of unincorporated Miami-Dade County, so the county handles permits, water and sewer service and storm response. For a water main break or sewer problem in the street, contact the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department. For water damage inside your home or business, call 786-919-0159 and a crew is sent with a fast response.

Water Damage Insurance Basics for Kendale Lakes Homeowners

Ask two questions: where did the water come from, and how fast did it happen? A pipe, appliance or water heater that failed suddenly is usually a homeowners or HO-6 claim. Water that came in from outside during a storm is usually a flood insurance claim. A leak that dripped for months is often not covered at all.

Whatever the source, your insurer will want photos taken before cleanup, prompt notice of the claim and proof that you acted to stop further damage. Starting the drying right away checks that box, and the crew’s daily moisture readings and photos give your adjuster a clear record of the job.

Signs of Hidden Water Damage in Kendale Lakes

Some of the most expensive leaks are the ones nobody sees for weeks. Call to have it checked if you notice:

• A musty smell in a closet, bathroom or near the AC closet
• Stains or bubbling paint on ceilings or walls
• Swollen baseboards, loose tile or cupping wood floors
• Water around the water heater, washer or air handler
• A water bill that jumps for no clear reason
• Slow drains, gurgling or sewage odors

Moisture meters and thermal cameras can find water inside walls and under floors without tearing anything open.

Preventing Mold in Kendale Lakes Homes After a Leak

Mold needs moisture, warmth and something to feed on, and a wet home in Kendale Lakes offers all three. Growth can begin in 24 to 48 hours on drywall paper, wood and carpet backing. The best prevention is getting water out fast and drying the structure until meters confirm it is back to normal. If you already see or smell mold, avoid disturbing it and let the crew contain the area before removal so spores do not spread to the rest of the house.

What Drives the Price of a Water Damage Job?

Five things matter most: how far the water spread, whether it was clean, gray or black water, how long it sat, what it soaked into and how easy the area is to reach. A leak caught the same day in one room of a Kendale Lakes home can often be dried in place. The same leak found a week later usually means removing drywall, flooring and possibly treating mold.

Nearby Areas We Serve

• Aventura
• Bal Harbour
• Bay Harbor Islands
• Biscayne Park
• Coral Gables
• Coral Terrace
• Country Club
• Cutler Bay
• Doral
• East Perrine
• El Portal
• Florida City

See all Miami-Dade County service areas.

Kendale Lakes Water Damage Questions

Kendale Lakes Resources

• Miami-Dade County Hurricane Readiness: storm prep and evacuation zones.
• Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department: water and sewer service.
• FEMA Flood Map Service Center: look up your flood zone.