Water Damage Restoration in The Hammocks, FL

For water damage restoration in The Hammocks, 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 townhomes and condos along Hammocks Boulevard to the single-family homes around the lakes off SW 152nd Avenue and SW 104th Street.

The Hammocks is a planned community in West Kendall built mostly in the 1980s and 1990s around lakes, with townhomes, condos and single-family homes. Polybutylene pipe, upstairs air handlers and laundry in two-story units, shared walls and lake levels during heavy rain are the main causes of water damage.

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 The Hammocks, FL

The crew handles the full job, from emergency water removal to the final repairs.

Water removal

Crews start by extracting standing water from floors, carpet and low spots in your The Hammocks 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 The Hammocks Homes Get Water Damage

Polybutylene pipe

Much of the community was built when polybutylene was common.

Townhomes and condos

Shared walls and stacked units let water travel between homes.

Upstairs AC and laundry

Two-story units leak into ceilings below.

Lakes and rain

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

What to Do in the First Hour

Safety comes first. If water is near outlets, appliances or the electrical panel, do not walk through it, and only shut off the breaker if you can reach it from a dry spot. Then:

1. Stop the water. Close the main shutoff valve, usually near the front of the house, in the garage or by the water heater. In a condo, look for a valve inside the unit or ask building staff.
2. Call 786-919-0159. The sooner drying starts, the less has to be torn out.
3. Take photos and video of the water, the source and anything damaged before moving things.
4. Move what you can. Get electronics, documents, rugs and small furniture off wet floors, and put foil or plastic under furniture legs.
5. Skip the household vacuum and keep ceiling fans off if the ceiling is wet or sagging.

The Hammocks Areas We Serve

• Hammocks Boulevard corridor: townhomes and condos
• Lakefront neighborhoods: single-family homes
• SW 104th Street area: homes, shops and schools
• SW 152nd Avenue area: family neighborhoods

Crews reach every part of The Hammocks by Florida’s Turnpike, SW 152nd Avenue, Hammocks Boulevard, SW 104th Street and Kendall Drive. We also cover Kendall West, Kendale Lakes, Country Walk and all of Miami-Dade County.

Polybutylene Pipe in The Hammocks

Homes built or re-plumbed from the late 1970s to the mid-1990s often have polybutylene supply pipe, usually gray plastic stamped “PB.” It tends to fail at fittings, sometimes without warning, and one leak is often followed by another. Some insurers ask about it. After the water damage is dried, talk to a licensed plumber about repiping your The Hammocks home.

Will Insurance Cover Water Damage in The Hammocks?

If the water came from inside the home suddenly, such as a pipe that burst or a water heater that failed, a standard homeowners or HO-6 policy usually covers the damage. If the water rose from outside, like storm flooding or an overflowing canal, it falls under flood insurance instead. Long-term leaks and mold from neglected leaks are often excluded.

A few steps make any claim go smoother:

• Take photos and video of the water, the damage and the source first.
• Call your insurer and open a claim as soon as you can.
• Do not wait for the adjuster to start drying. Preventing further damage is your responsibility under the policy.
• Save receipts, and keep photos of anything that has to be thrown out.
• Get the crew’s moisture logs and photos, which show exactly what was wet and how it was dried.

How to Tell If You Have a Hidden Leak

Water damage in The Hammocks homes often starts out of sight. Watch for these clues:

• Peeling paint or soft spots in drywall
• Ceiling stains that slowly grow, especially under bathrooms
• Tile that sounds hollow or lifts, and baseboards that swell
• An earthy or musty odor that does not go away
• Your water meter moving when every fixture is off
• Rust or puddles under the air handler or water heater

A crew can confirm it quickly with moisture meters and thermal imaging, without demolition.

Preventing Mold in The Hammocks Homes After a Leak

Mold needs moisture, warmth and something to feed on, and a wet home in The Hammocks 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.

Water Damage Restoration Cost in The Hammocks

No one can give an honest price before seeing the damage. The biggest factors are the size of the wet area, the type of water (a clean supply line versus sewage or floodwater), how long it sat before drying started, the materials involved, such as tile, laminate, hardwood or carpet, and access. Fast action is the best way to keep the cost down.

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.

The Hammocks Water Damage Questions

The Hammocks 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.