Coming home to three days of water from a failed water heater is a gut punch. The fix is a full restoration: get the water out, dry the structure, remove what is ruined, and rebuild it so you cannot tell anything happened.
Free referral to independent, licensed and insured local pros. Zip codes served include 33496 33487 33486 33432 33433 33431 33434 33427 33429 33481 33499.

We are a referral line, not a contractor. Your call is routed to an independent local restoration company that can take the job from the first moisture reading to the final walkthrough, which saves you from managing three or four different trades.
When the same contractor dries the house and rebuilds it, nobody can blame the other company for a problem. You get one estimate and one schedule.
Restoration contractors commonly write estimates in Xactimate, the same software most insurance adjusters use, so line items for flood cuts, drying days, and baseboard replacement match what your carrier expects.
Reconstruction sometimes requires permits. Ask the contractor for license and insurance proof up front, and confirm who is pulling any permits your job needs.
Local pros can often start the same day. Faster mitigation means less demolition and a smaller rebuild bill.

Restoration follows a set order. Skipping a step, like closing up walls before the framing is dry, is how mold ends up behind brand new drywall six months later.

The first phase stops the water and limits the spread: extraction, drying setup, and protecting unaffected rooms with plastic containment.
The pro cuts drywall along a level line above the wet area, pulls wet insulation, and removes swollen baseboards so the wall cavities can breathe.
Furniture, rugs, and boxes get moved, blocked up on foam pads, or packed out to storage so they are not ruined while the floors dry. Each item is inventoried for your claim.
New drywall is hung, taped, and textured to match. Baseboards, casing, and paint go back on, and outlets and switches are reset to code.
Depending on the material, floors are dried and refinished, re-padded, or replaced. Laminate rarely survives a soaking, while solid hardwood often can.
Call +1-877-637-9008 and explain what failed, how long water sat, and which rooms are affected. That helps route you to a full-service restoration pro.
You get a direct call from the pro with a timeframe, plus quick advice on shutting off water and power while you wait.
Expect moisture readings, photos, a sketch of affected rooms, and a written scope that covers both drying and rebuild before any demo begins.
Once readings confirm everything is dry, reconstruction starts. A final walkthrough lets you inspect the work before the job is closed out.
The sooner mitigation starts, the less has to be rebuilt.
Water heater failed while we were away for four days. They handled everything, from drying to new drywall and paint, and the rooms look like nothing happened.
Rachel D.Water heater failure, full rebuildWhat I liked was having one company for the whole thing. The estimate lined up with what my adjuster wrote, so there was no back and forth.
Tom H.Insurance claim, kitchen and dining roomThey boxed up the kids' rooms, stored everything, and brought it all back after the new carpet went in. Nothing missing, nothing damaged.
Monique L.Contents pack-out and carpet replacementThey refused to close up the walls until the readings were dry, even though I was in a hurry. Glad they did.
Greg P.Supply line leak, finished basement

Mitigation is the emergency phase: stopping the water, extracting it, and drying the structure. Restoration includes mitigation plus the rebuild, like new drywall, trim, paint, and flooring.
Plan on about a week for drying and small repairs. Larger rebuilds that involve cabinets or flooring can run several weeks.
Covered losses typically include repairs, not just drying. Check your policy with your agent, and keep the contractor's photos and logs.
Drywall that wicked dirty water or stayed wet too long can grow mold and lose strength. Cutting it at a level line exposes the framing so it dries properly and gives a clean line for patching.
Often, yes. Drying equipment is loud and warm, but many families stay home. If sewage, mold, or a large area is involved, the contractor may recommend staying elsewhere for a few days.
No. A Water Damage is a free referral service that connects you with independent, licensed and insured local contractors. The contractor you hire does the work and bills you directly.

Independent restoration contractors in the network work throughout Boca Raton, FL and nearby communities, including zip codes 33496 33487 33486 33432 33433 33431 33434 33427 33429 33481 33499.
See the nearby cities list below. The dispatcher will let you know quickly if your address falls outside coverage.
