Canal-front homes and seawalls
Homes in Las Olas Isles, Rio Vista, Harbor Beach and Coral Ridge back onto canals. King tides and storm surge can push water over low seawalls and up through drains into garages and ground floors.
Storm & flood cleanupBroward County, Florida
Water Damage & Mold Restoration in Fort Lauderdale, FL
1st Class Restoration provides 24/7 water damage, mold, storm, fire and sewage cleanup in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, for homes, condos and businesses. Call (728) 233-1041 for a free on-site estimate.
Key facts: Fort Lauderdale
- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida
- Services
- Water Damage, Mold Assessment, Mold Remediation, Storm & Flood, Fire & Smoke, Sewage Cleanup
- Common local problems
- Canal-front homes and seawalls; Rain flooding in low neighborhoods; Towers and mixed-use buildings
- Nearby areas we serve
- Hollywood, Pompano Beach, Pembroke Pines, all service areas
- Hours
- 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays. Call (728) 233-1041
- Estimates
- Free on-site estimates. For mold, a free estimate is not a mold assessment.
- Florida mold licenses
- Mold Assessor MRSA5754 and Mold Remediator MRSR5743, held by Daniel J. Mustelier (verify)
- Payment
- You pay us directly. We don't bill insurance companies or handle claims; we provide documentation you can submit to your insurer.
Local risks
What causes water damage and mold in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale is built around water, with canals, the New River and the Intracoastal running through its neighborhoods. In April 2023, more than 25 inches of rain fell in about a day and flooded homes and businesses across the city. We handle water damage, flood cleanup and mold across Fort Lauderdale.
Rain flooding in low neighborhoods
In the April 2023 flood, neighborhoods like Edgewood and Riverland flooded from rain alone. Street floodwater is contaminated, so wet drywall, carpet and baseboards usually have to come out.
Towers and mixed-use buildings
Downtown, Flagler Village and the beach have towers where a single failed pipe can reach many units and common areas. Property managers need the source found fast and every affected unit dried.
Commercial restorationHomes & buildings
The properties we work on in Fort Lauderdale
Waterfront homes on the canals, older homes in Victoria Park, Rio Vista and Sailboat Bend, downtown and beachfront condo towers, and offices, restaurants and warehouses across the city.
Neighborhoods and communities we serve
- Las Olas Isles
- Rio Vista
- Victoria Park
- Coral Ridge
- Harbor Beach
- Edgewood
- Riverland
- Flagler Village
- Sailboat Bend
Flood zones & storms
Large parts of Fort Lauderdale near the canals, the New River and the Intracoastal are in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas, and the 2023 flood showed that inland neighborhoods can flood from rain alone. If your property has taken on water before, keep the main water shutoff and electrical panel easy to reach.
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Restoration services in Fort Lauderdale
Water Damage Restoration in Fort Lauderdale
Burst pipes, AC overflows, water heater failures and roof leaks. We find the source, remove the water and dry the structure.
Learn moreMold Assessment in Fort Lauderdale
Licensed mold inspection and sampling, with a written report and protocol you can take to any independent licensed remediator.
Learn moreMold Remediation in Fort Lauderdale
Licensed, contained mold removal: containment, HEPA air filtration, removal of affected materials and cleaning.
Learn moreStorm & Flood Damage in Fort Lauderdale
Hurricanes, tropical storms and flash flooding. Emergency board-up and tarping, water removal, drying and floodwater cleanup.
Learn moreFire & Smoke Damage in Fort Lauderdale
Soot and smoke residue cleanup, odor removal, and drying out the water left behind by firefighting.
Learn moreSewage Cleanup in Fort Lauderdale
Sewage backups, toilet overflows and drain line failures. Contaminated water removed, the area cleaned, sanitized and dried.
Learn moreQuestions
Fort Lauderdale questions we hear
Is floodwater different from a burst pipe?
Yes. Water from a broken supply line starts out clean. Floodwater from streets, canals or storm surge is contaminated from the start, so porous materials it touches, like drywall, insulation and carpet, usually have to be removed, not just dried.
Can you help commercial properties after a flood?
Yes. We work with property and facility managers, restaurants, offices and warehouses. Tell us how many units or how much space is affected, and we'll plan the work around what has to reopen first.
Licensed & accountable
Why Fort Lauderdale property owners call 1st Class
Florida Licensed Mold Assessor
License MRSA5754
Florida Licensed Mold Remediator
License MRSR5743
Veteran-owned
Issued by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Mold-Related Services Licensing Program. Check any license at MyFloridaLicense.com.
Request help in Fort Lauderdale
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