Condos and apartment complexes
Altamonte Springs has a lot of condos and apartment complexes, from the busy area around Cranes Roost to quieter communities across town. In these buildings, a leak in one unit often shows up in another. Water runs down through ceilings and along shared walls before anyone sees it.
We check the units around the source, not just the one that called. That way the drying covers everywhere the water actually reached.
Who needs to know
A leak between units usually involves more than one person: the owner or tenant, the neighbor, the association or the property manager. That can get confusing fast.
We keep it simple. You get moisture readings and photos of each affected area for your records, to share with your association, your landlord and your insurance company. Everyone sees the same facts.
AC leaks in small spaces
In many condos and apartments, the air handler sits in a small closet off a hallway or above a ceiling. When the drain line clogs, the pan overflows. In an upper unit, that water heads straight into the ceiling below.
If you see water near the AC closet, turn the system off and call us. A small stain can mean a lot more water above it.
Single-family homes and storm rain
Away from the complexes, Altamonte has neighborhoods of block homes on slabs. Water from a washer hose or water heater runs under the flooring and wicks into the walls. Heavy summer storms can also push rain in around doors and windows. Older homes may also have aging water heaters and supply lines worth a look. For outside water, see our storm and flood cleanup page.