Older homes and wood floors
Many Winter Park homes were built decades ago, with hardwood floors and some on raised foundations over a crawl space. Water behaves differently in these houses than in a new slab home.
Hardwood soaks up water and cups at the edges. Some older Winter Park homes have plaster walls, which dry differently than drywall and can often be dried in place. A crawl space can stay damp under a floor that looks dry. We take readings in the boards, the subfloor and the space below, and we dry at a pace the wood can handle.
Living on the chain of lakes
The Winter Park chain of lakes is a big part of life here. It also means yards that slope toward the water and low spots that collect rain. During a heavy summer storm or a tropical system, water can pool against a foundation and find its way inside.
If storm water came in, our storm and flood cleanup page explains what's different about outside water and why it needs more care than a clean pipe leak.
Big oaks and roof leaks
The tree canopy is part of what makes Winter Park feel the way it does. In a strong storm, a falling limb can open a roof, and rain follows it in. That water often runs through attic insulation and shows up as a sagging ceiling. Stay out of any room where the ceiling sags, and call us.
Shops and offices near Park Avenue
Around Park Avenue, a lot of businesses share older buildings. A leak upstairs can reach the shop below overnight. We work with owners and managers to contain the wet area, dry it and keep a record of readings and photos to share with your insurance company.