Water Damage Restoration
Burst pipes, appliances, slab leaks, and standing water — not a hurricane or a wind-torn roof. We extract, dry, and document 24/7 so the wet rooms do not become a mold job.
When you call
How soon a crew reaches the property depends on the address and the jobs already underway.
- Availability
- 24/7
- Service
- Same-day service in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach
Licenses and certifications
Credentials published for Total Care Restoration.
Florida Licensed Mold Remediator
MRSR2596
Florida
IICRC Certified Firm
219076
IICRC
Choose Your Property Type
We offer specialized water damage restoration services tailored to the unique needs of residential homeowners and commercial property managers.
Residential Services
Extraction, drying, and repairs for houses and condos, with photos and moisture readings for the claim file.
- Family-focused service
- Claim-file documentation
- Mold prevention
Commercial Services
Minimize business downtime with rapid commercial water damage restoration. We work around your schedule and provide comprehensive documentation.
- Minimize downtime
- After-hours availability
- Business-interruption paperwork (not legal advice)
Understanding Water Damage
Water damage can strike from storms or burst pipes. It can force you out of your home and ruin your belongings. Our trained team uses modern tools to find and fix the damage.
Water damage is common and costly. The longer water sits, the worse it gets. Mold can grow in 24-48 hours. Our 24/7 team responds fast to limit damage and restore your property.
We start with a full inspection. We use thermal cameras and moisture meters to find hidden water. This helps us catch water behind walls and under floors.
We sort water damage into three types. Category 1 is clean water from pipes. Category 2 is gray water from appliances. Category 3 is black water from sewage or floods. Each type needs different safety steps.
A sewage backup is a different cleanup from a supply-line leak. See sewage cleanup.
Why Act Fast
Wet materials in South Florida humidity can support mold within 24-48 hours. Drywall softens and wood swells while the water sits. Extracting and drying early limits how much has to be replaced.
If mold is already growing, that work is mold remediation.
Common Causes of Water Damage
- Burst or broken pipes
- Faulty showers and plumbing fixtures
- Overflowing toilets, bathtubs, and sinks
- Leaking roofs and windows
- Foundation cracks and slab leaks
- AC condensation line failures
- Washing machine and appliance failures
- Water heater failures and tank ruptures
- Dishwasher supply line leaks
- Refrigerator ice maker line failures
- Clogged gutters causing water intrusion
Common Water Damage Problems We Solve
Each problem below links to its own page. Open the one that matches the leak.
AC Leak
Air conditioning leak water damage repair and prevention
Washing Machine Overflow
Washing machine overflow cleanup and water damage restoration
Slab Leak
Slab leak detection and water damage restoration
Refrigerator Water Line Leak
Refrigerator ice maker and water line leak restoration
Sprinkler System Water Damage
Irrigation and sprinkler system leak and flood restoration
Can't Find the Source of Water Damage?
Our leak detection service uses thermal imaging and moisture meters to find hidden leaks behind walls, under floors, and in ceilings.
Water damage in Miami and South Florida
Humidity, condo access, and the leaks that show up in slab homes and roofs are part of water damage work here. The office is in Doral. Work covers Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach.
South Florida stays warm and humid for most of the year, so wet drywall, insulation, and wood do not dry on their own. The EPA brief guide on mold and moisture says wet materials should be dried within 24 to 48 hours. That is the window this dry-out is planned around. Mold that is already growing is a separate remediation job.
Many Miami homes are condos or sit under an HOA. Getting extractors upstairs can mean a freight elevator, a loading dock, and a note to the property manager. Share the building rules when you call so the crew can follow them.
Water under a concrete slab, a roof leak after a hard rain, and a clogged air-conditioner condensate line are regular sources here.
Miami-Dade County describes king tides as the highest predicted high tides of the year. They often cause nuisance flooding along the coast and in low-lying areas, and the flooding can be worse when a high tide arrives with heavy rain. Outside floodwater is a different coverage question from a burst pipe.
Insurance paperwork for a water loss
Help with the file is part of the job. Sudden breaks, such as a burst pipe or a failed appliance, are the losses many home policies are written for.
Document
Photos of the source and the wet rooms, plus moisture readings, before damaged materials are thrown away.
Mitigate
Stop the water when it is safe, extract standing water, and start drying so the loss does not spread.
Adjuster walkthrough
When the carrier schedules a visit, the photos and drying notes should be on site for that walkthrough.
Estimate and supplement
A written scope covers extraction, drying, and repairs. If opened walls show more damage, the scope is updated.
Close-out
Final moisture readings and photos of the dry structure stay with the file.
The carrier decides what the policy pays. A slow leak, outside floodwater, and a sewage backup often need different coverage. Pricing is on the water damage cost calculator and the Broward water damage cost guide.
Priority South Florida water damage pages
Or open the standalone water damage cost calculator.
Our Water Damage Restoration Process
Our proven restoration process ensures thorough, professional results every time.
Emergency Inspection
Find the source, see what is safe to leave in place, and map wet materials with moisture meters and a thermal camera.
Water Extraction
Remove standing water with truck-mounted or portable extractors before drying starts.
Drying & Dehumidification
Air movers and dehumidifiers run while moisture readings continue, until the structure meets the drying goal.
Mold Prevention
Antimicrobial treatment on affected surfaces, and humidity brought down so wet materials do not sit long enough for mold to start. Mold that is already growing is a separate remediation job.
Repairs & Restoration
After the structure is dry, damaged drywall, flooring, and finishes are repaired to match the inspection and the drying record.
See Our Restoration Process in Action
Watch our professional restoration team in action. See the equipment, techniques, and attention to detail we bring to every project.
Have questions about our process?
Call for a Free EstimateWater Damage Restoration FAQs
Get answers to common questions about our services in your area.
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Call us at (305) 428-2192 — We're here to help 24/7Our Work in Action
Photos from water-damage jobs: extraction, drying mats, containment, and pack-out. The caption names the city when that photo is labeled, including Miami Shores and Westchester.
Red industrial dehumidifier with gray hoses in a room with baseboards removed and plantation shutters. 
Hardwood-floor drying mats taped down with yellow hoses, air movers, and a dehumidifier in a kitchen. 
Clear plastic containment with a zipper entry and red-taped filter vent seals a hallway, with a silver ladder beside it. 
Two cardboard pack-out boxes on a tiled bedroom floor beside a window and bed. 
Gloved hand holds a gray extraction nozzle in a bathroom beside a taped wall opening. 
Technician in PPE removing mold-stained drywall after a flood cut. 
Air movers and a dehumidifier drying a tiled commercial hallway. 
Phoenix dehumidifier, air mover, and blue air scrubber run on a bare concrete floor with baseboards removed. 
Drying equipment packed into a closet during water-damage restoration. 
Bathroom drying equipment in Miami Shores.Miami Shores · Drying 
Flood-cut of a mold-stained wall in Westchester.Westchester · Flood cut 
Water damage assessment in bathroom with moisture meter Thermal imaging camera detecting hidden moisture during water damage inspection 
Bathroom water damage restoration with drying equipment setup 
Hardwood floor drying with air movers and dehumidifiers 
Thermal imaging for water damage assessment behind walls 
Commercial dehumidifiers and air movers for structural drying 
Bathroom water damage drying setup with air movers 
Kitchen water damage restoration with air movers and dehumidifier 
Moisture meter reading for water damage assessment
Service Areas
We provide water damage restoration services throughout South Florida, including Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties.
Residential
Also serving: Aventura, Coconut Creek, Coral Gables, Davie, Hialeah, Miami Lakes, North Miami, Sunrise.
Commercial
Also serving commercial properties in: Aventura, Coconut Creek, Coral Gables, Coral Springs, Davie, Deerfield Beach, Delray Beach, Doral, Hallandale Beach, Kendall, Key Biscayne, Miami Beach, Miami Gardens, Miami Lakes, Miramar, North Miami, Palmetto Bay, Parkland, Pembroke Pines, Pinecrest, Weston.
Water Damage Resources & Guides
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Broward Water Damage Cost Guide
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