From the historic homes of San Marco and Riverside to the beaches and the neighborhoods along the St. Johns River, we help Jacksonville homeowners and businesses recover from water, fire, mold, and storm damage. Available 24/7.
Jacksonville is built around the St. Johns River, which winds through the heart of the city before reaching the Atlantic. That river, combined with the coast and the city's low-lying riverfront neighborhoods, is the key to its flood story. Hurricane Irma in 2017 brought the worst flooding in the city's history, and the risk has stayed front of mind ever since. From the historic riverfront districts to the beaches and the sprawling suburbs, we help Jacksonville properties recover.
Jacksonville's river-and-coast setting creates specific ways for water and storm damage to happen:
The river runs through the city and backs up during storms and high tides. Hurricane Irma in 2017 pushed it to a record 5.57 feet at downtown, the worst flooding in Jacksonville's history, submerging downtown streets and homes in San Marco and Riverside.
Because the lower St. Johns is tidal, onshore winds and high tides can flood riverfront neighborhoods even from storms passing well offshore, as Hurricane Ian did in 2022 in San Marco, Riverside, and South Shores.
San Marco, Riverside, Avondale, and Springfield have historic homes, many near the water, with aging plumbing and materials that make hidden water damage more likely.
Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, and Jacksonville Beach face direct coastal exposure, surge, and wind-driven rain.
Jacksonville is the largest city by area in the lower 48, with creeks and tributaries throughout that can flood far from the main river.
With the heat and humidity, mold can begin to grow within 24 to 48 hours of water exposure, so fast drying is essential, especially in older riverfront homes.
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Yes. We cover Jacksonville and the surrounding Duval County area, from the historic riverfront districts like San Marco and Riverside to Mandarin, Arlington, and the beaches.
Yes. The St. Johns River and its tidal reach have caused historic flooding in Jacksonville, notably during Hurricane Irma. We handle river and storm flood damage, including extraction, drying, and cleanup of water that may carry contaminants.
Yes. Older riverfront homes often have aging plumbing and original materials, and they sit where flooding is most likely. We use moisture meters and thermal imaging to find hidden water and take care around historic finishes.
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