When a supply line lets go at 2 a.m., Burst Pipe Water Extraction in Florida is the difference between a wet weekend and a five-figure rebuild. Florida Aero Dry Restoration sends IICRC-trained crews with truck-mounted extractors, thermal imaging cameras, and commercial dehumidifiers to pull standing water out of your floors, walls, and cabinets before mold gets a foothold. One call covers extraction, drying, and documentation for your claim.
Burst Pipe Water Extraction in Florida is the emergency removal of standing water released when a pressurized supply line, slab line, or irrigation pipe fails inside a home or commercial building. A 1/2-inch line at 60 PSI can dump 10 to 20 gallons per minute, which means a kitchen or hallway can hold two inches of water in under an hour. We shut the main down, extract with a truck-mounted unit, then dry the structure to the ANSI/IICRC S500 standard so the repair holds.
Florida homes give burst pipes plenty of ways to fail. Slab-on-grade construction hides copper and CPVC lines under tile, so a pinhole leak can soak a bedroom for weeks before anyone notices. Well water on the outskirts of town runs aggressive and eats through fittings. And when a January cold snap drops Tampa Bay into the 30s, pipes in uninsulated garages and attics split overnight. That is why Florida pipe burst flood cleanup has to start the same day, not the same week.
Every burst pipe job starts with the same core scope: emergency response, water extraction, structural drying, and documentation. What changes is how far the water traveled and what materials it touched. Here is what is included on a standard residential loss, and what we add when the scope grows.
A live dispatcher answers, day or night, and a crew rolls with a truck-mounted water extractor, portable extraction units, and drying equipment already loaded. No waiting for a warehouse pull, no second trip.
We use a moisture meter, thermal imaging camera, and borescope camera to trace where water traveled behind walls, under cabinets, and into the slab. This map drives the drying plan and the insurance scope.
Truck-mounted extraction pulls the bulk of the standing water. Portable units and a wet/dry vacuum get into tight spaces. We extract until floors read damp, not wet, which usually takes two to four hours on a standard home.
Air movers, a desiccant dehumidifier, floor drying mats, and wall cavity drying vents go in based on the moisture map. We log readings daily until every affected material hits dry standard, typically three to five days.
Affected framing, wall cavities, and subfloor get an antimicrobial solution application to stop mold growth before it starts. HEPA air scrubbers run during the drying phase to capture airborne spores and debris.
Photos, moisture logs, a room-by-room sketch, and an Xactimate scope go into a claim file your adjuster can process. We bill most Florida carriers directly and coordinate with your plumber on the pipe repair.
You reach a live dispatcher, not a voicemail. We ask where the water is, whether the main is shut off, and how long it has been running. We give you a realistic arrival window and stay on the line while you kill the breaker to any room with standing water.
The crew confirms the main is closed, then walks the loss with a moisture meter and thermal imaging camera to map how far water traveled. We check the slab, baseboards, and adjacent closets. This inspection takes 20 to 40 minutes and sets the drying plan.
A truck-mounted water extractor handles the bulk of the standing water. Portable extraction units and a wet/dry vacuum clean out cabinets, toe kicks, and low spots. We pull water until the floor reads damp, not wet, usually within two to four hours on a standard home.
We place air movers, a desiccant dehumidifier, and floor drying mats, then cut wall cavity drying vents where water wicked up drywall. A moisture meter log starts on day one. You get a written drying plan and a daily check-in until the readings hit dry standard.
We take final moisture readings, photograph the dry structure, and remove equipment. If a plumber needs to repair the failed section, we coordinate the handoff so the line is tested before drywall goes back up. You get a completion report for your file.
Purpose-built equipment, used by trained technicians — so the job is done accurately the first time.
Pulls 100+ gallons per minute from carpet, tile, and slab surfaces. The fastest way to remove bulk standing water from a residential or commercial loss.
Reveals temperature differences that indicate hidden moisture behind walls, under flooring, and inside ceiling cavities without tearing anything open.
Reads moisture content in drywall, framing, and subfloor. We log readings daily to track drying progress and confirm when materials hit dry standard.
Pulls moisture out of the air in humid Florida conditions where a standard refrigerant dehumidifier cannot keep up. Essential for slab homes and tight wall cavities.
Circulates air across wet surfaces to speed evaporation. Positioned based on the moisture map, not just dropped in the middle of the room.
Filters airborne mold spores, dust, and debris during the drying and remediation phase. Runs continuously until the job is closed out.
Inspects inside wall cavities and under cabinets to confirm water path and check for hidden mold growth before we close up the structure.
A pinhole leak in a copper slab line had been soaking a bedroom for at least three weeks. The tile felt cool, the baseboards were soft, and a moisture meter read 28 percent in the drywall. The homeowner had no idea where the water was coming from.
We mapped the wet zone with thermal imaging, extracted the surface water, and dried the room with air movers and a desiccant dehumidifier over four days. Final moisture readings came in at 11 percent in the drywall and 9 percent in the subfloor. The plumber repaired the slab line before we closed out.
A January cold snap split a supply line in an uninsulated attic. Water ran through the ceiling drywall and into a guest bedroom overnight. The ceiling was sagging, insulation was soaked, and water had reached the top plate of the wall.
We extracted the water from the bedroom, removed the wet insulation, and dried the ceiling cavity with wall cavity drying vents and air movers. The ceiling and wall dried in five days. Final moisture readings were within dry standard, and the ceiling drywall was saved without a tear-out.
A burst line in a second-floor break room sent water through the ceiling tiles into the lobby below. The property manager found standing water on the tile and wet ceiling tiles dropping into the reception area. The office was open for business.
We mobilized commercial extraction and drying equipment, worked around business hours, and dried the lobby and break room in five days. The ceiling cavity was dried with wall cavity vents, and the Xactimate scope was submitted to the carrier with full photo documentation. The office never closed.
A burst pipe is never just a wet floor. Water finds the path of least resistance and takes it into places you cannot see. Here are the problems we see most often and how we handle them.
Ask a pro →We use a thermal imaging camera and moisture meter to map the wet zone, extract water from the slab surface, and dry the affected flooring and wall cavities. If the slab needs repair, we coordinate with a licensed plumber so the line is fixed before we close out the drying.
We extract the water from the room below, then dry the ceiling cavity using wall cavity drying vents and air movers. Wet insulation gets removed and documented for the claim. We check the attic decking with a moisture meter before we call the job dry.
We shut the main, extract the standing water with a truck-mounted unit, and set drying equipment across both rooms. Antimicrobial solution goes on the affected framing, and we document the water path for the adjuster.
We apply antimicrobial solution during the drying setup, run HEPA air scrubbers, and log moisture readings daily. If mold is already present, our Florida Licensed Mold Remediator (MRSR) credentials let us handle the remediation under the same scope.
“A copper line under our slab let go on a Sunday morning and we had an inch of water in the hallway by 9 a.m. The crew was at our door in under two hours, pulled the water, and set drying equipment the same day. They handled the Xactimate scope and our adjuster approved the claim without a single pushback. Four days later the floors read dry.”
Marisol R.Homeowner, Coral Gables
✓ Verified“We manage 40 short-term rentals and a burst supply line in one of them can turn into a five-star review disaster. Florida Aero Dry Restoration extracted the water, dried the unit, and had it back on the market in three days. Their daily moisture logs are the reason our insurance renewals have stayed clean.”
Dwayne P.Property Manager, Kissimmee
✓ Verified“Our garage line split during a January cold snap and water ran into the laundry room overnight. The techs showed up at 6 a.m., shut everything down, and walked me through every step. They used a thermal camera to find water behind the cabinets I never would have caught. Honest pricing, no upsell, and the drywall dried without a tear-out.”
Ellen K.Homeowner, Tarpon Springs
✓ VerifiedMost residential jobs run $1,200 to $3,800 in 2026, depending on square footage affected, water category, and how many days of drying are needed. A single-room extraction with two days of drying sits at the low end. A whole-floor loss with cabinet removal and antimicrobial treatment sits at the high end. We give you a written price before we start, and we bill most Florida carriers directly.
Two trades usually touch the job. A licensed plumber repairs or replaces the failed section of pipe, and a water damage restoration company extracts the standing water and dries the structure. Florida Aero Dry Restoration handles the extraction and drying side, and we coordinate with your plumber so the line is pressure-tested before drywall goes back up. One call gets both scheduled.
Shut the main water valve first, then kill power to any room with standing water. The main is usually at the street meter box or where the supply line enters the house. Once the water stops, call us at +1 (855) 574-2638. Every minute the line stays pressurized, another 10 to 20 gallons can pour into your floors and walls.
Yes, most Florida HO-3 and HO-6 policies cover sudden and accidental discharge from a burst pipe, including extraction, drying, and repairs. Wear-and-tear failures and long-term seepage are usually excluded. We document the loss with photos, moisture readings, and an Xactimate scope so your adjuster can process the claim quickly. Call your carrier to open the claim, then call us.
Florida Aero Dry Restoration delivers pipe burst water removal in Florida from the Panhandle to the Keys. We stage crews across the state so most metro areas get a same-day response, and we carry the equipment and certifications to handle everything from a single-room extraction to a multi-floor commercial loss. Here are a few of the communities we serve.
Emergency Water Damage ExtractionWhen a burst pipe releases water into multiple rooms, we scale up to full emergency water damage extraction with additional truck-mounted units and drying equipment. Same crew, same documentation, bigger footprint.Explore →
24/7 Water Removal ServicesBurst pipes fail at the worst times. Our 24/7 water removal services dispatch crews overnight, on weekends, and on holidays so a 2 a.m. pipe failure does not become a 9 a.m. mold problem.Explore →
Flooded Basement Water ExtractionA burst pipe feeding a basement or lower level can leave standing water against the slab. We pair extraction with sump pump checks and wall cavity drying to get the space dry without tearing out more than necessary.Explore →
Storm and Hurricane Water Damage ExtractionWhen a storm drives water into a home already weakened by a burst pipe, we combine extraction with structural drying and tarp coordination so the loss does not grow while the weather clears.Explore →
Sewage Backup Water ExtractionIf a burst pipe coincides with a sewage backup, the water is category 3 and requires antimicrobial treatment, HEPA air scrubbing, and disposal protocols. We handle both losses in one mobilization.Explore →
Toilet Overflow Water ExtractionSupply line failures behind a toilet are a common burst pipe scenario. We extract, dry the subfloor, and check the flange and wax ring so the repair does not leak again after the toilet is reset.Explore →
Roof Leak Water ExtractionA burst pipe in the attic often travels down through ceiling drywall. We extract the water, dry the ceiling cavity with wall cavity drying vents, and document the path so the ceiling repair matches the actual damage.Explore →
Appliance Leak Water ExtractionSupply lines behind refrigerators, dishwashers, and washing machines fail the same way a burst pipe does. We extract, dry, and check the cabinet base and subfloor before the appliance gets reinstalled.Explore →Standing water doubles in damage every hour it sits. Call Florida Aero Dry Restoration at +1 (855) 574-2638 and we will dispatch a crew with a truck-mounted extractor, thermal imaging camera, and drying equipment. Licensed, insured, and ready 24/7 across Florida.
Call Now +18555742638 →Call us any time, day or night. We answer 24/7 and dispatch crews across Florida with truck-mounted extractors and drying equipment. Most addresses see a tech within the hour. If you prefer email, send photos of the damage and we will get back to you fast with next steps.