Roof Leak Water Extraction in Florida starts the moment you call, not the next business day. Our IICRC-certified technicians pull standing water out of ceilings, attics and wall cavities with truck-mounted extractors, then dry the structure to the ANSI/IICRC S500 standard. Whether you're in Fort Lauderdale after a summer squall or in Winter Haven after a slow drip finally gave way, we handle the extraction, the drying and the paperwork your insurer wants.
Roof Leak Water Extraction in Florida is the process of removing trapped water from ceilings, attic decking, insulation, drywall and wall cavities after rain pushes past a failed roof, flashing or underlayment. It is not a bucket-and-towel job. Water that pools above a ceiling spreads sideways along joists, so a stain the size of a dinner plate often hides 40 to 80 square feet of saturated material. We use moisture meters and thermal imaging cameras to map the real footprint before we cut anything.
Florida homes take roof leaks differently than homes up north. Flat and low-slope roofs on 1980s and 1990s builds in West Palm Beach and Plantation trap water behind the membrane. Tile roofs in Wellington and Royal Palm Beach hide broken underlayment for months. And after a named storm, ceilings in Cooper City and Kendall West can hold water for days before the first brown ring shows. That delay is why Florida roof leak flood cleanup has to start fast, before humidity turns a wet ceiling into a mold job.
Every roof leak water extraction job includes the full scope below. If your situation needs something extra, like mold remediation or a roofer, we tell you upfront and give you a price before we add it. No surprise line items on the final invoice.
We use a moisture meter, thermal imaging camera and borescope camera to find every wet zone, including the ones behind finished walls. You get photos and a written moisture map before equipment is set, so you know exactly what we found and where.
A truck-mounted water extractor handles the bulk of the water. Portable extraction units, a wet/dry vacuum and a water pump reach attic pans, closets and above-ceiling trays. Absorbent pads go under slow drips that keep running while the roof repair is scheduled.
Air movers, a desiccant dehumidifier and, when needed, floor drying mats and wall cavity drying vents go to work. We set a drying goal based on the ANSI/IICRC S500 standard and check it daily with an infrared thermometer and moisture meter.
Affected framing and drywall get an antimicrobial solution and deodorizer to stop mold growth before it starts. If mold is already present, we bring in an IICRC AMRT certified technician and follow the proper containment protocol with plastic sheeting and HEPA air scrubbers.
We check moisture readings every day and log temperature and humidity. You get a daily update, and the logs go straight into your claim file. Most ceilings hit dry standard in three to five days depending on how long the water sat.
Photos, moisture maps, daily logs and an Xactimate scope are compiled into one package your adjuster can process. We bill most carriers directly and explain your deductible before work starts, so there are no surprises on the back end.
You call, we answer. Within the first five minutes we ask where the water is showing, whether the ceiling is bulging, and whether the power is safe. If water is near a light fixture or a ceiling is sagging, we tell you to kill that breaker and stay out of the room. A crew is dispatched with the right equipment for your roof type and square footage.
On arrival we use a moisture meter and a thermal imaging camera to find every wet zone, including the ones you cannot see. A borescope camera goes into wall cavities and above ceiling drywall. You get a written scope with square footage, moisture percentages and photos before any equipment is set. This typically takes 30 to 60 minutes.
We pull standing water with a truck-mounted water extractor, then switch to portable extraction units and a wet/dry vacuum for tight spaces. A water pump handles any pooled water in attic pans or above-ceiling trays. Absorbent pads go down under slow drips. Most residential extractions finish in two to four hours.
Air movers, a desiccant dehumidifier and, when needed, floor drying mats and wall cavity drying vents go to work. We set a drying goal based on the ANSI/IICRC S500 standard and check moisture readings daily with an infrared thermometer and moisture meter. You get a daily update. Most ceilings hit dry standard in three to five days.
We take final moisture readings, confirm the structure is back to dry standard, and remove our equipment. You receive a full documentation package: photos, daily logs, moisture maps and the Xactimate scope. If a roofer needs to make repairs, we tell you what we found so the fix targets the actual entry point, not a guess.
Purpose-built equipment, used by trained technicians — so the job is done accurately the first time.
Pulls 20 to 60 gallons of standing water from a saturated ceiling or floor in a single visit. It is the fastest way to get bulk water out before drying equipment goes in.
Finds wet zones behind finished walls and above ceilings that the eye cannot see. Every reading is logged and photographed for your claim file.
Goes inside wall cavities and above ceiling drywall to confirm whether the framing is wet. It tells us whether we can dry in place or need to open the wall.
Pulls moisture out of the air and drives airflow across wet surfaces. This is the core of the dry-down and the reason a ceiling can dry without being cut out.
Dry hardwood, tile subfloor and wall cavities without demolition. They save homeowners thousands in repair costs when the water reached the floor or the wall.
Filters mold spores and dust out of the air during the dry-down. We run one whenever mold growth is possible or already present.
A storm pushed water through a flat roof and the hallway ceiling was bulging with about 30 gallons trapped above the drywall. The homeowner was told by another company the ceiling had to come down.
We released the water in a controlled puncture, extracted with a truck-mounted unit, and dried the ceiling in place with air movers and a desiccant dehumidifier. Moisture readings hit dry standard in four days. No drywall replacement needed.
A slow tile roof leak soaked the attic insulation and decking over the guest room. The homeowner noticed a musty smell but no visible stain, and the leak had been running for weeks.
We removed the saturated insulation, extracted standing water from the attic pan, treated the framing with antimicrobial solution, and dried the decking with air movers and a desiccant dehumidifier. Dry standard in five days.
Wind-driven rain from a named storm soaked two walls and the ceiling of a Cooper City home. The homeowner had no idea where the water entered and the insurer wanted proof of the moisture footprint.
We mapped the moisture with thermal imaging and a moisture meter, dried the walls with cavity vents and the ceiling with air movers, and delivered a full Xactimate scope with daily logs. The claim was approved in nine days.
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Ask a pro →We extract the trapped water, dry the ceiling in place with floor drying mats and air movers, and tell you exactly where the roof is failing so your roofer fixes the right spot. Most ceilings dry in three to five days without a cut.
We remove saturated insulation, extract standing water from the attic pan, dry the decking and framing, and document what needs to be replaced. We use a borescope camera to check the wall cavities below before we call the job dry.
We use thermal imaging and moisture meters to map the cavity, then dry it with wall cavity drying vents and a desiccant dehumidifier. We check the baseboard and flooring below for hidden moisture before we pull equipment.
We document the moisture pattern and photograph the wet zones so your roofer knows where to look. Our report includes the moisture map and thermal images, which is often enough for a roofer to find the entry point on the first visit.
“A storm pushed water through our flat roof and the ceiling in the hallway started to sag. Florida Aero Dry Restoration had a crew here in under two hours. They pulled about 30 gallons, set air movers and a dehumidifier, and checked moisture every day for four days. The ceiling dried without a single cut. Our adjuster approved the claim without a single question.”
Marisol R.Homeowner, Fort Lauderdale
✓ Verified“We had a slow roof leak above the guest bedroom for who knows how long. The drywall was soft and I was sure it was a full tear-out. Their tech used a thermal camera, found the wet zone, and dried it in place with mats and cavity vents. Saved me a drywall repair and about $1,400. Straight answers the whole way.”
Dwayne P.Homeowner, Winter Haven
✓ Verified“I manage six rental units and a roof leak hit two of them the same weekend. They handled both addresses, documented everything in Xactimate, and billed the carrier directly. My owners got their payout in nine days. I have used three other restoration companies in this market and none of them moved this fast.”
Angela K.Property Manager, West Palm Beach
✓ VerifiedMost residential roof leak water extraction jobs in Florida run $450 to $1,800 in 2026, depending on how much water is trapped and how many rooms are affected. A single ceiling with a small wet zone often lands near the low end. A ceiling plus attic decking plus two walls pushes toward the high end. If the leak is covered by your homeowners policy, you typically pay only your deductible.
A licensed water restoration company removes it, not a roofer. Roofers fix the entry point; restoration crews extract the water and dry the structure. Florida Aero Dry Restoration handles the extraction, structural drying and documentation, and we tell you what the roofer needs to repair so the leak does not return. Call us first so the water stops spreading while the roof repair is scheduled.
Heavy Florida rain finds the weakest point: failed flashing, cracked tile underlayment, clogged valley drains or a lifted shingle edge. On flat and low-slope roofs, water can pond behind the membrane and push through a seam that looks fine from the ground. Wind-driven rain during a named storm forces water sideways into places a normal rain never reaches. That is why the leak shows up only in the worst storms.
Most Florida homeowners policies cover the water damage from a sudden roof leak, including extraction and drying, even when the roof repair itself is excluded for wear and tear. The key is documentation. We photograph moisture readings, log daily drying data and write the scope in Xactimate so your adjuster has what they need. We bill most carriers directly and explain your deductible before work starts.
Florida Aero Dry Restoration delivers roof leak water removal services Florida homeowners and property managers can count on, from the Atlantic coast to the interior. Our crews run out of regional hubs so response times stay short across the state. Here are some of the communities we serve most often.
Emergency Water Damage ExtractionWhen a roof leak dumps water across multiple rooms, our emergency water damage extraction crews pull it fast and set drying equipment the same visit. We handle the whole footprint, not just the ceiling, so nothing gets missed.Explore →
24/7 Water Removal ServicesRoof leaks do not schedule themselves. Our 24/7 water removal services dispatch a live crew any hour, any day, with extraction equipment already loaded. Call at 3 a.m. and we are rolling, not taking a message.Explore →
Flooded Basement Water ExtractionA roof leak can run down interior walls and pool in a basement or lower level. We extract that standing water, dry the slab and walls, and check for hidden moisture behind finished surfaces before it becomes a mold problem.Explore →
Storm and Hurricane Water Damage ExtractionAfter a named storm, roof leaks and wind-driven rain hit at the same time. Our storm and hurricane water damage extraction crews handle high-volume calls with the same documentation standard, so your claim stays on track during a busy week.Explore →
Sewage Backup Water ExtractionIf a roof leak is paired with a sewage backup, the job becomes a contaminated-water category. We handle the extraction with the right PPE, antimicrobial solution and disposal protocol, and we document it correctly for your insurer.Explore →
Toilet Overflow Water ExtractionA toilet overflow and a roof leak in the same home means two water sources and two scopes. We separate the damage zones, extract both, and dry the structure so your adjuster sees clean line items for each cause.Explore →
Burst Pipe Water ExtractionA burst pipe during a cold snap can soak the same ceiling a roof leak already weakened. We extract the water, dry the framing, and check the roof leak area again so we are not leaving hidden moisture behind.Explore →
Appliance Leak Water ExtractionAppliance leaks and roof leaks often show up together in Florida homes after a storm. We extract both, dry the affected rooms, and give you one clear scope so your claim is not split across two contractors.Explore →Every hour a wet ceiling sits, the damage grows. Call Florida Aero Dry Restoration and a live dispatcher will get a certified crew moving to your address with extraction equipment ready. We answer 24/7, we bill most insurers directly, and we document everything your adjuster needs.
Get Emergency Help +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.