Guide · Water damage restoration companies · Fort Lauderdale
Hiring Water damage restoration companies in Fort Lauderdale: Costs and Checks
Use the public figures below to size the job, then compare written quotes from the highest-scoring local businesses.
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Public figures that affect what a job costs and how busy local businesses are.
- Median home value$486,700Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · 2020–2024 · Median value of owner-occupied homes (ACS table B25077).
- Homes built before 199072.5%Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · 2020–2024 · 73,696 of 101,691 housing units were built in 1989 or earlier (ACS table B25034, year structure built).
- Households in Fort Lauderdale80,999Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · 2020–2024 · Occupied housing units (one household per occupied home), ACS table B25003.
- Atlantic hurricane seasonJune 1 to November 30Source: NOAA National Hurricane Center, Tropical Cyclone Climatology · 1991–2020 climate period · An average season (1991–2020) has 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes.
- Median year homes were built1973Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · 2020–2024 · Half of all housing units were built before this year (ACS table B25035).
- Owner-occupied homes54.1%Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · 2020–2024 · 43,841 of 80,999 occupied homes are lived in by their owners (ACS table B25003).
- Fort Lauderdale residents188,677Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates · July 1, 2025 · Population estimate for July 1, 2025 (incorporated place).
- Average summer high90.0°FSource: NOAA NCEI, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 · 1991–2020 normals · Normal daily maximum temperature for June to August; NOAA station Fort Lauderdale Beach (USC00083168), about 3 miles from the city center point.
Figures from public sources. Rows tagged "Sample figure" show what our live public-data feeds will supply; they are illustrative, not real counts. Public records size the market and are not part of the score.
Questions to ask before you hire
- Is your license active, and in this company's name? Check it yourself on the state licensing board's site.
- Who pulls the permit, and is it in the price? It should be the business, and it should be in writing.
- What is the payment schedule? Payments should follow stages of work, not a large deposit up front.
- What does the warranty cover, and for how long? Ask for the terms in writing.
Highest Local Scores in Fort Lauderdale
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68.3Local Score
AdvantaClean of Fort Lauderdale
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68.0Local Score
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
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61.6Local Score
Mold & Duct Cleaning Experts
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Dry Up RestorationOakland Park · ★ 5.0 · 86 (2021) reviews64.2–no trend yet
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SERVPRO of Ft. Lauderdale NorthFort Lauderdale · ★ 4.8 · 169 reviews62.9–no trend yet
Cost questions answered
How is the top 9 ranking of water damage restoration companies in Fort Lauderdale calculated?
Each business gets a score from its rating, review volume, recent reviews, years in business, profile completeness and record checks. The highest scores make the list. We compared 9 water damage restoration companies for Fort Lauderdale. Paid placements never change the order.
Which of these water damage restoration companies in Fort Lauderdale has the best reviews?
AdvantaClean of Fort Lauderdale has a 5.0 rating from 298 public reviews, the highest on this page.
Which of these water damage restoration companies has the most reviews?
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, with 3511 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs.
Are these water damage restoration companies licensed?
9 of the 9 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check.
How many quotes should I get for water damage restoration companies in Fort Lauderdale?
Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.