Water damage restoration in Orlando (32804)
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Lake Eola, OrlandoThe Census Bureau's April 1, 2020 census count for the City of Orlando is 307,573. Its Vintage 2025 population estimate for July 1, 2025 is 333,888. That second figure is an estimate, not a count.
The city's land area was 110.62 square miles in the 2020 Census, up from 102.40 square miles in 2010.
For 2020-2024, the owner-occupied housing unit rate in Orlando is 39.5%. The median value of owner-occupied housing units is $394,100, and median gross rent is $1,747.
Common problems
- Burst or leaking pipes, including supply lines to sinks, toilets and washing machines
- Roof leaks after heavy rain or wind, often showing up first as a ceiling stain
- Water heater leaks and failures
- Flooding from storms, overwhelmed drainage or rising water
- Appliance leaks from dishwashers, refrigerators and ice makers
- Sewer and drain backups
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What homes in Orlando are up against
During Hurricane Irma (storm-total period September 9-12, 2017), the National Weather Service listed 10.51 inches of rain at the Orlando CoCoRaHS station FL-OR-27. Its Orange County flood reports include the fire department and National Guard rescuing residents from flooded homes.
The City of Orlando says its Hurricane Ian experience included flooding in the Washington Shores neighborhood. It also says that since the stormwater utility fee was last adjusted in 2008, the community has experienced "unprecedented rainfall and historic flooding due to hurricanes and storms."
The City's Streets and Stormwater Division maintains drainage systems including stormwater pipes, canals and retention ponds. Under Chapter 31.05 of the Stormwater Utility Code, the property owner is responsible for stormwater drainage facilities on private property and must clean and maintain them, while the City's stormwater utility inspects private facilities.
Storms that hit close to home
Hurricane Charley's center passed near Kissimmee and Orlando around 0130 UTC on August 14, 2004, when Orlando International Airport recorded sustained winds of 69 kt with a gust to 91 kt.
Hurricane Frances (landfall September 5, 2004) brought the airport 47 kt sustained wind and a 60 kt gust, and Jeanne (landfall September 26, 2004) 53 kt sustained with a 67 kt gust.
The National Hurricane Center says 10 to 20 inches of rain from Hurricane Ian in central and eastern Florida caused major flooding along waterways including the Little Wekiva River and Shingle Creek, affecting Orange County. Its report includes a photo of rescue workers in Orlando on September 29, 2022.
For Hurricane Milton (landfall October 10, 2024), the airport recorded a 76 kt gust and 4.28 inches of rain. The National Weather Service Melbourne summary lists 14.83 inches at the Orlando West cooperative observer station among the ten highest rainfall totals in its east central Florida area.
In the news
- Hurricane scam: Florida sues company over millions in stolen insurance funds (opens in a new tab)
Florida's attorney general sued Evolve Construction in September 2026, alleging it took insurance money from Hurricane Ian and Milton victims, mostly seniors, for roof, mold and restoration work it never started. Verify licenses and avoid big upfront payments.
- Action 9 warns about storm scammers and shady contractors (opens in a new tab)
In October 2025 WFTV's Action 9 warned Orlando-area residents that scammers may target people hit by flooding and storm damage, and advised confirming a contractor is licensed in Florida and insured, getting terms in writing, and using the state's disaster contractor network.
- Free Sandbag Pickup Ahead of Hurricane Season (opens in a new tab)
In July 2025 the City offered free premade sandbags at its Streets and Stormwater yard on Woods Avenue over three days, capped at 10 per vehicle, so residents could protect homes from flooding ahead of peak hurricane season.
- Hurricane Milton Impacts to East Central Florida (opens in a new tab)
NWS Melbourne's survey of Milton (Oct 9, 2024) confirmed an EF-1 tornado in Cocoa Beach and a 21-mile EF-1 track through rural Osceola County, plus 10-15+ inches of rain and St. Johns River flooding. Wind and flood damage both hit homes here.
- Hurricane Milton damage: Photos, videos around Central Florida (opens in a new tab)
Milton's Oct 2024 passage brought neighborhood flooding in Altamonte Springs and DeLand, chest-deep water at an Orange County mobile home park, road washouts in Lake County, and a partly torn roof on the Cocoa Beach Pier.
Permits and rules
Florida requires a license under Part XVI of Chapter 468 for mold assessment and mold remediation, defined by mold growth of greater than 10 square feet.
Under s. 627.70132, notice of an initial or reopened property insurance claim must be given to the insurer within 1 year after the date of loss, and notice of a supplemental claim within 18 months. Under s. 627.7152, a policyholder may not assign post-loss benefits under a residential or commercial property insurance policy issued on or after January 1, 2023, and any attempt is void, invalid and unenforceable.
The City's floodplain page says standard homeowners policies do not include flood coverage, and a flood insurance policy has a 30-day waiting period before coverage takes effect.
OUC's 24-hour line, (407) 423-9018, takes reports of power outages, downed lines, water emergencies and hazardous conditions. OUC says to call 911 for life-threatening situations such as a sparking or burning downed wire.
What affects the cost
Prices vary by provider and by how much was affected, so ask for an estimate. What usually affects the cost:
- How large an area got wet, and for how long
- Whether the water was clean, like a supply line, or contaminated, like sewage or floodwater
- How much material has to come out, such as drywall, flooring or insulation
- Whether mold has started to grow
- Drying equipment and how many days it runs
- Rebuilding after the drying is done
What happens when you call
- You call the number on this page. A short automated assistant asks two or three questions, such as what's wrong and your ZIP code, so we can find the right provider.
- We connect your call to an independent water damage provider who serves Orlando (32804).
- You talk with the provider directly about the problem, timing and price before any work starts.
Main Street Water Damage doesn't charge you for the referral. The provider sets their own prices and does the work. Calls are recorded for quality and billing.
Around Orlando
The City of Orlando publishes maps for six commissioner districts, Districts 1 through 6, each also available with neighborhoods overlaid. Its December 2025 District 3 map with neighborhoods shows College Park, Rosemont, Baldwin Park, Princeton/Silver Star, Audubon Park, Colonialtown North, Colonialtown South, Lake Eola Heights, the Central Business District and the Orlando Executive Airport area. It also labels Signal Hill and The Willows.
The City's Neighborhood Maps page lists other named neighborhoods, including Colonialtown Center, Lake Nona Central, Lake Nona Estates, Lake Nona South, Metro West, Millenia, Milk District, Thornton Park, Holden Parramore, Washington Shores and Southchase.
The City says an address reading Orlando may be in unincorporated Orange County or in another nearby city rather than inside the City of Orlando.
Questions people ask
What should I do first?
If it's safe, shut off the water at the main valve and turn off power to wet areas. Move valuables out of the water and take photos of the damage.
How long does drying take?
It depends on how much got wet and what it's made of. Your provider measures moisture and can tell you how long their equipment needs to run.
Will insurance cover it?
It depends on your policy and the cause. Sudden leaks are often treated differently from flooding or slow leaks. Check with your insurer and report the claim promptly.
Who will come to my home?
An independent water damage provider who serves Orlando (32804). Main Street Water Damage connects you; the provider does the work and sets the price.