Water damage restoration in Hialeah (33016)
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Hialeah ParkHialeah is in Miami-Dade County. The city says it was incorporated in 1925 and describes itself as the sixth largest city in Florida, covering approximately 20 square miles.
The 2020 Census counted 223,109 people (April 1, 2020). The Census Bureau's Vintage 2025 estimate is 230,968 as of July 1, 2025.
For 2020-2024, Hialeah had 77,044 households. The owner-occupied housing unit rate was 46.6%. The median owner-occupied home value was $392,000, and median gross rent was $1,689. The ACS 2024 1-year estimate is 81,348 housing units, with a margin of error of plus or minus 2,815.
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 Hialeah are up against
The City of Hialeah describes itself as located in a flat, low-lying area of Miami-Dade County. Groundwater lies just below the surface, and canals and lakes often reach capacity in the rainy season.
The city maintains its own stormwater system, funded by a stormwater utility fee. It coordinates with Miami-Dade County, the South Florida Water Management District and Miami-Dade DERM. Its flood-protection level of service is a 10-year, 24-hour storm.
The city and the National Flood Insurance Program require a building to meet new-structure construction requirements, including elevating the lowest floor to the Design Flood Elevation, if it is substantially damaged or if reconstruction, rehabilitation, additions or other improvements cost 50 percent or more of its market value within a five-year period.
Hialeah holds a Class 7 rating in the National Flood Insurance Program's Community Rating System. The city says it gives a 15% flood insurance premium reduction inside the Special Flood Hazard Area and 5% outside it.
Storms that hit close to home
Per the City of Hialeah, Hurricane Irene (1999) and the October 2000 'No-Name' storm caused widespread flooding, business disruptions and power outages.
- May 15, 2014: CBS Miami reported 6 inches of rain on part of Hialeah, flooding streets.
- January 27, 2019: An EF-0 tornado (peak winds 75-85 mph) began near W 20th Avenue and W 76th Street, just east of the Palmetto Expressway. It ended at W 16th Court after about a mile of scattered damage: minor roof damage to several homes in the 1800 block of W 76th Street and two overturned vehicles.
- November 9, 2020: After Tropical Storm Eta, NBC 6 reported a Hialeah family scooping floodwater out of their home with buckets. They said the neighborhood drain had not been fixed.
- June 12, 2024: The Miami Herald reported nearly two feet of floodwater at the Holiday Acres mobile home park, during the June 11-13 South Florida flooding.
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.
- Stay Weather Ready: Access our 2026 information hub (opens in a new tab)
Miami-Dade County launched an online Weather Ready hub in July 2026 with safety guides for hurricanes, extreme heat and rainy-season flooding, plus alert sign-ups and a 311 link. It is countywide preparedness guidance for homeowners facing storm and flood damage.
- Hurricane season is here (opens in a new tab)
County Emergency Management's season notice tells residents to stock supplies, review insurance, trim trees, plan pet-inclusive evacuations and find their Storm Surge Evacuation Planning Zone. Countywide storm-preparation guidance tied to wind and flood damage to homes.
- Floating cars, closed highways, flooded homes. 'Insane' rainfall deluges South Florida (opens in a new tab)
Heavy rain on June 11-12, 2024 flooded homes and roads across South Florida. The Herald reported nearly two feet of standing water at Holiday Acres, a Hialeah mobile home park, by Wednesday afternoon. Regional story; Hialeah is one passage.
- One Hialeah community affected by flooding (opens in a new tab)
CBS Miami reported on April 12, 2023 that people living in the Holiday Acres community in Hialeah had dealt with several days of flooding. The page is a short video entry with no depth, home count or cause given, so it only shows that flooding there lasted days.
Permits and rules
Section 468.8411, Florida Statutes, defines mold assessment and mold remediation as work on mold of greater than 10 square feet. Section 468.8419 bars a person from both assessing and remediating mold on the same property within 12 months, with limited exceptions, and bars referral fees between assessors and remediators.
Hialeah's Building Department lists roofing repairs and re-roofs and repair or replacement of windows and doors among projects that need a permit. It refers unlisted work to the department at 305-883-5825.
Florida's Department of Financial Services says the deadline to report a new or reopened property insurance claim was cut from 2 years to 1 year, and the deadline for a supplemental claim from 3 years to 18 months. It says policyholders may not assign post-loss benefits of a property insurance contract issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2023. It also says flood damage is not covered by a homeowners' policy and needs a separate flood insurance policy.
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 Hialeah (33016).
- 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 Hialeah
City-listed addresses in Hialeah use ZIP codes 33010, 33012 and 33013. Some examples:
- 33010: City Hall (per the city staff directory), Babcock Park at 651 E 4th Avenue, and Babcock Pool at 430 E 7th Street
- 33012: the Amphitheatre, Patio Bar & Plaza at 4800 Palm Avenue
- 33013: Bright Park at 750 E 35th Street and Bright Pool at 760 E 35th Street
Palm Lakes is a neighborhood in Hialeah. An NWS Miami damage survey names it as the area crossed by the January 27, 2019 tornado.
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 Hialeah (33016). Main Street Water Damage connects you; the provider does the work and sets the price.