Water damage restoration in Goulds
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Vizcaya, MiamiMiami-Dade County had 2,701,767 residents in the April 1, 2020 Census. The Census Bureau's latest estimate is 2,802,029 as of July 1, 2025, a 3.7 percent increase over the 2020 count.
Dade County was created on February 4, 1836, by an act of the Legislative Council of the Territory of Florida. It was named for Major Francis L. Dade. Miami is the county seat. In 1997, county voters approved renaming it Miami-Dade County.
County planning staff name the City of Miami as the county's most populous municipality. The Census Bureau counted 442,241 residents there in 2020 and estimated 489,812 on July 1, 2025.
In 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the county had 1,075,278 housing units. Of these, 529,492 (49.2 percent) were in 1-unit detached or attached structures. Another 10.0 percent were in 2-9 unit buildings, 39.4 percent were in buildings of 10 or more units, and 1.3 percent were mobile homes and other types.
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 South Florida are up against
On the evening of January 9, 2014, several locations in coastal Palm Beach County received over 12 inches of rain in about four hours, and flood waters entered a number of homes and businesses. On December 23, 2019, heavy rain in the Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Hallandale Beach and Dania Beach areas brought localized totals above 12 inches, and numerous roads were impassable.
In Hurricane Irma (September 2017), maximum inundation was 4 to 6 ft above ground level in portions of Miami-Dade County, especially along Biscayne Bay. Hurricane Andrew's storm tide in Dade County reached a maximum of 16.9 ft on the bay's western shoreline.
Under Florida Statute 468.8419, a mold assessor may not perform or offer to perform mold remediation on a structure the assessor or the assessor's company assessed within the last 12 months. Division I contractors are excepted if the owner is told of the right to seek competitive bids.
Storms that hit close to home
Hurricane Andrew made its Florida landfall on August 24, 1992. The National Hurricane Center says its impact on southern Dade County was extreme from the Kendall district south through Homestead and Florida City, with 25,524 homes reportedly destroyed and 101,241 damaged. A 2005 addendum upgraded Andrew to Category 5 at landfall, with maximum sustained winds of 145 kt (about 167 mph).
Hurricane Katrina came ashore as a Category 1 hurricane near the Miami-Dade and Broward border on August 25, 2005. Rainfall included 14.04 inches at Homestead Air Force Base.
Hurricane Wilma made landfall near Cape Romano on October 24, 2005. Miami International Airport recorded an 80 kt gust.
About 1,000 homes in the county had major damage after Hurricane Irma in September 2017. Surge and tide put 4 to 6 ft of water above ground in places, especially along Biscayne Bay.
In November 2020, standing water from Hurricane Eta made streets impassable in northern Miami-Dade County.
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.
- Flood insurance will be mandatory for most Citizens policyholders by 2027 (opens in a new tab)
Citizens Property Insurance is phasing in a flood insurance requirement for its homeowners that reaches all remaining policies Jan. 1, 2027, even outside FEMA flood zones. Homeowners policies exclude rising water, and noncompliance can cost you your Citizens coverage.
- Miami-Dade man posed as roofing contractor, pocketed payment for unfinished jobs: Police (opens in a new tab)
Police say a man posing as a licensed roofer collected about $103,000 from at least 13 Miami-Dade victims since 2019 without finishing roof jobs, including in Cutler Bay and Miami Gardens. He faces fraud, theft and unlicensed contracting charges. Roof work bears on leak damage.
Permits and rules
Miami-Dade County's flood-protection guidance says all construction in the county requires building permits issued before construction, and that a house in a flood zone damaged and/or improved by more than 50 percent of its market value must be raised to meet the current elevation requirement.
Under s. 468.8419, a mold assessor may not perform or offer remediation on a structure the assessor or its company assessed within the last 12 months. A mold remediator may not perform or offer assessment on one it remediated in that period, with a limited exception for Division I contractors.
Florida law requires notice of a property insurance claim or reopened claim within 1 year after the date of loss, and of a supplemental claim within 18 months. Post-loss benefits under a residential or commercial property policy issued on or after January 1, 2023 may not be assigned. The county says flood insurance is not in effect until 30 days after purchase.
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 Goulds.
- 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 Miami-Dade County
Miami-Dade County has 34 incorporated municipalities, according to the county's official municipalities page. The list runs from Miami, incorporated July 28, 1896, to Cutler Bay, incorporated November 8, 2005. The City of Islandia was abolished in 2012 and reverted to unincorporated status, so it is no longer one of them.
In the unincorporated area, the County acts as both tiers of local government. That area serves an estimated 1.2 million people, or 45 percent of the county population.
The City of Miami's own website has neighborhood association pages for:
- Allapattah
- Coconut Grove
- Downtown/Brickell
- Little Haiti
- Little Havana
- Wynwood/Edgewater
Areas we cover in Goulds
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 Goulds. Main Street Water Damage connects you; the provider does the work and sets the price.