Water extraction and mold help in Pembroke Pines, 33024
In Pembroke Pines, backyard lakes and canals can climb over the lawn in a tropical storm, and a 2017 study ranked the city third among U.S. cities most vulnerable to coastal flooding.
That study counted 116,000 residents in FEMA's coastal floodplain, and new flood maps for the city took effect on July 31 2024. Water that reaches the house needs to come out fast. We extract it, dry the walls and floors, and deal with mold before it spreads through a closed-up home.
At a glance
- Area
- Pembroke Pines
- From our office
- 1428 Brickell Ave, Floor 3
- Phones
- Answered 24/7
- Most calls
- Emergency Water Extraction
Kelda Restoration covers Pembroke Pines east and west of I-75, from older neighborhoods off Pines Boulevard to planned communities such as Chapel Trail and Silver Lakes. We handle standing water, sewage backups, AC and plumbing leaks and the mold that follows. Call (786) 947-0034 any time, and our own crew arrives with truck-mounted and portable extractors.
Lake-lot homes east and west of I-75
East of I-75 the city is mostly single-family homes built from the 1960s through the 1980s. West of it, planned communities such as Chapel Trail and Silver Lakes went up largely after Hurricane Andrew, and many homes on both sides back onto a lake or canal.
About 70 percent of homes here are owner-occupied, and some owners are working with a homeowners association on exterior items at the same time. We keep our scope inside the home clearly written so the HOA side can be sorted out separately.
When the lake comes to the back door
Hurricane Irene in October 1999 dropped up to 16 inches on the city, an estimated 19 inches in Chapel Trail and Silver Lakes, and 14.85 inches at West Pembroke Pines. After Tropical Storm Eta in November 2020, backyard lakes and canals overflowed and raw sewage came up from manhole covers.
That mix matters for cleanup. Rising lake water and anything touched by sewage are treated as contaminated, so the porous materials it soaked usually come out, while a clean supply-line leak can often be dried in place.
Extraction first, then drying and mold control
We start by pulling standing water from floors and carpet, then lift or remove pad and baseboards to reach wet wall bottoms. Meters and a thermal camera show how far water wicked up the drywall and under tile.
Air movers and dehumidifiers run until readings reach dry, and we come back to check them during the dry-out. If mold has already started in a closet or behind a vanity, we contain and remove it, and any lab testing goes through an independent assessor.
Southwest Broward towns we also serve
Our crews work in Miramar, Davie, Cooper City, Southwest Ranches and Hollywood as well. Pines Boulevard, Flamingo Road, I-75 and the Turnpike link each of them to Pembroke Pines.
During a regional storm, if every crew we have is tied up, we connect you with another trusted local restoration provider so someone still comes to pull the water out.
Where water and mold start in Pembroke Pines
Overflowing backyard lakes
After Eta in November 2020, backyard lakes and canals spilled over their banks and pushed water toward homes.
Sewage from manholes
The same storm sent raw sewage out of manhole covers, which turns a flood cleanup into a contaminated-water job.
New FEMA flood maps
Flood maps for Pembroke Pines changed on July 31 2024, so it is worth checking which zone your home falls in now.
Broward's top Irma gust
The county's strongest Irma gust, 109 mph, was recorded here in September 2017, the kind of wind that drives rain past windows and roof edges.
Services we run most in Pembroke Pines
Emergency Water Extraction
Truck-mounted and portable extraction to pull standing water out fast.
See the serviceSewage Backup Cleanup
Category 3 water removed, porous materials cut out, surfaces disinfected.
See the serviceFlood Damage Cleanup
Rising water and street flooding cleaned out, with flood cuts where needed.
See the serviceWet Carpet & Pad Drying
Carpet saved or removed based on water category, pad, and time wet.
See the serviceMold Removal
Containment, removal and cleaning of mold, with the moisture source fixed.
See the serviceCloset Mold Removal
Musty closets and mold on walls, shelving and stored clothing.
See the servicePembroke Pines: questions we hear
Our Pembroke Pines backyard lake rose into the house. Can the drywall be saved?
Usually not the lower part. Lake water is treated as contaminated, so drywall it soaked is cut out above the wet line and the framing behind it is cleaned and dried. The upper wall can stay if readings show it is dry.
Do you clean up sewage that came up during a storm in Pembroke Pines?
Yes. Sewage is Category 3 water, so we remove porous materials it touched, clean and disinfect hard surfaces, and dry the structure. Keep children and pets out of the area until the work is done.
Does living in a Pembroke Pines HOA community change how you work?
Inside your home, the process is the same. If the association has rules about work hours, trucks or dumpsters, tell us when you call and we will follow them. We can also share our written scope with the HOA if they ask.
How can I check whether my Pembroke Pines home is in a flood zone now?
The city's new FEMA flood maps took effect on July 31 2024, so an older answer may have changed. The city's flood information pages and FEMA's map service show the current zone for your address.
Other places our crews cover
Water damage in Pembroke Pines? Call our crew lead.
A person answers every call, day or night. Tell us what got wet and when it started, and we will tell you what happens next.