Fort Lauderdale — Las Olas Isles Water Damage Restoration: Flood Cleanout & Drying

After the recent flooding in Las Olas Isles, Fort Lauderdale, floodwater soaked the flooring and lower walls of a home office. This water damage restoration project covered flood damage cleanup, water extraction, and structural drying to get the room dry and the building materials ready for the next steps.

ZM-MADE responded with its STOP, DRY, FIX, PROTECT process. STOP: the crew started with water extraction, using a wet vacuum to remove standing water and debris from the room. DRY: the wet wood flooring and underlayment were removed down to the concrete slab, and the drywall at the base of the walls was cut out so the wall cavities could dry. Air movers and an LGR dehumidifier were placed around the room and aimed at the exposed cavities and floor, and drying is tracked with moisture readings. FIX and PROTECT: wet materials and debris were bagged and removed, leaving the room cleaned out and ready for repair. Roofing, electrical, and flooring replacement are coordinated with a licensed provider rather than performed by ZM-MADE directly.