Hurricane rain and roof leaks soak walls and floors. We extract the standing water, set up dehumidifiers and air movers, and take moisture readings every day until the floors and framing test dry.
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Storm Damage Restoration in Ocala, FL
A hurricane, a summer thunderstorm, or a falling oak can leave your home and property soaked. Our crew handles storm damage restoration in Ocala, FL, and dries your home out. Call any time, day or night.
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Storm damage in Ocala
Inland Florida isn’t spared from hurricanes. Storms that make landfall on the Gulf coast often cross Marion County with strong winds and many inches of rain, peeling shingles and dropping oaks.
Wet drywall and insulation can turn moldy quickly in Ocala’s humid air. Mold can start growing within 24 to 48 hours, so drying early protects more of your home.
Ocala also gets near-daily summer thunderstorms with lightning and downbursts.
Homeowners, property managers, and business owners call us after storms all year round. We work across Downtown Ocala, SE Ocala Historic District, Silver Springs Shores, Marion Oaks, On Top of the World, Fore Ranch, Paddock Park, Ocala Palms, Stone Creek, and Oak Run.
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What’s included
Hurricane tarping, oak limb removal coordination, drying in humidity, barn and outbuilding cleanup, mold prevention, and repairs.
Typical timeline
Most rooms dry within a few days. Hurricane damage to roofs and ceilings often takes several weeks to rebuild.
How cost is set
How far the water spread, whether a tree damaged the roof, drying time in the humidity, and the rebuild.
First visit
Call (321) 945-4278A free inspection and estimate before any work starts.
Right after the storm
What to do after a storm in Ocala
Once the storm has passed and everyone is safe, these steps protect your home and your insurance claim. If there are downed power lines or a tree on the house, stay back and call 911 or your power company (Ocala Electric Utility or Duke Energy) first.
Not sure what needs to happen first? Call and walk through it with our crew.
Call (321) 945-4278What to do
Photograph the damage
Take photos and video of the roof, the outside, every damaged room, and your belongings before anything is moved or cleaned up.
Stop more water if it’s safe
Move belongings away from leaks, put buckets under drips, and close off rooms where water is coming in. Leave the roof to a crew.
Call your insurer the same day
Open a claim and write down the claim number and your adjuster’s name.
Keep damaged items and receipts
Hold on to damaged items until your adjuster has seen them, and save receipts for tarps, emergency repairs, and hotel stays.
Check the barn and outbuildings too
Wind and fallen trees can damage barns, sheds, and fencing, so document them along with the house.
What not to do
Don’t go near downed power lines
Treat every downed line as live, and stay away from water, fences, or trees touching one.
Don’t climb onto the roof
A wet, damaged roof is slippery and may not hold your weight. Tarping is a job for a crew with the right equipment.
Don’t walk or drive through floodwater
Water from outside can carry sewage and debris and hide electrical hazards. Six inches of moving water can knock you down, and a foot of it can carry a car.
Don’t hire an unlicensed contractor
Florida licenses contractors through the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
Don’t let anyone cover your deductible
This offer can draw you into insurance fraud.
Common storm damage
Types of storm damage we handle in Ocala
Hurricanes, daily thunderstorms, and big oaks shape the storm damage we see across Marion County.
Hurricanes and Tropical Storms
Storms crossing Central Florida bring strong winds and heavy rain that tear roofing and push water inside.
Fallen Live Oaks
High winds can drop heavy limbs from Marion County oaks or uproot them onto roofs, barns, and porches.
Summer Thunderstorms and Downbursts
Daily storms bring sudden gusts and heavy rain that test older roofs.
Lightning
Lightning strikes can damage roofs and wiring and start attic fires during storms.
Wind-Driven Rain
Hurricane bands push rain sideways through windows, sliding doors, and soffits, soaking walls and ceilings.
Mold After a Storm
Ocala’s muggy air lets mold creep through any wall that stays damp.
How we help
How we handle storm damage
We start by tarping the roof, coordinating oak removal, and pulling out standing water.
We trace the moisture. Meters find wet insulation and drywall in attics and walls after hurricane rain.
We remove what won’t dry. Soaked insulation and swollen drywall come out quickly in the humidity.
We dry, verify, and rebuild. Attic and room readings must match a dry room before we close up ceilings and walls, which matters in humid Central Florida air.
Where the water came from matters
Shingles torn loose as a hurricane crosses Marion County
What it usually meansRain finding its way into the attic and down through the ceilings
How we handle itThe attic and ceilings are dried, and wet insulation is replaced.
A live oak limb through the roof
What it usually meansHurricane rain pouring into a bedroom or porch
How we handle itWe tarp the opening and dry the room quickly.
Wind-driven rain at windows and doors
What it usually meansWater behind walls
How we handle itWall cavities dried.
Water in a barn or outbuilding
What it usually meansWet feed rooms, tack, and stored equipment
How we handle itCleaned out and dried.
Water left in Florida humidity
What it usually meansFast mold growth
How we handle itDried immediately.
What can be saved
What can be dried and what gets replaced
Three things decide what Ocala homeowners can keep: the material, the type of water, and how soon drying gets underway in the humid air. These are typical outcomes, and your inspection settles the details.
Tile, concrete, metal, and glass
Usually dried and keptThese clean well.
Concrete block walls
Usually dried and keptBlock homes dry well from the inside.
Wood and laminate floors
Depends on water and timingEngineered wood can often be saved with slow drying. Laminate and vinyl plank that swelled or trapped water underneath are replaced.
Drywall
Depends on water and timingWhen hurricane rain soaks a ceiling, the drywall usually sags and comes down. Walls elsewhere that stayed solid can be dried.
Carpet
Depends on water and timingCarpet wet only from a roof leak and dried within a day or two can sometimes stay. Carpet that sat in rising water goes.
Solid wood furniture
Depends on water and timingHeirloom oak and pine pieces generally come back if they’re pulled from wet rooms quickly and dried slowly.
Electronics and appliances
Depends on water and timingLightning surges and water can damage them. Have them tested.
Photos and documents
Depends on water and timingDry them in air conditioning.
Carpet pad and insulation
Usually replacedAttic insulation and carpet pad hold water in the humidity and are replaced.
Upholstered furniture after floodwater
Usually replacedContaminated water soaks the padding.
Food that floodwater touched
Usually replacedThrow it out.
How to spot a storm chaser
After a big storm, door-to-door repair crews may knock on your door. Be cautious with anyone who wants full payment up front or asks you to sign over your insurance benefits.
Florida licenses contractors through the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, and you can check a license online. Get written estimates and call your insurer first.
Questions or complaints about insurance claims can go to the Florida Department of Financial Services’ consumer helpline.
Help beyond the storm
Other restoration services we offer in Ocala
Every job starts with a free inspection and estimate. Here’s how the 24 Hour Flood Pros team helps with each type of damage.
Lightning can start attic fires during storms. Soot is acidic and keeps staining surfaces, so cleanup starts early. We remove soot, treat odor at the source, clean what can be saved, and rebuild what can’t.
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Ocala humidity helps mold grow behind damp drywall and up in the attic. We find the moisture source, contain the area, remove the mold, and dry the space out.
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Storms can damage offices, stores, and equestrian businesses. We extract, dry, and clean on a plan built around reopening, and we document each step for your carrier.
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When you’re ready to rebuild, the same crew puts it back together, from drywall to cabinets to the final coat of paint, so there’s no second contractor to hire.
More about ReconstructionDealing with one of these?
Call (321) 945-4278Call and talk to our crew about what happened. The call is free, and so is the inspection.
Our process
What happens after you call
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You call, we send a crew
Call (321) 945-4278 any time, day or night, including weekends and holidays. Tell us what happened and where water is getting in. We’ll send a crew right away.
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We stop more water from getting in
We tarp roof openings and board up broken windows and doors, so the next rain stays outside.
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We arrive and inspect
The 24 Hour Flood Pros team checks how far the water spread, from the attic to the crawlspace. We use moisture meters to find water hiding inside walls and under floors. We take photos of all the damage for your insurance. The inspection is free.
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We pump out the water
Standing water is pumped out and drying equipment goes in. Anywhere floodwater reached is cleaned and sanitized.
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We remove what can’t be saved
Soaked insulation, sagging drywall, and carpet pad come out. Drywall that stayed firm stays up and dries in place, so we only replace what really needs it.
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We compare with a dry room
We test the wet rooms with a moisture meter, then compare them with a dry room elsewhere in the house. When the wet rooms read close to the dry one, they’re dry.
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We make the repairs
When you’re ready, the 24 Hour Flood Pros team fixes the damage. We replace drywall, install cabinets, and finish with fresh paint. Our goal is to make your home look the way it did before.
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Final check with you
We walk through the finished work with you to make sure you’re happy with everything. Then we send the final records to your insurance company to close out the claim.
Oak down on the roof?
Call (321) 945-4278Everyone should stay out of the rooms below. Call us. With the tree gone, our crew covers the roof opening and starts drying.
Insurance and claims
Storm damage and your insurance claim
Most homeowners policies cover sudden damage from wind, hail, and falling trees, including rain that gets in through a storm-damaged roof or window. Flooding from rising water is different. Standard homeowners policies typically don’t cover it, and flood insurance generally takes effect 30 days after you buy it.
Some policies have a separate deductible for wind and hail, so check yours before you start repairs.
Your policy decides what’s covered, not us. We work with all major insurance carriers, including State Farm, Allstate, Liberty Mutual, Farmers, American Family, Travelers, and Nationwide. We bill your insurance directly for damage your policy covers.
If a claim stalls, you can file a complaint with the Florida Department of Financial Services.
What your adjuster will ask for
- The date of the storm and what happened
- Photos and video of the outside and every damaged room
- Damaged items you kept for them to see
- Receipts for tarps, emergency repairs, and hotel stays
What we send them
- Date-stamped photos of each damaged area
- Moisture readings for every wet room
- A line-by-line estimate for drying and rebuild
- One point of contact for your adjuster
Where we work
Areas we serve around Ocala
We serve Ocala and communities across Marion County.
Ocala neighborhoods
- Downtown Ocala
- SE Ocala Historic District
- Silver Springs Shores
- Marion Oaks
- On Top of the World
- Fore Ranch
- Paddock Park
- Ocala Palms
- Stone Creek
- Oak Run
Nearby cities
- The Villages
- Belleview
- Dunnellon
- Silver Springs
- Summerfield
- Reddick
- Anthony
- Citra
- Fort McCoy
- Weirsdale
- Ocklawaha
- Inverness
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Common questions
Ocala storm damage FAQs
How fast can 24 Hour Flood Pros get to me?
A crew can be there within 45 minutes. We work 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays. After a big storm, we stop active leaks first, then do the full inspection.
Does homeowners insurance cover hurricane damage in Florida?
Most policies cover sudden damage from wind, hail, and falling trees, and the rain that gets in through that damage. Flooding from rising water usually needs a separate flood policy. Limits and deductibles vary, so check your policy or ask your agent.
Storm damage vs. flood damage: what's the difference?
Storm damage is what wind, hail, or a fallen tree does to your home, plus the rain that comes in through the openings. Flood damage comes from water that rises outside and covers land that is usually dry. The difference matters, because insurance treats them differently.
Should I tarp my roof myself?
We don’t recommend it. A wet, damaged roof is slippery and may not hold your weight. From the ground, move belongings away from leaks and put buckets under drips, then call us.
How can I tell if hail damaged my roof?
From the ground, look for dents in gutters, downspouts, and vents, missing or cracked shingles, and shingle granules collected at the bottom of downspouts. Inside, check for ceiling stains and wet insulation in the attic. Have a roofer inspect the roof itself.
How do I avoid storm chasers in Ocala?
Be wary of anyone who knocks on your door right after a storm, asks for full payment up front, or offers to cover your deductible. Call your insurance company first, get more than one estimate, and confirm the Florida DBPR license, and never sign over your insurance benefits.
How long does storm damage restoration take?
Drying out a room or two usually takes a few days. Ceilings, walls, or floors that need rebuilding take longer, and a roofer may need to finish first. Your estimate includes a schedule.
How much does storm damage restoration cost in Ocala?
It depends on how much water got in, how long it sat, what has to be removed, and how much needs rebuilding. The inspection and estimate are free, so you know the cost before any work starts. When insurance covers the damage, we send the itemized estimate straight to your adjuster.
Can I stay in my home during storm repairs?
Often, yes, in the rooms that weren’t damaged. If the roof is open, the power is off, or floodwater reached the living areas, it may make sense to stay somewhere else. We’ll tell you what we see after the inspection.
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