Water damage drying
Fire & smoke cleanup
Mold remediation
Storm response
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ReconstructionFree visual inspection and a written scope of work before any mitigation begins - photos, moisture readings, and drying logs go in your claim file
The scope we write is the scope we bill. Anything new gets shown to you, in writing, before we touch it.
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Water damage in Orlando moves fast. Between afternoon thunderstorms, aging plumbing in homes built during the 1980s and 90s boom, and humidity that never really lets up, a small leak turns into a structural problem in days, not weeks. We’re Wendell Restoration Orlando, and we’ve handled water damage repair across Central Florida since 2006. Our crews get to homes in Orlando neighborhoods like Lake Nona, College Park, and Baldwin Park the same day you call, and every job starts with a written price before any tools come off the truck. That’s just how we work. If you’ve got standing water or a growing stain right now, call us at (850) 771-2670. A live person answers, day or night.
Water Damage Ceiling
Water Damage Ceiling refers to any moisture that has made its way into the drywall, plaster, or support structure above your head, usually showing up as a discolored ring, soft spot, or sagging area. In Orlando, these stains are often the first visible sign that a roof leak, an overflowing upstairs bathroom, or a pinhole in an AC condensate line has gone unnoticed. If you need Water Damage Repair in Orlando, we handle the full scope: We handle the full scope: we cut out the compromised material, dry the framing above it with our professional drying equipment, and patch, texture, and prime so the ceiling looks like it did before. Most ceiling repairs range from $300 to $900 depending on how far the stain has spread and whether the leak is active or already sealed. If the water reached insulation or the drywall has started to crumble, the price climbs from there because more material has to come out and be replaced.
Stains vs. Structural Damage
A brown ring doesn’t always mean you need to replace the whole ceiling. If the drywall still holds a screw and the stain is small, we can often seal it and repaint. But if the material flexes when you press it, or the tape joints are separating, the gypsum core has already broken down and that section has to be cut out.
Fast Drying Before Mold Takes Hold
Ceilings trap moisture against the floor above, which is exactly where mold starts growing within 48 hours in Orlando’s climate. We place our Phoenix and XPOWER air movers and dehumidifiers directly under the affected area to pull moisture out of the drywall and rafters before we ever patch, which is why our Water Damage Repair in Winter Park and Orlando locations emphasize thorough drying. That is the difference between a cosmetic fix and a recurring mold problem.
Restoration work we handle
Burst Pipe Repair
Burst Pipe Repair means stopping the active leak, removing the damaged section of pipe or joint, and restoring the areas the water touched. Orlando homes are especially prone to this in January and February, when overnight temperatures occasionally dip below freezing without warning, and polybutylene pipes installed in the 1980s finally give out. You need this service the moment water is still flowing or pooling, because every hour of spraying water adds hundreds of dollars in drywall, flooring, and cabinet damage. We shut off the water at the main and isolate the break first, then we either crimp a new section into place or cap the line if you’re replacing the whole run. The piping repair itself typically runs $150 to $500, but the bigger cost is the cleanup and structural drying afterward, which often lands between $1,200 and $4,000 when walls, floors, or ceilings are involved.
Freeze Breaks vs. Age-Related Failures
Freeze breaks tend to split copper pipes lengthwise and send water spraying straight out at high pressure. Age-related failures, especially those old polybutylene fittings, crack slowly and leak behind walls for weeks before you see a wet spot. We see enough of both in Orlando to know which one we’re dealing with before the drywall comes open.
Insurance Documentation Done Right
If you’re filing a claim, you’ll need photos of the failed pipe, the water damage, and the moisture readings we take during drying. We document every step in a report your adjuster can actually use, and we’ll coordinate directly with them so you’re not the one translating psychrometric readings and drying logs into insurance language.
Water Damage Hardwood Floors
Water Damage Hardwood Floors happens when liquid water sits on solid wood flooring long enough for the boards to swell, cup, or darken. In Orlando, we see it most often after supply line leaks under kitchen sinks, dishwasher failures, and storm water that pushes under exterior doors. You need repair when boards are visibly warped, when gaps between them are closing up, or when the finish is turning white and chalky. Our approach depends on how long the water sat: if it was caught early, we can often save the floor with our Dri-Eaz drying mats and B-Air dehumidifiers, which force warm dry air across the boards and pull moisture up through the bottom. If the wood has already cupped or the subfloor underneath is saturated, we remove the damaged boards and lace in new flooring to match. Our Maitland Water Damage Repair team handles hardwood floors regularly, and repairs in Orlando usually run from $800 for a small affected section up to $6,000 or more for whole-room damage.
When Drying Saves the Floor
Solid hardwood can survive a surprising amount of water if you get to it within the first two or three days. Our drying mats sit directly on the floor and create negative pressure that pulls moisture from the boards into the wood’s surface where our air movers carry it away. We track the results with moisture meters so we know exactly when the wood has reached its normal moisture content for this part of Florida.
When Replacement Is the Only Honest Answer
If the boards are already crowned, the damage is permanent. Cupping can sometimes be sanded out after drying, but crowning means the wood has absorbed more water than it can naturally release. We’ll tell you straight before spending drying time on a floor that won’t respond, because charging you for three days of drying that won’t work isn’t something we do.
Water Damage Repair Contractors
Water Damage Repair Contractors are the licensed professionals who assess the extent of the water intrusion, design the drying plan, and execute the repairs so your home returns to its pre-loss condition. In Orlando, you need one the moment water has moved beyond a single puddle or stain, because behind walls and under floors is where the expensive damage hides. Wendell Restoration Orlando has been doing this since 2006, and we work to IICRC, RIA, and IFA standards on every job. Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed, and they show up with a live arrival time you can track, not a vague four-hour window. When you hire us, you get a written price before any work starts and a written guarantee on every repair, backed by our 365-Day Done Right Promise. Most full-scale water damage repair jobs in Orlando and Altamonte Springs land between $1,500 and $8,000 once you factor in drying equipment, material removal, and reconstruction.
What Separates a Real Contractor from a Standby Service
A real damage repair contractor owns or controls the drying equipment, carries proper insurance, and has the training to calculate how many dehumidifiers and air movers your specific footprint actually needs, not what the truck happens to have on it. Anyone can put a fan on a wet carpet. The skill is knowing the drying load of your walls, your ceiling cavities, and your subfloor and matching the equipment to that math.
Questions to Ask Before You Sign Anything
Ask for the drying plan in writing, not just the price. Ask what moisture readings they’re using as their target for your specific materials. And ask what happens if the repair fails. With us, that answer is written down before you pay a dollar: a free second visit under our warranty, no fine print about what counts as a “covered failure.”
Burst Pipe Cleanup
Burst Pipe Cleanup is the full restoration of everything the water from a failed pipe touched, including water extraction, structural drying, material removal, and rebuilding. It’s broader than the pipe repair itself because once water has traveled across a room, under baseboards, and into wall cavities, you’re looking at a total restoration project. This is the service you need after any pipe failure that ran for more than a few minutes. In Orlando, most burst pipe cleanups start with extraction, move to 3-5 days of professional drying with our Phoenix and Injectidry equipment, and end with rebuilding whatever we had to cut out. The cost ranges from $1,500 for minor, caught-early damage to $10,000 or more for a slab leak that saturated multiple rooms. We’ll give you the actual number in writing before we start, never a ballpark that changes on the final invoice.
Why the Whole Path Matters
Water doesn’t stop at the edge of the visible puddle. It travels along the floor joists, wicks up drywall, and pools inside wall cavities where you can’t see it. Our cleanup process addresses the full travel path with moisture meters and thermal imaging, because drying only the visible part is how you get mold three weeks later.
Working With Your Insurance
A burst pipe is almost always a covered loss under a standard homeowners policy. We photograph every affected area before we touch it, we document our moisture readings as things dry, and we’ll send all of that directly to your adjuster. You shouldn’t have to become an insurance expert while your house is wet, so we handle the documentation and the back-and-forth as part of the job.
Drywall Water Damage Repair
Drywall Water Damage Repair means removing the water-compromised gypsum board and replacing it with new material, then finishing it so the repair disappears. Drywall is the most common building material in Orlando homes, and it is also the most vulnerable to water because the gypsum core absorbs moisture and loses its structural strength quickly. You need this repair when drywall is soft to the touch, visibly bulging, or has been wet for more than a couple of hours. We cut out the damaged section, dry the framing behind it, install new drywall, tape and mud the joints, and texture to match your walls. The typical cost for drywall water damage repair in Orlando runs from $350 for a small patch under a sink up to $1,800 for a full wall replacement. We use the same professional drying equipment before we hang any new board, because putting fresh drywall over a damp cavity just traps water where it will rot your framing.
Soft Drywall vs. Stained Drywall
Stains alone can sometimes be sealed with an oil-based primer and repainted, as long as the board is still firm. The minute the surface flexes under finger pressure or the paper face is peeling away, that section is done. We never paint over failing drywall because the paint will bubble and flake within months.
Texture Matching Is the Part That Shows
Orlando homes are full of orange peel, knockdown, and sanded textures, and if your repair doesn’t match, you’ll notice it every time you walk past the wall. We apply the same texture style and then prime the whole wall, not just the patch, so the repair doesn’t flash under certain lighting.
Water Damage Inspection
Water Damage Inspection is the process of finding hidden moisture, determining how far the water has traveled, and assessing whether any structural or mold damage has already occurred. You need an inspection when you smell a musty odor but don’t see water, when you’ve had past water damage and want to make sure it was properly dried, or when you’re buying or selling an Orlando home and need to know what’s behind the walls. We use moisture meters, thermal imaging cameras, and visual inspection techniques to map exactly where the water went, even in places you can’t see. Our inspection costs vary depending on the size of the home and the scope, but most residential inspections in Orlando run from $150 to $400. If we find damage and you have us do the repair work, we credit the inspection fee toward the job.
Moisture Mapping with Real Meters
We’re not walking through your house pressing the back of our hand to the drywall. Our technicians use pin-type and pinless moisture meters to get actual moisture readings from materials throughout the affected area, and we record those numbers at the start and end of drying. You get a report showing what was wet, how wet it was, and when it returned to normal.
Why a “Visual Only” Inspection Is Not Enough
Water hides in floor cavities, behind baseboards, and inside window frames where you cannot see any sign of it. A visual-only inspection looks at the symptom, not the source. We trace the moisture path using our equipment to find the actual leak or intrusion point, because fixing the visible damage without fixing the source is just scheduling your next water damage claim for next month.
Brands We Service
When we talk about water damage repair, the brand of drying equipment matters because some machines are simply better at their job than others. We run Dri-Eaz and Phoenix dehumidifiers and air movers on the majority of our Orlando jobs. These two brands are the workhorses of the professional restoration industry, and we’ve used them for years because they deliver the performance we need to hit drying targets in Florida’s humidity. We also deploy XPOWER equipment for high-volume airflow in open areas, B-Air units when extra dehumidification capacity is needed, and Injectidry systems to dry wall cavities from the inside. Whether you have a specific equipment preference or no idea what any of those names mean, we’ll bring the professional-grade tools and the expertise to run them based on your home’s specific drying needs.
See the difference
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AfterSigns You Need a Pro Right Now
- Water is still flowing or spraying. If you can hear water running behind a wall or see it bubbling up from the floor, shut off your main water valve immediately and call us. Every minute of active flow is spreading through more materials and driving your repair cost up.
- Ceiling paint is bubbling, peeling, or sagging. This means water is pooled on the other side of the drywall and the board has started to lose its integrity. Gravity will do the rest, and the section can collapse without warning.
- You smell a musty or earthy odor that won’t go away. That smell is microbial activity, and in Orlando it usually means mold is already growing somewhere hidden. The longer it sits, the more invasive and expensive the remediation becomes.
- Hardwood floors are cupping or the finish is turning white. This is a sign that water has penetrated the wood’s surface and is trapped underneath. If you wait until the boards warp permanently, replacement is your only option.
- Your water bill spiked with no obvious explanation. A hidden slab leak or pipe failure behind a wall can run for weeks before you see any visible signs. If your utility bill jumped 30% or more, there’s a good chance water is going somewhere it shouldn’t.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Call answered, questions asked, arrival scheduled. When you call (850) 771-2670, a live person picks up and asks what happened, how long it’s been going on, and where the water is. You’ll get an arrival time you can track, not a vague window where someone might show up.
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On-site assessment and written price. We arrive, inspect the affected areas, and take the moisture readings we need to understand the scope. Then we put the full price in writing before any work starts, and that number on the screen is the number you pay. No upsell, no surprise line items at the end.
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Water extraction and material removal. We remove any standing water and pull out any materials that can’t be saved, like saturated drywall, ruined insulation, or flooring that has already failed. This step opens up the space so our drying equipment can do its job properly.
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Professional structural drying with documented readings. We set up our Dri-Eaz, Phoenix, XPOWER, and Injectidry equipment based on the calculated drying load of your home, then we track the results with moisture meters every day. You get photo updates by text so you can see the progress from anywhere, and we’ll tell you the moment your home hits its target dryness, not just when the surface feels dry.
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Repair, rebuild, and final documentation. Once everything is verified dry, we do the actual repairs: new drywall, texture, paint, flooring, trim, whatever it takes to get your home back. You get a digital invoice you can pay from a link, and every job is backed by our 365-Day Done Right Promise. If it’s not done right, we make it right, including a free second visit if the repair fails.
How Much Does Water Damage Repair Cost in Orlando?
A typical minor water damage repair in Orlando, like a small ceiling stain from an AC leak or a single section of wet drywall under a sink, runs $350 to $900. A moderate job, like a burst supply line that soaked one room and required extraction, drying, and drywall replacement, runs $1,500 to $4,500. A serious full-scale repair with multiple affected rooms, hardwood floor damage, and cabinet replacement runs $6,000 to $12,000 or more. The main factors that drive the price are the amount of water, how long it sat, what materials were affected, and whether drying alone saves the structure or we have to remove and rebuild. The best way to avoid overpaying is to work with a contractor who shows you the actual moisture readings and explains why each line item is on your invoice. That’s exactly what we do. Your estimate is free, and it’s in writing before you commit to anything, so there’s no pressure and no obligation to simply get the real number for your specific home in Orlando.
| Repair Scenario | Typical Orlando Range | What’s Included |
|---|---|---|
| Ceiling stain / small patch | $350 – $900 | Cut out, dry, patch, texture, prime |
| Burst pipe: single room | $1,500 – $4,500 | Extraction, drying, drywall replacement, finish |
| Hardwood floor section (saved with drying) | $800 – $2,500 | Drying mats, dehumidification, refinish as needed |
| Hardwood floor replacement (whole room) | $3,000 – $7,000 | Removal, subfloor drying, new flooring install |
| Full-scale multi-room restoration | $6,000 – $12,000+ | Full extraction, structural drying, rebuild |
Our Service Area Near Orlando
Wendell Restoration Orlando serves all of the greater Orlando area, including Water Damage Repair in Orlando, Water Damage Repair in Orlovista, and Water Damage Repair in Maitland. We also regularly work in Altamonte Springs, Winter Park, Ocoee, Four Corners, Wekiwa Springs, Horizon West, Longwood, Azalea Park, and Doctor Phillips. Our response time to most of these areas is within 60 to 90 minutes for emergency water damage, because we keep crews positioned across the metro area rather than dispatching everything from one location on the edge of town.
Serving Orlando, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Orlando area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions About Water Damage Repair in Orlando
Water damage repair is the full process of removing water, drying the affected materials, and rebuilding anything that was damaged, so your home returns to its pre-loss condition. It includes water extraction, structural drying with professional equipment, material removal like drywall or flooring, and the actual reconstruction repairs.
Most water damage repair projects in Orlando take between 3 and 7 days from start to finish. The drying phase typically runs 3 to 5 days, depending on how much water was present and what materials were affected. Repairs and rebuild work add 1 to 3 days after that, and we’ll give you a specific timeline in writing before we start.
Most water damage repairs in Orlando run from $350 for minor patches up to $12,000 or more for full-scale multi-room restoration. Your exact price depends on the amount of water, what materials were affected, and how long it sat before we arrived. Call (850) 771-2670 for a free, written estimate with no obligation.
We use professional-grade equipment from Dri-Eaz, Phoenix, XPOWER, B-Air, and Injectidry on our water damage repair jobs. We are not tied to any single brand, so we select the right equipment for your specific home and situation based on the drying math, not a corporate purchasing agreement.
Yes. Every call to (850) 771-2670 is answered by a live person, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Water damage does not keep business hours, and neither do we. You’ll speak to a real person who can dispatch a crew to your Orlando home immediately.
Yes, every repair we complete includes our 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If the repair is not done right, we make it right within one year, and that includes a free second visit if the repair fails. No fine print, no exclusions for the work we performed.
If water is actively flowing, shut off your main water valve first and move any items you can out of the affected area. Then call us at (850) 771-2670. You do not need to move furniture or rip out anything yourself, and attempting DIY cleaning on wet drywall or flooring can actually make the damage worse.
Schedule Your Water Damage Repair Service in Orlando Today
Water damage waits for no one, and neither should you. Call Wendell Restoration Orlando at (850) 771-2670 right now and you’ll get a live person, a trackable arrival time, and a written price before any work starts. Our estimate is free, and our 365-Day Done Right Promise means every repair is backed in writing. Your home deserves better than phone tag and hidden fees, and that’s exactly what we deliver.
Written by Blake Sorensen, Owner at Wendell Restoration Orlando, serving Orlando and surrounding communities since 2006.