Restoration help in Boca Raton for leaks, storms, mold and fire

Boca Raton lies in southern Palm Beach County, bounded on the south by the Hillsboro Canal and on the east by roughly two miles of Atlantic beach. Between the ocean and the mainland runs the Intracoastal Waterway, widening into Lake Boca Raton, Lake Rogers and Lake Wyman. The city's listed elevation is just 13 feet.

Fire & Water Energy arranges referrals and does not employ restoration workers. Call (866) 937-3230 and we will try to reach an independent contractor that serves your Boca Raton address. Every contractor sets its own availability and rates. The how it works page and referral disclosure cover the details.

Hurricanes from Mizner's era to Irma

Storms have punctuated local history. The 1926 Miami hurricane, together with the end of the land boom, helped bankrupt Addison Mizner's development company in 1927. Wikipedia also lists the 1947 Cape Sable hurricane, Frances and Jeanne in September 2004, Wilma in October 2005 and Irma in September 2017. FEMA declarations for Palm Beach County add Fay (2008), Isaac (2012), Matthew (2016), Dorian (2019), Ian and Nicole (2022) and Milton (2024).

Rain averages about 57 inches a year, with daily thundershowers from June through September. The climate is frost free, so pipe freezes are not a local concern.

Hidden leaks under slabs and in high-rise units

The water table here is high enough that homes are not built with basements, and plumbing and sewer lines run under slabs and streets. That makes slab leaks and drain-line breaks harder to spot: the first sign may be warm tile, a damp baseboard or a sudden jump in the water bill. Condo towers along A1A add another layer, since leaks can travel between floors.

A contractor providing water damage restoration in Boca Raton will typically use moisture meters and thermal imaging to trace the spread, then extract and dry. Plumbing repairs themselves are often handled by a separate licensed plumber. For pipe failures, see burst pipe water damage.

Federal disaster declarations that included Palm Beach County

FEMA records show Palm Beach County was included in 13 major disaster declarations for weather or fire events from 2000 through 2026 (12 hurricane, 1 severe storm, by FEMA incident type). Declarations are made at the county level, so they do not mean every neighborhood in Boca Raton was affected. The most recent:

• 2024 – Hurricane Milton (DR-4834)
• 2022 – Hurricane Nicole (DR-4680)
• 2022 – Hurricane Ian (DR-4673)
• 2019 – Hurricane Dorian (DR-4468)
• 2017 – Hurricane Irma (DR-4337)
• 2016 – Hurricane Matthew (DR-4283)

Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries, retrieved 2026-10-10. Counts include major disaster (DR) declarations with hurricane, flood, severe storm, tropical storm, fire, tornado, coastal storm, winter or ice storm, mudslide and dam/levee incident types.

Soot and smoke in Mediterranean-style and modern homes

Spanish Village and Old Floresta date back to the Mizner era of the 1920s, and older homes like these can have plaster, wood and decorative finishes that are hard to replace. Smoke residue settles into porous materials and can be tricky to clean without harming them.

When you contact a smoke damage cleanup provider, ask how they will test and clean specialty surfaces, and whether they will treat the HVAC system for odor. Larger losses may also involve reconstruction.

Inlet, Intracoastal and storm surge concerns

Properties near the Boca Raton Inlet, along the Intracoastal and on the slice of the city that sits on the Deerfield Beach barrier island face saltwater flooding in strong storms. Inland, canals such as El Rio and the C-15 carry runoff, but intense rain can still flood streets and garages.

For saltwater or rain flooding, providers of flood damage restoration usually remove saturated drywall and flooring, disinfect and dry. Ask for written moisture readings at the end of the job.

Mold in closed-up and seasonal homes

In 2020, about 16 percent of the city's housing units were listed as vacant, a share that includes seasonal homes. A residence that sits closed for months with the air conditioning off or set too high can develop mold, especially after a storm or a slow leak.

The EPA suggests calling a professional for mold beyond roughly 10 square feet. A mold remediation contractor should set up containment, remove affected materials and fix the moisture source.

First moves for Boca Raton property owners

1. Call 911 for fire, a gas odor, injuries or live wires.
2. Use Palm Beach County Emergency Management to sign up for AlertPBC and find your evacuation zone.
3. Shut off the main water valve if a pipe has broken and you can reach it safely.
4. Photograph the damage and notify your condo association if you live in a shared building.
5. Ask your agent what your policy covers; flood, wind and plumbing leaks are frequently handled under different terms.

Neighborhoods and nearby communities

Areas in and around Boca Raton that callers often mention include:

• Downtown Boca Raton
• Mizner Park
• Pearl City
• Old Floresta
• Spanish Village
• Camino Gardens
• Via Verde
• Waterside
• Deerhurst
• Marina Del Mar
• Rio Del Mar
• Heatherwood
• Royal Palm Polo

Nearby communities with their own pages (straight-line distance from Boca Raton):

• Deerfield Beach · 3 mi
• Delray Beach · 7 mi
• Pompano Beach · 9 mi
• Coconut Creek · 9 mi
• Parkland · 10 mi
• Margate · 11 mi

Restoration guides

• Water Damage Restoration
• Burst Pipe Water Damage
• Flood Damage Restoration
• Mold Remediation
• Smoke Damage Cleanup
• Property Damage Reconstruction

Local resources for Boca Raton residents

• Palm Beach County Office of Emergency Management

Sources

• Wikipedia: Boca Raton, Florida
• Palm Beach County Office of Emergency Management

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