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Water Damage Repair & Reconstruction in Boca Raton, FL

Once the house is dry, it still has open walls, missing baseboards, bare slab where the floor used to be, and maybe a ceiling with a hole in it. Aqua Revive’s water damage repair in Boca Raton puts it back the way it was: drywall, trim, flooring, cabinets and paint, matched as closely as the original materials allow. The work is done under a Florida-licensed contractor, and nothing is closed up until the drying log says it’s dry.

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What We Repair After Water Damage

Drywall and ceilings

Replacing flood cuts and damaged sections, then taping, texturing and painting to blend with the rest of the room

Baseboards, casing and trim

Matching profiles, including custom millwork where it can be sourced or made

Flooring

Tile, hardwood, engineered wood, luxury vinyl and carpet, plus the underlayment and moisture barriers beneath them

Cabinets and vanities

Replacing swollen boxes, reusing or matching doors and countertops where possible

Insulation, electrical and plumbing

Restoring what was removed, through licensed trades where the work requires it

Doors and closets

Swollen jambs, warped slabs and closet systems

Why Rebuilding in Boca Raton Takes Extra Care

Matching finishes

A lot of Boca homes have tile, stone or hardwood that’s no longer made. We try to source a match first. If that’s not possible, we’ll tell you plainly and talk through options, such as replacing a whole continuous floor area so it looks uniform.

Condo rules

Most associations require approval before contractors start, a certificate of insurance, set working hours, elevator reservations, and sometimes approved flooring with sound underlayment for upper floors. We handle that paperwork with your manager.

Older homes

Homes built before 1978 may have lead-based paint, and the EPA’s Renovation, Repair and Painting rule applies when we disturb painted surfaces in them. Older popcorn ceilings and joint compound can contain asbestos. We test suspect materials before cutting into them.

Permits

Some repairs, especially electrical, plumbing, structural or larger renovation work, need a permit from the City of Boca Raton or your town. The licensed contractor pulls it; you shouldn’t have to.

Gated communities

Gate access, HOA architectural rules and contractor registration are handled before the first day of work.

How Our Repair Process Works

  1. 1

    Confirm it’s dry

    Final moisture readings must meet the dry standard from your drying log. Closing up a wet wall seals in the next mold problem.

  2. 2

    Scope and estimate

    A written, itemized scope of every repair, room by room, in the line-item format insurers use. Upgrades you choose are priced separately.

  3. 3

    Selections

    Matching or replacement materials, flooring, paint colors and cabinet finishes are confirmed with you before ordering.

  4. 4

    Approvals and permits

    Condo or HOA approval and any city permits are in place before work starts.

  5. 5

    Rebuild

    Insulation, drywall, trim, flooring, cabinets and paint, in that order, with your home protected and cleaned daily.

  6. 6

    Walk-through

    You check everything with us before final sign-off, and the punch list gets done.

Can you match my existing tile or hardwood?

Often, yes, by sourcing the same product or a close match, or by refinishing hardwood across a whole room so new and old boards blend. When an exact match isn’t available, we’ll show you options before anything is installed, and document it for your insurer.

Can I upgrade while the walls are open?

Yes. Many owners take the chance to change flooring or cabinets. The insurance-covered repair and your upgrade are priced as separate line items, so the claim stays clean and you only pay the difference for what you chose.

How Long Repairs Take

It depends on how much was removed, material lead times and building approvals. A single room with drywall and baseboards can be quick once materials are in. Kitchens, whole floors, custom cabinets and special-order tile take longer, and condo approval can add time before work begins. We give you a written timeline once selections are made.

Insurance and Reconstruction

  • Work from one scope. Our itemized estimate can be compared line by line with the adjuster’s, which makes differences easy to resolve.
  • Matching. If replacement materials won’t match the rest of a continuous area, raise it with your adjuster before work starts. Florida has specific rules on matching in property claims; a licensed public adjuster or attorney can explain how they apply to you.
  • Condo owners: generally, the association’s policy covers the building as originally installed, and your HO-6 covers your finishes and upgrades. Your declaration has the details.

General information, not insurance or legal advice.

Related Services

Leak Detection

Tracing hidden water sources in walls, ceilings and slabs.

Where We Provide Water Damage Repair & Reconstruction in Boca Raton

We rebuild after water damage in East Boca & Downtown (33432, 33431), Northeast Boca (33487), Central Boca (33486, 33433) and West Boca (33434, 33428, 33496, 33498). We also cover Highland Beach, Delray Beach, Deerfield Beach, Boynton Beach, Coconut Creek, Parkland and Lighthouse Point.

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Repair & Reconstruction FAQs

Do you need a permit to repair water damage?

It depends on the work. Cosmetic repairs may not need one. Electrical, plumbing, structural and larger renovation work usually does. The licensed contractor checks the City of Boca Raton’s or your town’s requirements and pulls any permit needed.

Can the same company that dried my home do the repairs?

Yes, and it often saves time, because the team already knows exactly what was removed and why. You’re free to use any licensed contractor you choose, though. If you do, we’ll hand over the moisture records and scope.

How do you handle condo association approvals?

We send your manager the scope, schedule and certificate of insurance, follow the building’s working hours and elevator rules, and use approved materials such as sound underlayment where required. Approval timing varies by building.

What if my old flooring is discontinued?

We look for an exact or close match first. If there isn’t one, the usual options are replacing the whole continuous area so it looks uniform, or using a transition at a natural break such as a doorway. We document it for your insurer either way.

Is it safe to rebuild if the walls still smell musty?

No. A musty smell usually means moisture or mold remains. We check readings and, where needed, arrange mold assessment and clearance before anything is closed up.

Can I live at home during repairs?

Often, yes, especially when work is limited to a few rooms. A full kitchen or whole-floor rebuild can make staying difficult. Ask your insurer whether your policy includes additional living expenses.

Written by the Aqua Revive team. Last reviewed November 2026.

Dry But Not Done? Call Aqua Revive

If the drying is finished and your home still has open walls and missing floors, call (561) 979-0130. We’ll scope it, match it and rebuild it, with your moisture records behind every wall we close.

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