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AfterHow Much Does Storm & Disaster Restoration Cost in West Palm Beach?
Storm and disaster restoration in West Palm Beach typically costs between $3,200 and $18,500 for most residential jobs, with water extraction and drying starting around $2,000 and full rebuilds after major hurricane damage reaching $40,000 or more. Homeowners filing insurance claims usually pay only their deductible, which in Palm Beach County commonly ranges from $1,000 to $5,000 depending on the policy. These numbers reflect what we see on the ground in 2026 across neighborhoods like Flamingo Park, El Cid, Southland Park, and the Northwood Hills area, where wind-driven rain and storm surge behave differently from one block to the next.
Shane Pruitt, who leads Keegan Restoration West Palm Beach, puts it plainly: the written price you get before work starts is the price you pay. No door adjustments, no surprise line items after demolition begins.
Storm & Disaster Restoration Cost Breakdown (2026)
Here is what restoration work actually costs in the West Palm Beach market this year. These are line-item ranges for the work itself, before any insurance deductible is applied.
| Service | Typical Cost Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency water extraction (single room) | $1,800 – $3,400 | Includes truck-mounted extraction, moisture mapping, initial antimicrobial application |
| Structural drying (3-5 days) | $2,200 – $4,800 | Desiccant or refrigerant drying, daily psychrometric readings, equipment placement and monitoring |
| Storm water damage restoration (whole home, Category 2 water) | $5,500 – $14,000 | Extraction, drying, removal of soaked drywall and insulation, sanitization |
| Roof tarp and board-up (emergency) | $600 – $1,800 | Materials and labor for temporary weatherproofing after wind or tree damage |
| Full storm restoration with rebuild (hurricane damage) | $18,000 – $85,000+ | Scope of loss dependent: studs-down rebuild, flooring, cabinetry, electrical, and finish work |
| Wind-driven rain damage (window and door envelope) | $3,000 – $9,500 | Includes drying, flashing repair, drywall replacement, paint |
| Mold remediation from storm water (post-drying) | $2,500 – $12,000 | Containment, HEPA filtration, material removal, treatment, clearance testing |
What drives those numbers up or down? First, the category of water. Clean rainwater from a roof leak is cheaper to handle than Category 2 water that has run through a ceiling, picked up insulation and drywall dust, and sat for 48 hours in Florida heat. Second, the materials affected. A 1950s terrazzo floor survives a flood better than laminate, but the plaster walls in those older El Cid homes hold moisture longer than modern drywall. Third, the timeline. Water that sits for three days in a humid August house grows mold fast, and mold containment is a separate line item, not a bundled afterthought.
What Affects Storm & Disaster Restoration Pricing in West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach has specific conditions that change restoration math compared to inland Florida or other coastal markets. Here are the factors that move your number.
- Proximity to the Intracoastal and storm surge zones. Homes east of Flagler Drive in the South End and along the waterfront in Northwood Shores take saltwater and surge, which corrodes wiring and fasteners faster than freshwater flooding. Saltwater intrusion requires more aggressive material removal and faster electrical replacement.
- Age of the structure. A 1940s masonry home in Vedado or a 1920s frame cottage in Grandview Heights reacts to water very differently than a 2010s block home in Riverwalk. Older homes often have multiple layers of flooring, obsolete wiring, and plaster that traps moisture behind lath. Demolition and disposal costs run higher on these jobs.
- Wind-driven rain versus rising water. Most West Palm Beach storm claims we see are wind-driven rain events, not full storm surge. Rain blown horizontally through soffits, ridge vents, and window seals soaks ceilings and wall cavities while the floor stays dry. That damage hides, which means more demolition to find the full scope of loss.
- Concrete block construction and humidity. Block homes hold a lot of moisture in the masonry itself. Drying a block wall to IICRC standards in Palm Beach County’s ambient 75 to 85 percent humidity takes longer than drying wood framing in a drier climate. Longer drying means more equipment days and more monitoring visits.
- Insurance scope negotiation. Your carrier’s adjuster writes an initial estimate, but storm restoration in West Palm Beach often costs more than the first scope allows. A restoration company that documents every affected square foot, every piece of equipment, and every psychrometric reading gives you the documentation to push for a corrected scope. That documentation work itself is part of why professional restoration has a real price, not a handshake number.
- Permit and code requirements. The City of West Palm Beach requires permits for structural repairs, electrical replacement, and any work touching load-bearing components after storm damage. Permit fees are usually $150 to $600 depending on the scope, and the restoration timeline stretches while inspections are scheduled. Restoring a home to current FBC (Florida Building Code) wind-load standards may also require upgrades beyond the original construction.
Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Storm Damage in West Palm Beach?
Most West Palm Beach homeowners policies cover wind-driven rain, falling trees, and roof damage under the standard HO-3 form, but hurricane deductibles apply. A hurricane deductible in Palm Beach County is typically 2 to 5 percent of your dwelling coverage, not a flat dollar amount. On a home insured for $500,000, a 5 percent hurricane deductible is $25,000 before the carrier pays a single dollar on a named-storm claim.
Flood damage from storm surge or rising water is not covered by homeowners insurance at all. That requires a separate NFIP flood policy or a private flood carrier. If your home flooded during a hurricane and you only have a standard homeowners policy, the carrier will likely deny the water damage portion of the claim regardless of what the wind did.
Shane Pruitt and the Keegan Restoration West Palm Beach crew document every storm job to support your claim. We record the scope of loss in writing, photograph every affected area before and during demolition, log equipment placement and drying readings daily, and hand you a clean file formatted for your adjuster. The Garrison Standard means that documentation is not an upsell. It is standard on every job.
Storm & Disaster Restoration Costs by Water Category
Restoration pricing changes dramatically based on what the water is and where it came from. Here is how that breaks down in West Palm Beach homes.
Category 1: Clean Water (Roof Leak, Broken Supply Line)
Extraction and drying for clean water intrusion runs $2,000 to $6,000 for a typical single-story home. This is the cheapest storm restoration category because the water has not carried contaminants through building cavities. A straightforward roof leak that soaked one bedroom ceiling and wall is usually a $2,800 to $4,200 job including drywall replacement, texture, and paint.
Category 2: Gray Water (Wind-Driven Rain Through Ceilings, Overflowing Drains)
Gray water has picked up dissolved solids and potentially biological material. Restoration after wind-driven rain that pushed through attic insulation, across a drywall ceiling, and into a living space ranges from $5,000 to $14,000. The higher end reflects multiple rooms, saturated insulation, and the need for antimicrobial treatment and post-remediation testing.
Category 3: Black Water (Storm Surge, Sewer Backup, Flood Contamination)
Black water restoration is the most expensive work we do because the water carries pathogens, sewage, fuel, and salt. Jobs in surge-affected areas of West Palm Beach, particularly the low streets south of Southern Boulevard and the neighborhoods east of Dixie Highway, regularly run $12,000 to $40,000 or more. Category 3 restoration demands full PPE for the crew, containment barriers, HEPA air scrubbing, and often the removal of all porous materials down to the studs.
Here is the step-by-step process we run on every storm restoration job in West Palm Beach, and why each step exists.
- Emergency response and securing the structure. We arrive, stop the active water intrusion where possible, tarp or board-up as needed, and photograph everything. This is the first piece of the scope of loss.
- Inspection and moisture mapping. Using thermal imaging and penetrating moisture meters, we map every affected wall, floor, and ceiling cavity. The written estimate comes out of this step, and it is delivered to you before any work starts.
- Water extraction. Truck-mounted and portable extraction equipment pulls standing water from floors, carpet, and wall cavities. On a Category 3 job, this step includes contamination controls.
- Demolition and material removal. Soaked drywall, insulation, carpet pad, and any damaged finish material comes out. On older West Palm Beach homes, this often reveals additional hidden damage that gets added to the scope, in writing.
- Structural drying. Refrigerant and desiccant dryers, air movers, and injection drying systems from Dri-Eaz, Phoenix, XPOWER, B-Air, and Injectidry run until daily psychrometric readings confirm the structure has hit IICRC drying standards. Drying runs continuously, not on a timer.
- Cleaning, antimicrobial treatment, and deodorization. Every affected surface gets cleaned and treated. On mold-positive jobs, we follow RIA and IFA contamination standards with containment and clearance testing.
- Repair and rebuild. New drywall, insulation, flooring, paint, and trim. Every repair is documented and backed by the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing.
How to Save on Storm & Disaster Restoration
The biggest lever you control is speed. Water damage in West Palm Beach compounds fast. A slow response means the difference between a $3,000 drying job and a $14,000 mold remediation and rebuild. Here is what actually saves money on a storm restoration claim in this market.
- Call within the first 24 hours. The IICRC drying standard assumes prompt response. After 48 hours of Florida humidity, microbial growth begins and the scope of loss expands beyond extraction and drying into remediation. The earlier we arrive, the less material comes out.
- Document everything before you call. Photograph the water, the damaged rooms, and any exterior damage the moment it is safe to do so. These pre-mitigation photos support your claim and often speed up the adjuster’s scope approval.
- Mitigate before the adjuster arrives. You have a duty under your policy to mitigate further damage. Tarping, extraction, and drying can and should begin before your adjuster shows up. Documented mitigation actually strengthens your claim.
- Get the written scope before signing anything. The Garrison Standard means you receive a line-item price before work starts. You will know exactly what you are paying for, what your insurance covers, and what your deductible applies to.
- Ask for insurance-format documentation from day one. Jobs documented in the format carriers and adjusters expect get paid faster and more fully. A restoration company that hands you a clean daily log, drying chart, and photo file is worth more than a cheaper bid that leaves you arguing with your carrier alone.
Keegan Restoration West Palm Beach offers free estimates. Call (728) 220-0713 and a live person will answer, any hour, any day. No phone trees when water is actively moving through your house.
Is Storm & Disaster Restoration Worth Doing Right the First Time?
Short answer: yes, and in Florida it matters more than in most states. A home left with hidden moisture after a storm restoration develops mold inside wall cavities, rots framing, and eventually shows up as a musty smell that makes the house hard to sell. Reopening walls months or years later because the first restoration skipped a step costs two to three times the original job. That is exactly why the 365-Day Done Right Promise exists in writing. If the repair fails within one year, Keegan returns and makes it right at no charge. That free second visit is part of the guarantee, not a promotional gimmick.
For a deeper look at how we handle storm jobs specifically in this market, see our page on Storm & Disaster Restoration in West Palm Beach. And if you are just starting to research who to call after a water event, our home page has the full picture of what we do and how we run.
FAQs – Storm & Disaster Restoration Cost
How much does storm damage restoration cost per square foot in West Palm Beach?
Storm damage restoration in West Palm Beach runs $9 to $27 per square foot for extraction, drying, and standard rebuild work, with the higher end reflecting Category 3 water, custom finishes, or pre-1980s construction. A 1,500-square-foot home with moderate wind-driven rain damage usually lands between $8,000 and $15,000 total. Call (728) 220-0713 for an exact written quote. Estimates are free.
How much does hurricane damage restoration cost in Florida?
Hurricane damage restoration in West Palm Beach typically costs between $15,000 and $75,000 for homes with roof damage, water intrusion, and partial rebuilds, with severe surge-affected homes exceeding $100,000. Your out-of-pocket share depends on your hurricane deductible, which in Palm Beach County is commonly 2 to 5 percent of dwelling coverage. We document every job to maximize what your carrier pays.
What is the average cost of water damage restoration after a storm?
The average water damage restoration after a storm in West Palm Beach is $6,800 to $9,500, including extraction, drying, and repair of affected drywall and flooring. Small single-room roof leaks land closer to $3,000. Whole-home gray water events run above $12,000. The final number depends on the water category, affected square footage, and how quickly mitigation starts.
How much does emergency storm damage cleanup cost?
Emergency storm cleanup and board-up in West Palm Beach runs $600 to $2,500 for tarping, temporary roof repair, and securing openings. Water extraction inside the home during that emergency response adds $1,800 to $4,500 depending on the number of rooms and the amount of standing water. This is the money that stops the damage from doubling over the next 48 hours.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace after a storm?
For structural materials like drywall, insulation, and carpet, replacement is almost always cheaper than attempting repair after water saturation in West Palm Beach, because soaked materials fail and harbor mold. For framing and masonry, repair and drying is usually the better path. A good restoration scope separates what should be dried versus what should be removed, and that call should be in writing before demolition starts. Call (728) 220-0713 and we will walk the site with you and put it on paper.
Can you come today for storm damage restoration?
Yes. Keegan Restoration West Palm Beach takes storm restoration calls 24/7, and a live person answers, not an answering service. Same-day emergency response for water extraction, tarping, and board-up is available. Call (728) 220-0713 as soon as you see water, and we will give you a window and show up inside it.
Get a Written Price for Your Storm Restoration in West Palm Beach
If water is in your house right now, stop reading and call (728) 220-0713. A live person answers, day or night. We will dispatch a background-checked, uniformed crew to your home in West Palm Beach, assess the damage, and put a line-item written price in your hand before any work starts. Every repair carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. Every job is documented to support your insurance claim.
No pressure, no door adjustments, no surprises. That is The Garrison Standard, and it applies to every job we run in West Palm Beach.
Pricing reflects the West Palm Beach market as of 2026. Keegan Restoration West Palm Beach offers free estimates – call (728) 220-0713.
Written by Shane Pruitt, Owner at Keegan Restoration West Palm Beach, serving West Palm Beach since 2005.
What Our Customers Say
"They pulled the wet drywall to two feet up and dried the studs. Replaced it clean and painted to match."
- Tom E."Water heater burst in the garage and flooded the hall. Crew was there fast, in uniform, set up dehumidifiers and air movers, and ran drying logs every day. Veteran-owned and organized."
- Gail S."Fire damage in the kitchen from a stove flare-up. They cleaned the soot, removed the burnt cabinets, and deodorized the house."
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