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Water damage in Palm Bay, Florida: what to do and who to call

If water is coming into your home from a burst pipe, an appliance leak, an air conditioner drain, a roof leak or a backup, this page walks through the first steps and explains how to reach a local water damage restoration provider. Palm Bay Water Damage Help is a referral site; we do not do the work ourselves.

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First things first

  1. Stay safe. If water is near outlets, cords, appliances or the electrical panel, stay out of the wet area and get help from an electrician or your utility before going in.
  2. Stop the water if you can. Close the main shutoff valve or the valve for the leaking fixture.
  3. Document it. Take photos and video of the water, the source and damaged items before anything is moved.
  4. Start drying. The EPA notes that drying water-damaged areas and items within 24 to 48 hours usually prevents mold growth. (EPA, A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home)
  5. Call your insurer to ask what your policy covers and how they want the claim handled.

The full step-by-step list is on the first-hours checklist.

Why water damage is common here

The Melbourne–Palm Bay area averages about 55 inches of rain a year (Melbourne station), and about 38 inches of that falls from June through November, the Atlantic hurricane season (Florida Climate Center, 1991–2020 normals (Melbourne station)). Roof leaks, wind-driven rain, overflowing gutters and storm flooding add to the everyday causes: supply lines, water heaters, washing machines and air conditioner drain lines. Prevention tips are in the FAQ.

What a restoration job usually involves

Restoration companies typically assess the source and the type of water, extract standing water, check walls and floors with moisture meters, remove wet materials that cannot be dried, run air movers and dehumidifiers, clean and sanitize, then repair or hand off repairs to other trades. (HomeGuide, Water Damage Restoration Cost (Feb 2026))

What it may cost

National cost data puts many residential water damage jobs between $2,000 and $6,000, with small clean-water leaks far less and major flooding far more. Our cost guide breaks this down by severity and water type and explains what drives the price. Only a written estimate from a provider who has seen your home can tell you your actual cost.

Before you hire anyone

Whoever you hire, including any provider reached through this site, look up any contractor license with the Florida DBPR license search, confirm insurance, and get a written estimate. If mold covers more than about 10 square feet, Florida requires the person doing mold remediation to hold a state mold remediator license (Florida DBPR, Mold-Related Services FAQ). Our vetting checklist lists the questions to ask.

Talk to a participating local water damage provider

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Calls are answered by independent providers, not by us, and we are paid a referral fee for qualifying calls. Calls may be recorded by our call-routing partner for quality and billing. Callers must be 18 or older. Availability depends on whether a participating provider covers your address at the time you call.