Matthew, Irma and the next one
Hurricane Matthew passed just offshore in October 2016 and brought surge, dune loss and wind damage to the Beaches. Irma followed in 2017 with flooding on both the ocean and Intracoastal sides. Because the island is narrow, surge can come from the beach while the Intracoastal backs up behind it. Low-lying streets on the west side of the island can flood from the waterway even when the beachfront is dry.
- ZIP code
- 32250
- County
- Duval (City of Jacksonville Beach)
- Typical housing
- Beach cottages, oceanfront and Intracoastal condos, newer raised homes
- Main water risks
- Storm surge, wind-driven rain, nor'easters, salt corrosion, condo stack leaks
Rain that comes in sideways
Most beach water damage isn't surge, it's wind-driven rain. Nor'easters in fall and winter can blow for days, pushing water past sliding-door tracks, window frames, stucco cracks and roof flashing. It often shows up as a stain under a window, damp drywall behind a baseboard or bubbling paint on an exterior wall. Salt air corrodes fasteners, flashing and HVAC components faster than inland, so those seals fail sooner.
Condo leaks travel downhill
In beach condo buildings, a failed washer hose or supply line on an upper floor can run through several units below. Each unit owner, and usually the association, will need documentation of what was damaged and where the water started. We document each unit separately. Short-term rental owners should also know that a leak found between guests may have been running for days, which can affect coverage.
Services in Jacksonville Beach
- Water Damage Restoration
- Flood Cleanup
- Burst Pipe Repair
- Ceiling & Roof Leak Repair
- Storm & Hurricane Damage Restoration
- Mold Remediation
- Structural Drying & Dehumidification
- Sewage Cleanup
- AC & HVAC Condensation Leak Damage
- Insurance Claims Assistance
- Hurricane & Flood Damage Reconstruction
- Commercial Water Damage Restoration