Rebuilt after Ivan
Hurricane Ivan made landfall just west of Perdido Key in 2004, and its surge and waves devastated much of the island. A great deal of what stands today was built or rebuilt after that storm, to newer codes. Newer construction handles wind better, but no building on a barrier island is out of surge's reach, and ground-level parking, storage and mechanical rooms still take water in big storms.
High-rise leaks
In condo towers, water moves down. A failed water heater or washing machine hose can reach several floors below, and each unit owner needs their own documentation for their insurer while the association handles common elements. Wind-driven rain also gets into high-rise units through balcony doors and window systems in ways it rarely does on the ground. See commercial and multi-unit restoration.
Humidity in empty units
Many Perdido Key units sit empty for weeks between visits. With the AC set high to save money, humidity climbs, and mold can grow on closet walls, mattresses and furniture even without a leak. When there is a leak, nobody's there to catch it. Keeping the AC set to control humidity and installing leak sensors helps. If you arrive to a musty smell, see mold remediation.
- ZIP code
- 32507
- County
- Escambia
- Typical housing
- Gulf-front condo towers, beach homes, vacation rentals
- Main water risks
- Storm surge, wind-driven rain, condo stack leaks, leaks in unoccupied units
Services in Perdido Key
- 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