Cutler Bay got hard rain on November 1. The National Weather Service in Miami said some areas near Cutler Bay had up to 4.5 inches over a few hours. If that rain got inside, we take the call 24/7, dry it out and put back the drywall, floors and paint.
Water in the house right now?
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The EPA says wet drywall, baseboards and flooring should be dried within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold. Call us. We come look, take moisture readings and tell you what has to go.
What has been happening in Cutler Bay
- The National Weather Service in Miami reported that some areas near Cutler Bay had received up to 4.5 inches of rain over a few hours on November 1. That was a snapshot while the rain continued, not a storm total.
- The Miami Herald reported that Cutler Bay was named in a flash flood warning until 2:15 p.m. on Sunday, November 1, along with South Miami Heights and Palmetto Bay.
- The Herald also reported that Cutler Bay was named in a flood advisory that ran until 1 p.m. that Sunday.
What we see in Cutler Bay homes
- Canal-front and lake-front homes. When the canals run high, water can back up through yard drains and push in at low doorways and garage thresholds, then sit against the slab.
- Tile floors over a slab. Water under tile loosens the bond and rises through the grout lines, and wet baseboards swell before you smell anything.
- Older tile and shingle roofs. Heavy rain gets in at valleys and vents, and the water travels along the framing before it shows as a ceiling stain.
- AC air handlers in garages and closets. A clogged drain line overflows into the nearest wall, and the damage is already behind the paint when you see it.
We cover all of Cutler Bay, including Saga Bay, Lakes by the Bay, Cutler Ridge.
Where is the water coming from?
Common questions
What happens when you come out to a Cutler Bay home with water damage?
First we look for the source and make sure the water has stopped. Then we photograph the damage and take moisture readings in the floors, walls and ceilings, because water travels past what you can see. Next we extract standing water and pull out what cannot be saved, usually wet carpet pad, baseboards and the bottom of soaked drywall. Then we set air movers and dehumidifiers and run them around the clock, taking readings each visit until the structure reads dry. You get a written scope with the photos and readings, which you can give your adjuster. After that, we rebuild: drywall, baseboards, flooring and paint. We answer 24/7, and we tell you real timing when you call. Nothing gets torn out without telling you what and why first.
The carpet looks dry. Is the wall behind it dry too?
Not necessarily. Water wicks up drywall and into the bottom of concrete block like a sponge, and it can hide behind baseboards and under tile or laminate long after the surface feels dry. That is why a dry look and a dry touch prove nothing. We use a moisture meter on the wall, the baseboard and the floor, and compare the reading to a dry spot in the same room. If the numbers stay high, the wall is still wet and needs more drying or opening up. The EPA says to dry wet areas within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold growth. A musty smell, bubbling paint, a baseboard that pulls away or a cold, damp feel to the wall all mean moisture is still there. Call us, and we will take the readings and tell you what we find.
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Updated 2026-11-03. The image is an illustration, not a photo of one of our jobs.
Water in your Cutler Bay home?
We answer 24/7. IICRC-certified technicians extract, dry and rebuild.
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