Lake Wales Restoration LineCall 24/7 (863) 341-0419
Citrus groves and ranch homes on the Lake Wales Ridge under an approaching hurricane rain band

Lake Wales · Dundee · Lake Hamilton · Babson Park · Frostproof

Hurricane, water or fire damage in Lake Wales? Call for help now.

One free call connects you with an independent restoration provider serving the Ridge, so tarping, drying and cleanup can start quickly.

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High ground doesn't keep the water out

Lake Wales sits on the Lake Wales Ridge, a sandy ridge that runs about 100 miles through Central Florida. Being inland and higher up keeps storm surge away, but not rain and wind. Hurricane Ian dropped nearly 17 inches of rain on Lake Wales in September 2022. Two years later, Hurricane Milton raked southeast Polk County with winds near 100 mph, sending uprooted trees through roofs, flooding roads and leaving thousands without power for days.

When rain falls this hard, water pools around lakes and low spots with nowhere to go, roofs that lost shingles let it into ceilings and walls, and homes without air conditioning start growing mold. Polk County's limestone geology also produces sinkholes, which can crack slabs and break plumbing lines.

How the call works

  1. Tell us what happened and your town or ZIP code.
  2. We connect you with an independent restoration provider serving eastern Polk County.
  3. The provider explains next steps, arrival time, cost and your insurance claim.

The call is free, and you are never required to hire anyone.

Drying equipment below a removed section of water-stained ceiling in a Florida home

After a hurricane

  • Stay clear of downed lines and trees resting on power lines or roofs.
  • Photograph damage outside and inside before cleanup.
  • If a tree is on the roof, do not go up. A provider can coordinate tree removal, tarping and drying.
  • Get wet rugs and furniture off the floor if it's safe.
  • Open your insurance claim early; demand for contractors spikes after big storms.

Common questions

Are you a restoration company?

No. This is a free referral line. Your call goes to an independent provider that serves the area, and that provider does the work.

Does homeowners insurance cover hurricane damage?

Wind and wind-driven rain are often covered, usually with a separate hurricane deductible. Rising floodwater generally requires a flood policy. Sinkhole coverage is often limited unless you carry specific coverage.

Which towns do you cover?

Lake Wales, Dundee, Lake Hamilton, Babson Park, Frostproof, Haines City and Bartow. See the service area.

Damage is still spreading? Call now.

Free referral line, answered 24/7 for Lake Wales and nearby communities.

Call 24/7 (863) 341-0419
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