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Water Damage Repair and Mitigation in Central Florida. Everything is wet, what's next? True Builders 24 hour response teams fix the leak, dry the home, handle demolition and putback, and work directly with your insurance company.

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there's been a leak at your house everything is wet water is everywhere what's next you need to call true builders we have 24-hour response teams ready to help you from fixing the leak to drying out the damaged areas to demolition and completely putting it back together true builders is here and works directly with your insurance company throughout the entire process so whenever you've had water damage call true builders because we can fix this

Fire & Disaster March 14, 2019

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Everything is wet, what's next? True Builders 24 hour response teams fix the leak, dry the home, handle demolition and putback, and work directly with your insurance company.

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there's been a leak at your house everything is wet water is everywhere what's next you need to call true builders we have 24-hour response teams ready to help you from fixing the leak to drying out the damaged areas to demolition and completely putting it back together true builders is here and works directly with your insurance company throughout the entire process so whenever you've had water damage call true builders because we can fix this

Everything Is Wet. What Happens Next?

Central Florida · Fire & Disaster

There has been a leak at your house, everything is wet, water is everywhere: what is next? This spot answers with the True Builders promise: 24 hour response teams ready to help, from fixing the leak to drying out the damaged areas to demolition and completely putting it back together, working directly with your insurance company throughout. Because, as the closing line goes, we can fix this.

Your first hour, in order

  • Stop the water: fixture shutoff if you can isolate it, the home's main shutoff if you cannot
  • Kill power at the breaker to rooms where water reaches outlets, cords, or appliances
  • Photograph and video everything before you move or mop a thing
  • Move dry belongings up and out of the wet zone; rugs and furniture legs wick fast
  • Call for professional mitigation; extraction tonight is worth more than any fan tomorrow

The stages of professional water damage repair

Every legitimate water job moves through the same arc: extract standing water, stabilize the environment with air movers and dehumidifiers, remove what cannot be saved (soaked drywall, wet insulation, swollen boards), dry the structure to documented moisture standards, then rebuild finishes. The stages exist because skipping one always resurfaces later, usually as odor, mold, or a floor that never sat right. When a company describes its process to you, listen for all five; a crew that jumps from wet to rebuild is selling you a problem with new paint on it.

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The answers Central Florida homeowners ask us most often.

Do you respond to fire and storm emergencies 24/7?
Yes. When disaster strikes we respond 24/7 for emergency board-up, tarping, and water removal, then handle the full cleanup and reconstruction with the same team. Call (863) 647-1800 any time.
What happens when I call?
A real Central Florida team member takes your call, gathers the details, and gets an estimator or emergency crew moving. For remodels we schedule a consultation and walk-through; for damage we dispatch mitigation first and plan the rebuild with you from there.
How does pricing work?
You get an up-front quote before work starts, and you approve it first. No surprise line items: changes are priced and approved before we proceed.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Lakeland, Plant City, Tampa, Brandon, Valrico, Winter Haven, Wesley Chapel, Zephyrhills, Davenport, and the surrounding communities across Polk, Hillsborough, and Pasco counties in Central Florida.
Do you work with insurance on fire and storm claims?
Yes. We document the damage thoroughly, provide the estimates and reports your adjuster needs, and coordinate with your insurance company throughout the repair and rebuild.
Can I finance my remodel or repairs?
Yes. You can apply for project financing through our third-party lending partner, subject to credit approval. Terms vary by lender, by the amount requested, and by your creditworthiness. We walk you through the process before anything is submitted, and for smaller jobs we also accept all major credit cards.
Does True Builders handle both remodeling and repairs?
Yes. True Builders is a full-service general contractor that handles remodeling (kitchens, bathrooms, additions) and reconstruction after fire, smoke, and storm damage, all with one accountable team.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. True Builders is a licensed Florida general contractor (#CBC1258346) and fully insured, serving Central Florida since 2009.

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Three offices across Central Florida: Lakeland, our Plant City headquarters, and Auburndale. We remodel and restore homes throughout Polk, Hillsborough, and Pasco counties.

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