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Water, Fire and Mold Restoration in Jacksonville and St. Augustine. Water Emergency? Crew Dispatched Within 1 Hour.

Rainbow Restoration of Deerwood. A person answers, 24/7.

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BBB Accredited, A+IICRC Certified FirmFlorida Mold Remediator MRSR4584

  • Water emergency: dispatched within 1 hour
  • A person answers 24/7
  • Direct insurance billing
  • A project manager on every job
  • Financing available
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About us

What does Rainbow Restoration of Deerwood do?

Rainbow Restoration of Deerwood is a locally owned water, fire and mold restoration company in Jacksonville, Florida, owned by Rick Makanji and serving Northeast Florida since 2022. We serve Jacksonville, the Beaches, Ponte Vedra Beach, Nocatee, Fruit Cove and Julington Creek, World Golf Village, Palencia, St. Augustine and St. Augustine Beach. A person answers every call, 24/7. For a water emergency, a crew is dispatched within 1 hour; mold and fire work is booked, and we aim for the same day. A project manager handles your claim, a lead technician runs the work on site, and you are copied on everything we send your adjuster. We are a locally owned and operated franchise of Rainbow Restoration, a Neighborly company.

Red air mover and dehumidifier running on a laminate floor beside an open bathroom vanity

Recent job in Jacksonville, June 2023.

Water damage restoration

Burst pipes, leaks, storm and flood water. Crew dispatched within 1 hour.

Water damage restoration
Blue HEPA air scrubber beside a sealed plastic containment wall in a room

Recent job in southeast Jacksonville, October 2026.

Mold removal and remediation

Florida licensed mold remediator, MRSR4584. Written estimate before work starts. We aim to schedule the same day.

Mold removal and remediation
Burned kitchen with fallen insulation and debris across the floor between soot-stained cabinets

Recent job in Jacksonville, May 2026.

Fire and smoke damage restoration

Soot, smoke odor and water from firefighting. Emergency tarping and board-up dispatched within 1 hour.

Fire and smoke damage restoration

What to do right now

Mold

Don't scrub it or run fans over it. Stay out of the area. Call us.

Fire

Stay out until cleared. Don't wipe soot. Call us.

What happens when you call

  1. 1

    A person answers. Not a menu, not a voicemail.

  2. 2

    We take your address and what happened.

  3. 3

    For a water emergency, a crew is dispatched within 1 hour. Mold and fire work is booked, and we try for the same day.

  4. 4

    We assess, explain what we found, and give you a written plan.

  5. 5

    We start work and document everything with photos and moisture readings.

Our promises

Water emergency? Dispatched within 1 hour.

Emergency water mitigation and tarping, day, night, weekend or holiday. Mold and fire work: we aim to schedule the same day.

A person answers every call.

Two contacts who know your job.

A project manager handles your claim. A lead technician runs the work on site.

We bill your insurance directly.

Neighborly Done Right Promise.

If a job is not done right, we will make it right. Tell us within 15 days of completion. Terms

1 Subject to credit approval. Financing is provided by third-party lenders.

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Recent work

Flooded concrete floor in a warehouse with a red dehumidifier and yellow air movers running
Water: commercial water loss. Recent job in Jacksonville, October 2026.
Wall cavity with black growth on the back of the drywall
Mold: wall cavity. Recent job in Jacksonville, October 2025.
Living room with a soot-covered sofa and walls, burned kitchen cabinets through the doorway
Fire: kitchen fire. Recent job in Jacksonville, May 2026.

How we run your job

No surprise invoice.

You get a copy of our initial estimate, and you are copied on everything we send your adjuster.

Two contacts and the owner.

A project manager handles your claim. A lead technician is your contact for the work on site. If you are not happy with the work or the communication, call the main line and ask for the owner.

Documentation that supports your claim.

Photos, moisture readings and job notes are logged from the first visit, so the full scope of the loss is on record. You are copied on the completion documents we send your carrier: the photo report, the moisture logs and the final detailed invoice.

Pay over time. Skip the claim if you want to. Multiple lending options, with prequalification that does not affect your credit score.1 See financing options and important terms

1 Subject to credit approval. Financing is provided by third-party lenders.

Technician in a protective suit working inside a sealed plastic containment room with a blue air scrubber in front
Mold containment. Recent job in Southside Jacksonville, July 2024.
Floor protection paper taped down across a wood floor and through an archway past a grand piano
Floor protection. Recent job in Southside Jacksonville, July 2024.

Questions people ask us

How much does water mitigation cost?

It depends on how much is wet, for how long, and what kind of water it was. On a covered claim, emergency water mitigation is typically paid in full by your insurance. You get a written estimate, and you are copied on everything Rainbow Restoration of Deerwood sends your adjuster. Financing is available if you would rather not file a claim.

Do I have to wait for the adjuster to approve before you start?

No. Most policies require you to take reasonable steps to stop further damage, and drying can't wait for an adjuster's visit. Report the claim to your carrier. Rainbow Restoration of Deerwood starts the minimal amount of emergency mitigation and documents everything with photos and moisture readings, so the adjuster sees the full loss. We won't do any expensive demo before your carrier decides what is covered or you approve it.

How much do I pay before you start?

If you have an emergency, such as a flooded home, or you already have a claim number for non-emergency work, Rainbow Restoration of Deerwood takes no money up front. If you are not sure yet whether you will file a claim or pay yourself, we collect the amount of your deductible, which you owe either way.

Can I choose my own restoration company, or must I use the insurance company's vendor?

In most cases, you can choose the restoration company you want, including Rainbow Restoration of Deerwood, and we bill your carrier directly. Some Florida policies include a managed repair program that uses the carrier's own vendors, so check your policy or ask your agent. Either way, emergency drying should start right away.

What does 'sudden and accidental' mean in my policy?

Most homeowners policies cover water damage that is sudden and accidental, such as a burst supply line or a failed water heater. Damage from a slow leak that went on for weeks, or from wear and lack of maintenance, is often excluded. Your policy wording decides. Rainbow Restoration of Deerwood documents the cause, so you have the best chances for coverage. And if it isn't covered, we have options to help you still restore your home when you don't have the money.

What are 'duties after loss'?

Duties after loss are the steps your policy requires once damage happens. They usually include notifying your carrier promptly, protecting the property from further damage, keeping receipts, and showing the damage to the adjuster. Rainbow Restoration of Deerwood helps with the protection and documentation steps. Check your own policy for the exact list.

How fast can you respond?

For a water emergency, Rainbow Restoration of Deerwood dispatches a crew within 1 hour of your call, at any hour, every day of the year. Emergency tarping and board-up are dispatched within 1 hour too. Mold and fire work is booked at a time that suits you, and we try for the same day.

How long does mold remediation take?

The average mold remediation takes 4 to 5 days. That covers setting up containment, removing damaged material, cleaning and a final cleaning. Testing by an independent assessor before and after the work adds time for sampling and lab results. Repairs follow.

Is the inspection free?

There is no charge for the inspection when the job goes through your insurance claim with Rainbow Restoration of Deerwood. For mold, there is also no charge when you already have a report from an independent mold assessor. We don't inspect old water damage that has already dried.

Do you offer financing?

Yes. Rainbow Restoration of Deerwood offers multiple lending options through third-party lenders, including promotional and longer-term loans, subject to credit approval. Prequalifying is a soft credit check and does not affect your credit score. Owners use financing to avoid filing a claim, to start repairs without waiting on an insurance check, or to cover costs above a policy cap.

What areas do you serve?

Rainbow Restoration of Deerwood serves Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach, Ponte Vedra Beach, Nocatee, Fruit Cove and Julington Creek, World Golf Village, Palencia, St. Augustine, St. Augustine Beach and Oakleaf Plantation. Our office is at 5107 University Blvd W in Jacksonville. A person answers every call, 24/7.

What does Rainbow Restoration of Deerwood do?

Rainbow Restoration of Deerwood restores homes and businesses after water damage, mold, and fire and smoke damage in Jacksonville and northern St. Johns County. We extract water and dry the structure, remediate mold under Florida license MRSR4584, clean soot and smoke odor, and handle most repairs on residential claims. We bill insurance directly.

Are you licensed and certified?

Yes. Rainbow Restoration of Deerwood holds Florida Mold Remediator License MRSR4584 and is an IICRC Certified Firm. Owner Rick Makanji is IICRC certified in water damage restoration, structural drying, microbial remediation, odor control, and fire and smoke restoration. We are BBB Accredited with an A+ rating.

Rather have us call you?

Rick Makanji, owner of Rainbow Restoration of Deerwood

The owner

Rick Makanji

Locally owned by Rick Makanji. If you are not happy with the work or the communication, you can go straight to the owner at any time.

(904) 862-7522

Call the main line and ask for Rick.

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