Water
Stop the source if you can. Shut off the main. Don't walk under wet ceilings. Call us.
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
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Your call is answered, 24/7.
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We take your address and what happened.
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For a water emergency, a crew is dispatched within 1 hour. Mold and fire work is booked, and we try for the same day.
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We assess, explain what we found, and give you a written plan.
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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.
Every call answered, 24/7.
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.
Financing, so you can skip the claim.
Multiple lending options. Prequalify with a soft credit check that does not affect your credit score.1 Financing options and important terms
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.
Call (904) 862-7522. Every call answered, 24/7.
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About the area
About Ponte Vedra Beach
Ponte Vedra Beach began as Mineral City, a mining settlement on the beach sands in the early 1900s. After the National Lead Company bought the mining company in 1921, the area was redeveloped as a resort and renamed Ponte Vedra; the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club opened in 1928. Today it is home to TPC Sawgrass and the PGA Tour, with homes ranging from oceanfront to established golf neighborhoods and inland communities near the marshes.
Local facts
- Mineral City grew up around mining of titanium-bearing minerals from the beach sand; the National Lead Company bought the operation in 1921 and renamed the area. Source: Wikipedia: Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
- The Ponte Vedra Inn & Club opened in 1928. Source: St. Johns County Chamber: Visit Ponte Vedra Beach
- TPC Sawgrass hosts The Players Championship and the PGA Tour is headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach. Source: Wikipedia: Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
Serving Ponte Vedra Beach, ZIP 32082
Neighborhoods we serve
- Sawgrass
- Sawgrass Country Club
- Sawgrass Players Club
- The Plantation at Ponte Vedra
- Marsh Landing
- Palm Valley
- Odom's Mill
- Fairfield Ponte Vedra
Field note from Rick
In a Sawgrass home, a slow leak behind the kitchen cabinets soaked the cabinet bases and adjoining drywall without leaving much water on the floor. The homeowner noticed a musty smell after moisture had reached the neighboring wall. The plumbing leak was located, and the affected cabinets and wall materials were checked to establish the drying and removal scope.
Property damage considerations in Ponte Vedra Beach
From established neighborhoods such as Sawgrass and Fairfield to custom properties in Marsh Landing and The Plantation, Ponte Vedra Beach homes have different pathways for water intrusion. After a storm or plumbing leak, the useful first steps are to stop the source when safe, document affected areas and check for hidden moisture—not assume that a subdivision or construction year establishes a particular defect.
20.4%built in 2000 or later
67.6%single-unit housing
Coastal storms and water intrusion
Before storms, arrange safe clearing of leaves from gutters and roof valleys and have hazardous overhanging limbs assessed. After wind-driven rain, look for dampness or staining around sliding doors, windows, ceiling edges and stucco transitions. Photograph changes, have a qualified contractor correct the entry point, and check for moisture behind finishes before patching or painting.
Renovated and original systems
An established home may contain original plumbing, a partial repipe or newer systems installed during renovations. Know the main shutoff location, keep plumbing and HVAC service records, and investigate unexplained water use, damp baseboards or recurring A/C condensate overflow. If a supply line fails, shut off water if safe and contact a plumber; verify pipe materials and affected moisture rather than assuming a defect from the home's age.
High-value finishes complicate repairs
Water may spread beneath continuous wood flooring, tile underlayment or custom cabinetry even when the surface looks dry. Photograph affected finishes, record prior renovations and request moisture mapping before deciding on demolition or drying. Early, clean-water losses may allow selective drying; outside floodwater or sewage requires different precautions and may require removal of porous materials. The decision depends on water source, exposure time and actual material condition.
Flood exposure varies block by block
Oceanfront, marsh-side and inland addresses have different flood pathways; heavy rainfall can also cause localized ponding even beyond mapped high-risk flood zones. Before storms, check for debris at swales and drains without entering unsafe areas, and report public drainage blockages to St. Johns County or the responsible HOA. If outside water enters, avoid contact with potentially contaminated water and electrical hazards. Review official flood maps by property address, not neighborhood ratings.
Housing figures: ACS 2020-24, Census ZCTA 32082. Characteristics vary by address, renovations and building type. Flood exposure is property-specific. Insurance coverage depends on policy terms. Check FEMA flood maps by address.
Suspect moisture? Call (904) 862-7522Our services in Ponte Vedra Beach
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Water damage restoration
A crew is dispatched within 1 hour. No charge for the inspection when the job goes through your insurance claim.
Water damage restoration
Recent mold job in southeast Jacksonville, October 2026.
Mold removal and remediation
We aim to schedule the same day. Written estimate before work starts. Florida licensed mold remediator, license MRSR4584.
Mold removal and remediation
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Fire and smoke damage restoration
Emergency tarping and board-up: crew dispatched within 1 hour. We bill your insurance directly.
Fire and smoke damage restorationHow 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.
- Florida Licensed Mold Remediator, license MRSR4584
- IICRC Certified Firm
- BBB Accredited Business, A+
- Neighborly Done Right Promise
- Member, St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce
Questions about restoration in Ponte Vedra Beach
My kitchen smells musty, but I don't see a leak. Could water be hiding behind the cabinets?
Absolutely. In Ponte Vedra homes, a small supply-line or drain leak can stay concealed behind cabinets while drywall and wood absorb moisture. Don't rely on the floor looking dry. Have the plumbing checked, document any staining or odor, and get moisture readings before closing things back up or replacing finishes.
How fast do you respond in Ponte Vedra Beach?
For a water emergency, Rainbow Restoration of Deerwood dispatches a crew to Ponte Vedra Beach within 1 hour of your call, at any hour, every day of the year. Mold and fire work is booked at a time that suits you, and we try for the same day. You get a written plan before work starts.
Do you work with my insurance?
Yes. We bill your carrier directly. We give your adjuster the photos, moisture readings and itemized estimate the claim needs, and we explain our scope and invoice to you line by line. Your carrier decides what is covered. If you would rather not file a claim, financing is available.
What does it cost?
It depends on the size of the affected area, the materials and the cause. You get a written estimate before work starts. If insurance applies, we bill your carrier directly. Financing is available if you would rather not file a claim.
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.
Will the final invoice surprise me?
It should not. You get a copy of our initial estimate, and you are copied on everything Rainbow Restoration of Deerwood sends your adjuster. If anything could mean an out-of-pocket cost because of a coverage question, we tell you right away. You also get the completion documents: photo report, moisture logs and final detailed invoice.
Can I avoid filing a claim?
Yes. You can pay directly and finance the work instead. Rainbow Restoration of Deerwood offers multiple lending options, including promotional and longer-term loans, subject to credit approval. Prequalifying is a soft credit check and does not affect your credit score. Ask when you call and we will lay out both routes.
Do you answer calls 24/7?
Yes. Every call to Rainbow Restoration of Deerwood is answered, 24 hours a day, every day of the year. We take your address and what happened. For a water emergency, a crew is dispatched within 1 hour.
Do you serve Sawgrass and the other communities in Ponte Vedra Beach?
Yes. Rainbow Restoration of Deerwood serves Sawgrass, Sawgrass Country Club, Sawgrass Players Club, The Plantation at Ponte Vedra, Marsh Landing, Palm Valley, Odom's Mill and Fairfield Ponte Vedra in Ponte Vedra Beach. Every call is answered, 24/7, and for a water emergency a crew is dispatched within 1 hour.
Rather have us call you?
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.
Call the main line and ask for Rick.
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