A town rebuilt from the slab up
Michael's surge wiped out a large share of Mexico Beach's homes and businesses. Most of what stands now was built after 2018, elevated on pilings to meet current flood and wind codes. Those homes are far better equipped for the next storm. New construction still has its own leak risks, though, from supply hoses to AC condensate lines to window and door installations tested by Gulf wind for the first time.
What sits below the house
Elevated homes keep living space above expected flood levels, but the space underneath, including parking, storage, stairs, elevators and utilities, is built to get wet. After surge or heavy rain, that area needs cleanup and drying, and anything stored there may be a loss. Flood policies have specific limits on what's covered below the lowest elevated floor, so it's worth knowing yours before the next storm.
Second homes and rentals
Many Mexico Beach homes are second homes or rentals, empty for weeks at a time. A failed water heater or supply line can run for days before anyone notices. Automatic water shutoff valves and leak sensors are some of the best investments an absentee owner can make here. If you arrive to a leak, see water damage restoration.
- County
- Bay
- Typical housing
- Post-2018 elevated homes built to current codes, vacation rentals
- Main water risks
- Surge exposure, wind-driven rain, leaks in unoccupied homes, ground-level enclosure flooding
Services in Mexico Beach
- Water Damage Restoration
- Flood Cleanup
- Burst Pipe Repair
- Ceiling & Roof Leak Repair
- Storm & Hurricane Damage Restoration
- Mold Remediation
- Structural Drying & Dehumidification
- Sewage Cleanup
- AC & HVAC Condensation Leak Damage
- Insurance Claims Assistance
- Hurricane & Flood Damage Reconstruction
- Commercial Water Damage Restoration