Water extraction and removal is the first thing that happens once the source is off. Every gallon pulled off the floor is a gallon that does not wick into drywall or swell a cabinet base. On a Fort Myers slab, standing water sits on top of the concrete and runs under tile edges and baseboards, so extraction covers the whole wet area, not just the puddle you can see.
The tools depend on the floor. Carpet gets a weighted extraction wand that presses water out of the pad. Tile and grout get a squeegee head and floor tool. Garages and lanais with an inch or more of storm water may need a submersible pump first. Laminate traps water underneath, so boards are often lifted to reach it.
Storm surge and outside flood water need more care. They count as Category 3 water and can carry sewage, fuel and lawn chemicals, so the crew wears protective gear and porous materials touched by that water are removed.
Water Extraction and Removal Services
✓Carpet and Pad Extraction
Weighted extraction pulls water out of carpet and pad so drying can start the same visit.
✓Tile and Slab Water Removal
Squeegee and floor tools clear water from tile, grout lines and bare slab.
✓Garage and Lanai Pump-Out
Submersible pumps clear deep storm water from garages and screened lanais.
✓Under-Laminate Water Removal
Lifts laminate or floating floors to reach water trapped between the boards and the slab.
✓Cabinet and Toe Kick Drainage
Removes toe kicks and drills vents so water under kitchen cabinets can drain and dry.
Water Extraction and Removal Cost in Fort Myers, FL
| Service | Typical Range | What Affects It |
|---|---|---|
| Clean water extraction and drying | $4 to $6 per sq ft | Supply lines and ice makers (HomeGuide 2026) |
| Gray water extraction and drying | $6 to $9 per sq ft | Appliance and AC pan overflows |
| Storm or sewage water extraction | $9 to $12 per sq ft | Outside flood water and backups |
Ranges come from HomeGuide's 2026 cost guide. The written estimate sets the price for your home before work starts.
How it works
- 1
Call with the water depth
Say how deep the water is and which floors are wet so the right gear comes on the truck.
- 2
Check for hazards
Breakers for wet rooms are turned off and the water is classed as clean, gray or outside water.
- 3
Written estimate
Extraction and drying are priced per square foot before work starts.
- 4
Extract and set drying
Water comes off every wet surface and drying equipment goes in right after.
Pricing
Per square foot