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Mold, Fire, & Water Damage Services in Alva, FL

CAT 3 Recovery CAT 3 Recovery is the top-rated disaster restoration company in Alva, FL. Our team is local to the area, has over two decades of restoration experience, and can be on the scene in less than 45 minutes. Call Today, we’re available 24/7. (239) 310-2638 contact our team

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Trusted Disaster Restoration Company in Alva, FL

When disaster hits Lehigh Acres, every minute counts. CAT 3 Recovery provides rapid emergency disaster restoration for water damage, mold, fire, storm, and biohazard situations. Damage spreads fast in Florida’s heat and humidity, so quick, professional action is critical. Our IICRC-trained team responds immediately to stop the damage, protect your property, and start the recovery process right away.

Water Damage

If you’re looking for water damage cleanup and flood water removal in Lehigh Acres, look no further. Call now! More INfo

Mold Remediation

CAT 3 Recovery is known for being Lehigh Acres’ most trusted Mold Removal and Remediation team. Get FREE Estimate. More INfo

Fire Damage

House fires are not fun! Call 911, then call our fire damage company in Lehigh Acres for cleanup and repairs immediately. More INfo

Storm Damage

Anytime rain or a storm passes through in Lehigh Acres, you’re bound to have some damage. Take storm damage precautions to reduce repairs later.

Sewage Clean Up

Sewage backups are dangerous and can make people sick if not cleaned up properly. Our team removes the waste, cleans and disinfects the area.

Biohazard Cleanup

Biohazard cleanup covers blood and bodily fluid cleanup, hoarding cleanup, crime scene cleanup, drug lab cleanup, and animal waste removal.

We also provide expert Water damage restoration services throughout Southwest Florida.

What we usually walk into

Water damage hides

  • 01It looked dry on the surface, so everyone assumed it was fine
  • 02Wet insulation sitting inside a wall nobody opened
  • 03An adjuster asking for daily moisture logs that were never kept
  • 04A musty smell three weeks after the leak itself was fixed

Any of these sound familiar? That is the call to make now, not after it spreads. Call (239) 310-2638

Frequently Asked Questions About Restoration Services in Alva

How quickly can you respond to emergencies?

CAT 3 Recovery provides 24/7 emergency response throughout Southwest Florida. We can typically arrive on-site within one to two hours of your call. Fast response is critical because every hour of delay increases damage, costs, and the risk of secondary issues like mold growth.

Do you work with insurance companies?

Yes. CAT 3 Recovery works directly with all major insurance carriers and provides complete documentation including photos, moisture readings, affected material inventories, and Xactimate-formatted scope of loss. We handle the paperwork so you can focus on getting back to normal.

Are you licensed and certified?

Yes. CAT 3 Recovery is fully licensed in the state of Florida and holds IICRC certifications for water damage restoration, fire and smoke restoration, mold remediation, and applied structural drying. Our technicians maintain ongoing training to stay current with industry standards.

What areas do you serve in Southwest Florida?

We serve the entire Southwest Florida region including Alva, Cape Coral, Naples, Lehigh Acres, Bonita Springs, Estero, Marco Island, Sanibel Island, LaBelle, Immokalee, Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, Sarasota, Clewiston, and Alva. No job is too far within our service area.

Do you offer free estimates?

Yes. CAT 3 Recovery provides free on-site estimates for all restoration and cleanup services. We assess the full scope of damage, explain what needs to be done, and provide transparent pricing before any work begins. There is no obligation.

How long have you been in business?

CAT 3 Recovery has been serving Southwest Florida with professional restoration and cleanup services. Our team brings years of combined experience in water damage, fire damage, mold remediation, and biohazard cleanup. We are locally owned and committed to this community.

What makes CAT 3 Recovery different from other restoration companies?

We are locally owned, IICRC certified, available 24/7, and handle every phase of restoration from emergency response through final reconstruction. We work directly with insurance, provide transparent pricing, and treat every customer’s property as if it were our own. Our reviews speak for themselves.

What should I do before you arrive?

Shut off the water source if you can find it, kill power to wet rooms at the breaker, and move furniture off wet floors. Do not run fans on sewage or floodwater. Text us photos and we will walk you through the rest.

Do I pay anything up front?

The inspection and estimate are free. On covered losses we bill your carrier directly. If you are paying out of pocket, you will have a written price before we start.

IICRC Certified FirmCompany #70214888
FL Mold RemediatorLicence #MRSR3184
Owner operatedNino and Gavin run every job
Open 24/7An owner answers the phone
Water moving through your walls right now?Free inspection and a written estimate before any work starts.

Has Your Commercial Property in Alva Experienced Water Damage Recently?

Commercial water damage spreads faster and causes bigger losses than residential. Larger buildings, complex systems, and after-hours failures mean that small issues can quickly escalate into shutdowns. Common real-world examples include:
  • Restaurants with ice machines, prep sinks, or grease lines backing up overnight and flooding kitchens.
  • Retail and office buildings where a ruptured fire sprinkler line soaks ceilings, inventory, and shared spaces.
  • Warehouses and medical facilities with HVAC, boiler, or chiller lines that fail and release large volumes of water.
In commercial properties, every hour counts. Quick, professional mitigation protects your building, tenants, and revenue. call (239) 310-2638

What Makes CAT 3 Recovery Different from Other Water Damage Companies in Alva?

Most water damage companies focus on speed alone. CAT 3 Recovery focuses on doing it right the first time. In Lehigh Acres, hidden moisture, high humidity, and slab construction can turn a small leak into mold or structural damage fast if it’s mishandled.We respond fast, but we also slow down where it matters, so water damage doesn’t come back weeks later as a bigger, more expensive problem. Call (239) 310-2638

24/7 Emergency Service Available

When a water or fire damage emergency happens, our team responds immediately to protect your property and minimize downtime. We’re available 24/7, help is always just one call away.

Preferred Insurance Vendor

We are a preferred vendor with many of the insurance companies in Florida.

Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed

Our number one focus is on the customer and ensuring their satisfaction. Take a look at our reviews and past work.

Comprehensive Water Damage and Mold Services in Alva, FL

Our services go far beyond fire, water, and mold damage. We handle every aspect of specialty and emergency cleanup, including biohazard cleanup, hoarding situations, storm damage, and crime scene cleanup. Whether it’s a health-related cleanup, a severe weather event, or a complex property situation, our trained team responds fast, follows strict safety protocols, and restores your property the right way start to finish. contact us

We Accept All Alva Property Insurance Companies

CAT 3 Recovery helps homeowners in Alva document damage properly, communicate with adjusters, and support the insurance claim from start to finish. We use industry-standard moisture readings, photos, and reports to justify the scope of work and prevent underpaid or delayed claims.

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    How we work

    The CAT 3 Standard

    The same four steps on every job, residential or commercial, so nothing depends on which crew turned up.

    1Inspect and documentA free inspection with moisture readings and photographs, logged before anything is touched.
    2Contain and stabiliseStop the source, contain the affected area, and protect the parts of the property that are still sound.
    3Work to the standardIICRC S500, S520 and S700 as they apply, with readings recorded every visit rather than a guess at the end.
    4Verify before we closeWe finish when readings match unaffected material and the file your insurer needs is complete.
    In their words

    What Southwest Florida Property Owners Say

    “Nino, Gavin, and their team are hands down the easiest and most reliable people to work with.”

    Senior living community · Fort Myers · Commercial water loss

    “We had severe water damage to our laminate flooring and they were amazing to work with when getting it repaired.”

    Angela M. · Residential water damage

    “They did a fantastic job resolving our water damage from a malfunctioning water heater and accommodated our schedule.”

    Church · Naples · Water heater failure
    Service area

    Based in Fort Myers, Across Four Counties

    Fort Myers, Cape Coral and Lehigh Acres are the core. Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero, Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, Sanibel, Alva, Immokalee, LaBelle and Clewiston are a short drive behind them.

    No-pressure inspection

    Have an Owner Call You Back

    Send a couple of photos and we will tell you what you are dealing with. Nino or Gavin calls you back, not a call centre.

    Free inspectionWritten estimateWe bill your insurer direct

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