Three years after Hurricane Ian's eye crossed Lee County, we're still walking into Lehigh Acres homes with damage that was never properly addressed in 2022-2023. The pattern is consistent enough to be predictable.
The typical Ian-era Lehigh job
Out-of-state mitigation crew shows up week 2 after the storm. Tarps go on the roof. Air movers run for 3-5 days. Drywall on the most visible interior wall is replaced. Crew leaves. Three years later, homeowner notices: lingering smell, drywall spots, AC handler making strange noises, soft spot in the floor.
What was missed
Cavity moisture in stud walls that air movers didn't reach. Attic insulation that absorbed roof leaks before tarping. AC ductwork that ran through wet ceiling cavities and developed mold internally. Subfloor moisture in slab-on-grade construction.
What we're doing
For Lehigh Acres clients with lingering Ian damage we offer a 'second-look' inspection — thermal imaging + moisture meter readings throughout the home + visual of attic and ductwork. We provide a written report identifying any missed damage. Most carriers will reopen a claim for properly documented missed scope.