Restoration Services in University Park, Florida
Inland at roughly 17 feet in a minimal flood hazard area. Here the water almost always comes from inside the house.
University Park sits inland off University Parkway on the Manatee County side of the Sarasota county line, a planned golf and country club community of deed-restricted neighborhoods well back from the water. FEMA maps it as Zone X, an area of minimal flood hazard, and the ground runs around 17 feet above sea level. For once, storm surge is not the story.
That changes what actually goes wrong here, and our own numbers show it. We have run 60 jobs in University Park since 2014, and the overwhelming majority started inside the building: supply lines to sinks and refrigerators, water heaters that let go, washing machine hoses, and air handler condensate lines that back up and quietly soak a ceiling. In a community where nobody is worrying about flood zones, these are the losses that actually happen, and they happen to be the ones a homeowner can reduce with braided steel supply lines, a water heater pan with a drain, and an annual look at the condensate line.
The other thing the data shows is how much of the work here is reconstruction rather than drying. Twenty-seven of those 60 jobs, nearly half, were rebuild projects. That is a much higher share than our coastal communities, and it reflects the finish level: when water gets into millwork, hardwood, and custom cabinetry, the extraction is the small part and putting the room back correctly is the job. We hold the Florida building contractor license to do both, which matters here more than most places, because the alternative is a mitigation company that leaves and a separate contractor who bids the rebuild weeks later.
Twenty of our 60 University Park projects have been association property. In a deed-restricted community, exterior repairs and anything visible from the street usually need architectural approval before work starts, and that approval is on the critical path whether or not anyone plans for it. We would rather submit for it on day one than discover it after the drywall is out.
If you are away for the summer, a water sensor under the water heater and behind the refrigerator costs very little and catches the exact failure that produces most of the claims on this list.
Our Actual Work Record in University Park
Every number below is a count of real jobs from our project system, not an estimate. Figures as of September 2026.
We have worked in University Park since 2014. 33 percent of that work has been condominium or association property, which is the split that decides how a loss gets handled here: who owns the drywall, who carries the deductible, and whether the board or the unit owner signs the authorization. At that share it comes up constantly in University Park, so we document unit damage separately from common-element damage on the first visit rather than sorting it out after demolition.
We have also completed 6 mold remediation projects in University Park. Crews work out of our Longboat Key office (5390 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key), and we hold the licensing to both dry the building and rebuild it in Manatee County.
Restoration Services Available in University Park
Complete emergency restoration and reconstruction - one call, one contractor, one invoice.
Restoration & Reconstruction Services
From emergency response through full reconstruction - one licensed contractor, one point of contact.
Water Damage
Emergency water extraction, structural drying, leak detection, flood cleanup, and storm damage repair.
View ServicesMold Remediation
Licensed mold remediation - containment, removal, antimicrobial treatment, and independent post-clearance verification.
View ServicesFire & Smoke
Complete fire damage cleanup, smoke and soot removal, odor elimination, and board-up services.
View ServicesStorm Damage
Emergency board-up, tarping, water extraction, and full rebuild after hurricanes, tropical storms, and severe weather.
View ServicesEnvironmental
Biohazard cleanup, trauma scene remediation, asbestos abatement, and hazardous material handling.
View ServicesReconstruction
Full build-back from demolition through final finishes for damaged homes, condos, and commercial spaces.
View ServicesLarge Loss & CAT Response
Multi-unit, healthcare, and high-value commercial losses. Hurricane catastrophe response with T&M billing and adjuster coordination at scale.
View ServicesContents Restoration
Packout, cleaning, storage, document recovery, and electronics restoration for belongings damaged by a loss.
View ServicesWhy University Park Chooses WrightWay
Rapid local response backed by statewide capabilities.
Local to University Park
Our crews are stationed throughout Manatee County, ensuring rapid on-site arrival - typically under 2 hours for University Park properties.
Licensed Building Contractor
From emergency water extraction to full reconstruction - one company handles everything so you do not juggle multiple contractors.
Insurance-Ready Documentation
We provide detailed Xactimate estimates, timestamped photo reports, and moisture logs - thorough documentation to support your insurance claim from day one.
24/7/365 Emergency Response
Disasters do not wait for business hours. Our emergency line is always answered by a live person, ready to dispatch crews to University Park.
Emergency Response Program for Commercial & Healthcare
Is Your Facility Prepared?
WrightWay's Emergency Response Program (ERP) is designed to offer a seamless, comprehensive safety net for commercial and healthcare facilities - ensuring swift, efficient response when it matters most.
- Complimentary Thermal Imaging and leak inspections to catch problems before they escalate
- Matterport 3-D Digital Mapping of interiors, mechanicals, and shut-off locations
- Aerial Drone Documentation of your property for pre-loss records and expedited claims
- Discounted Pricing exclusive to ERP members on all services
- VIP Service with a dedicated WrightWay specialist assigned to your account
Restoration FAQs for University Park
Answers for University Park specifically - response, licensing, permits and how a claim here is handled.
Our dispatch line is answered by a person 24 hours a day, and crews serving University Park work out of our Longboat Key office at 5390 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key. We have handled 60 jobs in University Park since 2014, 13 of them in the last year. We give you an arrival window on the call rather than a slogan, because the honest answer depends on the hour and on whether a storm has just put the whole county in line at once.
Yes, and it is a large part of what we do here: 33 percent of our University Park work, 20 projects, has been condominium or association property. That matters because a condo loss splits into unit damage and common-element damage, and the two are usually paid by different policies. We document them separately from the first visit and work directly with the board, the manager and the adjuster so the association is not left reconciling one invoice against two claims.
Yes. WrightWay is a licensed Florida building contractor as well as a restoration firm, so the same company that removes wet drywall in University Park also holds the permit to put the room back. We have completed 27 reconstruction projects in University Park. In practice this removes the gap most owners hit: the mitigation company leaves, the general contractor bids weeks later, and the claim stalls in between.
We do. Reconstruction in University Park is permitted through the building department covering Manatee County, and the permit is pulled under our contractor license, not subcontracted to whoever is available. Ask any restoration company for their license number before they touch structure: a mitigation-only firm cannot legally rebuild what it tears out, and finding that out after demolition is the expensive way to learn it.
Yes, 6 mold projects in University Park to date. Florida licenses mold remediation separately from general restoration, and the state also bars the same company from writing the clearance test it grades itself against, which is why an independent assessor is involved on larger jobs. If you are seeing growth after a leak in University Park, the cause is almost always a moisture source that is still active, and treating the surface without finding it just buys a few weeks.
Yes. We document to the standard adjusters expect, estimate in Xactimate, and bill the carrier directly, so in most University Park claims you pay your deductible and nothing else. We are not a public adjuster and we do not take assignment of your benefits, so you keep control of the claim and can see every line we submit.
Stop the source if you can reach the shutoff safely, kill power to the affected area at the breaker if water is near outlets, and photograph everything before anything is moved. Then call us. Do not wait for your carrier to authorize work: every Florida policy requires you to prevent further damage, and in University Park heat and humidity a wet wall cavity can start growing inside about 24 to 48 hours. Delay is the single most expensive decision available to you.
We have three offices, in Nokomis, Longboat Key and Fort Myers, and University Park is worked from our Longboat Key office. The crews, trucks and drying equipment are ours and the project manager on your job is a WrightWay employee. We have handled 60 jobs in University Park since 2014, 13 of them in the last year. Anyone can build a page for a city; the fair question to ask a restoration company is what they have finished there, and we would rather publish the count than a claim.
Stabilize the Loss. Carry the Project Forward.
Tell us what happened and we’ll help you understand the next move, whether you need emergency mitigation, a rebuild plan, or both. If the situation cannot wait, call (941) 379-8669 for immediate dispatch.
- Clear recommendations based on the actual condition of the property
- Documentation and scopes built for adjusters, owners, and property managers
- One accountable team from emergency work through reconstruction when needed
Talk with a live coordinator about the damage, property type, and what we should prepare before arrival.
Share the basics and we’ll take it from there.
We use this information to route the right team, equipment, and response plan before we arrive.
Call (941) 379-8669 and we can help triage the property before you submit the form.
A WrightWay team member will follow up as quickly as possible to confirm the scope and next steps.
We had the best experience with Wrightway! We had a flooding incident from our AC system that seeped into the walls and under the laminate flooring. They were prompt, professional and did a great job drying out and cleaning up everything for us! We also had them do the repairs and we were 100% impressed with their work! Everyone we came in contact with in the office and into our home were respectful and knowledgeable. They worked with us on a great price! We can't say enough about a great experience during a stressful time! A special shout out to Alicia who was great to work with! Thank you all so much!
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Verify on Google →Had a great experience with Wrightway. 3 weeks ago my townhouse had major water intrusion, wet drywall, and water everywhere. The HOA called them at 3pm and by 5pm the crew was onsite with dryers and tearing out the wet drywall. The techs wore shoe covers, were very professional, and made sure to cover and drape unexposed areas. Fernando the project lead called me every other day to keep me updated on the dry out and remediation. The had infrared moisture meters and some pretty high tech stuff. Fernando coordinated with the exterior work to fix the leak, and the interior drywall replacement. I have heard horror stories about remediation companies ripping people off, but this is absolutely not the case with Wrightway. They turned a horrible situation into nothing more than a mild inconvenience. 5 stars for everyone I came in contact with. Great job
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