Restoration Referral in Lake Wales, FL
Water, fire, mold or storm damage in Lake Wales? Call or text CFDR at 321-420-7274. Ryan Solberg matches Polk County homes with a restoration company. Ask the matched company for its arrival time before you agree to anything.
Central Florida Disaster Recovery — Lake Wales Restoration Referrals
Lake Wales is one of Polk County's oldest communities, known for its historic downtown and the Spook Hill and Bok Tower Gardens area. Many homes are from the 1920s to the 1960s, with aging plumbing, original plaster and outdated electrical systems that raise water and fire damage risk. CFDR matches Lake Wales homeowners with a restoration company; ask about historic construction before work starts.
Historic downtown Lake Wales, Bok Tower Gardens, Spook Hill, Crystal Lake area, and the residential neighborhoods along US-27 and SR-60.
Services CFDR Matches In Lake Wales
How CFDR Works in Lake Wales
| Who answers | ✓ Ryan Solberg, the owner |
| Calls | ✓ Calls taken 24/7 |
| Arrival | ✓ ETA from the matched company |
| Estimate | ✓ Written, itemized, before work starts |
| Claim paperwork | ✓ Line-item Xactimate estimate |
You pay CFDR nothing, and CFDR does not bill your insurer.
Lake Wales water damage: one number for water and sewer emergencies, and a permit before you start
Who lives here
The Census Bureau counts 18,650 people in Lake Wales in its July 1, 2025 estimate (16,361 in the 2020 census). For 2020 to 2024 it reports a 59.2 percent owner-occupied rate.
About four in ten homes are rented. Renters should tell the landlord in writing and photograph the damage that day.
Who to call, and permits
The City of Lake Wales lists 863-632-2349 for water and sewer emergencies and after-hours emergencies. If the water is inside your home, close the main valve, then call or text CFDR and Ryan will match you with a restoration company.
The Building Division at 201 W. Central Avenue (863-676-5115 x 9201, Permitting@LakeWalesFL.gov, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays) says to obtain the proper permit before beginning a construction project. Lake Wales is in the National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area forecast area, zone FLZ052.
Questions About Service in Lake Wales
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Who is CFDR?
Private Orlando restoration referral service, not FEMA. Call or text 321-420-7274 24/7 and Ryan Solberg matches you with a local restoration company. You pay CFDR nothing, and CFDR does not bill your insurer.
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, Lake Wales city, Florida (population estimate July 1, 2025; housing 2020-2024) (accessed October 29, 2026)
- City of Lake Wales, Utilities directory (water and sewer emergencies) (accessed October 29, 2026)
- City of Lake Wales, Building Division (accessed October 29, 2026)
- National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area forecast office (accessed October 29, 2026)
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center (look up a property's flood zone) (accessed October 19, 2026)
- EPA, Mold Cleanup in Your Home (dry wet materials within 24 to 48 hours) (accessed October 19, 2026)
- s. 468.8419, Florida Statutes (prohibitions; mold assessment and remediation)
- s. 468.8411, Florida Statutes (mold-related services definitions)
- s. 626.854, Florida Statutes (public adjusters)
Need Help in Lake Wales? Call or text Now.
Call or text Ryan directly and he matches you with a restoration company. Call any hour. Owner Ryan Solberg takes the calls; if he is on another call, he calls you back.