Restoration Referral in Ocala, FL
Water, fire, mold or storm damage in Ocala? Call or text CFDR at 321-420-7274. Ryan Solberg matches Marion County homes with a restoration company. Ask the matched company for its arrival time before you agree to anything.
Central Florida Disaster Recovery — Ocala Restoration Referrals
Ocala and Marion County homeowners can call CFDR. Ryan Solberg takes your call and matches Ocala homeowners with a restoration company for water, fire, mold or storm damage, and that company documents the loss for your claim.
CFDR matches homes in Ocala, Silver Springs Shores, Belleview, and surrounding Marion County communities.
Services CFDR Matches In Ocala
How CFDR Works in Ocala
| Who answers | ✓ Ryan Solberg, the owner |
| Calls | ✓ Calls taken 24/7 |
| Arrival | ✓ Ask 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.
Ocala water damage: a city water utility, and a permit for most interior and exterior work
Who lives here
The Census Bureau counts 71,753 people in Ocala in its July 1, 2025 estimate (63,591 in the 2020 census). For 2020 to 2024 it reports a 52.1 percent owner-occupied rate.
Nearly half of Ocala homes are rented. Renters should tell the landlord in writing and photograph the damage that day.
Who to call, and permits
The City of Ocala runs its own water and sewer and says to call (352) 351-6775 to report a leak or other issue. 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 Department at 201 SE 3rd Street (352-629-8421, building@ocalafl.gov) takes applications in person or through eTRAKiT, and says a permit is required for most interior and exterior work except painting and floor covering. Ocala is in the National Weather Service Jacksonville forecast area, zone FLZ240.
Questions About Service in Ocala
Other Central Florida Cities
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, Ocala city, Florida (population estimate July 1, 2025; housing 2020-2024) (accessed October 29, 2026)
- City of Ocala, Water Resources (report a leak) (accessed October 29, 2026)
- City of Ocala, Building (eTRAKiT, permit rule) (accessed October 29, 2026)
- National Weather Service Jacksonville 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 Ocala? 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.