1. Watch, protect, record
Note the symptoms, limit further damage wherever it's safe, and gather relevant history on the property.
2. Evaluate the house and site
A St. Petersburg-area evaluation weighs water category, elapsed time, hidden cavities, electrical safety, and material porosity before any response is planned -- no emergency response is promised on this site.
3. Put the scope on paper
Clarify preparation, protection, materials, access, permits, testing, cleanup, finish restoration, exclusions, and change-order rules.
4. Compare providers
Verify each St. Petersburg provider's credentials, then set the proposals side by side and compare their reasoning and boundaries, not just price.
5. Close it out
Confirm testing, cleanup, documentation, warranty terms, and any maintenance responsibilities left with the homeowner.