Older blocks, condos and low-lying streets
Many Dania Beach homes are older concrete block houses, along with small multifamily buildings and condo complexes. Older houses may have air handlers installed years after the house was built, in closets or garages with limited clearance.
Some streets sit low and can collect standing water in heavy rain. If water gets into a garage, a closet or an air handler cabinet, insulation and drain pans can stay damp for days. We look for water marks, rust and old stains at the base of the unit, because those say a lot about the system's history.
