Harris County
Houston water damage cleanup and restoration
Houston is flat, low and wet. The city sits on clay soil crossed by bayous, and heavy rain floods streets and homes quickly, as Tropical Storm Allison (2001), Harvey (2017) and repeated tax-day and Memorial Day storms have shown. Most homes are slab-on-grade, and humidity means mold follows any water left in place.
First hour in Houston
- 1Shut off the water at the main or the fixture.
- 2Turn off power to wet rooms if you can reach the panel safely.
- 3Photograph the damage, especially anything tied to flash flooding.
- 4Call us so extraction and drying can start the same day.
Fast callback on emergency requests · 169 Houston ZIP codes covered
Quick answer
For water, fire or smoke damage in Houston, TX, stop the source if it's safe, then call (833) 462-1975. We connect you with an independent restoration company that serves your ZIP; 169 Houston ZIP codes are covered. The most common local causes are flash flooding, attic ac and water heater leaks and humidity and mold.
Why it happens here
The 3 most common water problems in Houston
- 1
Flash flooding
Bayous and streets flood fast during intense rain. Homes outside mapped flood zones have flooded more than once.
- 2
Attic AC and water heater leaks
Many homes have AC air handlers and water heaters in the attic, where a clogged condensate line or failing tank leaks into ceilings.
- 3
Humidity and mold
Houston's humidity means mold can begin within a day or two on wet drywall. Fast drying matters more here than almost anywhere.
Houston homes and plumbing
Housing ranges from 1950s ranch homes in inner-loop neighborhoods to newer master-planned communities in Katy, Cypress and Kingwood. Expansive clay shifts foundations and can crack slab plumbing, and attic water heaters and AC units leak into ceilings.
Common calls
Most requested in Houston
Also available: emergency water removal and every water and fire damage service.
FAQ
Houston questions
Who do I call for water damage in Houston?
For water, fire or smoke damage in Houston, TX, stop the source if it's safe, then call (833) 462-1975. We connect you with an independent restoration company that serves your ZIP; 169 Houston ZIP codes are covered. The most common local causes are flash flooding, attic ac and water heater leaks and humidity and mold.
Is flood insurance worth it in Houston if I'm not in a flood zone?
Many Houston homes that flooded in Harvey were outside high-risk zones. Flood coverage is separate from homeowners insurance and usually has a 30-day waiting period.
Does Texas require a licensed mold remediator?
Yes. Mold remediation above a small area must be done by a company licensed by TDLR.
Houston at a glance
- County
- Harris County, Texas
- ZIP codes covered
- 77001, 77002, 77003, 77004, 77005, 77006, 77007, 77008, 77009, 77010, 77011, 77012, 77013, 77014, 77015, 77016, 77017, 77018, 77019, 77020, 77021, 77022, 77023, 77024, 77025, 77026, 77027, 77028, 77029, 77030, 77031, 77032, 77033, 77034, 77035, 77036, 77037, 77038, 77039, 77040, 77041, 77042, 77043, 77044, 77045, 77046, 77047, 77048, 77049, 77050, 77051, 77052, 77053, 77054, 77055, 77056, 77057, 77058, 77059, 77060, 77061, 77062, 77063, 77064, 77065, 77066, 77067, 77068, 77069, 77070, 77071, 77072, 77073, 77074, 77075, 77076, 77077, 77078, 77079, 77080, 77081, 77082, 77083, 77084, 77085, 77086, 77087, 77088, 77089, 77090, 77091, 77092, 77093, 77094, 77095, 77096, 77098, 77099, 77201, 77202, 77203, 77204, 77205, 77206, 77207, 77208, 77210, 77212, 77213, 77215, 77216, 77217, 77218, 77219, 77220, 77221, 77222, 77223, 77225, 77226, 77227, 77228, 77229, 77230, 77231, 77233, 77234, 77235, 77236, 77237, 77241, 77242, 77243, 77244, 77245, 77248, 77249, 77251, 77252, 77253, 77254, 77255, 77256, 77257, 77259, 77261, 77262, 77263, 77266, 77269, 77270, 77271, 77272, 77273, 77274, 77275, 77282, 77284, 77287, 77288, 77289, 77291, 77292, 77293, 77297, 77299, 77315, 77325, 77411
- Main local risks
- Flash flooding, Attic AC and water heater leaks, Humidity and mold
- Licensing
- See the Texas page for the licensing board to check
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Also covered in Harris County
Huffman · Kingwood · Pasadena · Baytown · Spring · Channelview · La Porte · Deer Park · Bellaire · Humble · South Houston · West University Place · Seabrook · Tomball · Webster · Galena Park · Highlands · Crosby
Water damage in Houston?
Stop the source if you can, then call. We'll connect you with a local restoration company that serves your ZIP.
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