Water damage restoration in Houston, TX
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.
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- Harris County · 169 ZIP codes
Local conditions
What causes water damage in Houston
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.
Flash flooding
Bayous and streets flood fast during intense rain. Homes outside mapped flood zones have flooded more than once.
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.
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.
Common calls
Most requested in Houston
Storm and Flood Damage
Storm and flood cleanup removes outside water that entered through the roof, windows, doors or foundation, discards porous materials it contaminated, and dries the structure.
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Ceiling Leak Water Damage
A wet ceiling needs the leak stopped at its source (roof, plumbing, HVAC drain or a bathroom above), the ceiling cavity dried, and damaged drywall and insulation replaced.
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Mold Remediation
Mold remediation contains the affected area, removes moldy porous materials, cleans hard surfaces and fixes the moisture problem that caused it.
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Water Extraction
Water extraction removes standing and soaked-in water with truck-mounted or portable pumps and extraction wands, so drying can start.
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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
FAQ
Houston questions
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.
Guides
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