Water damage guides
These guides are written for homeowners in the first days after water gets into their homes. Their facts come from the Texas Department of Insurance, the CDC, the EPA, Austin Water, FEMA, and the IICRC.
The first 48 hours after water damage
Learn what to do about power and the water shutoff, what to photograph, and what to pull up before the floor soaks in.
Category 1, 2, and 3 water
Understand clean, gray, and black water, and how clean water gets dirtier over time.
Does wet drywall need to be replaced?
Find out when wet drywall can stay, when it has to go, and how long drying takes.
Does homeowners insurance cover water damage in Texas?
See what the Texas Department of Insurance says about sudden versus gradual leaks, flood policies, and sewer backup coverage.
What water damage restoration costs
Compare published 2026 ranges from Angi, HomeGuide, Fixr, and others, including figures for Austin.
Why heavy rain backs up sewers
Learn how storm water overloads the sewer, who to call in Austin, and what backwater valves do.