Standing water destroys property by the hour. Our truck-mounted extractors remove up to 1,000 gallons per hour — and we're on-site within 60 minutes anywhere in greater Houston. IICRC-certified, 24/7 dispatch, commercial-grade equipment.
Standing water doesn't just sit there. In Houston's subtropical climate, every hour of delay compounds the damage:
Professional water extraction within the first 1-3 hours of a water damage event prevents most secondary damage. Our 60-minute response promise isn't marketing — it's the engineering reality of how water damage progresses. The faster water is removed, the less restoration is required.
DIY water extraction doesn't work for significant water events. Shop vacs and consumer wet/dry vacuums move 5-15 gallons per hour. Our truck-mounted extractors move 800-1,200 gallons per hour. That's the difference between hours of work and days of damage.
Commercial water extraction requires commercial equipment. Here's what we bring to every job:
This equipment costs $40,000-$75,000 to outfit a single response truck — which is why DIY equipment can't compete. Every Houston Water Damage truck carries this full suite.
From your first call to dry property, every step is documented for your insurance.
24/7 dispatcher takes your information, identifies the nearest available crew, and provides ETA. We pre-arrange equipment based on your description of the damage.
Crews arrive within 60 minutes of dispatch. Initial site safety assessment for electrical hazards, structural integrity, and water category determination.
Extraction is wasted effort while water continues entering. We identify the source (burst pipe, appliance, roof leak, flooding) and stop it before extraction begins.
Thermal imaging and moisture meters establish the damage scope. Photos, videos, and readings documented for insurance. Initial Xactimate scoping begins.
Truck-mounted extractors, portable units, and submersible pumps remove all standing water. Heavily contaminated porous materials are bagged for disposal.
Once extraction is complete, we transition to structural drying with LGR dehumidifiers and air movers. Daily moisture monitoring until pre-loss conditions return.
Winter freeze events, aging pipes, slab leaks. The most common Houston emergency.
2021 Winter Storm Uri response capability. Attic-mounted plumbing specialists.
Houston Black Clay shifts cause slab leaks regularly. Acoustic detection + extraction.
Supply line failures cause more Houston water damage than any other appliance.
Attic-mounted water heaters (common in Houston) cause catastrophic damage when they fail.
AC overflow damage — uniquely Houston-prevalent due to year-round AC operation.
Thermal imaging and acoustic tools find what isn't visible.
Clay soil hydrostatic pressure pushes water through foundations.
Take these safety steps while crews are en route — but only if it's safe to do so.
"Pipe burst at 2am. They were here at 2:47am. Truck-mounted extractor running by 3:00am. Total extraction in 90 minutes. Insurance covered everything because the response was that fast — no mold damage to argue about."
"Water heater burst in our attic — three floors of damage. Two trucks dispatched. The lead tech walked me through exactly what to do before they arrived. By the time they got here, I'd already stopped the worst of it. Felt like having a personal emergency manager."
"Called them at 6:15am. Truck in the driveway at 7:08am. Slab leak under the kitchen. Located it with acoustic equipment, extracted the water, coordinated the plumber. Insurance billing was already in motion before lunch."
Our truck-mounted extractors remove 800-1,200 gallons per hour. Most residential standing water is removed within 1-3 hours of arrival depending on volume and accessibility. Crews are on-site within 60 minutes of your call anywhere in greater Houston.
Stop the source if safely possible (turn off main water valve). Move valuables to dry areas. Turn off electricity to affected rooms if water has touched outlets. Don't enter standing water if electrical risk exists. Take photos for insurance. Stay out of severely affected areas until our crew confirms structural safety.
Extraction is the critical first step but typically not enough on its own. Even after standing water is removed, materials hold residual moisture that causes mold without proper drying. Most projects require water damage restoration following extraction: structural drying, antimicrobial treatment, and possibly reconstruction.
Yes, when the water source is a covered peril — burst pipes, appliance failures, sudden plumbing failures, roof leaks from storms. Flooding from outside the home requires NFIP coverage. We help determine your coverage and bill insurance directly. Learn more about insurance handling.
Yes — sewage extraction falls under our sewage cleanup service with Category 3 black water protocols. Full Tyvek Level C PPE, biohazard waste disposal, EPA-registered disinfectants. Insurance coverage requires a water backup endorsement on most Texas policies.
Truck-mounted extractors, 60-minute response, 24/7 dispatch across Houston. Don't let DIY equipment fail while damage compounds. Call us.