
What to Do in the First Hour After Water Damage
Water in your house right now? A minute-by-minute checklist: shut off the water, stay safe, protect belongings and document for insurance.

Water in your house right now? A minute-by-minute checklist: shut off the water, stay safe, protect belongings and document for insurance.


Water in your house right now? A minute-by-minute checklist: shut off the water, stay safe, protect belongings and document for insurance.

Find your main water shut-off before a pipe bursts. Where to look in Plano homes: the garage, a front flowerbed box, or the curb meter. Step-by-step guide.

Water dripping from your ceiling? Use these clues to tell if it's the AC drain, the attic water heater, the roof or a bathroom above, and who to call.

Moisture mapping finds hidden water in walls, floors and ceilings with thermal cameras and moisture meters. How it works, what it shows and when to use it.

Moisture mapping finds water; a mold assessment checks for mold growth. Learn the difference, the Texas rules, and which one to call first for your home.

What water damage restoration costs, what drives the price, and how to read an estimate. National ranges by water category, plus Plano-specific factors.

Sudden vs. gradual water damage, flood, sewer backup and slab leaks: how Texas homeowners policies usually treat each, and how to document your claim.

Hard freeze coming to Plano? A room-by-room checklist to keep pipes from bursting, what to do if they freeze, and what to check after the thaw.

A warm spot on tile, wood or carpet often means a hot-water line is leaking under the slab. How to check, what else it could be, and what to do next.

A contents pack-out moves, inventories and protects your belongings while a damaged home dries. When you need one, how it works, and what to ask first.

Mitigation stops and dries water damage; restoration rebuilds what was removed. What each includes, who does it, how it's billed and why order matters.
Moisture mapping finds hidden water in walls, floors and ceilings with thermal cameras and moisture meters. How it works, what it shows and when to use it.
