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The scope we write is the scope we bill. Anything new gets shown to you, in writing, before we touch it.
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Water damage restoration in Houston typically costs between $1,200 and $4,500 for most residential jobs, with emergency extraction starting around $350 to $800. We respond same-day across Houston when water is actively moving through your home. Keegan Restoration Houston has been part of the Garrison Partners family since 2005, and every job we take runs to The Garrison Standard: written price before work starts, background-checked and uniformed technicians on site, and a full-year written guarantee on every repair. When a supply line lets go at 2 a.m. in Bellaire or a storm drain backs up into a finished basement in Katy, you need a crew that answers the phone and shows up. Call (325) 550-1783 and you’ll get a live person, not a queue.
Water Damage Repair
Water Damage Repair is the structural and finish work that puts your home back to pre-loss condition after standing water or saturation has compromised drywall, flooring, trim, or framing. You need it after the extraction equipment has done its job and the affected materials have been removed. Keegan Restoration Houston handles the full repair scope: drywall replacement, baseboard and casing work, subfloor repair, paint and texture matching. In Houston, repair costs typically run $800 to $3,500 depending on how many rooms were affected and how much material has to come out. We put that price in writing before we cut anything.
Drywall and Finish Work
Houston’s humidity means saturated drywall rarely dries reliably, especially in homes built before modern vapor barriers. We cut wet drywall back to dry, sound material and replace it, then match texture and paint to the surrounding room.
Flooring and Subfloor Repair
Laminate and engineered wood almost always fail after standing water. We remove damaged flooring, inspect the subfloor for swelling or rot, and replace what needs replacing so the finished floor sits flat and tight.
Restoration work we handle
Water Mitigation
Water Mitigation is the first-phase work of stopping active damage and preventing what’s wet from getting worse. It includes stopping the water source, removing standing water, removing unsalvageable materials, and setting up professional drying equipment. You need it the day water enters your home, not the day after. Keegan Restoration Houston runs mitigation jobs in Houston with Dri-Eaz and Phoenix air movers and dehumidifiers, and we bring in XPOWER units for high-airflow drying on large or multiple-room losses. Mitigation in Houston typically costs $1,000 to $3,000, depending on the size of the wet area and how long the water has been sitting. Every job starts with the written scope and price before equipment comes off the truck.
Containment and Drying Setup
When we contain the affected area and position drying equipment, we’re controlling the environment so moisture doesn’t spread into dry rooms. Our technicians use psychrometrics – the science of how water vapor behaves in air and materials – to calculate how many air movers and dehumidifiers a space actually needs. Running equipment without those calculations just moves moisture around and makes the job longer.
Material Removal and Assessment
Wet carpet pad, saturated drywall, and waterlogged insulation are removed to expose the structure. Once the wet material is out, we can see what the framing, subfloor, and sill plates actually look like. That’s when the repair scope is refined and the numbers get firmed up in writing.
Flooded Basement
Flooded Basement restoration in Houston usually involves a sump pump failure, a hot water tank rupture, or groundwater intrusion after heavy rain – the kind of storm flooding that hits neighborhoods like Jersey Village and Friendswood when the bayous run high. The cost to extract water, dry out, and repair a flooded basement in Houston typically runs $2,500 to $6,000 depending on square footage and how long the water has been in contact with finishes. Keegan Restoration Houston responds same-day for Basement Water Removal, extracts the standing water with truck-mounted or portable extraction systems, and gets the space drying the same day. We do not wait until tomorrow to see how it looks.
Sealed-Space Drying
Basements in Houston are less common than in northern markets, but when they exist, they’re often finished and they trap moisture aggressively. We rely on desiccant and low-grain refrigerant dehumidifiers from Phoenix and Dri-Eaz to pull water out of concrete, framing, and air. Basement drying requires more equipment per square foot than above-grade spaces, and we calculate that load precisely.
Sump and Perimeter Water Intrusion
If your flooded basement came from outside water, the source has to be addressed or the problem returns. We identify where water entered, document the site for your insurance claim, and coordinate the restoration scope so you’re not drying out a space that will just take water again next storm.
Water Extraction
Water Extraction is the physical removal of standing water from floors, carpets, crawlspaces, and other surfaces before drying equipment is placed. It’s the first thing that happens on any wet job because no amount of air movement dries out standing water. Keegan Restoration Houston runs truck-mounted extraction in Houston plus portable systems for tight access areas, and the equipment we use includes XPOWER and B-Air water removal units. Extraction alone typically costs $350 to $800 in Houston, though it’s almost always bundled into the broader mitigation scope. We document the amount of water removed, the affected area, and the time we arrived – all of which matters for your claim file.
Extraction Before Drying
Every minute standing water sits, it moves further into building materials and across flooring transitions. We extract first, every time, because it shortens the drying cycle and reduces the amount of material that has to be cut out. A faster extraction often means the difference between saving and replacing your hardwood floors.
Documented Water Volume and Loss Scope
We record the estimated gallons removed and map the wet area before we place equipment. That record is part of the job file we format to support your insurance claim, so your adjuster can see exactly what the home looked like when we arrived and what we did about it.
Emergency Water Removal
Emergency Water Removal is the immediate response to active water intrusion – a burst washing machine hose, a supply line failure requiring Burst Pipe Restoration, an overflowing toilet, or a roof leak that’s pouring into the living space. In Houston, emergency water removal from Keegan Restoration Houston starts with a live person answering your call at any hour, then a crew dispatching same-day to extract the water and start drying. The job typically costs $400 to $1,200 for the emergency extraction and initial drying setup, depending on the affected area’s size. We arrive with the equipment loaded, not with a salesman who quotes the job and then calls a crew.
Same-Day Response in Houston
When you call (325) 550-1783, a live person answers and gets a crew moving. Our response window across Houston and nearby communities like Baytown and Missouri City is measured in hours, not days. The faster the water stops and the extraction begins, the less you lose.
Stopping the Source First
We can’t just extract and set up drying if water is still coming in. Our technicians shut off supply valves, contain Ceiling & Roof Leak Water Damage pending final repair, and do what can be reasonably done to stop the source while they work. On sewer or contaminated water, that also means protecting the rest of the house from cross-contamination during removal.
Flood Damage Restoration
Flood Damage Restoration covers the full scope of recovery after floodwater – whether that’s tropical storm runoff in Dickinson, bayou overflow near Santa Fe, or a city drain backup in Alvin. Because floodwater is category 3 water, it carries bacteria, sewage, and chemical contaminants. The full restoration includes extraction, decontamination, demolition of saturated and contaminated materials, drying, and reconstruction. Flood damage restoration in Houston typically runs $4,000 to $10,000 or more depending on how high the water reached and how long it sat. Keegan Restoration Houston runs the full scope, from the first extraction to the final coat of paint, with the written price delivered before work begins and a one-year written guarantee on the repair.
Decontamination and Removal
Anything porous that floodwater touched – carpet, pad, drywall, insulation, upholstered items – has to be removed and disposed of. We treat the affected structure with antimicrobial products and document the removal for your insurance claim. This is not a cleaning job. It’s a removal job, and it has to be done by the book.
Drying and Rebuilding
After the contaminated material is out and the structure is treated, we set the drying plan and monitor it daily. Once the framing and slab are dry, we rebuild: drywall, trim, doors, paint, flooring. The whole job is one crew, one point of contact, one written scope that covers both the mitigation and the repair.
Water Damage Cleanup
Water Damage Cleanup is the complete removal of water, wet materials, and moisture from a structure so that repairs can begin and the home is safe to live in again. It covers extraction, material removal, cleaning and decontamination, and the full drying process. You need it immediately after any significant water event, and Keegan Restoration Houston performs it in Houston every day with professional-grade equipment and documented results. Water damage cleanup in Houston usually runs $1,200 to $4,000, with final costs driven by square footage, the water category, and how long the water sat before we got there. We give you that number in writing before any work starts, and it does not move later.
Cleanup for Clean-Water Losses
A supply line or water heater leak is category 1 water, which means less aggressive decontamination. The cleanup still requires fast extraction and drying, but more of the wet materials can sometimes be saved. We assess each material individually rather than taking a monolithic approach to the whole room.
Cleanup for Contaminated Water
Sewage backups, floodwater, or standing water that has sat for more than 48 hours can be unsafe to handle without proper PPE and containment. Our technicians are trained on IICRC standards for contaminated water work, including the use of air scrubbers and proper disposal protocols. If you have a sewer backup, do not try to clean it yourself. Call a professional and keep people and pets out of the area.
Emergency Water Damage Restoration
Emergency Water Damage Restoration is the full-service response when water is actively causing damage or when the damage has just occurred and every hour matters. It combines emergency extraction, structural drying, and the beginning of repair planning into one continuous response, not three separate visits. In Houston, Keegan Restoration Houston dispatches crews same-day for emergency water damage restoration, with pricing typically running $1,500 to $5,000 depending on the affected area and severity. We answer the phone 24 hours a day. Not an answering service. A person.
When Every Hour Matters
Water that sits overnight in a humid Houston summer soaks deeper, supports mold growth, and destroys more finished material. The faster the first crew arrives, the smaller the final repair scope. That’s why we run 24/7 dispatch with live intake and a crew that loads equipment at the shop, not after the client call.
Documented for Your Insurance
From the first phone call to the final drying log, we generate a paper trail that matches what adjusters and carriers expect to see. Your claim file includes photos, moisture readings, equipment logs, material removal records, and a written scope of the repair. That documentation directly supports your claim and reduces back-and-forth.
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We stock and run XPOWER extraction and air-moving equipment on water jobs throughout Houston, and our technicians know the units well enough to calculate placement and volume based on the room, not a guess. XPOWER’s high-output axial fans move a lot of air quickly, which makes them a core part of our drying setup on big open spaces.
Our dehumidification fleet includes Phoenix and Dri-Eaz refrigerant and desiccant units, and we’ve run those machines on hundreds of Houston-area losses. The equipment matters because the drying science matters; you can’t dry a slab in a Houston summer with rental fans from a big-box store. Whether you have equipment already in place from a previous contractor or you’re starting from zero, we can step in and run the job to IICRC standards.
Signs You Need a Pro Right Now
- Water is still running or actively leaking. If you can hear water moving or see it spreading, the source is not stopped. Your damage is compounding by the minute. Shut off the supply if you can do so safely and call us immediately.
- Wet drywall has started to swell or crumble. Once drywall loses its structural integrity and begins to bubble or sag, it’s beyond saving. That’s also a sign the water has been present long enough to soak into framing. The repair scope just got bigger and the clock on mold growth has already started.
- You smell something musty or earthy that won’t go away. That odor is often the first sign of mold activity inside a wall cavity or under flooring. It means moisture is trapped where you can’t see it. We can locate it with moisture meters and thermal imaging and address it before it spreads.
- Water has reached your electrical outlets or panel area. This is a genuine safety hazard. Do not enter standing water if it may be in contact with energized wiring. Shut off power at the breaker only if you can reach it safely without stepping into water, and call a professional.
- Your flooring is buckling, cupping, or separating at the seams. Hardwood floors cup and warp when they absorb moisture from below. Laminate and vinyl peel at the edges. Once that movement starts, the floor usually has to come out in the affected area, and the subfloor underneath may need drying or replacement.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Inspection and written scope. We arrive, walk the entire affected area with you, and document everything with photos and moisture readings. Then we put the scope of work and the price in writing before any equipment comes off the truck. No exceptions.
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Source control and extraction. We stop the water source where it’s safe and possible, then remove all standing water with truck-mounted or portable extraction. We record the approximate gallons removed and map the wet areas.
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Drying setup and monitoring. We place air movers, dehumidifiers, and containment as needed, using psychrometric calculations to size the drying system correctly. We return daily to log moisture readings and adjust equipment until materials are dry.
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Repair and reconstruction. Once the structure is dry, we remove unsalvageable material and rebuild: drywall, trim, flooring, paint. This is done by the same Keegan crew, not handed off to a sub you’ve never met.
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Final walkthrough and your written guarantee. We walk the finished job with you, compare it against the written scope, and hand you the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If it fails within a year, we return and fix it at no charge.
How Much Does Water Damage Restoration Cost in Houston?
Water damage restoration in Houston typically costs between $1,200 and $4,500 for most residential water losses. Emergency extraction alone usually runs $350 to $800 when it’s a clean-water, single-room job. A flooded basement in a finished Houston home commonly falls between $2,500 and $6,000, while flood damage restoration after category 3 water starts around $4,000 and can exceed $10,000 depending on how high the water reached and how long it sat. Several factors move the number: the water category, the size of the affected area, the amount of finished material that must be removed, and how long the water sat before extraction started. The surest way to avoid overpaying is to get a written scope and price before any work begins, which Keegan Restoration Houston does on every single job. We also explain what’s included in the quoted number: labor, equipment, materials, disposal, monitoring, and the repair. Our estimates are free. Call (325) 550-1783 and we’ll walk you through the numbers over the phone before we ever schedule the visit.
Our Service Area Near Houston
Our crews are based in Houston and respond same-day across the metro. We routinely work in Katy, Sugar Land, Baytown, Missouri City, Jersey Village, Friendswood, Alvin, Dickinson, Bellaire, New Territory, and Santa Fe. The same crew that handles Water Damage Restoration in Houston also covers our Water Damage Restoration in Katy and Water Damage Restoration in Sugar Land territories. If you’re within the greater Houston metro, call and we’ll confirm the response window for your neighborhood before we hang up.
Serving Houston, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Houston area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions About Water Damage Restoration in Houston
Water damage restoration is the full process of removing water, drying the structure, removing unsalvageable materials, and repairing the home to its pre-loss condition. It covers everything from emergency extraction to the final coat of paint. Keegan Restoration Houston performs the complete restoration scope with one crew, one written price, and a one-year written guarantee.
The drying phase typically takes 3 to 5 days for most residential water losses, depending on the materials affected and the size of the area. Repairs after drying usually take 1 to 2 weeks, and full flood damage restoration can run longer. We monitor moisture daily and give you a realistic timeline in writing once we see the full scope.
Most Houston homeowners pay between $1,200 and $4,500 for a typical water damage restoration job. Emergency extraction alone runs $350 to $800, while larger losses like flooded basements or flood damage restoration run higher. Our price is put in writing before any work starts, and it does not move later. Call (325) 550-1783 for a free estimate.
Yes. If a previous contractor placed equipment and walked away, we can assess the current drying setup, document what’s been done, and take over the job. We’ll bring the right equipment for the actual moisture load and get the drying on track. We commonly step into jobs where homeowners felt the first crew stopped communicating.
Yes, we respond same-day for emergency water removal and active water damage across Houston and the surrounding area. A live person answers the phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and a crew dispatches from our Houston location. Same-day service applies to mitigation and extraction; reconstruction is scheduled and priced in writing like any remodel.
Every repair carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the work fails within one year, Keegan returns and makes it right at no charge. The guarantee is written, it covers the full repair, and it includes a free second visit if something comes apart. That’s The Garrison Standard on every job we run.
If it’s safe to do so, shut off the water supply at the source or at the main, and turn off power to the affected area. Keep children and pets away from the wet area, and do not attempt to remove saturated drywall or flooring yourself. Take photos of the damage before anything is moved. Then call us and we’ll handle the rest.
Schedule Your Water Damage Restoration Service in Houston Today
Water on the floor does not wait, and neither should you. Call (325) 550-1783 right now and you’ll get a live person, a straight answer, and a same-day crew if your situation needs one. Every estimate is free, and every price goes in writing before any work starts.
Written by Shane Pruitt, Owner at Keegan Restoration Houston, serving Houston since 2005.