Water damage drying
Fire & smoke cleanup
Mold remediation
Storm response
Sewage cleanup
ReconstructionFree visual inspection and a written scope of work before any mitigation begins - photos, moisture readings, and drying logs go in your claim file
The scope we write is the scope we bill. Anything new gets shown to you, in writing, before we touch it.
Get your free estimateTrusted Water Damage Restoration for Austin Homeowners
Water damage restoration in Austin, TX typically costs between $1,200 and $4,500 for a full residential job, with emergency water extraction alone starting around $350 to $800 before drying equipment is set. We’ve been handling Austin water damage since 2005, and we answer every call with a live person, 24 hours a day, including holidays. A burst pipe in Hyde Park, a slab leak in Allandale, or a flooded utility room in Mueller: we send a technician you’ll know by name and photo before the knock. Call (361) 315-6142 now.
Water Damage Repair
Water Damage Repair is the structural and cosmetic work that puts your home back together after water has been removed and the structure dried: replacing drywall, reinstalling flooring, repairing baseboards, and repainting affected areas. You need it when water has soaked into porous building materials long enough to compromise them, which in Austin’s summer heat can happen in under 48 hours. Marsh Water Damage Austin handles the full repair scope, from patching a Ceiling & Roof Leak Water Damage stain to reframing a wall, and a written price comes before any saw is picked up.
Structural Drying Before Repair
We don’t patch over damp framing or drywall that’s still holding moisture. We run psychrometric readings, measuring the moisture content of the air and the materials, until every affected surface is below the threshold where mold can grow. Only then does repair work begin, so you’re not paying to redo the same wall twice.
Matching Austin’s Older Construction
Plenty of central Austin homes were built before 1980, and repair work on these houses requires matching existing textures, trim profiles, and materials. Our crews have repaired water damage in Craftsman bungalows in Travis Heights and mid-century ranches in Crestview, and we source materials to match the original construction, not just whatever is cheapest.
Restoration work we handle
Water Mitigation
Water Mitigation is the emergency work done in the first hours and days after a water event to stop the spread of damage: extracting standing water, removing soaked materials, and setting drying equipment. It’s the difference between a $1,200 cleanup and a $12,000 rebuild. Marsh Water Damage Austin crews arrive with truck-mounted extraction units and commercial drying gear from Dri-Eaz and Phoenix, and the mitigation scope is documented in writing before equipment is placed.
Containment and Air Control
In many Austin homes, water damage is not contained to one room by the time we arrive. We set containment barriers to isolate wet areas from dry ones, and we monitor humidity levels so moisture doesn’t migrate into adjoining rooms, stairwells, or the attic through natural airflow.
Documented Drying Logs
Insurance adjusters want proof the job was done correctly. We keep daily moisture logs, photo documentation, and equipment placement records for every mitigation job, so when your adjuster asks what was done and when, you can hand them a complete record rather than a verbal summary.
Flooded Basement
Basement Water Removal in Austin is a specialized job because basements are rare in central Texas but common in newer construction in places like Circle C and Steiner Ranch, where they sit below grade and collect water fast. A flooded basement is usually caused by a sump pump failure, a foundation drain backup, or surface water entering through window wells, and it can destroy flooring, drywall, and stored belongings within hours. Marsh Water Damage Austin responds to flooded basements the same day, with extraction equipment sized for deep standing water.
Sump Pump Failure Response
When the pump dies during a storm, water has nowhere to go except up. We extract first, then diagnose whether the pump needs replacement, repair, or a backup system, so the next Austin downpour doesn’t put you back in the same position a month later.
Below-Grade Drying Challenges
Basements dry slower than above-grade rooms because they have less natural airflow and lower temperatures. Our crews use low-profile drying equipment and dehumidifiers positioned for the specific layout of a below-grade space, which shortens the drying timeline and reduces the chance of secondary damage to framing and subfloor.
Water Extraction
Water Extraction is the first physical step of any water damage response: removing standing water using truck-mounted or portable extraction equipment before drying can begin. In Austin homes with slab foundations, standing water that sits for even a few hours can migrate into wall cavities and under baseboards, and the longer it sits, the more demolition is required. Marsh Water Damage Austin uses commercial extraction equipment from Dri-Eaz to pull water from carpet, hard flooring, and subfloor spaces.
Hardwood and Tile Considerations
Extraction on hard surfaces is different from carpet. We use specialty wands and mat systems designed to pull water from between floorboards and through grout lines, which gives hardwood floors in Austin’s older homes a fighting chance rather than an automatic tear-out.
Subfloor and Cavity Extraction
Water hides where you can’t see it. We drill small access points when necessary and use cavity-drying attachments to extract moisture from under cabinets, inside wall voids, and beneath tub surrounds, because surface drying without cavity drying is how repeat damage happens.
Emergency Water Removal
Emergency Water Extraction is what you need when water is actively flowing or standing in your home right now: a supply line rupture, a water heater blowout, or an overflowing fixture that won’t stop. Marsh Water Damage Austin answers emergency calls with a person, not a voicemail, 24 hours a day, and our Austin crews are typically on site within 60 to 90 minutes of your call. A written price for the extraction and initial mitigation is provided before work begins.
Stopping the Source First
Removing water while it’s still flowing is wasted effort. We locate and stop the source first, whether that means shutting off a valve, capping a line, or directing you to the main shutoff while we’re en route, so the emergency stops getting worse before our equipment even comes off the truck.
What to Do While You Wait
Move electronics and small furniture out of wet areas if you can do so safely, and turn off electricity to affected rooms at the breaker if water is near outlets. Don’t enter standing water that’s in contact with electrical fixtures, and call us at (361) 315-6142 for immediate dispatch.
Flood Damage Restoration
Flood Damage Restoration covers the full scope of work needed after a flood event, whether it’s a flash flood in Austin that pushed water through a door or a washing machine supply line that flooded an upstairs laundry room. It includes extraction, drying, demolition of unsalvageable materials, antimicrobial application, and reconstruction. Marsh Water Damage Austin handles flood damage from the first pump-out to the final coat of paint, with IICRC-credentialed technicians managing the scope.
Storm Water vs. Clean Water
Flood water from an Austin storm carries contaminants: silt, sewage from overloaded municipal systems, and whatever the runoff picked up along the way. We treat storm water damage differently than a clean water leak, including antimicrobial treatments and more aggressive material removal where needed, because the contamination determines what can be saved and what cannot.
Working With Your Flood Insurance
Flood insurance claims work on a different timeline and rulebook than standard homeowner’s claims. We document everything, coordinate directly with your adjuster, and provide the photo and moisture documentation they need, so the claim doesn’t stall on missing paperwork while your home sits wet.
Water Damage Cleanup
Water Damage Cleanup is the complete process of removing water, debris, and damaged materials, then cleaning and sanitizing the affected areas. It’s what most homeowners picture when they call a restoration company: the wet carpet being cut out, the soaked drywall being removed, the standing water being extracted, and the space being left clean enough to begin drying. Marsh Water Damage Austin includes full cleanup in every water damage response, and we haul away everything we remove.
Cleanup After Sewage or Contaminated Water
When the water came from a toilet backup or a sewer line, cleanup includes more than mop and bucket. We remove contaminated materials, apply appropriate antimicrobial products, and dispose of affected items following the same protocols used for commercial losses, because half-measures in a sewage cleanup are how homes get sick.
Debris Removal and Disposal
You shouldn’t have to rent a dumpster after a water damage job. We handle all debris removal and disposal as part of the written scope, including wet drywall, compromised insulation, ruined carpet and pad, and any contents that couldn’t be saved.
Emergency Water Damage Restoration
Emergency Water Damage Restoration is the complete response when water damage in Austin cannot wait: a Burst Pipe Restoration at 2 a.m., a water heater that failed while you were at work, or a storm that breached a door or window. It combines emergency extraction, immediate mitigation, and the start of drying, all under a single written scope, with a live person on the phone and a technician whose name and photo you receive before we arrive. Marsh Water Damage Austin handles emergency restoration 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Night and Weekend Response
Water damage in Austin doesn’t check business hours. Our phone line is answered by a person at 3 a.m. on a Sunday, and our crews are dispatched from local staging areas, not a central switchboard in another city, which keeps response times in Austin neighborhoods like Brentwood, Rosedale, and South Congress under 90 minutes in most cases.
The First Hour Sets the Cost
Every hour water sits in your home increases the scope of demolition and the total bill. Our priority in the first hour is stopping the source, extracting standing water, and setting drying equipment, because these three actions have a bigger impact on your final cost than anything done later in the job.
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Marsh Water Damage Austin works with all major equipment brands, but our technicians hold credentials through IICRC, RIA, and IFA, the organizations that set the training standards for restoration work across the United States. That credentialing is applied to every job, whether it’s a two-room cleanup or a full-home flood response.
Our drying and extraction equipment includes Dri-Eaz and Phoenix units, the same brands used in large commercial restoration projects. We maintain and calibrate this equipment regularly so it performs consistently on Austin’s humid summer days. Whether you’re in Georgetown, Cedar Park, or central Austin, the equipment and the standards are the same.
Signs You Need a Pro Right Now
- Water is still flowing. If the source hasn’t been stopped, every minute adds to the damage. Shut off the nearest valve or the main, then call a professional who can extract what’s already in your home before it spreads.
- You smell mildew or dampness you can’t locate. Hidden moisture inside wall cavities or under flooring supports mold growth. By the time you smell it, the affected area is bigger than you think.
- Baseboards are swelling or separating from the wall. This means water has wicked up behind the drywall, and the affected area extends beyond what you can see on the surface.
- Carpet is wet in more than one room. Water travels along slab floors and through doorways quickly. If wet carpet extends into adjoining rooms, the underlayment and possibly the subfloor are already saturated.
- Paint is bubbling or drywall is softening. Both are signs that moisture is trapped behind the surface. The drywall will need to be cut out and replaced, and the sooner it’s done, the less framing damage you’ll have.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Call and talk to a person. You reach a live dispatcher at (361) 315-6142 who asks about the source, the affected areas, and the urgency. We send you the name and photo of your technician before they leave for your home.
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Assessment and written price. Your technician arrives, verifies their identity with a photo ID badge, and inspects the damage. You receive a written scope and price before any work begins, not an estimate that balloons after demo starts.
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Extraction and mitigation. Standing water is removed with commercial extraction equipment, unsalvageable materials are removed, and containment is set if needed. Drying equipment from Dri-Eaz or Phoenix is placed and started.
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Drying and monitoring. We return daily to check moisture levels with psychrometric readings, adjusting equipment as conditions change. You receive documentation of every reading so you can see the progress.
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Repair and final walkthrough. Once the structure is dry, we complete the repair scope, walk the job with you, and provide your written guarantee. Every repair is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise, which includes a free second visit if anything isn’t right.
How Much Does Water Damage Restoration Cost in Austin?
Most residential water damage restoration jobs in Austin run between $1,200 and $4,500, depending on the affected square footage, the water category, and how long the water sat before extraction began. A simple extraction with drying equipment for a single room typically runs $800 to $1,800. Water damage repair that includes drywall replacement, painting, and flooring work usually runs $2,000 to $6,000 on top of the mitigation cost.
What affects the price: the category of water (clean, gray, or black), how many rooms are affected, whether ceilings or cabinetry are involved, and whether contents need to be moved or stored. The biggest cost driver is time, because water that sits for more than 24 hours doubles or triples the demolition scope. You avoid overpaying by getting a written price before work starts and by choosing a company that documents everything with photos and moisture readings. Our free estimates include a full inspection, a written scope, and an itemized price, and no work begins until you approve the number in writing.
Our Service Area Near Austin
Marsh Water Damage Austin serves the entire metro area, including Water Damage Restoration in Georgetown, Water Damage Restoration in Cedar Park, Brushy Creek, Hutto, Elgin, Lago Vista, Camp Swift, Hornsby Bend, Lost Creek, Shady Hollow, and Wells Branch. Typical response time is 60 to 90 minutes within Austin city limits, and slightly longer for the surrounding communities. If you’re unsure whether we serve your address, call (361) 315-6142 and ask.
Serving Austin, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Austin 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 Austin
Water Damage Restoration is the complete process of returning a water-damaged home to its pre-loss condition. It includes extraction, drying, demolition of unsalvageable materials, cleaning and sanitizing, and the repair work that follows. Marsh Water Damage Austin handles the entire process from emergency response to final paint, with a written price and a written guarantee on every job.
Most residential water damage restoration jobs in Austin take 3 to 7 days for the drying phase, and repair work adds another 3 to 10 days depending on the scope. A single-room cleanup with no structural repair can be dry in 2 to 3 days, while a full flooded basement with drywall and flooring replacement typically runs 1 to 2 weeks. We give you a timeline in your written scope before work begins, and we update you daily during drying.
Water damage restoration in Austin typically costs between $1,200 and $4,500 for a complete residential job. Emergency extraction alone starts around $350 to $800, and repair work adds $2,000 to $6,000 depending on materials. Every Marsh Water Damage Austin job comes with a written price before work starts, so you’ll know the number before any equipment is placed. Call (361) 315-6142 for a free estimate with no obligation.
We serve all of Austin and the surrounding communities, including Georgetown, Cedar Park, Brushy Creek, Hutto, Elgin, Lago Vista, and the neighborhoods throughout central Austin. If you’re within the Austin metro area, we can typically reach you within 90 minutes for emergency water removal. Call (361) 315-6142 and our dispatcher will confirm your location immediately.
Yes. A live person answers our phones 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. When you call with a water emergency, we dispatch from local Austin staging areas and typically arrive within 60 to 90 minutes. No voicemail, no callback queue, no chatbot.
Every Marsh Water Damage Austin job includes our 365-Day Done Right Promise, printed on the work order. If any repair is not right within 365 days, we make it right, including a free second visit. This guarantee is not a promotion, and it doesn’t require you to argue for it. It’s our standing commitment on every job we do.
Shut off the water source if you can do so safely, move small items out of wet areas, and clear a path to the affected rooms. Don’t enter standing water that’s near electrical outlets or appliances, and don’t attempt to remove structural materials yourself. We’ll handle the rest from the moment we arrive.
Schedule Your Water Damage Restoration Service in Austin Today
If you’re dealing with water damage in Austin right now, call (361) 315-6142. A live person answers, we send a technician whose name and photo you’ll know before the knock, and you’ll get a written price before any work begins. Free estimates. 24/7 response. No surprises.
Written by the team at Marsh Water Damage Austin, led by Tobias Reyner, serving Austin homeowners since 2005.