FAQ
Water Damage FAQ
Calling
Who answers when I call (737) 265-3450?
An independent restoration company that takes water damage jobs in and around Kyle. It's an independent business, not Water Damage Kyle, and it will ask what you're seeing and arrange to look.
Is there a cost to call?
No. You pay only if you hire a company, at a price you agree with that company.
Who does the work, and how is this site paid?
Calls to (737) 265-3450 are answered by an independent restoration company that works locally. Water Damage Kyle has no part in the work itself, its pricing or its results, so confirm a company's insurance and references before you hire it. Water Damage Kyle may be paid a fee by a contractor or marketing partner for calls that come through the site; calling costs you nothing. See the Disclaimer.
The Damage
Why is water leaking from my ceiling when it isn't raining?
Usually an upstairs bathroom or laundry, the attic AC drain line, or an attic water heater. Roofs leak in rain; those leak any day. Water leaking from the ceiling.
How do I know if I have a slab leak?
Common signs are a warm spot on the floor, the sound of water running with everything off, a water bill that jumped, and damp baseboards or flooring with no visible source. Slab leaks on clay soil.
How long does drying take?
For a typical leak, equipment often runs several days. Slabs, hardwood, wall cavities and flood jobs can take longer. It's done when moisture readings match dry areas of the house.
Can we keep living in the house while it dries?
Usually, after a clean-water leak, as long as the power is safe. The equipment is loud and adds heat and electrical load, which matters in a Texas summer.
Floods & Insurance
Does homeowners insurance cover a burst pipe in Texas?
Sudden, accidental water from a burst pipe is often covered; long-term leaks and flooding from outside often aren't. Your policy decides. Texas homeowners insurance and burst pipes.
How do I find out if my house is in a flood zone?
FEMA's flood maps show mapped flood hazard areas, and Hays County and the City of Kyle publish local information. Many flood claims come from outside mapped zones. Flood zones and flood maps around Kyle.
Does homeowners insurance cover flooding?
Standard homeowners policies generally exclude flood water from outside. Coverage for flooding is sold as its own policy.