Water damage restoration in Midland, TX
Burst pipe, water heater leak, or a roof that let go in a hailstorm. Done right, water damage restoration gets the water out fast, dries the house until the meters say it's dry, and leaves you with the photos and readings your insurer will ask for. Send us your details and we will call you back to talk about your job.
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Water damage services in Midland and Odessa
Most requests start with water on the floor. What the house needs after that depends on where the water came from and how long it sat.
Water damage restoration
Finding the water, drying the structure and putting the walls and floors back.
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Water extraction and flood cleanup
Pumping out standing water and pulling it out of carpet and pad before it spreads.
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Burst and frozen pipes
Supply line, water heater and freeze damage, plus what to do before a hard freeze.
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Mold remediation
Mold after a leak, when a small patch is a DIY job, and when Texas law requires a license.
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Insurance claim help
What a Texas homeowners policy usually covers and how long your insurer has to respond.
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Areas we cover
Midland, Odessa, the Midland County communities, Gardendale and Stanton.
Learn moreWhy a wet floor turns into a bigger job
Water does most of its damage where you can't see it. It runs under baseboards, soaks into the pad under your carpet, and wicks up drywall above the line on the floor. Mopping up and running a box fan gets the surface. It leaves most of the moisture behind, and that is how a clean water leak turns into swollen cabinets and, a few weeks later, mold.
Restoration means finding all of that water and getting it out. A good crew checks walls and floors with moisture meters, removes what can't be saved, and leaves drying equipment running until the readings say the house is dry. Not until it looks dry.
If that sounds like your house, tell us what happened and where you live, and we will call you back to talk it through. Before anyone starts work, ask for an itemized estimate and proof of insurance.
How a water damage job usually goes
Stop the water
If it is still running, close the main shutoff valve. It is often where the line comes into the house, and there is usually a cut off at the water meter too. Only touch the breaker panel if you can reach it from a dry spot. The City of Midland says water coming out of your meter box can be a sign of a leak and asks you to report it.
Inspection and moisture readings
The crew walks the house with meters, sorts out whether the water is clean, gray or black, and marks how far it spread. Take your own photos before anything gets moved.
Water extraction
Extractors pull standing water out of carpet, pad and hard floors. The sooner this happens, the less water soaks into walls and subfloor.
Drying
Air movers and dehumidifiers run for several days. The crew should take readings at each visit and move equipment as rooms dry out.
Repairs
Once materials read dry, damaged drywall, baseboards, flooring and cabinets get replaced. Some restoration companies do the rebuild themselves and some hand it to a general contractor. Ask which up front.
Water extraction and flood water in Midland
When a big storm does hit Midland, the water comes fast. On May 30, 2024, the National Weather Service measured a record 1.60 inches of rain for the day at Midland International, and many roads in the area flooded, a few of them impassable for a while. The same storm dropped hail up to baseball size near the NWS office and the Legends Park subdivision for 30 minutes to an hour, which the NWS says caused extensive damage to vehicles and buildings. On Memorial Day 2021, the west side of Midland got up to two inches of rain in 30 minutes.
When that water gets inside, extraction comes before anything else. Truck mounted or portable extractors pull standing water out of carpet and pad, pumps and squeegees clear hard floors, and meters show how far the water went under baseboards and into the walls. Water that came in from outside has picked up whatever was in the yard and the street, so carpet and pad it soaked are usually thrown out rather than dried. Our flood water extraction page explains what can be saved and what to do before a crew gets there.
Extraction isn't only for storms. A burst supply line, a failed water heater or a split washer hose can soak a room just as well, and that water is clean when it starts. Caught early, clean water is the cheapest kind to dry out. Left overnight, it soaks further into the walls and the job gets bigger.
What causes water damage in Midland homes
West Texas is dry most of the year. The leaks that cause trouble tend to come from inside the house, plus the odd hard freeze or spring storm.
Hard freezes
Deep cold doesn't come often, which is why it catches people out. In February 2021 Midland International dropped to minus 2°F on February 15, and the National Weather Service counted 8 days in a row below freezing, beating the old record of 5 days set in 2007. The Red Cross lists pipes in attics, garages and along outside walls among the ones that freeze most often, and a split pipe may not leak until the ice inside it melts. See burst and frozen pipes for what to do before the next one.
Hard water and water heaters
The City of Midland puts its water hardness at 400 to 600 parts per million. The USGS calls anything over 180 mg/L very hard and notes that the scale hard water leaves when heated can shorten the life of equipment and make electric water heaters less efficient. When an old tank fails it can empty all of its water onto the floor, often in a garage or a closet next to carpet. A look at the heater, its connections and the washer hoses once a year costs nothing.
Supply lines, appliances and slab leaks
Toilet and sink supply lines, ice maker lines, dishwashers and washing machine hoses fail at any time of year. A clogged sewer line is its own problem; see sewage and toilet backups. A slab leak is a different problem: you may notice a warm spot on the floor, the sound of running water with everything off, or a water bill that jumps. That needs a plumber to find and fix the leak before drying makes sense.
Roof and storm leaks
Hail and wind can open up a roof, and the first heavy rain after a long dry stretch finds every weak spot. The May 2024 storm described above is a recent example. Water in the attic soaks insulation and shows up as a stain on the ceiling a day or two later. Rising water from outside is a separate case for insurance, covered below.
What water damage restoration costs
Nobody can give you an honest price without seeing the job. For a rough idea, Angi's 2026 cost guide puts the national average at $3,868, with most homeowners paying between $1,383 and $6,369. Angi's per square foot figures run from about $3.50 for clean water up to $7.50 for black water such as a sewage backup. We haven't found published cost data for Midland itself, so we won't make up a local number. More detail on our restoration cost page.
The biggest things that move the price are the type of water, how many square feet got wet, what the floors and walls are made of, and how long the water sat before anyone started on it. Getting the water out and drying started early is the best way to keep the job small.
Help with your insurance claim
The Texas Department of Insurance says most homeowner and renter policies cover sudden and accidental water damage, such as a burst pipe or a broken washer hose. Damage from a slow leak usually isn't covered, and most home policies don't cover flooding from outside.
Texas law also puts your insurer on a clock. Under Chapter 542 of the Texas Insurance Code, most insurers have 15 days after you report a claim to acknowledge it and start investigating, and 15 business days after they get everything they asked for to accept or reject it in writing. Ask the restoration company for photos, daily moisture readings and an itemized estimate. Your adjuster will likely want all three. More on our insurance claims page.
What you get from this site
When water is coming through the ceiling, you shouldn't have to work down a list of numbers hoping someone picks up.
One short form
Name, phone, town and what happened. That's all we need to call you back.
Midland and Odessa
We take requests from both cities and the towns around them, from Greenwood and Gardendale out to Stanton.
Know what to ask
Our pages explain what a proper drying job looks like, so you know what to expect from the moisture readings, the equipment and the estimate.
Claim tips from the source
What we say about Texas insurance rules comes from TDI and the Insurance Code, and every page lists its sources at the bottom.
Areas we cover
We take requests from homeowners across the Midland and Odessa area, including:
- Midland
- Odessa
- Greenwood
- Gardendale
- Stanton
- Warfield
- Cotton Flat
- Valley View
- Spraberry
In Odessa? Our page on water damage restoration in Odessa, TX lists who to call about the water in the city and in West Odessa, plus local flood and hail history. Further out? Send a request anyway and tell us where you are. Notes on well water, septic systems and rural homes are on the service areas page.
Common questions
How fast does water damage need to be dried?
The EPA says water damaged areas and items should be dried within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold growth. In practice that means getting water out and drying equipment running the same day if you can.
Does homeowners insurance cover water damage in Texas?
Often, if the damage was sudden. The Texas Department of Insurance says most homeowner and renter policies cover sudden and accidental water damage, like a burst pipe, a toilet overflow or a broken washer hose. Slow leaks that went on for weeks usually are not covered, and flooding from outside needs a separate flood policy.
Can I dry it out myself with a few fans?
A small spill of clean water on tile or vinyl, caught right away, usually dries fine with fans and the AC running. Wet carpet pad, soaked drywall, water under cabinets, or anything that sat overnight is different. Those need moisture meters and dehumidifiers, or the water stays in the wall and shows up later as swelling, odor or mold.
Should I call a plumber or a restoration company first?
Stop the water first by closing the main shutoff valve. If you cannot stop it or find the leak, you need a plumber. Once the water is off, get restoration started right away. The plumber fixes the pipe; the restoration crew dries the house. They are two different jobs and you usually need both.
What happens after I send the form?
You get a call back on the number you gave us to talk about what happened, which rooms got wet and how long the water sat. If you took photos, keep them handy. Before any work starts, ask for an itemized estimate and proof of insurance.
Sources: EPA, NWS Midland, May 30, 2024 severe weather, NWS Midland, Memorial Day 2021 flash flood, NWS Midland, February 2021 arctic outbreak, NWS Midland 2021 climate summary, American Red Cross, City of Midland water FAQ, USGS, Angi cost guide, Texas Department of Insurance, Texas Insurance Code ch. 542. Sources checked and page updated October 21, 2026.
Water in your house right now?
Shut off the main water valve, keep clear of wet outlets and cords, and take a few photos. Then send us your details. The sooner drying starts, the less of the house has to come out.