Water Damage Blog
Practical guidance for San Antonio property owners dealing with water damage — what to do in the first hours, how insurance claims work, how drying is actually verified, and when moisture turns into a mold problem.
What to Do After Water Damage: A Step-by-Step Guide to the First 24 Hours
What to do after water damage, in order: stop the water at its source, cut power to wet rooms if the breaker is safe to reach, photograph and video everything before you move it, get standing water out, and start aggressive drying the same day. Mold can begin forming within roughly 24 to 48 hours, so the first day decides how big the repair becomes.
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Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Water Damage?
Homeowners insurance commonly covers water damage that is sudden and accidental — a pipe that bursts, a supply hose that fails, a water heater that lets go. It generally does not cover damage from gradual leaks, long-term seepage, or deferred maintenance, and it does not cover flooding from rising external water, which requires a separate flood policy.
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