Water damage restoration in Midland, TX
Burst pipe, water heater leak, or a roof that let go in a storm. Send us your details and a local restoration crew will call you back. They get the water out, dry the house properly, and keep the photos and readings your insurer will ask for.
- Water extraction, drying and repairs
- Midland, Odessa and the towns around them
- Photos and moisture records for your claim
- Free to request a call back
- Water extraction and drying
- Help with the insurance claim
- Midland, Odessa and nearby
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 the same day.
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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 a foot or more 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.
Midland Water Damage is a simple way to find that kind of help. Tell us what happened and where you live, and we pass it to an independent restoration company that covers your part of Midland or Odessa. They call you back and you deal with them directly. You'll know the company's name before anyone shows up.
What happens after you send your details
Stop the water
If it is still running, close the main shutoff valve. In many Midland homes it sits in a box near the street or where the line comes into the house. Only touch the breaker panel if you can reach it from a dry spot.
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. Of all the steps, this one has the most effect on the final bill.
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.
What causes water damage in Midland homes
West Texas is dry most of the year, and most houses here were built for heat. 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. Pipes in outside walls, attics and garages split, and a lot of homeowners only found the leak once things thawed and pressure came back. 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 hard water leaves scale that can shorten the life of a water heater. 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 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. 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.
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. Same day extraction is usually the cheapest thing you can do for your bill.
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 crew for photos, daily moisture readings and an itemized estimate. Your adjuster will want all three. More on our insurance claims page.
Why Midland homeowners use us
When water is coming through the ceiling, you shouldn't have to work down a list of companies hoping someone picks up.
One short form
Fill it in once for Midland, Odessa or the towns around them, and we find a restoration company that covers your address.
You know who is coming
We are not the crew. The independent company that calls you back gives you its name, so you can look them up before they arrive.
Straight answers
If we can't find someone for your job, we will tell you, so you can try someone else without losing more time.
Nothing to pay us
Asking for a call back is free. You agree on the work and the price with the restoration company, not with us.
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
Further out? Send a request anyway and we will tell you plainly whether someone can get to you. 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.
Who actually comes out to my house?
An independent restoration company that works in your area. When they call you back they tell you who they are, before anyone heads your way, and you deal with them directly on the work and the price.
Sources: EPA, NWS Midland, February 2021 arctic outbreak, NWS Midland 2021 climate summary, City of Midland water FAQ, USGS, Angi cost guide, Texas Department of Insurance, Texas Insurance Code ch. 542. Checked October 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.