Plum Creek came up fast overnight and we had muddy water across the back of the house by morning. The crew was out to us within the hour, pulled the water, cut the wet drywall to a clean line, and had drying gear running that same day.
Water Damage Restoration in Dale, TX
Flash floods off the creeks, freeze bursts, and slab leaks do not wait, and neither do we. A Central Texas crew is on site within the hour across Dale and Caldwell County.
- Licensed & Insured
- IICRC Certified
- 24/7 Response
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We know the water that hits homes here
Dale sits in Flash Flood Alley on the Blackland Prairie, between the creeks and the clay. These are the four losses we are built to handle, fast.
Flash Flood Alley
Plum Creek, Onion Creek, the San Marcos River, and low-water crossings can rise in a single storm and push muddy, category-three water into a home. We extract, muck out, and sanitize fast.
Flood damage cleanupFreeze bursts
Winter Storm Uri and hard cold snaps split attic, garage, and exterior-wall pipes on homes built for heat, not cold. We shut it off, pull the water, and dry the walls and cabinets.
Burst pipe water damageSlab leaks on clay
Shrink-swell Blackland clay moves slab-on-grade foundations and stresses under-slab lines. Warm floor spots and high bills often mean a hidden slab leak. We find it and dry it.
Slab leak water damageHumid-summer mold
Long, humid summers grow mold within a day or two of any unaddressed leak, and AC condensate lines clog and overflow onto ceilings. We dry to a measured standard and remediate what has set in.
Mold remediationWater damage services across Dale and Caldwell County
Every water loss, one crew. Fourteen focused services, reshaped for a Central Texas market, each with its own page and process.

Flood Damage Cleanup
Flash-flood extraction, muck-out, and sanitizing after the creeks rise.
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Storm Damage Water Cleanup
Wind-driven rain and hail water intrusion, cleaned up and dried fast.
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Burst Pipe Water Damage
Shut-off, extraction, and drying after a supply line lets go.
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Slab Leak Water Damage
Finding and drying under-slab leaks on Central Texas clay.
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Frozen Pipe Water Damage
Freeze-burst cleanup and safe thawing after a hard cold snap.
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Water Heater Failure Cleanup
Cleanup and drying after a tank ruptures or a TPR valve lets go.
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Appliance & Supply-Line Leak Cleanup
Washer, dishwasher, fridge, and toilet supply-line failures.
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Ceiling Leak Water Damage
AC condensate and interior ceiling leaks, dried before mold starts.
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Roof Leak Water Damage
Attic and ceiling water from a hail-bruised or aging roof.
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Water Extraction & Removal
Truck-mounted removal of standing water, the urgent first step.
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Structural Drying & Dehumidification
Air movers, dehumidifiers, and daily moisture monitoring.
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Sewage & Black Water Cleanup
Safe cleanup and disinfection after a sewer or septic backup.
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Mold Remediation
Contained, licensed removal after leaks and humid-summer moisture.
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Commercial Water Damage Restoration
After-hours response for restaurants, retail, and offices.
Learn more ›What happens the moment you call
No phone tree, no waiting for morning. Here is how a Central Texas crew gets to you and stops the damage.
You call, a person answers
Day or night, a real person picks up, gets your address, and dispatches the nearest crew right away.
We roll and arrive fast
On site within the hour across Dale, Lockhart, Kyle, Buda, and San Marcos, with truck-mounted extraction ready.
We stop the damage
We find the source, pull the standing water, and set drying equipment before the water spreads any further.
On site within the hour across Dale, Lockhart, Kyle, Buda, and San Marcos.
(512) 555-010024/7 emergency dispatchHow we restore your home, step by step
A real, measured process, not a mop and a fan. Every job is documented for your insurer.
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Call and dispatch
A person answers 24/7, gets your address, and sends the nearest crew right away.
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Inspect and moisture-map
We find the source and use meters and thermal imaging to map how far the water has wicked.
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Extract standing water
Truck-mounted and portable extraction pull the water out fast, before it spreads further.
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Dry and dehumidify
Air movers and commercial dehumidifiers dry the structure, with daily moisture readings.
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Clean and sanitize
We clean, disinfect, and treat for odor and mold, wearing the right protection for the water type.
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Restore and document
We put your home back together and hand your carrier a clean, photo-documented file.
Trusted across Caldwell County and the corridor
A supply line in the attic split during the cold snap and water was pouring through the ceiling. They shut it off, got the standing water out, and dried everything before mold could start. Honest about what needed replacing and what did not.
We had a warm spot on the floor and a water bill that made no sense, and it turned out to be a slab leak. They found it, dried out the slab and cabinets, and walked me through the insurance paperwork step by step.
A sewer line backed up into our downstairs bathroom and it was a mess I did not want to touch. They showed up quickly, handled the black water safely, disinfected everything, and the room was dry a few days later.
A spring storm drove rain in through a hail-bruised roof and stained the ceiling. They tarped it, dried the attic, and coordinated with my adjuster. The first visit ran a little behind, but the work itself was solid.
Mold showed up in a closet a couple of weeks after a small leak we thought we had handled. The team contained the area, removed it properly, and dried everything so it would not come back. Explained the whole process in plain language.
Serving Dale, Caldwell County, and the corridor
Seated near Dale on FM 1854, we respond across Caldwell County and the Kyle, Buda, and San Marcos corridor, day or night.

ZIP codes we cover
Do not see your street? Call anyway. Anywhere in Dale or Caldwell County, we confirm a time and roll a crew.
Dale & east Caldwell County
Lockhart & Luling
Kyle, Buda & Uhland
San Marcos & Martindale
Mustang Ridge & SE Austin
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Why Dale and Caldwell County call us first
Local and 24/7
Seated near Dale and on site within the hour, day or night, across all of Caldwell County and the corridor.
IICRC certified crews
Trained in water restoration and applied structural drying, with truck-mounted extractors, air movers, and meters.
Licensed mold remediation
Licensed for mold remediation in Texas, so leak aftermath is contained and cleared the right way.
Insurance friendly
We document the loss with photos and readings and bill your carrier directly, so the paperwork is not on you.
Upfront pricing
Plain price ranges and an honest scope before we start, plus a cost calculator you can use right now.
A person answers
No phone tree at 2 a.m. A real person picks up, gets your address, and sends a crew right away.
Honest price ranges, and we bill your insurer
Nobody local shows pricing. We do. Every loss is different, so these are typical ranges, not a quote.
- Emergency water extraction$450 to $1,800
- Structural drying (per affected area)$1,200 to $4,500
- Flood or sewage cleanup$2,500 to $8,000
- Slab leak detection and dry-out$1,500 to $5,000
- Mold remediation$1,500 to $6,000
Every loss is different, and your carrier often covers most of it. For an exact figure, try the water damage cost calculator or call for an on-site scope.
Working with your insurance
Most sudden water damage, a burst pipe, an appliance that let go, a storm that drove water in, is covered by a standard homeowner policy. We document the loss with photos and moisture readings, bill your carrier directly, and you usually pay only your deductible. Flood from a creek and sewer backup are often separate coverage, and we will tell you plainly what is likely covered before we start.
Common questions from Dale homeowners
How fast can you reach my home in Dale or Caldwell County?
A person answers 24/7 and the nearest crew rolls the moment you call. We are on site within the hour across Dale, Lockhart, Kyle, Buda, and San Marcos, and a bit longer to the far edges of the service area. Water spreads by the minute, so calling early keeps the damage and the cost down.
Do you bill my insurance company?
Yes. We document the loss with photos and moisture readings and work directly with your carrier, so the paperwork is not left on you. Most sudden water damage is covered and you usually pay only your deductible. We will tell you plainly what is and is not likely to be covered.
Is a slab leak covered by insurance?
It depends on your policy. Many cover the sudden water damage from a slab leak and the work to find and access the leak, even when the pipe repair itself is separate. We document everything and help you file, and we will walk you through what your policy is likely to cover.
What should I do about mold after a leak in our humidity?
In a hot, humid Central Texas summer mold can start within 24 to 48 hours after any unaddressed leak. The fix is to dry the structure fast and, where mold has already set in, contain and remove it properly. We are licensed for mold remediation and dry to a measured standard so it does not come back.
Do you serve Lockhart, Kyle, Buda, and San Marcos?
Yes. We are seated near Dale and respond across all of Caldwell County plus the Kyle, Buda, Uhland, Mustang Ridge, San Marcos, and southeast Austin corridor. Give us your address when you call and we will tell you our arrival window.
Is water heater or appliance damage covered?
Usually, when it is a sudden failure like a ruptured tank, a burst supply line, or an appliance hose that let go. Slow, long-term leaks are treated differently by most policies. We document the source and the damage so your claim is clean, and we bill your carrier directly.
Are you available on nights, weekends, and holidays?
Yes, we are open 24 / 7 / 365. Water damage does not keep business hours, and neither do we. A real person answers, day or night, and a crew is dispatched right away.
How much does water damage restoration cost in Central Texas?
Every loss is different, so the honest answer is that it depends on how much water, what kind, how far it spread, and how long it sat. You can get a quick ballpark from our water damage cost calculator, then call us for an exact, on-site scope. We bill your insurer directly.
Dale's water damage crew is standing by
Water sitting means damage spreading. Call Lone Star Water Restoration and a local crew is on the way, on site within the hour across Caldwell County.
(512) 555-0100Talk to a Central Texas crew now, day or night