Texas Certified Restoration

10/22/2026

When category 2 water damage hits your living room, every hour matters.

Our team recently responded to an Austin home where moisture had soaked through the drywall and deep into the wood framing behind it. What looked like a small wall stain turned out to be a much bigger problem underneath the surface.

We removed damaged drywall, pulled out rotted wood, HEPA vacuumed the entire area, and applied antimicrobial treatment to protect the home from mold growth. From demo to drying, every step was about getting this family back to normal safely.

Want to see the full process and photos? Check out the full case study ➡️ https://www.texascertifiedrestoration.com/see-our-work/category-2-water-damage-restoration-in-an-austin-tx-living-room

10/20/2026

Category 2 water damage hit this Austin living room. See how Texas Certified Restoration handled drywall removal, wood rot, and antimicrobial treatment.

Category 2 water damage hit this Austin living room. See how Texas Certified Restoration handled drywall removal, wood rot, and antimicrobial treatment.

10/19/2026

That water stain on your ceiling? It's not a cosmetic problem. It's the last thing that happens, not the first.

By the time a stain shows up on your ceiling, water has already soaked through roofing material, insulation, and drywall above it. The stain you're looking at could represent days or weeks of moisture sitting in places you can't see.

Painting over it doesn't stop anything. The moisture source is still active, the materials above are still wet, and mold can start colonizing within 48 hours of initial saturation.

If you see a new stain forming, press the drywall gently. Soft or spongy? That's active moisture. Time to call.

10/16/2026

Storm season in Central Texas is no joke, and if your property takes a hit, the insurance process can feel like a second disaster.

Here's the truth: what you do in the first 48 hours after storm damage has a direct impact on what your insurance will actually cover.

➡️ Document everything before you clean up
➡️ Take steps to prevent further damage (and save those receipts)
➡️ Call a restoration company before the adjuster arrives

We put together a full guide on how to handle storm damage insurance claims in Texas the right way, from filing to getting paid. Link below.

https://www.texascertifiedrestoration.com/blogs/storm-damage-insurance-claims-texas-coverage-guidelines-for-property-owners

10/15/2026

When firefighters put out a fire, they use hundreds (sometimes thousands) of gallons of water. That water soaks into everything the fire didn't touch. So now you've got two problems happening at once.

Here's what the response actually looks like:

➡️ Water extraction starts immediately to prevent further saturation
➡️ Smoke and soot get cleaned from every surface, including inside cabinets, closets, and ductwork
➡️ Structural drying equipment goes in to pull moisture from walls, floors, and framing
➡️ Content gets assessed: what's salvageable, what's not, and everything gets documented for insurance

At Texas Certified Restoration, we handle the full scope of fire and water damage together. One team, one process.

https://www.texascertifiedrestoration.com/services/fire-damage-restoration

10/13/2026

Learn how to file a storm damage insurance claim in Texas, avoid common mistakes, and get the most from your policy. Tips from Central Texas pros.

Learn how to file a storm damage insurance claim in Texas, avoid common mistakes, and get the most from your policy. Tips from Central Texas pros.

10/12/2026

A burst pipe is obvious. Water everywhere, soaked floors, you know something happened. You call, we show up, extraction starts immediately.

A pinhole leak? That one's sneaky. A tiny corroded spot in a copper line behind the wall, dripping for weeks. No puddle. No sound. Just slowly saturating drywall, insulation, and framing until something stains, warps, or starts smelling off.

The burst pipe does more damage in one hour. The pinhole leak does more damage over one month. Both need professional water extraction and drying, but the pinhole is the one that catches people off guard.

10/09/2026

Storms in Pflugerville can look like no big deal from the curb. But hidden damage has a way of showing up weeks later as a ceiling stain, a musty smell, or a crack you swear wasn't there before.

We put together a checklist of the 6 areas every homeowner should inspect after severe weather. It covers everything from your roof and gutters down to your foundation and HVAC system, plus how to spot early signs of mold before it spreads.

A quick walkthrough now could save you thousands later.

Check out the full guide here ➡️ https://www.texascertifiedrestoration.com/blogs/6-post-storm-home-inspection-priorities-for-pflugerville-property-owners

10/08/2026

It's Fire Prevention Week, and this year's focus is lithium-ion battery safety. But while we're talking fire prevention, here are four things worth checking in your home right now:

1️⃣ Smoke detectors: test them and check the date. Over 10 years old? Replace them.
2️⃣ Dryer vent: not the lint trap, the actual vent line to the outside. Lint buildup there is a top cause of house fires.
3️⃣ Charging habits: don't charge laptops, phones, or e-bikes on beds or couches. Lithium-ion batteries overheat when airflow is blocked.
4️⃣ Fire extinguisher: check the gauge. If it's in the red, replace it. Keep one near the kitchen, not just the garage.

https://www.texascertifiedrestoration.com/blogs/house-fire-recovery-your-first-48-hours-as-a-homeowner

10/06/2026

Learn the 6 key areas to inspect after a storm in Pflugerville, TX. Protect your home from hidden water damage, mold, and costly repairs with this guide.

Learn the 6 key areas to inspect after a storm in Pflugerville, TX. Protect your home from hidden water damage, mold, and costly repairs with this guide.