Leak under a pier-and-beam bungalow, a burst pipe in a Victorian, or a new build's upstairs overflow? ARC responds 24/7, dries to IICRC standards, and rebuilds to match the original character of your home.
The Houston Heights was founded in the 1890s as one of Texas's first planned communities and became part of Houston in 1918. Today it's known for Victorian homes and early-1900s bungalows, many restored, alongside newer homes and townhomes. Our office at 1401 Greengrass Dr, Unit O42, is in the 77008 ZIP code, which also covers much of the Heights.
Older Heights homes have materials you can't easily replace: original pine floors, shiplap walls behind later drywall, wood trim, and pier-and-beam framing. We dry carefully and remove only what can't be saved.
Extraction and monitored drying to IICRC S500. Water damage restoration
Contained removal and testing to IICRC S520. Mold remediation
Board-up, soot and odor removal, contents cleaning. Fire & smoke restoration
Tarping, board-up, and full repairs. Storm damage restoration
White Oak Bayou curves along the Heights' southern and western edges. Homes in lower areas near the bayou and its tributaries have flooded in major storms, including Hurricane Harvey in 2017. Floodwater is Category 3.
Pipes under pier-and-beam homes are more exposed to cold. During Winter Storm Uri in February 2021, burst pipes caused water damage in homes across Houston.
Older homes may still have cast-iron or clay drain lines that crack or clog with roots, leading to leaks under the house or sewage backups.
Many older Heights homes sit on pier-and-beam foundations, with plumbing running through the crawlspace. Water from a leak can collect under the house, raising humidity and wetting subfloors and joists from below. We dry the crawlspace and the floor system together, not just the rooms above.
Newer homes and townhomes are typically slab-on-grade with plumbing in finished walls and ceilings, so leaks show up differently. We adjust the drying plan to the construction in front of us.
IICRC documentation from day one, Xactimate estimates, and direct billing with all major carriers, so you pay only your deductible. How the claim process works
If it's unsafe, leave and call 911. Otherwise shut off the water, move art and rugs away from wet areas, and leave damaged materials in place for documentation.
We extract from the surface and below, then dry with monitored setups so site-finished wood and stone installations have the best chance of being saved.
Cabinetry, trim, and built-ins are checked with moisture readings before anything is removed. Where removal is needed, we document it first.
Containment, floor protection along work paths, and one point of contact from the first call through the final walk-through.
Our reconstruction team handles drywall, flooring, cabinetry, millwork, and paint, installed to match pre-loss condition.
Nearby, we also serve Montrose, River Oaks, Memorial. Not sure we cover your street? Call (832) 650-6500 or see our full service area.
Yes. We extract standing water from the crawlspace where possible, dry the subfloor and joists, and monitor moisture levels under the house and in the rooms above until they're dry.
Often they can, especially when drying starts quickly. Old-growth pine is dense and takes careful, monitored drying. If boards are beyond saving, we document why, and our reconstruction team works to match what's there.
We take readings inside the wall cavity. Shiplap can often be dried in place once the drywall over it is opened; we remove only what the readings show is too wet or damaged.
It depends on your policy. Many standard policies limit sewer and drain backups unless you have a water backup endorsement. We document the source and the damage to support whatever coverage applies.
Yes. Alongside original bungalows, the Heights has many newer homes and additions built on slabs, often with second-floor laundry rooms and bathrooms. Upstairs leaks in these homes usually travel through ceilings and into the walls below. We find the full extent with moisture meters, dry what can be saved, and rebuild finishes to match, whether the home is from 1910 or last year.