Burst pipe in a 1920s bungalow, a leak in a townhome, or storm damage to a historic house in Montrose? ARC responds 24/7, dries to IICRC standards, and handles your claim and rebuild.
Montrose was developed beginning in 1911 just southwest of downtown, and it has one of Houston's most varied housing mixes: bungalows, foursquares, and larger historic homes from the 1910s through the 1930s, garage apartments and duplexes, and many newer townhomes.
That variety means there's no one-size-fits-all drying plan. We look at how the home is built, what it's finished with, and where the water went, then dry what can be saved and document what can't.
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
Original galvanized supply pipes and cast-iron drains in older homes corrode over time, leading to leaks inside walls, under floors, and in the crawlspace.
Buffalo Bayou runs along the north side of Montrose. Intense rain can overwhelm street drainage, and low-lying areas can take on water during major storms.
In townhomes and condos, a failed supply line or overflowing tub upstairs can damage multiple floors and neighboring units before it's discovered.
Older Montrose homes often sit on pier-and-beam foundations with wood floors, plaster or shiplap walls, and decades of updates layered on top. Water can travel under the floor and inside walls in ways that aren't obvious from the room.
Townhomes and multi-unit buildings add shared walls and stacked bathrooms. A leak can cross into a neighbor's unit, so we document the source and spread carefully for every party involved.
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 Houston Heights, River Oaks, Upper Kirby. Not sure we cover your street? Call (832) 650-6500 or see our full service area.
We can dry your unit and document the source and path of the water. That record helps your insurer, your neighbor's insurer, and any association sort out responsibility.
We dry in place wherever moisture readings show it's possible and remove only what's necessary, documenting each decision. When repairs are needed, our reconstruction work is done to match pre-loss condition.
Yes. We set up containment, remove affected materials, treat the area, and complete remediation to IICRC S520 standards, with post-remediation testing before containment is removed.
We write estimates in Xactimate, work directly with your adjuster, and bill your insurer, so you pay only your deductible. We work with all major carriers.
Yes. Many Montrose properties are duplexes, garage apartments, or rentals. We can coordinate access with tenants, document each unit separately, and keep the owner and the insurance carrier informed throughout. Tenants' personal belongings usually fall under their own renters policies, so separate photos and records for each unit make the claims easier to sort out.