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Burst pipe, leaky water heater or water in the basement? We help Harvey homeowners get the water out, dry the home properly and document everything for insurance.
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Describe what you’re seeing, and we’ll walk through the next steps with you.
First: keep clear of wet outlets, close the main shutoff for a pipe leak, and photograph the damage before you move it. The full list is on our water damage page.
On September 17, video showed up to a foot of water at the US-6 underpass near Park Avenue in Harvey. On July 3, the Sibley Boulevard underpass flooded at the Metra station.
The most telling report came on September 17. At 7:35 AM CDT, observers about 1 mile southeast of Harvey described this flood: Up to one foot of standing water at underpass along US-6 near Park Avenue in Harvey.
Seven in ten Harvey homes were built before 1970. When underpasses fill, older basements nearby can take water through floor drains and wall cracks.
Sources: preliminary National Weather Service Local Storm Reports: NWS storm report
In Harvey, the typical house dates to 1960. 70% were built before 1970, 12% in 1990 or later, and 63% are detached single-family homes, with 58% owner-occupied (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates: Census Reporter).
Our Harvey work follows one path: find the water, take out what won’t dry, dry the structure to confirmed readings and document it for your contractor. Every reading and photo goes into your file. See how the process works.
According to the EPA, water-damaged areas should be dried within 24–48 hours to prevent mold; our moisture readings track that. (Source: EPA) More in drying and moisture readings.
Whoever insures your home, we document the damage and meet your adjuster on site. Your claim is between you and your insurance company.
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We work with your insurance company: we document the damage with photos and measurements and help you understand the process. We are not a public adjuster; your claim is between you and your insurance company. Details are on our water damage page.
Some answers depend on Harvey’s own rules. These are the ones to check. You’ll find answers to common questions in the FAQ below.
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How bad was the water around Harvey on September 17? The National Weather Service’s preliminary flood report from 7:35 AM CDT on September 17 is summarized above, under this year’s Harvey reports. (https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.php?pil=LSRLOT&e=202609171404)
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