For Homes
A burst pipe or appliance leak can soak your floors and walls before you notice. We extract, dry, and repair so your home is safe again.
- Water heater leak
- Frozen pipe burst
- Washing machine overflow
Commercial Water Damage Restoration in Fort Worth
Commercial Water Damage Restoration in Fort Worth stops water where it starts, dries the structure to IICRC S500 standards, and gets your doors back open. We handle office towers, retail, restaurants, and warehouses across Tarrant County. When a burst pipe or storm flooding hits at 2 a.m., our crews roll with water extraction units, air movers, and dehumidifiers already loaded. Call +1 (817) 270-9150.
Moisture mappingThermal imagingDaily drying logs- We measure firstReadings before equipment placement
- We document dailyMoisture logs emailed to you
- We protect surfacesFloors and contents covered
- We explain findingsWalk-through before work starts
What Our Commercial Water Damage Restoration Includes
Every commercial water damage restoration job starts with a written scope so you know what is covered before we begin. Most projects include emergency response, extraction, drying, monitoring, and basic repairs. Reconstruction, flooring replacement, and contents cleaning are scoped separately when needed. Here is what you can expect as part of the standard service.
24/7 Emergency Response
A live dispatcher answers your call any hour, any day. We dispatch the nearest crew with extraction and drying equipment already loaded. You get a text with the technician name and estimated arrival time, usually within 60 minutes inside Loop 820.
Moisture Inspection and Mapping
We check behind baseboards with a boroscope and test ceiling cavities. You receive a written scope with photos before drying equipment is set.
Water Extraction and Removal
Truck-mounted and portable extraction units pull standing water from floors and carpet. A sump pump handles deeper water in basements and loading docks. For sewage backup, we remove contaminated materials and apply antimicrobial solution before drying.
Structural Drying and Monitoring
We place air movers, dehumidifiers, and floor drying mats based on IICRC S500 formulas for your square footage. Daily moisture readings are logged and emailed to you. We do not remove equipment until the numbers prove the structure is dry.
Insurance Documentation
We photograph every affected area, log all moisture readings, and build the scope in Xactimate. Your adjuster gets a complete package that speeds up claim approval. We bill your carrier directly for covered work.
Repairs and Reconstruction
After drying, we repair drywall, baseboards, paint, and flooring. Larger reconstruction projects are handled by the same project manager so you have one point of contact from start to finish.
Homes and businesses.
The approach is the same for a home and a business. What changes is the access, the schedule and who needs the paperwork.
For Businesses
Water damage can close your doors and cost you customers. We respond fast, dry your space, and document everything for your insurance carrier.
- Office pipe burst
- Restaurant sewage backup
- Warehouse storm flooding
What Commercial Water Damage Restoration in Fort Worth Involves
A plain-language look at what Commercial Water Damage Restoration involves and when it is needed.
See how it worksCommercial Water Damage Restoration in Fort Worth is the process of extracting standing water, drying structural materials, and restoring a business property to pre-loss condition after a leak, flood, or sewage backup. It is not a shop vac and a box fan. We use moisture meters, thermal imaging cameras, and hygrometers to map exactly where water traveled inside walls, under slab, and above ceilings. Extraction units pull thousands of gallons per hour, then air movers and dehumidifiers run until daily readings prove the structure is dry. Every step is documented in Xactimate for your insurance carrier.
Fort Worth commercial properties face water damage from slab leaks under 1960s-era retail pads, burst pipes during January freezes, and storm flooding that overwhelms parking lot drains near the West 7th corridor. A slow appliance leak behind a commercial dishwasher can soak baseboards, drywall, and carpet padding for weeks before anyone notices the ceiling water stains.
Water damage gets worse every hour. Fast extraction and proper drying protect your building and your business.
- What it is
- Extracting water, drying the structure, and repairing damage to return your property to pre-loss condition.
- When you need it
- After a burst pipe, sewage backup, storm flooding, slab leak, or any water intrusion into your commercial space.
- What to expect
- A crew on site within 60 minutes, a written scope, daily drying logs, and repairs completed in one coordinated schedule.
Our Commercial Water Damage Restoration Process
Every job follows the same five phases, whether it is a 2,000-square-foot office or a 40,000-square-foot warehouse. Here is exactly what happens from the first phone call to the final walkthrough.
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Emergency Call
You call +1 (817) 270-9150 and speak to a live dispatcher, not a voicemail. We ask what happened, where the water is coming from, and whether the power is safe to leave on. Within minutes we dispatch the nearest crew with extraction and drying equipment already loaded. You get a text with the technician name and estimated arrival time.
- Call answered
- Crew dispatched
- Arrival text
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Inspection and Mapping
We map the migration path, check behind baseboards with a boroscope, and test ceiling cavities for hidden moisture. You get a written scope with photos before any drying equipment is set. This usually takes 45 to 90 minutes depending on square footage.
- Walk-through
- Moisture mapping
- Written scope
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Water Extraction
We pull standing water with truck-mounted and portable extraction units, then use weighted extraction on carpet and carpet padding. A sump pump handles deeper water in basements and loading docks. For sewage backup, we remove contaminated materials and apply antimicrobial solution before drying begins. Extraction typically runs two to six hours on a mid-size commercial loss.
- Extraction
- Contaminated removal
- Antimicrobial applied
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Structural Drying
We set air movers and dehumidifiers based on the IICRC S500 formula for the affected square footage. Floor drying mats go under hardwood flooring. We check moisture readings daily and adjust equipment until dry standard is reached, usually three to five days. You get a daily drying log by email so you can see the progress without visiting the site.
- Equipment set
- Daily readings
- Dry standard reached
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Repairs and Closeout
Once the structure is dry, we handle drywall repair, joint compound, paint, sealant, and flooring replacement. Our project manager walks the finished job with you, confirms every affected area is back to pre-loss condition, and sends the final documentation package to your insurance carrier. Most commercial jobs close out within 10 to 14 days from the first call.
- Repairs scheduled
- Final walk
- Documentation sent
Tools and Methods We Use
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Moisture Meter and Hygrometer
Measures moisture content in drywall, wood, and concrete. We use readings to map the extent of water migration and to determine when the structure has reached dry standard.
Thermal Imaging Camera
Reveals temperature differences that indicate hidden moisture behind walls, under floors, and above ceilings. This helps us find water you cannot see with the naked eye.
Water Extraction Unit
Truck-mounted and portable units pull thousands of gallons per hour from commercial floors. Weighted extraction heads pull water from carpet and carpet padding.
Air Mover and Dehumidifier
We use Dri-Eaz and Phoenix Restoration Equipment air movers and dehumidifiers to dry the structure. Equipment is sized to the affected square footage following IICRC S500 formulas.
Floor Drying Mat
For hardwood flooring and dense materials, drying mats force air underneath to dry the subfloor and boards without removing them. This saves flooring when the damage is caught early.
Thermal views are illustrative, generated from the photographs.
Methods
Boroscope
A small camera on a flexible rod lets us inspect inside wall cavities and behind baseboards without major demolition. We confirm hidden moisture before cutting into finished surfaces.
Sump Pump
For deep water in basements, loading docks, and crawl spaces, a sump pump removes standing water quickly so extraction and drying can begin.
IICRC S500 Standard
The IICRC S500 standard for water damage restoration defines how to inspect, extract, and dry a structure. We follow it on every job, from setting drying goals based on material type to taking daily moisture readings until dry standard is reached.
Xactimate Documentation
Xactimate is the estimating platform most insurance carriers use. We build line-item scopes in Xactimate with photos and moisture logs so your adjuster sees exactly what was done. This speeds up claim approval and reduces out-of-pocket costs.
Thermal Imaging and Moisture Mapping
We combine thermal imaging with moisture meter readings to create a map of the entire affected area. This ensures no hidden moisture is missed and drying equipment is placed where it is actually needed.
Antimicrobial Application
After extraction and before drying, we apply antimicrobial solution to affected surfaces. This inhibits mold growth and bacteria, especially important after sewage backup or storm flooding.
When Fort Worth Businesses Call Us
Office pipe burst
A frozen pipe bursts in your Downtown Fort Worth office tower on a January morning, sending water across three floors.
We dispatch a crew within 60 minutes, shut off the water, and extract from all affected floors. Thermal imaging finds water inside wall cavities. We set drying equipment on each floor and document the loss in Xactimate for your carrier.
Outcome: The building is dry in four days and repairs are completed within two weeks. Your tenants never lose more than a day of work.
Restaurant backup
Your Cultural District restaurant has a sewage backup that floods the kitchen and dining room before dinner service.
We treat it as a biohazard, remove contaminated materials, apply antimicrobial solution, and dry the space with air movers and dehumidifiers. We work around your schedule to minimize closure time.
Outcome: The restaurant passes health inspection and reopens within five days. No lingering odor, no repeat problems.
Warehouse slab leak
A slab leak under your Near Southside warehouse soaks 5,000 square feet of concrete floor and damages stored inventory.
We confirm the leak with thermal imaging, coordinate the plumbing repair, then dry the slab with floor drying mats and dehumidifiers. We document damaged inventory for your insurance claim.
Outcome: The floor is dry in three days and inventory loss is minimized. Your warehouse is back to full operation within a week.
Retail storm flood
Storm flooding pushes water into your West 7th retail space through the front doors during a heavy rain event.
We extract the water, remove wet carpet and padding, and dry the space. If the roof was damaged, we tarp it to prevent further intrusion. We handle the entire job from emergency response through repairs.
Outcome: Your store reopens in four days with new flooring and no mold issues. Customers never know there was a flood.
How Commercial Water Damage Restoration Runs in Fort Worth
Fort Worth commercial properties face water damage from a specific set of local conditions. January freezes burst pipes in older buildings with uninsulated exterior walls. Spring and fall storms dump inches of rain in hours, overwhelming parking lot drains near the West 7th corridor and Trinity River bottomlands.
Slab leaks are common under 1960s-era retail pads in Near Southside and Fairmount, where cast iron drain lines have been in the ground for decades. We know how these buildings are constructed and where water hides. Our crews follow TDLR and local code requirements for demolition and reconstruction, and we handle EPA Lead-Safe practices on pre-1978 buildings.
We also coordinate with the Texas Department of Insurance on commercial claims so your adjuster gets what they need.
- Downtown Fort Worth: High-rise office towers with complex plumbing systems. A burst pipe on an upper floor can affect multiple tenants below. We coordinate access and work after hours to minimize disruption.
- Sundance Square: Retail and entertainment venues with high foot traffic. Water damage here requires fast response to protect inventory and keep storefronts open. We work around business hours.
- Cultural District: Restaurants and museums with valuable contents and finishes. We use controlled drying methods to protect artwork, fixtures, and specialty flooring from secondary damage.
- West 7th: Mixed-use buildings with residential units above retail. A water loss can affect multiple floors and tenants. We map the entire migration path before drying.
- Near Southside: Older commercial buildings with cast iron plumbing and masonry walls. Slab leaks and pipe failures are common. We know how to dry these structures without causing further damage.
- January freezes that burst uninsulated pipes: North Texas freezes catch many property owners off guard. Pipes in exterior walls and attics freeze and burst, sending water into offices and retail spaces. We keep crews on standby during freeze events.
We walk the property and explain what we find We protect floors and set up extraction equipment We schedule follow-up checks and review next steps
From problem to finished result.
Downtown Office Tower Pipe Burst
Before: A frozen pipe burst on the 12th floor of a Downtown Fort Worth office tower at 2 a.m. Water ran down stairwells and soaked three floors of carpet, drywall, and ceiling tiles. Tenants arrived to standing water and a closed building.
After: We extracted 4,000 gallons, set 60 air movers and 12 dehumidifiers across three floors, and dried the structure in four days. Repairs were completed in 12 days. All three tenants were back to work with no mold issues.
We recommended pipe insulation on exterior walls and a freeze alarm. The property manager now schedules a pre-winter inspection every November to catch vulnerable lines before the first freeze.
Cultural District Restaurant Sewage Backup
Before: A sewage backup flooded the kitchen and dining room of a Cultural District restaurant two hours before dinner service. Contaminated water covered 1,200 square feet of tile and soaked the base of drywall and cabinetry.
After: We removed contaminated materials, applied antimicrobial solution, and dried the space in three days. New drywall, baseboards, and paint were completed in five days. The restaurant passed health inspection and reopened in under a week.
We installed a backwater valve on the main sewer line and recommended annual drain cleaning. The owner now has a preventive maintenance contract to avoid another backup.
Near Southside Warehouse Slab Leak
Before: A slab leak under a Near Southside warehouse soaked 5,000 square feet of concrete floor and damaged stored inventory. The owner noticed buckling floors and a high water bill but did not know the source.
After: We confirmed the leak with thermal imaging, coordinated the plumbing repair, and dried the slab with floor drying mats and dehumidifiers in three days. Inventory loss was limited to a few pallets. The warehouse was back to full operation in a week.
We recommended a monthly moisture check near the repaired area and a water bill monitoring routine. Catching a slab leak early saves thousands in inventory and repair costs.
Commercial Water Damage Problems We Solve in Fort Worth
Water damage shows up in different ways depending on your building type and location. Here are the most common problems we solve for Fort Worth commercial properties, and what happens when they are ignored.
- Burst pipe floodingBurst pipe flooding your office overnightWater spreads under floors and into walls within hours, soaking carpet padding, drywall, and insulation. Mold can start growing in 24 to 48 hours, turning a simple repair into a full remediation. We extract standing water, remove contaminated materials, and dry the structure with air movers and dehumidifiers. Our WRT technicians map the migration path so nothing is missed. We document everything in Xactimate and bill your carrier directly.
- Sewage backupSewage backup in your restaurant or retail spaceSewage carries bacteria and pathogens that make the space unsafe. Without proper decontamination, you risk health code violations, customer illness, and permanent odor problems that drive business away. We treat sewage backup as a biohazard. Our crews remove contaminated materials, apply antimicrobial solution, and dry the structure following OSHA protocols. We restore the space to a safe, clean condition so you can pass inspection and reopen.
- Slab leak damageSlab leak soaking your warehouse floorA slab leak can run for weeks before you notice buckling floors or high water bills. By then, moisture has reached drywall, baseboards, and inventory. Repair costs climb fast, and mold growth becomes likely. We use thermal imaging and moisture meters to confirm the leak and map the affected area. After the plumbing repair, we dry the slab and surrounding structure with floor drying mats and dehumidifiers. We document the loss for your insurance claim.
- Storm floodingStorm flooding overwhelming your parking lot drainsNorth Texas storms dump inches of rain in hours. When drains back up, water enters your building through doors and loading docks, soaking inventory, equipment, and flooring. Business interruption costs add up daily. We pump and extract floodwater, remove damaged materials, and dry the structure. Our crews handle emergency board-up and tarping if the roof or windows were compromised. We work fast to get your Fort Worth business back open.
Why Fort Worth Businesses Call Us First
Fast, documented drying that gets your business back open without mold problems.
60-Minute Emergency Response
We target 60 minutes or less from your call to a crew on site anywhere inside Loop 820. That matters when a pipe bursts at 2 a.m. and water is running under your sales floor. Our trucks carry water extraction units, Dri-Eaz air movers, and Phoenix dehumidifiers so drying starts the moment we arrive, not the next morning.
Insurance Documentation Done Right
We photograph every affected room, log moisture readings with a hygrometer, and build the scope in Xactimate, the same platform most carriers use. That means fewer adjuster questions and faster claim approval. We have walked hundreds of Tarrant County commercial claims from first notice of loss through final invoice.
IICRC S500 Drying Standards
Our WRT and ASD technicians follow IICRC S500 drying standards, not guesswork. We set drying goals based on material type, take daily moisture readings, and do not pull equipment until the numbers prove the structure is dry. That protects you from a mold growth callback three weeks later.
One Crew, Start to Finish
Extraction, structural drying, drywall repair, painting, and flooring go through one project manager. You get one phone number, one schedule, and one invoice. For office water damage restoration Fort Worth projects, that means your tenants deal with one point of contact instead of four subcontractors.
What you receive
Clear records you can keep and share.
Moisture log
Daily readings emailed to you
Photo report
Before, during, and after photos
Written scope
Line-item pricing before work begins
Drying record
Final readings proving dry standard
Understanding water categories in commercial restoration
Not all water damage is the same. The category of water determines what can be dried and what must be removed.
Category 1
Clean water from a supply line
- Supply line burst
- Appliance leak
- Often savable
Category 2
Gray water with some contamination
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher leak
- May need removal
Category 3
Black water, highly contaminated
- Sewage backup
- Storm flooding
- Materials removed
Materials and surfaces we work with
- Drywall
- Insulation
- Hardwood
- Carpet padding
- Baseboards
- Plywood
- Joint compound
- Sealant
Service ZIP codes.
A list like this tells people straight away whether you cover their street. Not listed? Call and ask: it only takes a minute.
- 76164
- 76040
- 76134
- 76135
- 76137
- 76131
- 76132
- 76133
- 76109
- 76108
- 76105
- 76104
Towns we serve.
Based in Fort Worth and covering the places around it. Pick one for local details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your insurance carrier typically covers the majority of the cost. We provide a written scope with line-item pricing before work begins.
Fort Worth Restorations handles commercial water damage cleanup Fort Worth TX for offices, retail, restaurants, and warehouses across Tarrant County. Call +1 (817) 270-9150 and we will dispatch the nearest crew, usually within 60 minutes inside Loop 820.
Most commercial property policies cover sudden and accidental water damage, including burst pipes, appliance leaks, and storm flooding. Sewage backup coverage is often a separate endorsement. We document every job in Xactimate and bill your carrier directly. We have handled hundreds of Tarrant County commercial claims and can walk you through the process from first notice of loss to final payment.
Extraction takes two to six hours. Structural drying runs three to five days with daily moisture readings. Repairs and reconstruction add five to ten days depending on scope. A typical office water damage restoration Fort Worth Texas job closes out in 10 to 14 days from the first call. Larger losses with sewage backup or storm flooding can take three to four weeks.
Related Services
Other services from the same team.
- Residential Water Damage RestorationFrom a single-room leak to a whole-house flood, we handle residential losses across Fort Worth. We protect your furniture, contain the work area, and keep you informed on the drying timeline from day one.
- Emergency Board-Up and TarpingAfter a storm or fire, we board up windows and tarp roofs to stop more water from getting in. Fort Worth storm damage often leaves openings that turn a small loss into a big one if they are not covered fast.
- Water Damage Assessment and InspectionWe inspect the whole structure, not just the visible wet spot. Moisture meter, thermal imaging camera, and hygrometer readings tell us where water traveled. You get a written scope before any work starts.
Get Commercial Water Damage Restoration in Fort Worth Now
Water spreads fast. Every hour you wait adds drying time, repair cost, and mold risk.
Call Fort Worth Restorations
Call +1 817-270-9150 any time, day or night. We answer, ask a few questions about the source and the rooms affected, and dispatch a crew. If you prefer email, send photos and your address to info@fortworthrestorations.com and we will follow up with next steps.