Repairing Heat-Damaged Roofing and Preventing Leaks
Fact: San Antonio summer roof temperatures exceed 160°F, accelerating shingle wear and cracking. The South Texas sun beats down all season, drying and cracking shingles—creating pathways for leaks during monsoons. Proper repair and preventative steps keep your roof watertight. 1. Inspect Shingles for Heat Cracks Look for curling edges, cracked granules, or faded spots. […]
Drying Out Basements After Guadalupe River Flooding
Fact: Homes within two miles of Guadalupe River face a 20% higher flood risk. When the Guadalupe River overflows, basements fill fast. Effective drying prevents warp, decay, and hidden damage. Follow these steps to reclaim a dry, safe lower level. 1. Pump Out Standing Water Start with a submersible pump or powerful wet/dry vac. […]
Fixing Burst Pipes After Intense Summer Storms
Fact: Rapid temperature swings during summer storms increase pipe stress by 40%, causing more breaks. Summer storms bring hail, lightning, and sudden rain. When a tree limb or rapid cooling cracks a pipe, water gushes into walls and floors. Here’s how to fix burst pipes fast and minimize damage. 1. Locate and Shut Off […]
Protecting Your Home from South Texas Flash Floods
Fact: San Antonio sees flash flood warnings an average of 15 times each year. South Texas storms can unleash sudden torrents that turn streets into rivers and yards into ponds. Protecting your home means acting before the water arrives—and knowing how to respond when it does. 1. Seal Your Foundation and Walls Flash floodwaters […]
How Minor Flooding Triggers Major Fire Damage Restoration Later
In Converse, most homeowners think of water and fire as opposite forces. But in property damage, they’re closer than you think. A minor flood today can quietly set the stage for a major fire later — and by the time it happens, nobody connects the dots. We’ve seen it time and time again: water damage […]
One Appliance Leak Can Destroy the Entire Floorplan
In Schertz homes, water damage doesn’t always come from catastrophic events like floods or storm surges. Sometimes, all it takes is a quiet, slow drip from a single appliance to ruin your entire flooring system — and no one sees it coming. A refrigerator line, dishwasher seal, or washing machine hose might leak just a […]
The Real Cost of Rushing Water Damage Restoration
In San Antonio, time matters when water invades your home — but rushing the job is just as dangerous as delaying it. After a pipe bursts or floodwaters enter, the instinct is to act fast and move even faster to clean it up, dry it out, and “get back to normal.” But what most property […]
Why Water Damage Keeps Returning in the Same Rooms?
There’s nothing more frustrating than fixing water damage… only for it to come back again. In Cibolo, this happens more often than homeowners would like to admit. You dry the floors, replace the drywall, patch the pipe, and repaint — only to find a damp spot or musty odor reappear in the same room a […]
Why Flash Floods in Boerne Require Immediate Professional Water Extraction
Living in Boerne, TX, we know flash floods aren’t just rare “freak” events—they’re a real part of life. One moment it’s just raining, the next you’re looking at water pushing up against your doorstep, or worse, seeping into your home. When that happens, immediate action isn’t optional—it’s critical. At Dwyer Restoration, we’ve helped Boerne homeowners […]
Why Even Minor Storm Damage in Converse Can Wreck Roof Systems
When a storm blows through Converse, it’s easy to focus only on the big, obvious damage—downed trees, shattered windows, major roof collapses. But the truth is, even “minor” storm damage that seems cosmetic or harmless can quietly wreck your roof system over time. At Dwyer Restoration, we’ve seen firsthand how small dents, missing shingles, or […]
