Dallas-Fort Worth water damage checklist
What to do before water spreads.
Use this checklist when a burst pipe, appliance leak, flood, roof intrusion, sewage backup, or drying concern needs fast review in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
First 15 minutes
Stay safe first.Do not walk through standing water near outlets, panels, or plugged-in devices. If there is immediate danger, call emergency services.
Stop the source if safe.Shut off the water supply, move away from active leaks, and avoid contaminated sewage or storm water.
Document the damage.Take photos and short video of the water source, flooring, walls, cabinets, baseboards, and affected rooms before moving items.
Move small valuables.Lift papers, electronics, rugs, and light furniture only when doing so is safe. Do not tear out wet material without guidance.
Request intake quickly.Share the city or ZIP, property type, whether water is still coming in, and whether electricity or sewage is involved.
What counts as urgent
Active water, standing water, wet drywall, wet baseboards, sewage backup, storm intrusion, soaked flooring, ceiling leaks, water near electrical systems, and mold-like moisture concerns should be reviewed quickly.
Dry Fast DFW is a request-intake and routing service. Service
availability depends on location and operator capacity. Arrival time,
insurance approval, coverage, and remediation results are not
guaranteed.