Texas Certified Restoration

10/09/2026

Storms in Pflugerville can look like no big deal from the curb. But hidden damage has a way of showing up weeks later as a ceiling stain, a musty smell, or a crack you swear wasn't there before.

We put together a checklist of the 6 areas every homeowner should inspect after severe weather. It covers everything from your roof and gutters down to your foundation and HVAC system, plus how to spot early signs of mold before it spreads.

A quick walkthrough now could save you thousands later.

Check out the full guide here ➡️ https://www.texascertifiedrestoration.com/blogs/6-post-storm-home-inspection-priorities-for-pflugerville-property-owners

10/08/2026

It's Fire Prevention Week, and this year's focus is lithium-ion battery safety. But while we're talking fire prevention, here are four things worth checking in your home right now:

1️⃣ Smoke detectors: test them and check the date. Over 10 years old? Replace them.
2️⃣ Dryer vent: not the lint trap, the actual vent line to the outside. Lint buildup there is a top cause of house fires.
3️⃣ Charging habits: don't charge laptops, phones, or e-bikes on beds or couches. Lithium-ion batteries overheat when airflow is blocked.
4️⃣ Fire extinguisher: check the gauge. If it's in the red, replace it. Keep one near the kitchen, not just the garage.

https://www.texascertifiedrestoration.com/blogs/house-fire-recovery-your-first-48-hours-as-a-homeowner

10/06/2026

Learn the 6 key areas to inspect after a storm in Pflugerville, TX. Protect your home from hidden water damage, mold, and costly repairs with this guide.

Learn the 6 key areas to inspect after a storm in Pflugerville, TX. Protect your home from hidden water damage, mold, and costly repairs with this guide.

10/05/2026

If you notice flickering lights in one part of your house, warm outlet covers, or a faint burning smell with no visible source, don't write it off.

Those are signs of an electrical issue behind your walls. Wiring can overheat, smolder inside wall cavities, and go undetected for hours before a fire breaks through. Tripping the same breaker over and over is another red flag most people just reset and ignore.

It's 🔥 Fire Prevention Week, and at Texas Certified Restoration, we want you to catch these warning signs early. If something doesn't feel right with your electrical, call an electrician before it becomes a restoration call.

https://www.texascertifiedrestoration.com/services/fire-damage-restoration

10/02/2026

"My insurance won't cover that." We hear this from homeowners all the time, and most of the time, they're wrong.

The truth is, most standard homeowners policies do cover sudden water damage (burst pipes, appliance failures, accidental overflows). They also typically cover fire and smoke damage. A lot of people assume their damage isn't covered and never file a claim.

What's usually not covered? Gradual damage (a slow leak you ignored for months) and flood damage from rising water (that requires a separate flood policy). But sudden, accidental events? Those are almost always covered.

Don't talk yourself out of filing. Call your insurance company, report the damage, and let them tell you what's covered. You might be surprised.

https://www.texascertifiedrestoration.com/blogs/does-homeowners-insurance-cover-water-damage

09/30/2026

🌧️ Flood Watch in Effect for Williamson County

Heads up, Round Rock, Pflugerville, Georgetown, and surrounding communities. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for our area starting tonight (Wednesday, September 30) through Friday evening, October 2.

Heavy thunderstorms and rain are expected through the end of the week, with Thursday looking like the heaviest day. That means potential street flooding, rising creeks, and water pooling in low-lying areas across Central Texas.

A few things to keep in mind:
➡️ Never drive through standing water. If the road is flooded, turn around.
➡️ Move vehicles away from low-water crossings and flood-prone spots.
➡️ Keep an eye on local alerts.
➡️ Know where your water shut-off valve is in case storm damage causes a pipe issue inside your home.

If heavy rain does lead to water getting inside your home, the most important step is acting fast. Standing water causes more damage every hour it sits, and mold growth can start within 24 to 48 hours in our Central Texas humidity.

Our team at Texas Certified Restoration is available 24/7 for emergency water damage and flood cleanup. Save our number just in case: (512) 883-6760.

Stay safe out there. 💧

09/30/2026

When this Round Rock homeowner noticed their hallway floor felt soft, they had no idea a slow AC leak had been spreading water into four different rooms.

Our team traced the moisture from the AC closet through the office, hallway, and bedroom. We detached baseboards, removed damaged drywall, pulled up affected flooring, and set up commercial drying equipment until every room read dry.

Hear how they felt about the process in their own words.

09/28/2026

National Preparedness Month reminder: four things every Central Texas homeowner should have figured out before the next storm rolls through.

1️⃣ Where is your main water shutoff valve? Can you turn it off in 30 seconds?
2️⃣ Do you have photos or video of every room in your home for insurance purposes? Closets, garage, and storage areas included?
3️⃣ Do you know the difference between your homeowners insurance and flood insurance? (They're not the same policy.)
4️⃣ Do you have a restoration company's number saved in your phone, not just your insurance agent's?

None of this takes more than an afternoon to handle. All of it can save you real time and money when something goes wrong.

09/24/2026

An AC leak in a Round Rock home doesn't always look like much at first. But by the time the homeowner noticed soft spots in the hallway flooring, water had already spread into four rooms.

Our crew detached baseboards, removed compromised drywall, pulled up sections of laminate flooring, and set up commercial drying equipment across the office, hallway, bedroom, and AC closet.

See the full before-and-during photo gallery and a room-by-room breakdown of what it took to dry this home out properly.

https://www.texascertifiedrestoration.com/see-our-work/ac-leak-water-damage-cleanup-in-a-round-rock-tx-home

09/22/2026

See how Texas Certified Restoration handled a multi-room AC leak water damage job in Round Rock, TX, including demo, drying, and flooring removal.

See how Texas Certified Restoration handled a multi-room AC leak water damage job in Round Rock, TX, including demo, drying, and flooring removal.