1. Stop the water
- Close the fixture valve or main water shutoff if safe.
- For a leaking water heater, close its cold-water supply.
- Keep away from electricity and standing water.
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Plumbing help
What do you need right now?
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After the leak is fixed
Now check what the water did to the house.
Stopping the plumbing source does not always mean the property is dry. StopLeak911 can dispatch an independent water-damage provider to assess affected areas and determine whether water extraction, moisture testing, drying or other damage-control work may be needed.
Moisture in drywall, flooring, cabinets and baseboards
Standing water or areas that may need extraction
Drying and dehumidification needs
Visible water damage and documentation for your records
Assessment first. Work only if needed.
The assigned provider can inspect the affected areas, explain what appears wet, and discuss the recommended next step. Any extraction, drying, demolition or other work and pricing are handled directly with that independent provider.
This is separate from the plumbing repair. The plumber stops or repairs the source; the water-damage provider focuses on what happened to the building materials afterward.
Electrical dispatch
Did the water reach anything electrical?
If water came through a light fixture, ceiling fan, outlet, switch, panel area or another electrical opening, keep away from the wet area and request electrical assistance separately.
Do not touch wet switches, fixtures, outlets, panels or standing water near electrical equipment.
Independent electrical provider network
Electrical service after water intrusion
StopLeak911 records the electrical request and routes it to an available independent provider serving the area.
Greater Houston and surrounding service areas
The assigned electrical provider confirms availability, credentials, scope and pricing before work is authorized.
Simple next steps
What to Do When Water Gets Loose
The service choices are above. These are the practical things to do while help is being arranged and after the source is controlled.
2. Document everything
- Photograph and video visible damage before cleanup.
- Capture ceilings, walls, floors, cabinets and belongings.
- Note when the leak was discovered.
3. Get the right trade
- Use emergency plumbing dispatch if water is still active.
- Use non-emergency plumbing if the source is controlled but repair is still needed.
- Use the separate water-damage and electrical sections when those services apply.
4. Protect the property
- Move valuables away from wet areas when safe.
- Use containers for minor drips after the source is controlled.
- Do not use electrical appliances in wet areas.
5. Keep your records
- Save photographs, invoices and provider reports together.
- Report significant sudden water damage to your insurer when appropriate.
- Coverage depends on your policy and cause of loss.
6. Check for hidden moisture
- Water can remain inside drywall, flooring and cabinets.
- Moisture testing can help identify affected materials.
- Professional extraction or drying may be recommended by the water-damage provider.
Leak fixed? Here’s what comes next.
The pipe may be repaired while moisture remains.
Water can move into drywall, flooring, cabinets and baseboards. StopLeak911 helps record the request and dispatch the appropriate independent provider.
Materials still feel damp
A musty odor develops
Water spread beyond the plumbing area
Insurance documentation may be needed
Water Damage Questions & Answers
The plumber fixed the leak. Could water still be trapped in my home?+
Yes. Water can remain inside drywall, insulation, flooring, cabinets and behind baseboards even after the pipe is repaired. A moisture assessment can help locate wet materials that are not visible from the room.
When should I request a water damage assessment?+
Request an assessment when materials still feel damp, you notice a musty odor, the leak ran for more than a short time, water traveled beyond the plumbing area, or you need documentation for an insurance claim.
What does a moisture assessment check?+
A professional assessment may check walls, floors, cabinets, baseboards and nearby rooms with moisture-detection equipment. The assigned provider can explain the affected area and recommend appropriate drying steps.
Why is professional drying important after a leak?+
Removing standing water is only the first step. Controlled drying helps reduce moisture left in porous building materials and can lower the risk of additional damage and microbial growth.
Can StopLeak911 help with insurance documentation?+
StopLeak911 can dispatch an independent water-damage provider who can document visible conditions, moisture readings and the work recommended or performed. Coverage decisions are made by your insurance carrier.
Who receives my address and phone number?+
Your name, phone number and service address are first saved in the private StopLeak911 dispatch dashboard. Only the information needed to perform the assignment is shared with the selected independent provider.
How StopLeak911 Works
Human dispatch at the top, then a clear path to the right independent provider.
Local Routing
Requests are matched to independent providers based on the service needed and the area they cover.
Provider Transparency
The assigned provider confirms availability, credentials, arrival expectations, scope and pricing directly with you.
One Dispatch Record
Your request is recorded once so plumbing, water-damage or electrical follow-up can be tracked without starting from scratch each time.
Independent Service Providers
StopLeak911 coordinates the connection. The independent provider performs the work, bills you directly and is responsible for the service provided.
Local emergency directory
Find Your Water or Utility District
Search Montgomery County water providers, MUDs, WCIDs, city utilities, power companies and emergency contacts by district, city or service.
Tap any section to expand its contacts.
Directory information is provided as a convenience. For an active indoor leak, shut off the water if it is safe, tap “Dispatch Plumber Now,” and confirm service boundaries with the utility provider.
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