Water damage drying
Fire & smoke cleanup
Mold remediation
Storm response
Sewage cleanup
ReconstructionFree visual inspection and a written scope of work before any mitigation begins - photos, moisture readings, and drying logs go in your claim file
The scope we write is the scope we bill. Anything new gets shown to you, in writing, before we touch it.
Get your free estimateRestoration Company in San Antonio, TX
Wendell Restoration San Antonio handles water damage, mold, and repair work across the city, from the older neighborhoods inside Loop 410 to the newer subdivisions pushing northwest toward Helotes. San Antonio homes sit on expansive clay soil, and the city gets hit with flash floods that overwhelm drainage fast, which means restoration here often involves both a sudden water event and the foundation movement that caused it. If you need someone to answer the phone and show up, call (325) 413-9949. We put the price in writing before any work starts, and you get before-and-after photos by text.
Why San Antonio Homes Are Different
San Antonio sits on the Balcones Escarpment, right at the edge of the Hill Country. The soil is a heavy, expansive clay that swells when wet and shrinks when dry, and it moves more than most homeowners realize. Single-story, slab-on-grade homes built from the 1950s onward are the norm here, with brick veneer or limestone exteriors that hide shifting foundations until a slab leak or a crack in a supply line makes itself known. When a pipe breaks under a slab, the water doesn’t pool in a basement, because San Antonio homes don’t have basements. It wicks up through the flooring, spreads inside wall cavities, and starts feeding mold growth within 48 hours in the summer heat.
Flash flooding is the other half of the picture. Intense, short thunderstorms in the spring and fall dump inches of rain in under an hour, and the city’s drainage system simply can’t keep pace. On the northwest side, where the soil has a higher limestone content, water pools against foundations and seeps through hairline cracks. Inside Loop 410, many older homes still have cast-iron drain lines that collapse under shifting clay, and when that happens, sewage backs up into the house. Restoration in San Antonio means looking at both problems at once: the water that got in today, and the structural issue that let it in.
Restoration work we handle
Our Main San Antonio Services
These are the three services San Antonio homeowners call us about most often. Each has its own page with local pricing, timelines, and specifics for this city.
Water Damage Restoration in San Antonio
When water has already spread through your San Antonio home, whether from a flash flood or a busted supply line, the first 24 hours decide how much we can save. We extract the standing water, set up professional-grade drying equipment, and track the air’s moisture level with psychrometric drying, so we know when the structure is truly dry, not just surface-dry. San Antonio’s summer humidity makes this step critical. Mold colonizes fast here, and skipping proper drying means dealing with a bigger problem in two weeks. For a full breakdown of timelines and local costs, see Water Damage Restoration in San Antonio.
Mold Remediation in San Antonio
Mold in San Antonio is almost always tied to water, and the math is straightforward: hot, humid summers plus a hidden leak equals rapid growth. We contain the affected area, run HEPA air scrubbers, remove contaminated materials, and apply antimicrobial treatment to prevent regrowth. Because the clay soil here keeps foundation humidity high even in dry months, we also check for ongoing moisture intrusion that will bring the mold back. You get a written scope of work before we start, and photo updates as we go. Details are at Mold Remediation in San Antonio.
Water Damage Repair in San Antonio
Drying a house is only the first half. Repair means putting it back: drywall, flooring, baseboards, paint, and in San Antonio, often addressing the plumbing or drainage issue that caused the water in the first place. We rebuild to match what was there, and every repair carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If it’s not done right, we make it right, including a free second visit if the repair fails. Visit Water Damage Repair in San Antonio for pricing and what the rebuild timeline looks like in this city.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service in San Antonio
We work on homes with a range of restoration equipment already installed or specified, and our technicians are trained on Dri-Eaz, Phoenix, and XPOWER systems among others. Parts for these units are stocked locally in San Antonio, which keeps most repairs moving without a week-long wait for shipping. See our brands for the full list.
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| Service | Typical range in San Antonio |
|---|---|
| Water extraction and drying (single room) | $1,100 – $3,200 |
| Water extraction and drying (multiple rooms) | $3,200 – $7,500 |
| Flood damage restoration (category 1 water) | $4,000 – $12,000 per 500 sq ft |
| Flood damage restoration (category 3 water) | $7,500 – $20,000 per 500 sq ft |
| Sewage backup remediation | $5,000 – $15,000 |
| Mold inspection and assessment | $220 – $550 |
| Mold remediation (contained area) | $1,500 – $5,000 |
| Mold remediation (whole home) | $8,000 – $30,000 |
| Drywall and baseboard repair after water damage | $900 – $2,800 per room |
| Slab leak repair and re-pipe (small section) | $3,000 – $8,000 |
| Cast-iron drain line repair | $2,500 – $7,000 |
Prices in San Antonio push upward when the job involves slab access, cast-iron replacement, or a category 3 contamination event, all of which are common in this city’s older housing stock. Whatever the scope, you get a written price before any work starts, and the number on that paper is the number you pay. We don’t reopen pricing at the door.
Neighborhoods We Serve in San Antonio
We dispatch crews to every corner of San Antonio, from downtown condos to the far north suburbs. Most of our water damage calls in this city get a technician on site within 60 to 90 minutes during regular hours.
- Alamo Heights
- Stone Oak
- Alamo Ranch
- Helotes area
- Universal City
- Terrell Hills
Service Area – Cities Near San Antonio
Wendell Restoration also responds to water damage and mold jobs in the communities immediately around San Antonio. If your home is in Helotes, TX, Cibolo, TX, or Bulverde, TX, the same written-price promise and live arrival time apply. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our San Antonio office, and crews cover all of these areas locally.
Serving San Antonio, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the San Antonio area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Restoration Company in San Antonio
Most water damage calls inside the San Antonio metro get a technician on site within 60 to 90 minutes. Flood events and major storms can stretch that window, so we give you a live arrival time you can track when you book. Call (325) 413-9949 and a person answers.
It depends on the scope. Drying, mold remediation, and cosmetic repairs typically don’t require a city permit, but re-pipes, drain line replacement, and structural work often do. We tell you upfront if your job needs one, and we handle the paperwork as part of our written scope of work.
Yes. We document every job with before-and-after photos, which helps your claim move faster. Our team works directly with your adjuster so you’re not stuck playing phone tag between tradespeople and your carrier. The estimate is free, and the price is in writing before we start.
If you’re dealing with water or mold in your San Antonio home, call Wendell Restoration at (325) 413-9949. You’ll get a live person, a straight answer, and a written price before anyone touches a tool.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local damage restoration pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What San Antonio Customers Say
"Mold removal in a basement corner after the leak. Retested clean."
- Gordon K."Respectful crew, daily updates, and no surprises."
- Yasmin O."Water damage repair to the baseboards and drywall was clean."
- Ted H.