San Marcos has one of the most documented flood histories of any city in Central Texas. The city has experienced major flood events in October 1998, May 2015, and October 2015 — each caused by the intersection of the San Marcos River, the Blanco River, and Purgatory Creek converging under heavy rainfall conditions. During the May 2015 Memorial Day flood, the Blanco River crested at over 40 feet, surpassing its previous record by more than eight feet, and the damage to Hays County reached into the hundreds of millions of dollars. That history shapes how water damage should be understood here: this is not a city where flooding is a statistical edge case.
The housing stock near Texas State University's campus reflects the city's role as a college town. Streets like Fredericksburg, Hopkins, and the surrounding near-campus blocks contain rental homes and older single-family residences built in the mid-twentieth century. These structures often have original cast-iron drain lines, aging water heaters, and deferred maintenance patterns common in rental housing. Further from campus, family neighborhoods and newer subdivisions follow the slab-foundation pattern typical of post-2000 Central Texas construction. Both property types carry real moisture risk — older homes from plumbing age, newer homes from flash flood exposure near the river corridor.
Resolute Water Damage travels from Austin to San Marcos on a regular basis. We carry commercial drying equipment sized for the large-scale saturation events that follow river flooding — not just the portable dehumidifiers sufficient for a burst pipe in a single room.
Water Damage Services in San Marcos
- Water Extraction
- Emergency Water Removal
- Mold Remediation
- Basement Flooding Cleanup
- Ceiling Water Damage Repair
- Hardwood Floor Water Damage
- Structural Drying
- Sewage Cleanup
- Mold Inspection
- Black Mold Removal
Rapid Response for San Marcos Residents
Water damage in San Marcos requires fast action. Every hour that water sits in your home increases the risk of secondary damage including mold growth and structural issues. Our team is positioned to respond quickly across the San Marcos area.
We understand the specific challenges San Marcos homeowners face — from slab foundation leaks common throughout Central Texas, to flash flooding events, to plumbing failures in older homes. Our technicians arrive equipped with commercial drying equipment and moisture detection tools to assess and address the damage correctly from the start.
What to Expect When You Call
When you contact us about water damage in San Marcos, here is exactly what happens:
- Initial consultation — We ask about the source, location, and extent of the water damage so we can dispatch the right crew with the right equipment.
- On-site assessment — Our technician performs a moisture assessment using professional instruments to map the full extent of damage, including hidden moisture in walls and subfloor.
- Scope and estimate — We document findings and provide a written estimate before any work begins. We explain what needs to be done and why.
- Mitigation and drying — Water extraction, placement of air movers and dehumidifiers, and daily monitoring until all materials reach target moisture levels.
- Final documentation — Complete drying logs for your insurance claim, including before and after moisture readings.
Insurance Claims Support for San Marcos Homeowners
Most water damage events in San Marcos are covered by homeowner's insurance, depending on the source. We work directly with all major insurance carriers and provide the documentation your adjuster needs: moisture maps, photo documentation, drying logs, and an itemized scope of work in a format insurers recognize.
