Near Rice Hotel and Saddlery · Uvalde, TX
Water Damage Restoration Near the Rice Hotel and Saddlery
Water damage restoration near the Rice Hotel and Saddlery means a crew that answers around the clock, pulls the water out and dries the structure with measured equipment.
- Answered live 24/7
- IICRC S500 drying
- Photo & moisture records
Landmark area
Rice Hotel and Saddlery
N. East & E. North · built 1909–10 · Uvalde, TX 78801
About the area
The Rice Hotel and Saddlery, also called the Courtyard Building, stands at the corner of North East and East North Streets. It was built in 1909 and 1910 and carries a Texas Historical Commission marker from 1984.
Water Damage Near the Courtyard Building Corner
The Rice Hotel and Saddlery, also called the Courtyard Building, stands where North East meets East North Street. Built in 1909 and 1910, it carries a Texas Historical Commission marker from 1984, and the nearby shops and offices share the age and style of that corner. Construction from that era usually means brick walls, wood floor structure and roofs that have been patched, and water travels differently through each. A courtyard or alley drain that fails can push water against a wall base, and a roof leak can run down a wall cavity into the floor below. We follow it section by section with a moisture meter.
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Answered live around the clock. Crews sent anywhere in Uvalde and Uvalde County.
Water damage in older masonry and downtown buildings
Leaks travel down and sideways A failed supply line upstairs soaks the ceiling below, and shared walls pass water into the next unit.
Old masonry holds moisture Brick, mortar and plaster dry slowly and need monitoring, not just a fan.
Flat and low-slope roofs hold water Failed flashing or clogged drains let it into the top floor during a heavy spring storm.
Older plumbing has been patched many times Mixed pipe materials and old valves fail at the joints.
Gentle Drying for Old Wood and Brick
For a nearby shop, apartment or upstairs office, we begin by getting standing water off the floors and getting stock or furniture up on blocks. Old wood floors need gentle drying so boards do not cup or split, so we favor steady airflow and dehumidifiers instead of aggressive heat. Under IICRC S500 we set a target for each material, read the meters daily and change equipment as the readings improve. Leather goods, paper stock and fabrics are separated from the wet zone early. At the end you receive dated photos and a moisture log suitable for the insurance file.
Local conditions around the Rice Hotel and Saddlery
In July 2026, roughly 15 to 25 inches of rain over several days flooded parts of Uvalde, and the Leona River and Taylor Slough overflowed into homes and streets. For a business, that is a reminder that rising water from outside is normally excluded from a standard commercial property policy, and that a separate flood policy is what covers it.
Uvalde averages about 22 to 25 inches of rain a year, with May and June the wettest months and December the driest, so most of the year’s water arrives in a few storms. Spring thunderstorms also bring hail and straight-line winds that open roofs, and the roof leaks follow.
How we respond
We extract first, then place drying equipment so the building stays as usable as it safely can. Wet plaster, trim and masonry are read daily and dried in place where they allow it, and nothing historic is removed that the readings do not require. When water crosses into a neighboring unit, each space is documented separately.
Services
Water damage services near the Rice Hotel and Saddlery
One call covers the whole job, and every service below is available around the clock in Uvalde.
Water Damage Restoration
The full job after any leak or flood: water out, wet materials assessed, structure dried and every step documented.
Learn moreEmergency Water Extraction
Standing water pulled out of carpet, wood, tile and wall cavities, day or night, with drying equipment set on the same visit.
Learn moreFlood Cleanup
River overflow, flash flooding and runoff inside the house. Mud-out, tear-out, sanitizing and structural drying under the Category 3 standard.
Learn moreBurst Pipe Water Damage
Frozen pipes, split supply lines and failed fittings. Water out of the floors and walls, then drying until every reading is back to normal.
Learn moreFlooded Basement Cleanup
Water under the house or in a low level. Pump-out, removal of wet materials, cleaning and drying of the space below your floors.
Learn moreSewage Backup Cleanup
Sewer line backups, toilet overflows and drain water in the house. Contained, removed, sanitized and dried as Category 3 water.
Learn moreRoof Leak Water Damage
Water through a storm- or hail-damaged roof, flashing or window. Emergency tarping, wet attic insulation out, ceilings and walls dried.
Learn moreOur process
How a job runs, from your call to a dry house
- 1
Call
A person answers, asks what happened and talks you through shutting off the water and power safely.
- 2
Extract
Standing water comes out first, with equipment matched to the flooring and the size of the loss.
- 3
Dry & measure
Dehumidifiers and air movers run while moisture readings are logged daily until materials are dry.
- 4
Document
Photos, moisture maps and equipment logs go to you, ready for your insurer and the rebuild.
Service areas
Other Uvalde landmark areas we cover
The same crew and the same process, anywhere in Uvalde and the towns around it.
FAQ
Water damage restoration near the Rice Hotel and Saddlery: FAQs
Question not covered here? Call and ask. The phone is answered live day and night.
Can old wood floors survive a leak?
Often, if they are dried promptly and slowly. Fast, hot drying can crack boards, so we use controlled airflow and dehumidification and check readings every day. Floors that have already cupped may flatten as they dry; we will tell you if replacement looks likely.
What do you do when water comes from an upstairs unit?
We trace it to the source, shut it off, and dry the rooms below, including ceilings and wall cavities. Because several parties may be involved, such as tenant, owner and insurers, we keep photos and readings organized by room so everyone sees the same record.
Can old plaster and brick be dried instead of replaced?
Often, yes. Plaster that stays firm and masonry that is dried slowly can usually be saved. Material that softens, bulges or crumbles is cut out.
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