Free 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.
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AfterDamage Restoration in The Colony, TX
Mold remediation in The Colony typically costs $1,500 to $6,000 depending on affected square footage and whether the colony is behind walls or inside HVAC ductwork. Homes here, especially the 1970s through 1990s slab-on-grade stock near Lewisville Lake, compress the window between water intrusion and active mold colonization because lakefront humidity sits higher than inland Denton County averages. If you see staining on baseboards or smell must in a closet, call (629) 213-4606 and we’ll send a tech with a moisture meter and thermal camera, not a sales script.
Why The Colony Homes Are Different
The Colony sits directly on the southern shoreline of Lewisville Lake, and that position changes restoration math in ways you won’t see in Frisco or Carrollton. North Texas black clay soil expands and contracts with seasonal lake-level swings and drought cycles, so slab foundations heave and shrink year-round. That movement cracks pipe connections, breaches wall assemblies, and means a simple water loss often involves active mitigation plus structural movement that has to be diagnosed at the same time or the drying plan misses a pocket of moisture nobody saw on day one.
The housing stock compounds it. The Colony launched in the early 1970s as one of Texas’s first big master-planned communities, so a large share of homes are original polybutylene or early CPVC supply lines run through slabs now well past design life. Those pipes fail at elevated rates in the area’s hard water, and when they do, water migrates laterally through clay-soil voids under the slab before surfacing, sometimes 20 to 30 feet from the actual break. Thermal imaging and deep-slab moisture sensors are not optional here. A crew that skips that mapping will dry the visible puddle and leave the real saturation behind the wall or under the flooring. That’s how a $2,000 mitigation turns into a $14,000 mold loss six months later.
Our Main The Colony Services
The Colony homeowners call us most about two problems: water that has already escaped a failed pipe or storm-damaged roof, and the storm damage itself when hail or wind opens the envelope. Both have dedicated pages for this city.
Water Damage Restoration in The Colony
Slab-level pipe failures in the 1970s to 1990s subdivisions send water sideways under the foundation before it ever shows at the baseboard. We map the full migration path with thermal imaging and deep-slab sensors before we place a single air mover, because drying the visible area while missing a 20-foot lateral run means the moisture stays and the mold clock keeps ticking. Polybutylene and early CPVC lines fail without warning, and the water they release is clean enough to dry in place if the mapping is right. Water Damage Restoration in The Colony covers the full process, including daily drying logs your adjuster will actually accept.
Storm & Disaster Restoration in The Colony
Spring hail events tracking across Denton and Collin counties punch through shingles and underlayment in minutes, and the attic water intrusion doesn’t always show on the ceiling for days. Near-lake parcels hold higher ambient humidity, so that hidden water starts supporting mold faster than an identical strike inland. We tarp, extract, dry, and document the envelope damage in one sequence, with a photo record on every visit. Storm & Disaster Restoration in The Colony walks through storm response and the written scope you get before any work begins.
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.
BeforeAfterMold Remediation in The Colony
Mold remediation in The Colony usually runs $1,500 to $6,000 depending on affected square footage, whether the colony sits behind walls or inside HVAC ductwork, and what the moisture source turns out to be. The older slab-on-grade housing stock here gives mold a head start: a polybutylene supply line seeps behind a baseboard for days before anyone notices, and lakefront humidity keeps the wall cavity damp enough that colonization starts fast. We treat every mold job as a moisture job first, because removing mold without killing the water source means you’ll pay for the same walls twice. Mold Remediation at DryMark follows IICRC S520, which is the standard your insurance adjuster expects to see referenced in the paperwork.
Mold Inspection & Testing
Signs you need it
You smell mustiness in a specific room, see staining that returns after cleaning, or someone in the house has persistent respiratory irritation that improves away from home.
What it costs in The Colony
Inspection and air or surface sampling in The Colony typically runs $300 to $600 depending on sample count and whether we run a full interior humidity profile.
How we do it
We measure interior humidity, scan walls with thermal imaging, pull samples where the moisture map points, and hand you a written report that separates active mold from old staining.
Mold Removal
Signs you need it
Visible growth larger than about 10 square feet, Stachybotrys or Aspergillus confirmed by testing, or mold returning after a previous wipe-down.
What it costs in The Colony
Containment, removal, and cleaning of affected materials in The Colony generally falls between $1,500 and $6,000 depending on square footage and whether drywall or insulation is involved.
How we do it
We seal the work area under negative air pressure, remove contaminated materials to bagged disposal, HEPA-vacuum surfaces, apply antimicrobial treatment where appropriate, and run post-remediation verification samples before we call it done.
What Mold Remediation Costs in The Colony
| Item | Typical range in The Colony |
|---|---|
| Inspection & testing | $300 - $600 |
| Removal & remediation | $1,500 - $6,000 |
| Post-remediation verification | $250 - $500 |
Will insurance cover mold remediation in The Colony?
Most Texas homeowners policies cover mold remediation only when it results from a covered water loss, and often capped at a specific amount. Your adjuster will want cause, moisture readings, and a written scope, which is exactly the documentation we produce on every visit.
How fast can mold become a problem after a leak in The Colony?
Under The Colony’s lakefront humidity conditions, active colonization can begin in 24 to 48 hours on wet drywall or carpet padding. Drying the structure to below 16% moisture content within that window is the only reliable prevention. Call (629) 213-4606 the same day you find the leak.
Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration in The Colony
Fire and smoke damage restoration in The Colony typically ranges from $3,000 for a contained kitchen fire cleanup to $50,000 or more for whole-home reconstruction after a larger burn. The 1970s through 1990s homes here often have open wall cavities and older insulation that pull smoke odor deep into framing, which means surface cleaning alone won’t clear the smell. We document every charred surface, measure soot deposition room by room, and write the scope. Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration follows IICRC S740 for soot and odor, the reference your adjuster recognizes.
Smoke & Soot Removal
Signs you need it
Black or gray film on walls and ceilings, acrid smell that doesn’t fade, or soot webs in corners and behind appliances after a fire.
What it costs in The Colony
Professional soot and smoke removal in The Colony usually runs $3,000 to $10,000 depending on affected square footage and whether HVAC ducting is involved.
How we do it
We dry-sponge walls where possible, HEPA-vacuum all horizontal surfaces, run hydroxyl or ozone treatment on sealed rooms, and clean or seal the HVAC if soot reached the ductwork.
Odor Removal & Deodorization
Signs you need it
Smoke smell returns within days of cleanup, or rooms far from the fire site hold the odor because the cavity air moved it through wall voids.
What it costs in The Colony
Odor removal and deodorization in The Colony typically costs $1,500 to $5,000 depending on treatment type and the number of rooms sealed for processing.
How we do it
We locate the odor reservoirs with a thermal scan, seal affected rooms, run injector-type deodorization on wall cavities, and verify with a final walk-through before you move back in.
What Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration Costs in The Colony
| Item | Typical range in The Colony |
|---|---|
| Smoke & soot removal | $3,000 - $10,000 |
| Odor removal & deodorization | $1,500 - $5,000 |
| Full fire damage reconstruction | $10,000 - $50,000+ |
Will my insurance cover fire damage restoration in The Colony?
Fire is a covered peril under standard Texas homeowners policies, including smoke and water damage from suppression. The variance is in scope, which is why we document char depth, soot deposition, and the written damage report before anything gets torn out. Call (629) 213-4606 to start that file today.
How long does fire damage restoration take in The Colony?
A contained kitchen fire with smoke cleanup usually takes 3 to 7 days once drying is confirmed. Whole-home reconstruction after a structural burn can run 8 to 16 weeks depending on framing replacement and finish work.
Sewage Cleanup in The Colony
Sewage cleanup in The Colony typically runs $2,000 to $8,000 for a typical backup, more when the waste has sat long enough to saturate subflooring or wall base plates. The older slab-on-grade houses here are especially vulnerable because cast-iron drain lines under the foundation have reached the end of their service life, and blockages send black water up through the lowest drain in the house. Sewage is a Category 3 water loss under IICRC S500, which means porous materials it touches have to go. We extract, remove, sanitize, and document the contaminant boundary in writing. Sewage Cleanup is not a mop-and-bleach job, and The Colony’s older stock makes it a regular call.
Sewage Backup Cleanup
Signs you need it
Multiple drains backing up at once, sewage odor near floor drains, or water rising in a tub or shower when you run the washer.
What it costs in The Colony
Full sewage backup cleanup in The Colony, including extraction and disposal of contaminated material, generally runs $2,000 to $8,000 depending on the spread.
How we do it
We extract standing black water, remove affected drywall and flooring past the contaminant line, pressure-wash and sanitize remaining surfaces with an EPA-registered biocide, and dry to below 16% moisture content.
Toilet Overflow Cleanup
Signs you need it
Toilet water that overflowed beyond the bathroom floor and reached carpet, baseboards, or the ceiling below, especially if it sat for more than an hour.
What it costs in The Colony
Toilet overflow cleanup in The Colony typically costs $1,200 to $4,000 depending on whether subfloor or ceiling drywall is involved.
How we do it
We extract with truck-mounted equipment, cut and remove saturated porous material, treat the slab or subfloor with antimicrobial, and dry the space to documented moisture readings.
What Sewage Cleanup Costs in The Colony
| Item | Typical range in The Colony |
|---|---|
| Sewage backup cleanup | $2,000 - $8,000 |
| Toilet overflow cleanup | $1,200 - $4,000 |
| Sanitization & disinfection | $500 - $1,800 |
Is sewage covered by insurance in The Colony?
Most Texas policies cover sewage backup only if you carry a specific water backup endorsement, which many The Colony homeowners don’t discover they lack until the claim is filed. We provide the contaminant boundary documentation your adjuster needs regardless. Call (629) 213-4606 with your policy handy.
How soon after a sewage backup can someone get to The Colony?
We dispatch same-day for Category 3 losses because every hour the waste sits expands the contamination boundary and the removal cost. A live person answers 24/7, not a voicemail tree.
Biohazard & Crime Scene Cleanup in The Colony
Biohazard and crime scene cleanup in The Colony typically runs $2,500 to $25,000 depending on the size of the affected area, how long materials have been exposed, and whether structural removal is needed. This is a heavily regulated field under OSHA bloodborne pathogen rules, and The Colony’s older slab homes present one specific challenge: blood and fluids that sit on concrete continue to release odor and hold pathogens in the slab’s porous surface until it’s properly treated. We don’t send a cleaning crew. We send staff trained and equipped for biohazard containment, and we document every step in writing. Biohazard & Crime Scene Cleanup follows OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030 and the IICRC R500 standard for trauma scene work.
Blood & Bodily Fluid Cleanup
Signs you need it
Any blood or bodily fluid release beyond a small first-aid dressing, especially on porous surfaces like slab concrete, drywall, or carpet.
What it costs in The Colony
Blood and bodily fluid cleanup in The Colony generally costs $2,500 to $8,000 depending on the area involved and whether flooring or drywall removal is required.
How we do it
We contain and remove affected materials, treat remaining surfaces with EPA-registered disinfectant on the required contact time, HEPA-vacuum the space, and dispose of all waste as regulated medical material.
Trauma & Unattended Death Cleanup
Signs you need it
A death that went undiscovered for days, or any traumatic incident that left biological material in a home, regardless of who found it.
What it costs in The Colony
Unattended death cleanup in The Colony typically ranges from $5,000 to $25,000 depending on decomposition stage and whether structural removal is needed.
How we do it
We remove all affected porous materials, treat the slab and framing with hospital-grade disinfectant, run odor-neutralization on the entire structure, and return the property to a condition a contractor can walk through without protection.
What Biohazard & Crime Scene Cleanup Costs in The Colony
| Item | Typical range in The Colony |
|---|---|
| Blood & bodily fluid cleanup | $2,500 - $8,000 |
| Trauma & unattended death cleanup | $5,000 - $25,000 |
| Infectious disease disinfection | $1,500 - $5,000 |
Who pays for biohazard cleanup in The Colony?
Homeowners insurance covers biohazard cleanup under most Texas policies when the incident is covered, and crime victim compensation programs sometimes apply for violent crime scenes. We bill directly to insurance where coverage is confirmed, and we hand you the written documentation before cleanup starts. Call (629) 213-4606 to talk it through.
Is biohazard cleanup in The Colony something I can do myself?
No. Blood and bodily fluids carry bloodborne pathogens regulated under OSHA, and The Colony’s slab foundations hold fluids in porous concrete in ways surface cleaning cannot address. This work requires engineering controls, PPE, and regulated disposal. Hire a trained professional.
Reconstruction & Cleanup in The Colony
Reconstruction and cleanup in The Colony typically ranges from $5,000 for a room-level drywall and flooring repair to $80,000 or more for whole-home slab-to-roof rebuilds after a major loss. The older 1970s through 1990s housing stock here means most reconstruction work on The Colony homes involves matching materials that are no longer manufactured, from original trim profiles to specific vinyl plank patterns. We scope every job in writing before demolition starts, with a line-item price you sign off on. Reconstruction & Cleanup at DryMark carries the same document-first discipline as our mitigation work, because a rebuild without a paper trail is a claim that stalls. This is not same-day work. It’s scheduled, scoped, and priced like a remodel, because that’s what it is.
Drywall & Flooring Repair
Signs you need it
Cut-away drywall from a previous mitigation, warped or buckled flooring, or water-stained ceilings that were dried but never rebuilt.
What it costs in The Colony
Room-level drywall and flooring repair in The Colony typically runs $5,000 to $15,000 depending on square footage and finish matching.
How we do it
We match existing texture and trim, install new drywall or flooring to the moisture standard, prime and paint, and hand you a photo record of the completed work.
Full-Service Reconstruction
Signs you need it
Multiple rooms stripped to studs after fire, flood, or sewage loss, with structural framing, electrical, or plumbing replacement required before finishes can go back.
What it costs in The Colony
Whole-home reconstruction in The Colony generally runs $25,000 to $80,000 or more depending on structural extent and finish level.
How we do it
We schedule the scope in writing, pull required permits with The Colony’s building department, rebuild in sequence from framing to finishes, and document every inspection along the way.
What Reconstruction & Cleanup Costs in The Colony
| Item | Typical range in The Colony |
|---|---|
| Drywall & flooring repair | $5,000 - $15,000 |
| Full-service reconstruction | $25,000 - $80,000+ |
| Contents restoration & pack-out | $2,000 - $8,000 |
How long does reconstruction take in The Colony after a water or fire loss?
Room-level repairs usually take 1 to 3 weeks once the structure is dry. Whole-home reconstruction runs 8 to 16 weeks depending on framing, electrical, and the finish schedule with your adjuster. Call (629) 213-4606 for a written scope.
Will my insurance cover the reconstruction phase in The Colony?
Yes, reconstruction is covered under the dwelling portion of your policy up to your limits, minus deductible. We submit the same line-item documentation format your adjuster already has from mitigation, which keeps the rebuild phase moving without a second adjuster fight.
Brands We Service in The Colony
We work on all major brands found in The Colony homes, with drying systems from Dri-Eaz, Phoenix, and XPOWER deployed daily, plus Injectidry for hardwood and cavity drying. Parts and equipment are stocked locally so we’re not waiting on a regional warehouse. Our brands page lists everything we service.
Pricing for Damage Restoration in The Colony, TX
| Service | Typical range in The Colony |
|---|---|
| Mold inspection & testing | $300 - $600 |
| Mold removal & remediation | $1,500 - $6,000 |
| Smoke & soot removal | $3,000 - $10,000 |
| Odor removal & deodorization | $1,500 - $5,000 |
| Sewage backup cleanup | $2,000 - $8,000 |
| Toilet overflow cleanup | $1,200 - $4,000 |
| Blood & bodily fluid cleanup | $2,500 - $8,000 |
| Trauma & unattended death cleanup | $5,000 - $25,000 |
| Drywall & flooring repair | $5,000 - $15,000 |
| Full-service reconstruction | $25,000 - $80,000+ |
Prices in The Colony push higher when the lost material is slab-embedded, when lakefront humidity has already advanced mold colonization, or when the 1970s-era framing and trim require custom matching. Every job gets a written price before the first tool comes off the truck, no exceptions.
Neighborhoods We Serve in The Colony
We run crews through every subdivision in The Colony, and the lateral water travel common in the older clay-soil neighborhoods means we already know where the moisture goes before we knock. Response time for most The Colony calls is same-day for active losses.
- Colony 14
- Stewart Peninsula
- Legend Bend
- Heritage Estates
- Colony Lakes
Service Area - Cities Near The Colony
Our The Colony crews also dispatch regularly across the north Denton County line into Little Elm, TX and south through Lewisville, TX. We serve Carrollton, TX for slab-era homes with the same clay-soil pipe-failure pattern, and Plano, TX for storm and fire losses that need documented reconstruction.
Serving The Colony, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the The Colony 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 Damage Restoration in The Colony
Same-day for active water, sewage, and fire losses. A live person answers every call at (629) 213-4606 and a local crew is dispatched from our Dallas-Fort Worth office directly to The Colony, usually within hours, not the next business day.
Yes, for structural, electrical, plumbing, and most finish rebuilds The Colony’s building department requires permits and inspections. We pull the permits and schedule the inspections as part of the written scope, so the rebuild is code-compliant and documented for your file.
Yes. We photograph every visit, produce room-by-room moisture readings, and submit the written scope in the sequence and format adjusters expect. That direct coordination is the difference between a claim that pays in weeks and one that stalls for months. Call (629) 213-4606 today.
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 The Colony Customers Say
"Burst supply line upstairs. They had equipment in the house within a few hours and told me honestly which flooring could be saved and which could not."
- Jarrod P."They photographed behind the baseboards before removing anything. That documentation is the only reason the claim covered the wall cavity."
- Noreen S."Storm took part of the roof. They tarped it the same evening and the written scope came through the next morning."
- Emmett L.