Expert Emergency Water Removal in Houston
Emergency water removal is the single most time-sensitive step after any water event. The faster water is extracted, the less it penetrates into subfloor, wall cavities, and structural framing — and the lower the total cost of restoration. Our truck-mounted extractors operate at significantly higher capacity than portable equipment, removing thousands of gallons per hour. We dispatch around the clock, 365 days a year, with a 45-minute response commitment across Greater Houston.
Rhino is Houston's trusted water damage restoration company — responding 24/7 with IICRC-certified technicians across Greater Houston.
Signs You Need This Service
- Burst or broken pipe flooding indoors
- Appliance failure — washer, dishwasher, water heater
- Toilet or sink overflow
- Roof leak after heavy rain
- Storm-driven water entry
- Any standing water inside the structure
What's Included With Every Job
Our Step-by-Step Process
Immediate Dispatch
Call us and a crew is dispatched while you're on the phone. We confirm your address, ask about any electrical or gas safety concerns, and give you a live ETA — typically 45 minutes or less across Greater Houston.
Arrival & Safety Check
Before extraction begins, we verify that electricity to affected areas is shut off and that there are no gas leak risks. Water and live power are a fatal combination we never ignore.
Truck-Mounted Water Extraction
Our truck-mounted extractors connect directly to the power source outside, leaving nothing to set up inside. At over 150 gallons per minute, we remove bulk water dramatically faster than portable extractors.
Carpet & Material Extraction
Saturated carpet and pad are extracted in place or removed if they cannot be saved. Hardwood flooring is assessed for moisture content to determine salvageability.
Edge & Cavity Extraction
Industrial wet-vacs and specialty tools reach water trapped along wall bases, under cabinets, and inside wall cavities before it can migrate further into structural materials.
Drying Equipment Deployment
Immediately after extraction, air movers and dehumidifiers are set up to begin the drying phase. Waiting even a few hours to deploy drying equipment significantly increases restoration costs.
Based in Houston. Serving All of Greater Houston.
Our technicians are staged across Houston to reach you in 45 minutes or less. We serve all of Harris County and surrounding communities — Sugar Land, Katy, The Woodlands, Pearland, Spring, Humble, Baytown, and Pasadena.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between your truck-mounted equipment and portable extractors?
Truck-mounted extractors run off the truck's engine, providing far greater suction power and capacity than any portable unit — typically 10–20x the extraction rate. This speed is critical in the first hours after a water event.
My pipe burst at 2 AM — can you really come now?
Yes. We staff crews 24/7/365, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Water damage doesn't keep business hours, and neither do we. Call 346-584-3373 any time.
Can hardwood floors be saved after water damage?
Often yes, if extraction and drying begin within the first 24 hours and the wood hasn't buckled severely. We measure moisture content and use specialty drying mats designed for hardwood. Floors that have been wet for days typically need replacement.
Do I need to call my insurance company before you arrive?
No — start with us. We begin extraction and documentation simultaneously. Calling your insurer can happen in parallel. Delaying extraction to wait for insurance approval causes significantly more damage and higher costs.