First
- stop the source if it is safe
- avoid water near electricity
- photograph the source and affected rooms
- move dry belongings away
Homeowner guide
What to do after a water leak
A safe sequence for source control, photos, extraction, drying, and repair documentation.
During cleanup
- ask which materials can dry in place
- request moisture readings
- keep an equipment log
- separate mitigation from rebuild
Before closing walls
- confirm final readings
- save source-repair invoices
- photograph removed materials
- review the rebuild scope
Reference points
Verify safety, weather, moisture, and hiring decisions.
EPA mold and moisture guide
Federal homeowner guidance on moisture control and mold cleanup.
National Weather Service Huntsville
Current watches, warnings, and local weather-safety information.
Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board
State guidance for checking licensing, references, insurance, and written contracts.
FEMA Flood Map Service Center
Address-level flood-hazard research; it does not determine insurance coverage or diagnose a property.