Water damage drying
Fire & smoke cleanup
Mold remediation
Storm response
Sewage cleanup
ReconstructionFree 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.
Get your free estimateRestoration Company in Bastrop, TX
Damage restoration in Bastrop, TX carries a specific set of challenges that you won’t find 30 miles west in Austin. The Lost Pines region, the lingering lessons of the 2011 Bastrop County Complex Fire, and a housing stock that swings from 19th-century brick downtown to cedar-sided homes in Tahitian Village all shape how water, mold, and fire work gets done here. We’re Dryden Restoration, an independently owned and operated Kingswell company. If you’ve got water where it shouldn’t be, mold that keeps coming back, or fire damage you never expected, call us at (361) 326-2081. A live person answers, day or night.
Why Bastrop Homes Are Different
Bastrop sits inside the Lost Pines, an isolated loblolly pine forest that shouldn’t exist this far west in Texas. That pine and cedar canopy is part of what makes the town beautiful, but it’s also what makes restoration here its own trade. Homes in Tahitian Village and other wooded subdivisions often have cedar shake roofs and wood siding. Those materials are charming until an ember shower from a nearby grass fire lands on them. Post-fire cleanup here frequently involves more than smoke and soot; it means evaluating what can be saved versus what has to come out and be rebuilt to current fire-resistant standards.
The housing stock is a patchwork. Downtown you’ll find 19th-century brick and wood-frame buildings with original materials. Move out a bit and you get mid-century ranch homes, many of them with electrical and plumbing systems that were installed long before modern code. Then there are the newer subdivisions. Each type of home responds differently to water intrusion, and each has its own permitting and code realities when repairs go from cleanup to reconstruction. The Colorado River and its creeks add another layer. Heavy spring and fall rains push water into low-lying areas, and flash flooding along the river is a real, recurring thing. Homes that have never flooded before can take on water in a single storm.
Restoration work we handle
Our Main Bastrop Services
Most calls we take from Bastrop homeowners fall into one of three categories. Each has its own page with pricing, timelines, and what to expect, because a water job and a fire job are not the same animal.
Water Damage Restoration in Bastrop
A burst supply line, a failed water heater, or a hard rain that pushes the Colorado River over its banks – water in Bastrop comes from all three. The work starts with extraction, then moves into what the trade calls psychrometric drying, which simply means controlling temperature, airflow, and relative humidity (RH) until the structure is actually dry, not just dry to the touch. In Bastrop’s hot, humid summers, the outdoor air often carries more moisture than the indoor air we’re trying to dry, so proper equipment and monitoring matter more than fans pointed at a wet spot. Read the full breakdown on our Water Damage Restoration in Bastrop page.
Mold Remediation in Bastrop
Mold in Bastrop homes usually traces back to one of two things: a water event that wasn’t dried completely, or the high humidity that settles in during the warmer months. The problem with mold is that it often grows inside wall cavities and under flooring where you can’t see it until it’s widespread. Remediation here means finding the moisture source, containing the affected area so spores don’t spread through the house, removing contaminated material, and then getting the indoor RH down to a level where mold can’t thrive. Every step is documented. Learn more on our Mold Remediation in Bastrop page.
Fire Damage Restoration in Bastrop
Fire in Bastrop is a different conversation than fire in a typical Texas suburb. The 2011 Bastrop County Complex Fire destroyed over 1,600 homes, and the memory of that sits in the back of every homeowner’s mind here. Wildfire smoke and ember damage require different cleanup protocols than a kitchen grease fire, and many homes in the Lost Pines carry cedar shake roofs and wood siding that can smolder long after the visible fire is out. We handle soot removal, odor neutralization, structural assessment, and the rebuild decisions that follow. Details are on our Fire Damage Restoration in Bastrop page.
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.
Brands We Service in Bastrop
We dry and restore with the same equipment brands used by large commercial restoration crews: our brands include Dri-Eaz and Phoenix systems, the workhorses of professional drying. That matters in Bastrop’s humidity, where underpowered equipment draws the job out. We carry the parts and accessories needed for most common repairs locally, so we’re not waiting on a warehouse in another state to get your project moving.
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| Service | Typical range in Bastrop |
|---|---|
| Water extraction and drying (single room) | $950 – $1,700 |
| Water extraction and drying (multiple rooms) | $2,400 – $4,800 |
| Sewage backup cleanup (per room) | $1,200 – $3,100 |
| Sump pump failure cleanup | $1,100 – $2,700 |
| Mold inspection and testing | $325 – $650 |
| Mold remediation (small area, under 100 sq ft) | $800 – $1,900 |
| Mold remediation (large area or full room) | $2,100 – $6,500 |
| Fire damage cleanup (minor, single room) | $1,300 – $3,000 |
| Fire damage restoration (major structural) | $8,000 – $45,000+ |
What pushes a Bastrop job higher: fire-damaged cedar shake roofing that requires specialty trades, older homes where water spreads through original wood framing faster than in modern builds, and remediation work that involves navigating post-fire rebuilding codes. Whatever the number ends up being, you’ll see it in writing before any tool is touched. That’s not a courtesy; it’s how every job starts.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Bastrop
We work across Bastrop and the surrounding Lost Pines communities. Response times vary by distance and current demand, but most jobs inside Bastrop city limits see us on-site within a few hours of the first call.
- Tahitian Village
- Downtown Bastrop
- Colony West
- Lake Bastrop area
- Circle D Estates
Service Area – Cities Near Bastrop
While this page focuses on Bastrop, our crews also handle restoration work in nearby communities including Lockhart, TX, Taylor, TX, Austin, TX, and Kyle, TX. Dispatch and scheduling for Bastrop jobs are coordinated from our Austin office, with local crews stationed to serve Bastrop directly.
Serving Bastrop, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Bastrop 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 Restoration Company in Bastrop
For water and fire emergencies, we typically arrive within a few hours of your call. A live person is on the phone 24/7, and the moment we hang up with you, dispatch gets moving. Some rural areas east of Bastrop may see slightly longer drive times. Call (361) 326-2081, and you’ll get a real answer on arrival time.
Cleanup, drying, and mold remediation usually move forward without permits. When work crosses into reconstruction – structural repairs after a fire, for example – Bastrop’s post-fire building codes apply, and permits come into play. We’ll tell you early in the process exactly where your job falls.
Yes. We document every phase with photos, and our team coordinates directly with your adjuster. The goal is a written scope of work that your carrier can review line by line. You and your adjuster see the same numbers before any work starts.
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 Bastrop Customers Say
"Slow leak under the house turned into mold. They found the source, treated it, and were honest that it wasn't as bad as I'd braced for. No scare tactics."
- Francesca Lao"Our water heater let go overnight and flooded the hallway. They answered at 6am, showed up fast, and dealt with my insurance adjuster directly so I didn't have to fight that battle."
- Lydia Ferraro"Small kitchen fire left smoke damage through half the house. Dryden handled the cleanup and the smell, start to finish, and kept me updated the whole way. Felt like they actually cared."
- Kim Petersen