Keller is a mostly residential city in northeast Tarrant County, between Fort Worth and the Alliance corridor to the west and Southlake to the east. Big Bear Creek and its tributaries run through the city, and Bear Creek Park follows the creek through town. Much of the housing was built from the 1980s through the 2000s, on larger lots with mature trees.
Flood damage
Heavy spring and fall rain can raise Big Bear Creek and overwhelm drainage on streets and lots. When water comes in from outside it's treated as contaminated. Restoration crews remove soaked carpet, pad and lower drywall, clean and disinfect, then dry before rebuilding. Standard homeowners policies usually don't cover outside flooding, so check whether you have flood insurance.
Homes from the 1980s to the 2000s
Houses of that age are reaching the point where original water heaters, supply lines and fixtures wear out. Polybutylene pipe, used in some homes built in that period, is known for failing. Mature trees can push roots into sewer lines. And clay soil under slab foundations moves with wet and dry seasons, stressing water lines underneath.
Residential restoration
Most of what we see from Keller is residential: a flooded laundry room, a ceiling coming down under an upstairs bathroom, wet carpet from a water heater in a closet. The process is the same each time. Stop the water, extract it, find where it spread, remove what can't be dried, and dry the structure before repairs.
Big lots, big trees and older systems
Keller's neighborhoods tend to have larger lots and mature trees, and many homes date from the 1980s through the early 2000s. Homes of that age are reaching the point where original water heaters, supply lines and fixtures wear out. Large tree roots can work into sewer lines and crack them, which can mean backups through the lowest drains in the house.
Big Bear Creek
Big Bear Creek and its tributaries cross Keller, and Bear Creek Park follows the creek through the middle of town. During heavy rain the creek can rise quickly, and low-lying yards and streets near it are the first to take on water. If you live near the creek, check your flood zone and whether you carry flood insurance.
Keller through the year
- SpringHail, wind and heavy rain. Roof and window leaks follow storms.
- SummerDry clay soil moves under slabs, and attic AC condensate lines clog.
- FallHeavy rain can raise Big Bear Creek.
- WinterFreezes can burst pipes in attics and exterior walls.
Local resources
The City of Keller provides water and wastewater service. Contact the city if the leak is on the street side of the meter or the city sewer is backing up. The city and Tarrant County publish floodplain information for areas along Big Bear Creek.
A typical Keller call
One example: water comes up through the shower drain and toilet in a downstairs bathroom during a long rain. Roots have cracked the clay sewer lateral. A plumber clears and repairs the line, and the restoration crew removes the contaminated flooring and lower drywall, disinfects the bathroom and hallway, and dries the area before rebuilding.
ZIP codes
We connect callers in Keller ZIP codes 76244 and 76248.
Nearby we also take calls in Mansfield and Lewisville.