WTR Restoration — Company Profile

    Emergency water damage mitigation and restoration built on technical accuracy, comprehensive documentation, and insurance-aware claim support — without the franchise runaround.

    White Glove Service
    Local 20+ Years Experience
    Immediate Virtual Assessments

    Company Mission

    WTR Restoration delivers senior-level restoration expertise to Central Texas residential and commercial properties. Every project is built around three principles: technical accuracy in mitigation, documentation that stands up to any adjuster, and claim support informed by a decade inside the insurance side of the business.

    Founder — Ben Jernigan

    WTR Restoration is owned and operated by Ben Jernigan, a water damage restoration expert with 20+ years of field-built experience spanning commercial trades, emergency mitigation, large-loss restoration, and public insurance adjusting.

    • 10 years as Senior Estimator & Public Adjuster with Adjusters International (2008–2018)
    • Multi-million dollar commercial claims for school districts, apartments, and commercial properties
    • 11 major hurricanes and disasters — Harvey, Irma, Laura, Ida, Ian and more
    • Worked across Texas, Florida, Louisiana, Puerto Rico, and Mexico
    • Former independent adjuster handling 1,000+ residential claims
    • Xactimate Level III Certified Instructor
    • Commercial electrician background providing technical building-systems knowledge

    Ben founded WTR Restoration in 2022 to deliver the technical expertise, documentation standards, and insurance knowledge developed during his public adjusting career directly to Central Texas property owners.

    Owner Certifications

    • IICRC WRT — Water Damage Restoration Technician
    • CPAU — Certified Property Appraiser and Umpire (Commercial Property)
    • RRO — Registered Roof Observer (IIBEC #47466, Registration #2101)
    • FLIR Certified Thermographer (sUAS – Thermal Imaging)
    • Xactimate Level III Instructor (Insurance Estimating Software)
    • Former Texas Public Adjuster (10 years, Adjusters International)
    • Spanish Language Proficiency (ACTFL Intermediate High)

    Industry Standards

    • IICRC S500 — Professional Water Damage Restoration
    • IICRC S520 — Professional Mold Remediation
    • EPA Lead-Safe Work Practices (when applicable)
    • OSHA Safety Standards

    Equipment & Technology

    Commercial-grade extraction, drying, inspection, and documentation tools deployed on every loss.

    Extraction

    • Commercial water extractors
    • Truck-mount extraction systems
    • Portable extraction units
    • Submersible pumps

    Drying

    • Refrigerant + desiccant dehumidifiers
    • Axial & centrifugal air movers
    • HEPA negative air machines
    • Specialty hardwood floor drying systems

    Inspection & Monitoring

    • FLIR thermal imaging cameras
    • Tramex and Delmhorst moisture meters
    • Thermo-hygrometers
    • Borescopes for concealed inspection

    Documentation

    • Matterport 3D scanning
    • Concerto cloud project management
    • Xactimate estimating platform
    • Professional photography

    Containment & Safety

    • Polyethylene containment barriers
    • HEPA-filtered negative air
    • EPA-registered antimicrobials
    • Full PPE and air quality monitoring

    Project Experience

    From single-family burst pipes to multi-building commercial losses, WTR handles residential mitigation, Category 3 contamination, mold remediation, and complex commercial projects.

    • Multi-unit apartment complex mitigation (80+ units, San Antonio)
    • Commercial lodge water damage (Seguin)
    • Industrial facility environmental controls (Whitney — consulting)
    • Office building water damage
    • Concealed plumbing failures requiring investigative demolition
    • Insurance scope disputes requiring technical justification

    Competitive Differentiators

    Owner-Led Response

    Ben Jernigan responds personally to emergency calls — 20+ years of expertise from the first phone call through project completion.

    Insurance Expertise

    10 years as senior public adjuster with Adjusters International — carrier requirements, scope justification, and adjuster negotiation built in.

    Technical Documentation

    Thermal imaging, Matterport, Concerto, and comprehensive photography create defendable claim files that exceed standard restoration practices.

    Elite Certifications

    CPAU, RRO, FLIR Thermographer, and Xactimate Level III Instructor — credentials most restoration contractors don't pursue.

    Hurricane & Large-Loss Experience

    11 major hurricanes and complex commercial losses inform faster decision-making and superior coordination.

    Bilingual Service

    Spanish-language capability for New Braunfels' significant Hispanic community (Census: 19.6% speak another language at home).

    Local Market Knowledge

    Central Texas flood risk, building construction methods, local insurance markets, and New Braunfels / San Antonio metro fluency.

    No Franchise Overhead

    Locally owned. No franchise fees, no corporate protocols, no out-of-state ownership — decisions made locally with customer priority.

    Market Served

    Primary Service Area

    New Braunfels (78130, 78132, 78133), San Marcos (78666), Seguin (78155), Canyon Lake, Spring Branch. 30-mile radius for 30–60 minute emergency response.

    Extended Area & Counties

    San Antonio, Garden Ridge, Schertz, Cibolo, Bulverde, Wimberley, Dripping Springs, Blanco. Counties: Comal, Guadalupe, Hays, Bexar.

    +28.8%
    Population Growth
    New Braunfels grew from 90,441 (2020) to 116,477 (2024) per U.S. Census.
    65.3%
    Owner-Occupied
    Median home value $339,400 (Census 2020–2024).
    #1 in U.S.
    Flash Flood Risk
    NWS identifies Central Texas as the most flash-flood-prone region.
    Dec 8, 2022
    Founded
    Established to bring senior public-adjuster documentation to Central Texas.

    Insurance Carriers

    WTR Restoration works with every major homeowner and commercial property carrier. Direct insurance billing available when authorized by the policyholder; pre-authorization and assignment of benefits handled per carrier requirements.

    State Farm
    Allstate
    USAA
    Farmers
    Liberty Mutual
    Nationwide
    American Family
    Progressive
    Travelers
    Chubb
    AIG
    All Other Carriers

    Quality Standards

    Documentation

    • Pre-mitigation moisture readings and photos
    • Daily equipment logs with monitoring
    • Thermal imaging when hidden moisture suspected
    • Material removal justification with measurements
    • Final moisture verification at completion
    • Written project summaries for insurance files

    Customer Communication

    • Initial on-site assessment with clear explanation
    • Daily / every-other-day progress updates
    • Photos shared throughout project
    • Insurance claim guidance
    • Reconstruction coordination when needed

    Safety

    • OSHA worker safety compliance
    • Proper PPE for contamination situations
    • Electrical safety protocols
    • Structural safety assessment
    • Environmental controls during containment

    Professional

    • IICRC S500 and S520 compliance
    • Clean job sites with dust control
    • Proper waste disposal
    • Licensed, insured operation
    • Respectful customer interaction

    Business Information

    Legal: WTR Restoration LLC · Founded December 8, 2022

    BBB: A+ Rating

    Insurance: General Liability · Commercial Auto

    Emergency: 830-360-2600 (24/7)

    Email: Ben@WTRRestoration.com

    Address: 457 Landa St A40, New Braunfels, TX 78130

    Web: WTRRestoration.com · DrMoisture.com

    Hours: 24/7 Emergency Response

    Ready to work with a senior-level restoration team?

    Direct owner response · 30–60 minute arrival · Insurance-aware documentation from minute one.