Ceiling Leak & AC Overflow Water Damage in Spicewood, TX
A clogged attic AC drain overflows straight into the ceiling below. Our local crews trace the source, dry the framing and insulation, and save the drywall where we can, 45 to 75 minutes out.
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Texas homes run their air handler in the attic, and it pulls gallons of moisture out of the air on a hot summer day. That water drains through a small condensate line, and when the line clogs or the drain pan rusts through, it overflows straight down into the ceiling below. It is a quiet leak, so the first sign is usually a spreading brown ring or a soft spot overhead. Texas Dry Home traces the source, dries the ceiling, and saves the drywall wherever we can.
How we handle ceiling leak and ac overflow damage in Spicewood
Call and dispatch
A real person answers 24/7 and the nearest Spicewood crew rolls with pumps, air movers, and moisture meters.
On-site assessment
We find the source and the full reach of the water, including what soaked into the slab, subfloor, and wall cavities.
Extract and dry
We pull the standing water, then run air movers and dehumidifiers to a verified dry standard, not just the surface.
Verify and bill
We log moisture readings until the structure is dry, then document the loss and bill your carrier directly.
Why ceilings leak from the inside here
A ceiling leak in the Hill Country almost always starts inside the house, not on the roof:
- An attic AC condensate drain line clogged with algae or dust, so the pan overflows
- A secondary drain pan that has rusted through or was never piped to drain safely
- An upstairs bathroom supply line, toilet, or shower pan leaking down through the floor
- Condensation and sweating ductwork in a hot, humid attic dripping onto the drywall
Because the moisture sits in a closed ceiling cavity, mold can start before you ever see a stain, which the EPA mold guidance ties directly to controlling indoor moisture fast.
Our ceiling leak cleanup in Spicewood
The first job is to find the real source, because the wet spot on the ceiling is often not directly below the leak. We use a thermal camera and moisture meters to trace the water back to the drain pan, the line, or the fixture, and we make sure the source is stopped, clearing a clogged condensate line or coordinating the fix. Then we dry the ceiling cavity, the framing, and the insulation with air movers and dehumidifiers, following the IICRC drying standard so our structural drying crews confirm a dry reading before any drywall repair.
Brown ring or a soft spot on the ceiling? Call before it spreads or the drywall gives way, and a crew is on the way in 45 to 75 minutes.
☎ Call (737) 530-9201Flush the AC condensate line every season
Before summer, have the attic condensate line cleared and the drain pan checked for rust, and make sure the secondary pan drains where you will notice it, not into the ceiling. A float switch on the pan shuts the system off before an overflow, and it is the cheapest ceiling insurance there is.
Ceiling leak or roof leak?
The two look alike from below but are handled differently. A ceiling and AC overflow leak comes from inside the house, from the air handler or an upstairs fixture, and shows up in dry weather. A roof and attic leak comes through the roof envelope and shows up during or right after rain, and a storm can drive water in through both. We confirm the source before we open the ceiling so the right problem gets fixed.
Drying the cavity and stopping mold
A ceiling cavity holds warm, humid air, so a slow AC overflow that only gets wiped down grows mold on the back of the drywall within days. We dry the framing and insulation to a verified reading, remove only the materials that cannot be saved, and if growth already started, our mold remediation crew contains and clears it.
"A brown ring showed up on the hallway ceiling and kept growing. They found it was the attic AC drain, not the roof, cleared the line, and dried the ceiling so we only had to patch a small area. I would have torn into the wrong spot on my own."
Tara W. · Sweetwater, Bee Cave · July 2026
Why the Lake Travis Hill Country calls us first
On-site in 45 to 75 minutes
A person answers 24/7 and the nearest crew rolls the moment you call, day or night, across the Lake Travis Hill Country.
IICRC-certified crews
Trained technicians with pumps, air movers, and moisture meters who dry to a verified standard, not a mop and a box fan.
We bill your insurer
We document the loss with photos and readings and work with your carrier directly, so the paperwork is not on you.
Deep local knowledge
Flash floods, slab leaks, clay seepage, wells, and attic AC. We know how water moves on Hill Country limestone.
From Spicewood to Marble Falls and across the Lake Travis Hill Country
Seated in Spicewood on State Highway 71, we respond across the west Austin Hill Country, day or night.
Seated in Spicewood on State Highway 71, our crews cover the whole Lake Travis Hill Country, day or night, and reach most homes in 45 to 75 minutes.
We serve Spicewood, Bee Cave, Lakeway, Steiner Ranch, Marble Falls, Horseshoe Bay, Lago Vista, Dripping Springs, and Leander.
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Spicewood water damage questions, answered
There is a water stain spreading on my ceiling, what do I do?
Put a bucket under any active drip, poke a small relief hole at the lowest point of a bulging spot to keep the drywall from collapsing, and move furniture clear. Then call (737) 530-9201 so we can trace the real source, stop it, and dry the ceiling before it spreads or falls.
Why is my attic AC leaking into the ceiling?
The air handler in your attic drains the moisture it pulls from the air through a small condensate line. When that line clogs with algae or the drain pan rusts, the water overflows into the ceiling below. It is one of the most common ceiling leaks in Central Texas, especially in summer.
Is it a ceiling leak or a roof leak?
A ceiling or AC overflow leak comes from inside the house, from the air handler or an upstairs fixture, and usually shows up in dry weather. A roof leak comes through the roof and shows up during or after rain. We confirm the source with a thermal camera before opening the ceiling so the right problem gets fixed.
Can you save my ceiling?
Often yes, if we get to it before it sags or molds. We dry the framing and insulation in the cavity and remove only the drywall that cannot be saved, then confirm a dry reading before any patch. The longer a wet ceiling sits, the more of it has to come out.
Do you fix the AC or the plumbing that caused it?
We stop the immediate source, such as clearing a clogged condensate line, handle the water damage and drying, and coordinate an HVAC or plumbing contractor for the repair. That way the source fix and the drying move together.
Will a ceiling leak cause mold?
It can, quickly. A ceiling cavity holds warm, humid air, so a slow leak grows mold on the back of the drywall within days in the Texas heat. We dry to a verified reading and, if growth already started, contain and remove it before closing the ceiling back up.
A local Spicewood crew is standing by
Water sitting means damage spreading. Call Texas Dry Home and a local crew is on the way, 45 to 75 minutes out across the Lake Travis Hill Country.
(737) 530-9201Call now, a local crew picks up day or night