Quick answer
For water damage in Lakewood Village, TX, shut off your main valve first, or turn off the well pump breaker if you are on a private well. For a water or sewer emergency after hours, call the Town of Lakewood Village at 972-292-0812. Then call a water damage restoration company; drying should start within 24 to 48 hours. Texas insurers must acknowledge your claim within 15 days.
Do this first
Local water and septic lines.
Denton freeze data is on the Paloma Creek South page, and the county flash flood table is on the Highland Village page.
- Shut off the water. Close your main valve. The Town of Lakewood Village runs its own water and sewer. For a leak at the meter or a sewer backup after hours, call 972-292-0812; during office hours, call Town Hall at 972-294-5555.
- Make it safe and document it. Cut power to wet rooms from a dry spot, photograph the damage, then report the claim.
- Start drying within 24 to 48 hours. Newer slab homes dry faster than older houses, but water under wood and laminate floors still needs to be checked with a meter.
Lewisville Lake rises after heavy rain in the upper Elm Fork basin. Never drive through water over a road. Floodwater can carry sewage, so treat it as contaminated.
What to know about water damage in Lakewood Village
536.94 ft
The highest level on record for Lewisville Lake, set on May 31, 2015. The second highest was 536.73 feet in May 1990.
Town water, no wells
The town owns and runs its own water production and wastewater treatment. Every home must connect to town water, and private wells are not permitted. Service lines to the house are the homeowner's to maintain.
Lake water for lawns
Waterfront owners can irrigate from Lewisville Lake only with permits from Dallas Water Utilities and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Built in 1968
E. Allen Graham and his sons began developing the lakefront land in the 1960s; Section One was developed in 1968, along with a utility company for water and sewer. The town was founded in 1977.
Sources: Town of Lakewood Village history, Town of Lakewood Village
The lake
Construction of Lewisville Dam began on November 28, 1948, and deliberate impoundment began on November 1, 1954. The lake is on the Elm Fork of the Trinity River.
Source: Texas Water Development Board
Homes in Lakewood Village
About 98% of homes are owner-occupied and the median value is about $522,200. The median home dates to 2002, and there are no mobile homes.
Rocky Point water
Properties in the Rocky Point area are served by a separate water system run by the Lakewood Village Municipal Development District. The town is also recognized as an International Dark Sky Community.
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Flash flood warnings in Denton County
The National Weather Service issued 63 flash flood warnings that included Denton County from 2016 through November 12, 2026. The year-by-year count is on the Highland Village page.
Cost and insurance in Lakewood Village
How much does water damage restoration cost in Lakewood Village?
Most jobs run $450 to $16,000 (Angi). Lake and creek flooding needs a separate flood policy. Wood floors and wet insulation take longer.
Water removal and restoration in Lakewood Village
The company that answers handles burst pipes in hard freezes, appliance and supply line leaks, sewer backups, and storm water, plus burst pipes, appliance leaks, drying, and septic backups.
Lakewood Village questions
Who do I call about a water or sewer emergency after hours?
Call the Town of Lakewood Village after-hours emergency line at 972-292-0812. During office hours, 10 to 5 on weekdays, call Town Hall at 972-294-5555.
Who fixes a leak in the service line?
The homeowner. The town says water and sewer service lines to the house are private property. Close your main valve and call a plumber.
Can I drill a private well in Lakewood Village?
No. The town requires every home to connect to town water and does not permit private wells. Before utilities are connected, a property must pass a Certificate of Occupancy inspection.
Which ZIP codes does this page cover?
ZIP 75068 within the Town of Lakewood Village. The ZIP also covers Little Elm and nearby parts of Denton County.
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