Water and drying
Water out, rooms dried, leak found
After a roof or window opens, water travels. We take out what can't be saved, dry the rest and find where it came in.
We remove wet drywall, insulation and flooring, set fans and dehumidifiers, and write down moisture readings until the structure is dry. Then we trace the leak to the roof, the window or a pipe, so the repair fixes the cause.
Photos and the moisture log go in your file for the claim.
What's included
Wet drywall, insulation and flooring removed
Fans and dehumidifiers, with readings written down
The leak traced to where it started
Photos and a moisture log for your claim
Rebuild of what was taken out
What changes the cost
Water is the job where the estimate moves most, so we say why.
How long it was wet
The longer, the more material is past saving.
What the water touched
Drywall, insulation, wood floors and cabinets differ.
Damage inside the walls
We find out when the wall is opened, and show you a photo.
Drying time
Readings decide when we stop, not the calendar.
How it goes
How a water job goes
- 01
Step 1: Stop the source
Cover the roof or window and shut off what is leaking.
- 02
Step 2: Take out what can't be saved
Photographed first, bagged and hauled.
- 03
Step 3: Dry and measure
Equipment runs, and we log the readings each visit.
- 04
Step 4: Rebuild
Drywall, ceilings, paint and floors, once the readings are good.
Permits and rules
Taking out wet drywall rarely needs a permit. Rebuilding walls, ceilings or electrical often does, and we tell you before we start.
Plumbing and electrical repairs are done by licensed trades that we bring in and manage.
Questions
Common questions
How soon should drying start?
As soon as it is safe. The longer materials stay wet, the more of them tend to be lost, and mold can start within days.
Is it mold?
We can tell you what we see. We don't test for mold: in Florida the company that tests can't also do the removal, so we point you to a separate assessor.
Can I stay in the house?
Often yes, in rooms that are dry. We tell you which rooms to avoid and why.
Water in the house?
Call the tarp line. Turn off the power to wet rooms if you can do it safely.