Extraction removes standing water — structural drying removes the water hiding in framing, subfloors, drywall, and cavities. Skip it and you get warped floors, delaminated hardwoods, and mold. We calculate airflow and dehumidification loads to IICRC S500 standards and monitor daily until moisture readings hit dry standard.
What's included
- Commercial-grade air movers and LGR dehumidifiers
- Daily moisture monitoring with documented logs
- IICRC S500-aligned drying plans
- Cavity drying (walls, ceilings, subfloors)
- Hardwood floor drying systems where salvageable
Our process
1
Map moisture
Thermal imaging and pin/penetrating meters map every wet area — including hidden cavities.
2
Set equipment
Air movers and dehumidifiers are sized to the affected cubic footage and material load.
3
Monitor to dry
We return daily to log readings, reposition equipment, and confirm each area hits dry standard.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days will drying equipment run?+
Typical residential drying is 3–5 days. Hardwood floors and heavy plaster can take longer.
Is the equipment loud?+
Air movers make white noise. We size the smallest fleet that will still dry the space on schedule.
Can I run the equipment myself?+
Consumer fans and dehumidifiers rarely dry cavities completely — that's how mold grows behind a wall that looks dry.