When a pipe bursts, a slab leak soaks your floors, or storm water backs into your home, drying and dehumidification in Florida is what stops a wet week from becoming a moldy month. We run commercial-grade air movers, desiccant and refrigerant dehumidifiers, and daily moisture meter checks until your structure reads dry. From Cape Coral to Titusville, our technicians handle residential and commercial losses of every size.
Drying and dehumidification in Florida is the controlled removal of moisture from building materials and the air inside them after water intrusion. It is not a fan pointed at a wet rug. Technicians map the moisture with a moisture meter and thermal imaging camera, extract standing water with a water extraction unit, then position air movers and dehumidifiers to pull water out of drywall, insulation, carpet padding, hardwood flooring, and baseboards. A hygrometer tracks relative humidity in each room until readings match a dry standard.
Florida's humidity makes this work harder than it is almost anywhere else. Outdoor air in July can hold three to four times the moisture of a dry climate, so opening windows to dry a room actually makes the problem worse. That is why Florida drying and dehumidification services rely on closed-system dehumidification, vapor barriers, and desiccant dehumidification rather than ventilation. If you search for drying and dehumidification near me after a roof leak or appliance leak, you need a crew that understands how fast mold growth starts here.
Every drying job includes the same core scope: inspection, extraction where needed, equipment placement, daily monitoring, and final documentation. Add-ons like reconstruction, mold remediation, or content cleaning get quoted separately so you know what you are paying for.
We use a moisture meter, thermal imaging camera, and hygrometer to find every wet spot, including water hidden behind baseboards and under flooring. You get a marked floor plan showing where the water traveled.
Standing water comes out with a water extraction unit or sump pump before any drying equipment is placed. Extraction is the single biggest factor in how fast the rest of the job goes.
We position air movers to create airflow across wet surfaces and set dehumidifiers, including Santa Fe and Dri-Eaz units, to pull moisture from the air. Equipment runs 24 hours a day until readings hit target.
A technician returns every day to log readings, adjust equipment, and check for new wet spots. You get a written moisture log you can hand to your insurance adjuster.
Where water came from a contaminated source or where mold risk is high, we apply antimicrobial spray to affected surfaces before and after drying. This is included on Category 2 and Category 3 losses.
When drying is complete, we provide a final moisture report, photos, and an Xactimate estimate. That package is what your carrier needs to close the claim.
You call, we answer. A technician asks what leaked, when it started, and whether the water is still running. We dispatch a crew with extraction and drying equipment loaded. Most Florida metro areas see an on-site arrival within 60 to 90 minutes for emergency calls.
We walk the loss with a moisture meter, thermal imaging camera, and hygrometer. Readings get marked on a floor plan so you can see exactly where the water traveled. This step takes 30 to 45 minutes and tells us how many air movers and dehumidifiers the job needs.
Standing water comes out first using a water extraction unit and, where needed, a sump pump. We pull water from carpet, pad, and hard surfaces before placing any drying equipment. Extraction is the fastest way to cut drying time by a full day or more.
Air movers get positioned to create a vortex across wet surfaces. Dehumidifiers, including Santa Fe and Dri-Eaz units, pull moisture from the air. We set up containment and vapor barriers to keep dry rooms dry. Equipment runs 24 hours a day until readings hit target.
A technician returns every day to log moisture content, adjust equipment, and check for new wet spots. Most residential jobs dry in three to five days. When readings match the dry standard, we remove equipment, do a final walkthrough, and leave you the documentation.
Purpose-built equipment, used by trained technicians — so the job is done accurately the first time.
Pin and pinless meters measure moisture content in drywall, wood, and concrete. We use them to map the loss and to verify drying is complete before removing equipment.
Infrared cameras show temperature differences that reveal hidden moisture behind walls and under floors. We use them to find water you cannot see.
Measures relative humidity in each room. We use readings to confirm dehumidifiers are keeping indoor humidity below the target level throughout the job.
High-velocity fans create airflow across wet surfaces to speed evaporation. We position them to create a vortex pattern that reaches under and behind materials.
Refrigerant and desiccant units pull moisture from the air so wet materials can keep releasing water. We size units to the cubic footage of the affected space.
Truck-mounted and portable units pull standing water from carpet, pad, and hard surfaces. Extraction before drying cuts total job time by a day or more.
A camera on a flexible rod that lets us look inside wall cavities and under floors without tearing anything out. We use it to confirm hidden moisture before and after drying.
A supply line let go under a kitchen sink overnight. Water spread across 400 square feet of tile and soaked the baseboards and lower cabinets. The homeowner found it at 6 a.m. with standing water still on the floor.
We extracted the standing water within 90 minutes of arrival, set air movers and a dehumidifier, and dried the cabinets in place. Four days later, moisture readings in the baseboards and cabinet frames matched the dry standard. No tear-out was needed.
A slab leak under a hallway floor sent water into three adjacent rooms. Carpet in two rooms was soaked, and the hardwood in the third was starting to cup at the edges. The homeowner noticed a spike in the water bill before seeing any water.
We mapped the moisture with thermal imaging, extracted water from the carpet, and used drying mats on the hardwood. Five days of drying brought all three rooms to the dry standard. The hardwood flattened back without sanding.
A summer storm pushed water under a sliding door and soaked the carpet and baseboards in a family room. The homeowner dried what they could with towels but the carpet stayed wet for two days before they called.
We pulled the wet pad, extracted the carpet, and set up drying equipment along the wall. Baseboards were dried in place. Five days later the room read dry, and we replaced the pad during the same visit.
Water damage is not one problem, it is five or six at once. Here are the ones we see most often and how drying addresses each one.
Ask a pro →We start drying on day one and pull indoor humidity below 60 percent within hours. On Category 2 and 3 losses, we apply antimicrobial spray before equipment goes down. If mold is already present, our AMRT-certified technicians handle the remediation scope.
We use drying mats and floor-drying systems that pull moisture through the finish without sanding. Most hardwood floors can be saved if drying starts within 24 hours. We check moisture content daily until boards read within two percentage points of the dry standard.
We use a boroscope and moisture meter to check inside wall cavities. Where needed, we drill small holes for airflow or remove a section of baseboard to dry the framing. Thermal imaging confirms the wall is dry before we close it up.
We pump out standing water with a sump pump, then run targeted air movement and dehumidification in the crawl space. A vapor barrier goes down after drying to keep ground moisture from coming back. We check joist moisture with a meter before calling it done.
Most residential jobs take three to five days, and larger commercial losses run seven to ten. Florida's humidity adds roughly a day compared to drier states because outdoor air cannot be used to help dry. We log moisture readings daily and pull equipment only when materials hit the dry standard set by IICRC S500.
Structural drying is the process of removing moisture from the building itself, not just the surface. That means drywall, insulation, framing, subfloor, and baseboards. We use air movers, dehumidifiers, and drying mats to pull water out of materials, then verify with a moisture meter. It is different from air drying because it is measured and documented.
Typical 2026 pricing runs $1,200 to $3,500 for an average residential room, and $4,000 to $15,000 or more for whole-home or commercial losses. Cost depends on square footage, how many days equipment runs, and what materials are wet. Most insurance policies cover the drying portion when the loss is a covered peril.
Yes, most homeowners and commercial policies cover drying and dehumidification when the water loss comes from a covered peril like a pipe burst, appliance leak, or storm damage. We document moisture readings, photograph affected materials, and build Xactimate estimates that match what adjusters expect. We can bill most carriers directly.
We deliver structural drying Florida properties need across the state, from the Gulf Coast to the Atlantic. Crews stage equipment in multiple metro areas so emergency calls get a fast response whether you are in a high-rise or a ranch home. Here are some of the cities we serve.
Water Damage RestorationFull-scope restoration from emergency response through repairs. Drying and dehumidification is the core phase, and we carry the same crew through reconstruction so you are not managing two contractors.Explore →
Emergency Water RemovalStanding water comes out before drying equipment goes in. We use water extraction units and sump pumps to pull water fast, which cuts total drying time by a day or more on most jobs.Explore →
Flood CleanupFloodwater carries contaminants that regular drying does not address. We extract, apply antimicrobial spray, then run drying and dehumidification to bring the structure back to a safe, dry standard.Explore →
Water ExtractionThe first step in any drying job. We pull water from carpet, pad, hardwood, and subfloor using truck-mounted and portable extraction units before placing air movers and dehumidifiers.Explore →
Sewage Backup CleanupCategory 3 water requires removal of affected porous materials before drying can start. We handle the tear-out, disinfection, and then run drying and dehumidification on the remaining structure.Explore →
Storm Damage RestorationAfter a storm pushes water through a roof or window, drying has to start fast. We tarp, extract, and dry, then document everything for your insurance claim in Xactimate.Explore →
Hurricane Water Damage RestorationHurricane losses often combine wind, rain, and surge. We handle large-scale extraction and drying across multiple rooms, with equipment staged to handle whole-home losses.Explore →
Basement Water Damage RepairBasement seepage and sump pump failures leave water against foundation walls. We extract, dry the slab and framing, and check for hidden moisture behind vapor barriers.Explore →Every hour a structure stays wet, the repair bill grows. Call us and we will dispatch a certified crew with extraction and drying equipment. We answer 24/7, including holidays, and we can bill most insurance carriers directly.
Call Now 0001112222 →Call 0001112222 and describe what is wet. We answer 24/7, including holidays, and dispatch a licensed, insured crew to your Florida address. If water is still running, shut off the main before you call so the damage stops spreading.