A room can look and feel dry to the touch while moisture meters still show trapped moisture inside wall cavities or under flooring.
Our Decatur, MI drying plans start with thermal imaging to map exactly where moisture is hiding.
We calculate drying requirements using temperature and humidity data, not a flat per-room rule.
LGR capacity is standard equipment on every Structural Drying And Dehumidification job, not a premium upgrade.
Thermal imaging cameras reveal moisture patterns behind walls and under flooring that aren't visible to the eye.
Moisture readings are logged daily throughout the Structural Drying And Dehumidification job so progress is measurable, not assumed.
Below is the calculated, documented process our Decatur, MI teams follow.
We calculate temperature, humidity, and grain depression readings to build the drying plan.
Thermal imaging often reveals moisture has traveled further than the visible damage suggested.
We position air movers to create directed airflow across wet surfaces based on the assessment.
A technician returns daily to take moisture readings and log progress against the drying plan.
Hardwood floors and built-in cabinetry require slower, more controlled drying to avoid warping.
The job closes only once moisture readings match the documented dry standard for each material type.
A quick call helps us determine whether thermal imaging and full drying equipment are needed.
Equipment for psychrometric assessment is standard on every drying dispatch.
We complete the psychrometric assessment and thermal scan, then provide a written drying plan and quote.
We verify final moisture readings against dry standard before removing equipment.
"The thermal imaging found moisture behind a wall that looked completely fine from the outside. Would have missed it otherwise." — Julian R.
"They came back every single day to take readings and showed me the numbers improving. Felt like real science, not guesswork." — Monique T.
"Our hardwood floor didn't warp because they slowed the drying process down specifically for it." — Grant P.
We rely on moisture meters and thermal imaging, not appearance alone.
Psychrometrics uses scientific formulas to size the drying plan to the actual moisture load.
Timeline depends on material type and how much moisture the thermal scan revealed.
You'll see the actual numbers improve each day through documented logs.
Yes, we use slower, controlled drying specifically calibrated for hardwood to prevent warping.
We treat flat readings as a signal to recalculate, not something to wait out.
If your property is in or near Decatur, a crew can typically respond the same day.
Speak directly with our structural drying team.
Call +1-844-833-1325