Keep air moving
Run the HVAC or fans if wiring and outlets are dry and safe.
The water is gone, but the building is still wet?
Structural drying removes moisture from inside walls, subfloors, framing and cabinets after standing water is extracted. Without it, materials that look dry can still grow mold. Call 833-877-1717. RepairNowUSA connects the request. An independent restoration company does the drying.
Am I in the right place?Yes after any leak, flood or extraction where drywall, flooring, framing or cabinets got wet.
Is this urgent?Yes. U.S. EPA guidance is to dry wet materials within 24 to 48 hours to help prevent mold.
What do I do next?Call 833-877-1717 with the ZIP code, what got wet and when.
Still standing water: water extraction. Mold already visible: mold remediation.
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Help it dry
Remove wet contents
Take out rugs, boxes and furniture so air reaches floors and walls.
Open cabinets and closets
Let trapped moisture escape.
Dry to the touch is not dry
Drywall and wood can feel dry on the surface while holding moisture inside. Professionals use moisture meters and monitor readings until materials reach normal levels.
What drying involves
Dehumidifiers and air movers
Placed to pull moisture out of materials.
Moisture mapping
Readings each day to track progress.
Selective removal
Baseboards, toe kicks or lower drywall may be opened so cavities dry.
Documentation
Readings and photos for the owner and insurer.
What to have ready when you call
- Property ZIP code, home or business
- What got wet and when
- Whether standing water was removed
- Rooms, floors and materials affected
- Clean or contaminated water
- Insurance claim status
What happens when you call RepairNowUSA
- Describe what is happening in plain words and give the property ZIP code. You do not need to know which trade to ask for.
- RepairNowUSA checks for a participating independent provider who handles structural drying in that area.
- If one is available, you are connected. The provider confirms timing, access, scope and price with you before any work.
- The provider, not RepairNowUSA, diagnoses and performs the repair.
RepairNowUSA is a referral and connection service. Provider availability and response times vary by location, time and demand, and are not guaranteed. Before you approve work, ask what was found, the price, the timing and what is not included.
Call 833-877-1717Structural drying questions
How long does structural drying take?
Often several days, depending on materials, how wet they got and conditions. Providers monitor until readings are normal.
Can I call for drying help at night?
Yes. You can call 833-877-1717 at any time, including nights, weekends and holidays. Whether an independent provider can come out right away depends on your ZIP code, the time and provider capacity, so availability is not guaranteed.
Can I just use household fans?
Fans help surfaces, but dehumidifiers and measurement are needed to dry walls and subfloors fully.
Why do they cut holes in the wall?
Small openings let air reach wet wall cavities so they dry instead of growing mold.
Authoritative references
These public sources give general safety context. They do not replace an on-site evaluation, and RepairNowUSA does not perform the work.