Emergency water extraction

Emergency water extraction in the US metros we cover means removing standing water and starting structural drying before the damage spreads. The industry benchmark is that mould can begin in wet material within 24 to 48 hours, so this is measured in hours.

What actually happens

• Water is classified Category 1, 2 or 3; the category decides what is dried and what is discarded.
• Drying is verified with a moisture meter against a documented dry standard.
• Ambient humidity changes drying time materially, which is why the metro pages differ.