Step 4: Drying and Dehumidification
Our Water Damage Restoration Process

Water Damage Drying Process

Once our crew has extracted the standing or saturated water from your property, the next step is to set up an efficient drying system to dry the remaining materials. You might be asking yourself one (or many) of the following questions about the water damage process and drying:

How long does it take for water to dry up?
How long should I run a dehumidifier after a flood?
How long should a dehumidifier run per day?
How long to run fans after flood?

Don’t rack your brain! Our technicians are certified by the IICRC in Water Restoration and Applied Structural Drying. They can answer any questions you might have regarding the water damage drying process.

At SERVPRO of Coon Rapids/Central Anoka County, we have close to 500 air movers and 100 dehumidifiers at our 19,000 square foot facility. This is to ensure that no matter how drastic the water damage might be, we have the tools, resources, and equipment to get the job done! If you’ve had water damage incident including but not limited to wet drywall, a flooded basement, or saturated carpet call us today at 763-712-9712! We service Coon Rapids, Andover, Ham Lake, and the entire Anoka County. We are your best bet for a water damage restoration company near you!

Drying / Dehumidification

Our Professionals will use room measurements, temperature, and relative humidity to determine the optimal number of air movers and dehumidifiers to dry your home or business. We’ll carefully monitor the progress using moisture meters until the materials return to acceptable drying goals.

Use Dehumidification Equipment
Use Monitoring Equipment to Track Progress

Monitor Floor and Walls

We check the moisture levels to monitor the drying process.

Monitor Floors
Monitor Walls

Drying Equipment

Industrial-grade dehumidifiers help prevent secondary water damage like swelling and warping of floors, walls, and furniture.
High-speed air movers create airflow across walls, carpets, pads, and furniture, which accelerates the evaporation of moisture.