Drying and dehumidifying your property after damage from flooding is essential to ensure health and structural integrity of your property.
Whether you have to remove the water yourself or you are in need of a water mitigation company, the next step to take is drying and dehumidification of your property. Acting fast matters, because the IICRC S500 standard recognizes that mold can begin colonizing damp materials in as little as 24 to 48 hours, which is why our crew is on call 24/7 to start the drying process the same day you call.
Since 2009, Reliable Restoration has operated as a full-service water mitigation company in the Atlanta metro. Our IICRC-certified technicians (License #202892) bring state-of-the-art moisture detection, thermal imaging, and monitoring equipment to every job so your property dries quickly, evenly, and to verifiable industry standards.
Dealing with Water is Tricky Business
Water sneaks into all sorts of crevices and cracks in a building. If you do not dry your investment after a disaster, you run the risk of mold, rot and structural damage.
At Reliable Restoration, we have the technology to make sure there is no hidden moisture left in between your walls, in the ceiling cavities, or in the cracks of the floor. Our IICRC-trained technicians use thermal imaging cameras and penetrating moisture meters to m
Frequently Asked Questions
Wondering what happens after the water is gone? Here are answers to the most common questions Atlanta property owners ask about professional drying and dehumidification.
Water sneaks into wall cavities, subfloors, ceiling spaces, and tiny cracks where it isn’t visible. If those hidden areas aren’t fully dried, you risk mold growth, wood rot, and long-term structural damage. Reliable Restoration uses commercial-grade equipment and moisture monitoring to make sure your property is dried thoroughly — not just on the surface.
Most drying jobs take 48 to 72 hours, but the exact timeline depends on the size of the affected area, the materials involved, and how long the water was present. Our technicians monitor moisture levels daily and only remove equipment once readings confirm the structure is fully dry.
Household fans and consumer dehumidifiers move air, but they can’t pull moisture out of building materials fast enough to prevent mold or structural damage. Reliable Restoration uses commercial air movers and industrial dehumidifiers that reduce indoor humidity below 55% — the threshold at which many types of mold can begin to grow.
Visual inspection alone isn’t enough — materials can feel dry on the outside while still holding moisture inside. Our certified technicians use advanced moisture detection and monitoring equipment to check walls, floors, and other affected materials. We document readings throughout the job and confirm drying is complete only when the structure meets industry-standard moisture targets.
Skipping or rushing the drying phase is one of the most common — and costly — mistakes after water damage. Leftover moisture can lead to mold growth within 24 to 48 hours, warped flooring, swollen drywall, weakened framing, and lingering odors. In Atlanta’s humid climate, the risk is even higher. Proper dehumidification protects both your property and your health.
