The water damage restoration industry recognized standard of care, the ANSI/IICRC S500, contains a significant amount of information related to the use of meters during a drying project. The most important content is primarily in two sections; Section 10 Inspections, Preliminary Determination, and Pre-Restoration Evaluations, and Section 13, Structural Restoration.

You need software that connects all the job functions you do in your business. Working with anything less will be detrimental to your financial well-being. So, what does that mean to you and your business? 

Sometimes knowing what not to do can be the most valuable information a person, or in this case a business, can have in their toolbox. It’s like driving down a new road in the middle of the night and seeing a “Warning, Sharp Curve Ahead” sign. As you approach that curve, you are pretty grateful someone thought to put up a sign warning you to slow down.

What would you think if I told you that it would take three months to dry out a building after a fire loss? If I posted this on LinkedIn or Facebook, my comment screen would probably say things like “learn to dry a structure!” or “you’re the worst restorer ever! I can dry it in a few days.”

In many respects, it seems very odd. The word “it” pertains to a large number of crucial issues in the mold remediation industry where practitioners still have serious differences of opinion regarding key aspects of the work.

Guys, I’m really excited about this issue – and it’s truly thanks to some amazing contributors and industry experts who were willing to take the time to craft some solid, educational articles. 

You should know what I believe before reading this article. I believe that carriers and contractors can work well together if their relationship is built on trust and a mutually accepted goal to reduce costs, both be profitable, and to provide exceptional customer service.