Professional
Structural Drying Services
Proper structural drying is the difference between a complete recovery and a future mold problem. Donegan Restoration uses commercial-grade equipment and continuous moisture monitoring to ensure your property is thoroughly dried — not just on the surface, but deep within building materials.
Why thorough drying matters
Water penetrates far deeper than what you can see. A surface that feels dry to the touch can still hold dangerous moisture levels inside drywall, subflooring, framing, and insulation. Incomplete drying leads to mold growth, material deterioration, and compromised structural integrity.
Wood framing
Can hold moisture for weeks without visible signs. Swelling, warping, and fungal growth occur below the surface where you can't see it.
Drywall
Absorbs water like a sponge. Wicking draws moisture upward well above the visible water line. Must be dried or replaced within 48 hours.
Concrete
Seems impermeable but holds water in its pores. Trapped moisture can damage flooring installed above it and create persistent humidity.
Insulation
Fiberglass and cellulose lose R-value when wet and rarely dry on their own. Wet insulation must be removed and replaced.
Our drying equipment
High-Velocity Air Movers
Turbine-grade fans producing 3,000+ CFM of focused airflow. We position them to create turbulent air movement across wet surfaces, dramatically accelerating the evaporation rate.
Commercial Dehumidifiers
Refrigerant units for warm conditions, desiccant units for cool or saturated environments. We match the technology to your property's specific conditions for maximum moisture removal.
Moisture Meters
Both penetrating (pin) and non-penetrating (pinless) meters provide precise moisture content readings for wood, drywall, and concrete. We map the data to track drying progress day by day.
Thermal Imaging
Infrared cameras reveal temperature differences caused by evaporative cooling where moisture is present, allowing us to find and target hidden wet areas inside walls and under flooring.
Axial & Centrifugal Fans
Multiple fan configurations for different spaces: axial fans deliver high volume for large areas, centrifugal fans provide focused pressure for cavities and hard-to-reach spaces.
Typical drying timeline
Most residential drying projects complete within 3-5 days, depending on materials and moisture saturation. We monitor daily with moisture meters until readings confirm the structure is dry.
Day 1
Emergency extraction, equipment placement, moisture mapping baseline
Days 2-3
Active drying with daily moisture readings, equipment repositioning as needed
Day 3-5
Final moisture verification; all readings at or below dry standard. Equipment removed.
Don't risk incomplete drying
A property that looks dry but isn't will develop mold, structural issues, and odors within weeks. Donegan Restoration uses professional equipment and moisture monitoring to ensure thorough drying. Call for structural drying services anywhere in Georgia.