Structural Drying services in Dallas
Our crew runs about half of its weekly volume on structural drying calls in and around Dallas. The other half is everything else local-service. So yes, we know your area. Plain-spoken estimates, written quotes, no surprise add-ons mid-job. That's the whole pitch.
What this service includes
Drying after extraction is what determines whether your loss becomes a $5,000 cleanup or a $25,000 demolition-and-rebuild. Inadequate drying = mold = much bigger problem.
We size drying equipment using IICRC psychrometric calculations: cubic footage of affected space, current moisture content of materials, target dryness, and grain depression of the air.
Typical setup: 1 dehumidifier per 800-1,200 cubic feet, plus air movers at 1 per 50-100 sqft of wet surface. Equipment runs continuously for 3-7 days depending on class of loss.
Daily moisture readings track progress against target. Once materials hit target dryness, equipment comes out and reconstruction can begin.
What's specific about Dallas jobs
Most jobs are residential, but we handle small commercial too — restaurants, multi-unit rentals, retail strips along the main corridors.
If you're calling from a property management company, we have separate scheduling and billing for that.
Price expectations
For structural drying jobs in the Dallas area:
- Single-zone drying (3-5 days): $1,290 – $2,575
- Multi-zone drying: $2,575 – $6,900
- Specialty hardwood / plaster drying: $3,220 – $8,280
From the books — a recent Dallas job
A Dallas customer in their any era home had been chasing hardwood floor cupping after a slow leak for weeks before calling. 3 weeks of moisture trapped in subfloor was the actual cause. We specialty hardwood drying mats with desiccant, 14 days of monitored drying, 70% of floor saved without replacement; everything stable since. About $262 all in.