How do you dry out walls and floors after water damage?

FAQ: How Do You Dry Out Walls and Floors After Water Damage?

When water gets into your home—whether from a storm, burst pipe, or roof leak—it doesn't just sit on the surface. It seeps into drywall, subfloors, and framing fast. That’s why drying out your home properly is the first critical step after any water damage.

Here's how we do it at Total Home Water Restoration:

• We start with moisture meters. These tell us exactly where the water is and how deep it went.

• Next, we bring in air movers and dehumidifiers. These work together to pull moisture out of walls, floors, and framing.

• In some cases, drywall or baseboards need to come out. If water has soaked into these areas too long, mold can start within 24 to 48 hours. We’ll explain what needs to be removed and why—before we do anything.

• We dry from the inside out. That means we don’t just wipe surfaces and leave. We keep equipment running and monitor moisture levels daily until your structure is back to safe, dry standards.

We follow ANSI/IICRC S500 guidelines for water damage restoration, and every job is done like it’s our own home.

What to Expect from Us:

• Straight answers

• Clear communication

• No upselling, no nonsense

We’ll walk you through the entire process so you’re never in the dark about what’s happening.

Got water damage?
Call Tyler Zimmerman and the team at Total Home Water Restoration at 380-246-1837 or visit us at 4141 Hoover Rd, Grove City, OH. We serve Columbus, Hilliard, Galloway, Westerville, Dublin, Worthington, New Albany, Upper Arlington, Reynoldsburg, and Pickerington.

From disaster to done right. We fix it like it’s our own home.