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Water damage restoration serving New Augusta with fast, around the clock emergency response when a pipe bursts, a sewer backs up, or storm water finds its way into your basement. New Augusta Water Restoration deploys IICRC certified crews who handle the full job from extraction through reconstruction and coordinate directly with your insurance carrier.

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Flooded basement, burst pipe, or sewage backup in New Augusta? New Augusta Water Restoration answers 24/7 with certified crews, fast water removal, and drying that gets measured, not guessed, plus full insurance documentation. Call (765) 676-3217.

  • Services: water damage restoration, basement flooding, sewage cleanup, storm damage
  • Service area: New Augusta, Marion County, IN and surrounding areas
  • Response time: Same day for New Augusta inquiries; 24/7 emergency service available
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  • Serving New Augusta, IN since 2018
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An inspection on a New Augusta home is a room by room walkthrough, not a glance from the doorway. We measure walls at multiple heights with non penetrating meters, check baseboards and trim, pull back carpet edges to read subfloors, open suspect wall cavities to inspect insulation, look behind cabinets and appliances, under every sink, around water heaters and washing machines, and walk the basement perimeter and slab joints carefully. Thermal imaging maps hidden moisture you cannot see, a penetrating moisture meter confirms what the thermal camera flags, and a hygrometer reads ambient humidity. The reason for the thoroughness is simple. The most expensive problem in water restoration is not the visible damage. It is the moisture missed on day one that feeds mold thirty days later, and New Augusta homeowners deserve a map of every wet spot before any drying equipment goes in.

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Searching for water damage restoration in New Augusta usually starts the same way: standing water where it shouldn't be and a clock already running. Burst pipes, sump pump failures, and storm flooding hit Marion County homes in every season, and the cost of waiting climbs by the hour. The first day decides what gets saved.

Equipment placement is engineering, not decoration. Air mover counts, dehumidifier capacity, and airflow patterns get calculated from the wet square footage and materials involved. Under equipped drying stalls; New Augusta jobs sized right hit dry standard on schedule.

For New Augusta property managers and landlords, water response protects more than structure: tenants, timelines, and liability all ride on how fast and how well the loss gets handled. Documented restoration is built for exactly those stakes.

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From emergency response to full reconstruction, New Augusta Water Restoration handles every restoration project with IICRC-certified crews and clear documentation.

Water Damage Restoration in New Augusta

Serving New Augusta: full scope residential water damage restoration covering extraction, structural drying, antimicrobial treatment, and reconstruction. Work follows IICRC S500 from the initial assessment through verified dry standard.

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Basement Flooding in New Augusta

For New Augusta addresses, basement flood response for groundwater intrusion, sump failure, sewer backup, and burst pipe events. Includes extraction, dehumidification, contaminated material removal where required, and slab and wall drying.

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Sewage Cleanup in New Augusta

Serving New Augusta: category 3 water cleanup for sewer backups and contaminated water events. Includes containment, PPE-required removal of affected porous materials, antimicrobial treatment, and verification before reconstruction.

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Storm Damage in New Augusta

In New Augusta, water mitigation following storm driven intrusion through compromised building envelopes, including wind driven rain and resulting interior water damage. Covers extraction, drying, and structural repair.

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Commercial Water Restoration in New Augusta

For New Augusta addresses, water damage restoration for offices, retail, multi tenant, and light industrial properties. Scaled extraction and drying with after hours scheduling to limit business interruption.

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Commercial Flood Damage Cleanup in New Augusta

For New Augusta addresses, flood response for commercial properties affected by storm runoff, sewer overflow, or large volume water events. Includes bulk water removal, structural drying, and content handling.

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Commercial Sewage Cleanup in New Augusta

Serving New Augusta: commercial grade sewage cleanup with full containment, HEPA filtration, antimicrobial treatment, and disposal of contaminated materials per IICRC S500 Category 3 protocols.

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Commercial Mold Remediation in New Augusta

For New Augusta addresses, mold remediation for commercial buildings following IICRC S520, including containment, controlled removal, HEPA air scrubbing, antimicrobial application, and post remediation verification.

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Commercial Storm Damage in New Augusta

In New Augusta, storm damage restoration for commercial buildings covering water intrusion from severe weather events, including extraction, drying, and reconstruction of affected interior spaces.

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Aaron Christy founder New Augusta Water Restoration
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About Us

Local Expertise, Real Results

Built on doing restoration work the way IICRC standards require, every job, every New Augusta address, start to finish.

When a pipe bursts, a sump pump quits, or a storm pushes water into a New Augusta basement, the first hour matters more than any other. dispatches a crew within 2 hours, runs the assessment on arrival, and starts extraction the same visit. License #RC21100059, IICRC trained, and the same crew handles the work from mitigation through reconstruction.

New Augusta Water Restoration serves New Augusta, the surrounding Pike Township neighborhoods, and homeowners throughout Marion County with residential and commercial water damage restoration. Our service area covers New Augusta proper along with College Park, Crooked Creek, Snacks-Guion Creek, Trader's Point, and the corridors running off Michigan Road. The crews dispatched to New Augusta are IICRC certified technicians on a licensed and insured payroll, not temp work crew pulled in for a single job. That distinction matters when a homeowner is standing in two inches of water at 1 AM and needs people who know what they are looking at. We built the company around restoration work specifically, not as a side line to general contracting.

Every job in New Augusta follows the IICRC S500 standard for water damage restoration, and any mold work follows the S520 standard for remediation. That means a real moisture assessment with thermal imaging and meters before any equipment goes in, controlled extraction matched to the water Category, structural drying tracked with daily readings, antimicrobial treatment where the loss type calls for it, and post drying verification before reconstruction starts. The standards exist because shortcuts in this trade do not show up for thirty or sixty days, when mold has already colonized inside a wall cavity that looked dry on the surface. We work to the standard because Marion County homes deserve the standard.

Our Promise

Three commitments to every New Augusta homeowner who calls. One, fast emergency response dispatched day or night, because every hour water sits expands the damage and the cost. Two, IICRC certified technicians trained to the S500 standard handling the assessment and the drying, not whoever was available that morning. Three, a free on site inspection before any work begins, and full coordination with your insurance carrier if you have an active claim so the scope and the coverage line up before we touch a wall.

Why New Augusta Chooses Us

The New Augusta Water Restoration Difference in New Augusta

IICRC certified crews, documented scope tied to industry standards, and a clear inspection before any work begins on your New Augusta home.

around the clock Emergency Response

Water damage in New Augusta does not wait for business hours, and neither do we. Call the 24 7 emergency line and crews are dispatched with extraction equipment, dehumidifiers, air movers, and meters already on the truck. Fast response is the single biggest factor in keeping a Category 1 loss from turning into a Category 2 or 3.

IICRC Certified to S500

Our technicians are certified to the IICRC S500 standard for water damage restoration, which dictates how water is categorized, how structures are dried, and when verification readings confirm a job is done. For you, that means a defensible scope, proper documentation, and drying that actually finishes rather than getting called complete because the equipment came off the floor.

Mitigation Through Rebuild

One crew handles your New Augusta job from the first extraction pass through drywall, paint, flooring, and trim. You are not hiring a mitigation company and then hunting for a general contractor while your home sits in demolition. The scope, the schedule, and the project manager stay the same from the first call to the final walk through.

Insurance Coordination Built In

We document the loss the way adjusters expect to see it, photos, moisture maps, written scope tied to the S500 standard, and we coordinate with your insurance carrier through the claim. We work with most major insurance carriers in New Augusta and handle the back and forth on scope justification so you are not translating restoration language to your adjuster.

Our Process

Our New Augusta Water Restoration Process

Step one on every New Augusta job is the moisture assessment and Category determination. A certified technician walks the home, runs thermal imaging across affected and adjacent areas, takes meter readings, and identifies the source, whether that is a failed copper supply line, a dishwasher or washing machine supply hose, a sewer backup, a slab leak, or storm intrusion. Water is then classified as Category 1, 2, or 3 under the IICRC S500 standard, and the scope of damage is mapped before any drying equipment goes in. This phase typically takes one to two hours.

Step two is insurance coordination and documentation. Before mitigation starts, we photograph and video every affected area, log meter readings into a written moisture map, and open direct contact with your insurance adjuster. Scope of work is matched to coverage so there are no surprises mid job, and mitigation is justified in writing to industry standard. Most New Augusta homeowners never see this paperwork because we handle it directly with the carrier, but it is the reason claims process cleanly rather than dragging out for weeks over disputed line items.

Step three is drying execution and controlled reconstruction. Air movers and dehumidifiers are placed based on structural drying calculations matched to the affected square footage and material types, with daily monitoring and logged readings until moisture content in structural materials matches unaffected baselines. Controlled demolition happens only where materials cannot be dried in place. Then reconstruction follows, drywall, insulation, flooring, paint, trim, and finish work, returning the New Augusta home to pre loss condition.

Rapid Emergency Dispatch

Call the 24 7 line and a certified technician is routed to your New Augusta address with the truck already loaded for extraction and drying. No waiting on a separate equipment run. Stabilization starts the moment the crew walks in the door.

Category Determination

Every job is classified Cat 1, Cat 2, or Cat 3 under IICRC S500 before drying begins. Meter readings are logged, the source is identified, and the written assessment determines containment, PPE, and which materials can be dried versus removed. The Category drives every decision that follows.

Insurance Partnership

We work with your insurance carrier directly on scope and documentation. Photos, moisture maps, and written justification tie to the S500 standard so the adjuster sees a defensible file. We coordinate with your adjuster throughout the claim, transparent invoicing at the end.

Verified Dry Standard

Drying is not complete because the equipment looks like it has been running long enough. It is complete when meter readings on affected materials match unaffected baselines. Daily monitoring continues until that threshold is hit, and only then does reconstruction begin.

What we see in New Augusta

Most Common Causes of Water Damage in New Augusta Homes

New Augusta homes typically call us about these six water damage scenarios.

Sump Pump Failure

Sump pump failures in New Augusta typically happen at the worst times: during heavy spring rains, in the middle of the night, or after long periods of disuse. The result is the same: water rising in the basement.

Toilet Supply Line Leaks

A plastic toilet supply line that develops a pinhole leak overnight can produce more water damage than a sudden burst. The slow flow saturates everything around the toilet before anyone notices.

Foundation and Groundwater Intrusion

After heavy Marion County rains, groundwater pressure rises around foundations. New Augusta homes with compromised foundation seals or aging waterproofing see seepage and intrusion into basements.

Burst Supply Lines

Indiana winters drop below freezing for weeks at a time. New Augusta homes with poorly insulated supply lines see pipes freeze, expand, and burst. The damage shows up when the thaw begins and water starts flowing.

Appliance Failures

Dishwashers, washing machines, refrigerator ice maker lines, and water heaters fail without warning. Slow leaks behind appliances can run weeks before the wall behind them shows visible damage.

Sewer Line Backups

Clay sewer mains in older New Augusta neighborhoods crack over time, allowing roots to enter and eventually causing backups. Heavy rains worsen the problem by overwhelming compromised lines.

How We Work

Three Simple Steps

From emergency call to job complete, we follow a disciplined IICRC-certified process on every New Augusta water restoration project.

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Dispatch on the Call

What gets pulled today is drywall that does not get replaced next month. Everything needed to start is on the truck. No call center. You reach us, and a crew is dispatched within 2 hours.

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Mapped and Filed

A good map makes the rest of the job predictable. Category determination and a written moisture map come before any drying plan. The paperwork side is handled with your carrier while you handle your family.

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The Rebuild Phase

Dry means measured dry, typically 3 to 5 days on a New Augusta loss. What the meters say is what the invoice reflects. Contaminated material is bagged, logged, and disposed of properly.

Indiana Climate

Indiana Weather Drives Restoration Calls Year Round

Indiana weather drives a steady stream of water damage calls across New Augusta. Spring saturation pushes groundwater through basement walls in older Pike Township subdivisions, summer thunderstorms drive wind and rain through compromised envelopes, and January cold snaps split copper supply lines in exterior walls overnight. Each pattern fails differently and needs a different response.

Spring Saturation Flooding

Central Indiana spring rains saturate ground for days at a time, and the water table in Pike Township rises with it. Basements built into 1970s and 1980s subdivisions around New Augusta start seeping through foundation cracks and cove joints, sometimes through floor drains backing up. We extract, dry the slab and lower walls, and treat for contamination when groundwater is involved.

Winter Pipe Bursts

Indiana freeze thaw cycles are punishing on aging copper supply lines, and a hard cold snap routinely splits pipes in exterior walls and unconditioned crawl spaces. The break often happens overnight and floods finished space by morning. When a New Augusta homeowner calls in a burst, the crew is dispatched with extraction equipment ready to pull water out of carpet, pad, and subfloor immediately.

Severe Thunderstorm Intrusion

Marion County summer storms drive wind and water sideways, finding gaps around windows, doors, and roof penetrations. Water tracks down inside wall cavities and shows up on a ceiling or baseboard hours later. We use thermal imaging to trace the path back to the entry point and dry the structure from the inside out.

Sewer Backup From Heavy Rain

The aging municipal sewer infrastructure serving older New Augusta subdivisions takes on more volume than it was built for during heavy rain events, and lateral failures and root intrusion push sewage back into finished basements. This is Category 3 water and requires full containment, controlled demolition of porous materials, antimicrobial treatment, and HEPA filtration during the work.

Restoration in New Augusta
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Serving New Augusta’s Established Neighborhoods

Restoration projects completed across New Augusta's established and custom-home communities. Click any neighborhood for the specifics we have learned working there.

The historic village core developed between approximately 1852 and 1939, with the majority of contributing structures dating to the 1870s,1890s. These 19th century cottages and commercial buildings,many of Italianate and Craftsman Bungalow construction,contain the oldest plumbing infrastructure in the area, likely including galvanized or cast iron supply and drain lines well past their service life. Foundation types in structures of this era frequently include stone or brick rubble foundations without modern waterproofing membranes, making them highly vulnerable to groundwater intrusion and chronic moisture infiltration during Marion County's heavy seasonal rains. View New Augusta Historic District (Village Core) restoration details →
The broader Augusta-New Augusta residential area encompassing ZIP codes 46260 and 46268 was built out primarily in the 1970s through the 1990s, with additional development into the early 2000s. Homes from this era typically feature copper supply plumbing that is now 40,55 years old and increasingly susceptible to pinhole leaks and joint failures, particularly where water chemistry or soil movement has stressed the lines. Full basements are common in this suburban construction era and represent the primary zone of water damage exposure from both groundwater seepage and appliance or plumbing failures on upper floors. View Augusta-New Augusta (Suburban Ring) restoration details →
Park 100 is a recognized neighborhood directly adjacent to Augusta-New Augusta within Pike Township, sharing ZIP codes 46268 and 46278. Development in this area aligns with the broader northwest Indianapolis suburban build out of the 1970s,1990s, meaning copper plumbing systems are now aging and water heaters, supply lines, and fixture connections in these homes are at elevated failure risk. Basement flooding from both sump pump failures during power outages and lateral sewer backups during heavy rain events is a known risk pattern in this generation of Marion County residential construction. View Park 100 restoration details →
College Park is a neighboring district to Augusta-New Augusta within Pike Township, falling within the 46268 ZIP code corridor. Like the rest of the northwest Indianapolis suburban ring, homes here were largely constructed in the 1970s through 1990s with standard full basement designs typical of central Indiana residential building of that era. Aging copper supply lines and original cast iron drain stacks in these structures are now reaching the end of their expected service life, and sump pump dependency in basement equipped homes is high given the region's clay heavy soils that limit percolation during heavy rainfall. View College Park restoration details →
Crooked Creek is a recognized Indianapolis neighborhood bordering the Augusta-New Augusta area within Pike Township. The Crooked Creek name reflects a natural drainage corridor in the area, and homes near creek adjacent terrain carry elevated risk for groundwater intrusion and surface flooding during heavy precipitation events common to central Indiana. Construction eras consistent with the surrounding northwest side suburban development (1970s,1990s) mean original plumbing systems are now aging, and basement water intrusion from both hydrostatic pressure and sewer lateral backup during storm events represents a recurring risk for homeowners. View Crooked Creek restoration details →
Snacks-Guion Creek is a Pike Township neighborhood directly neighboring Augusta-New Augusta, situated along another natural drainage corridor that increases flood intrusion risk during prolonged or intense rainfall. Homes in this area share the 1970s,1980s suburban build era dominant across the 46268 ZIP code, with copper plumbing systems now at mid to late service life and basements that were standard in this construction period. The proximity to the Guion Creek drainage system creates above average risk for sump pump dependency and basement seepage, particularly during the spring storm season that regularly affects northwest Marion County. View Snacks-Guion Creek restoration details →
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Where we respond near New Augusta

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At a Glance

Water damage response pricing in New Augusta

Ranges reflect typical residential restoration costs in the New Augusta and broader 46268 market. Every job is different, the Category of water, the square footage affected, the materials involved, and the scope of reconstruction all move the final number. A free on site inspection determines actual pricing before any work begins.

Response: fast for active water emergencies
Dry-out: 3 to 5 days
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These are typical pricing ranges for the New Augusta market. Your final cost depends on your unique situation. Call (765) 676-3217 for a free on-site inspection.
Category 1 Water Loss
Clean water from supply line, water heater, rainwater. Extraction and structural drying.
$1,500-$8,000+
Category 2 Water Loss
Category 2 contamination to professional standards (sometimes called gray water): dishwasher, washing machine, aquarium discharge. Cleaning plus drying.
$3,000-$12,000+
Category 3 Water Loss
Black water from sewage or contaminated ground source. Full containment protocols.
$5,000-$18,000+
Basement Flood Cleanup
Full basement extraction, structural drying, contents recovery, sanitization, documentation.
$2,500-$10,000+
Sewage Cleanup
IICRC Cat 3 protocols, full containment, professional cleaning, post remediation verification available.
$3,500-$14,000+
Mold Remediation
Professional standards containment, HEPA filtration, removal. Pricing varies by scope.
$500-$15,000+
Mold Mitigation
Proactive containment and drying after a water event to prevent mold growth. Scope determined on site based on conditions. Pricing varies by area, materials, and severity of the underlying water event.
$2,000-$6,000+
Included in ranges
Mitigation ranges above include emergency water extraction, structural drying with air movers and dehumidifiers, antimicrobial treatment, removal of unsalvageable wet materials (drywall, insulation, flooring), moisture monitoring, and job documentation for insurance.
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Ranges do not include reconstruction (drywall, flooring, paint, cabinetry), building permits, specialty crew hired separately (plumber, electrician, structural engineer), large scale contaminated debris disposal fees, contents storage or PODs, or the homeowner's insurance deductible.
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Common Questions

New Augusta Homeowners Frequently Ask

Straight answers to the questions New Augusta homeowners ask most.

Fast emergency response is available around the clock for New Augusta. When you call the 24 7 emergency line, a certified technician is routed to your address with extraction equipment, dehumidifiers, air movers, and meters already loaded on the truck. On arrival, the crew identifies the source, stops or contains it where possible, and begins extraction and stabilization immediately. Response time depends on time of day, weather, and call volume, but water damage in New Augusta is prioritized as an emergency because every hour without extraction expands the damage. Call the line and we dispatch.
On average, most Category 1 jobs in New Augusta run $1,500 to $4,500 for clean water from a supply line or appliance overflow with limited materials affected. Category 2 gray water losses typically run $3,000 to $8,000 because contamination requires more material removal and antimicrobial treatment. Category 3 jobs, sewage backups, floodwater, or long standing groundwater, run $7,000 to $25,000 or more depending on contamination scope and reconstruction. Final pricing depends on affected square footage, material types, drying time required, and the rebuild scope. A free on site inspection produces the actual number before any work begins.
It depends on whether the loss was sudden or gradual. Most major insurance carriers cover sudden, accidental water damage, a burst supply line, a failed dishwasher hose, a storm driven intrusion, subject to your deductible. Gradual damage from a slow leak that went unnoticed for months is typically excluded as a maintenance issue, as is most groundwater flooding unless you carry separate flood coverage. We work with your insurance carrier on documentation and scope, including photos, moisture maps, and S500-aligned justification. Call your carrier to open the claim, then call us to start mitigation, both can happen in parallel.
Yes, our technicians are certified through the IICRC, the industry body that sets the technical standards for water damage and mold work. Water restoration follows the S500 standard, which dictates how water is categorized, how structures are dried, and what verification readings confirm a job is complete. Mold remediation follows the S520 standard, which governs containment, PPE, removal protocols, and post remediation verification. For the New Augusta homeowner, certification means the scope is defensible to your insurance adjuster and the drying actually finishes to a measured standard rather than to a guess.
Typically, three to five days for most Category 1 losses where extraction was prompt and materials were caught before deep saturation. Category 2 jobs often run five to seven days because contaminated materials require removal and replacement air movement. Category 3 losses and any job involving heavy structural saturation can run seven to ten days or longer. Duration depends on the source, how long water sat before extraction, ambient humidity, material types affected, and outside weather. Daily meter readings determine when drying is complete, not a fixed calendar.
Category 1 is clean water from a sanitary source, a broken copper supply line, a refrigerator ice maker line, an overflowing bathtub with no contamination. Category 2 is gray water carrying significant contamination, dishwasher and washing machine discharge, toilet overflow without solids, aquarium water. Category 3 is grossly contaminated black water, sewage backups, floodwater from rising surface water, long standing groundwater, or any water that has sat long enough to grow bacteria. The Category determines containment, PPE, what materials can be saved versus removed, and the entire restoration scope under IICRC S500.
Typically, mold begins colonizing on wet organic materials within 24 to 48 hours under the right conditions. Warm temperatures, high humidity, and porous materials like drywall, insulation, carpet pad, and wood framing accelerate growth quickly, conditions common in New Augusta basements during humid Indiana summers. Our prevention approach is prompt extraction, aggressive structural drying with monitored airflow and dehumidification, antimicrobial application on affected surfaces, and verification with meters before the drying equipment comes off the floor. Hidden moisture in wall cavities is the most common cause of post restoration mold, which is why thorough thermal imaging matters on day one.
Most New Augusta homeowners should focus on four things while waiting on the crew. First, safety, if water is near electrical outlets or panels, do not walk through it, and shut power to affected circuits at the breaker if you can do so safely. Second, stop the source if it is safe and accessible, shut the main water valve for a burst pipe, kill power to a leaking appliance. Third, document everything with photos and video before anything is moved or cleaned. Fourth, call your insurance carrier to open a claim. Move valuables and electronics out of the affected area if safely possible.
Standard equipment on the truck includes commercial water extraction equipment for bulk removal, commercial dehumidifiers sized to the affected square footage, professional air movers to drive evaporation, penetrating and non penetrating moisture meters, thermal imaging cameras to map hidden moisture, and hygrometers to track ambient conditions. HEPA filtration units and negative air machines are deployed on Category 3 jobs and any mold remediation under S520. Containment materials, six mil plastic, tape, zipper doors, are standard for contaminated work. The equipment package is sized to the job after the initial moisture assessment, not loaded blind.
Yes, reconstruction is handled in house as part of the same project. After the dry standard is verified, the same project moves into drywall, insulation, flooring, paint, trim, cabinetry, and finish work, coordinated under one project manager and one schedule. Most restoration companies stop after drying and hand the homeowner off to a separate general contractor, which creates gaps, mismatched billing, and weeks of delay. Keeping mitigation and reconstruction on one project means the New Augusta homeowner is talking to one team from the first emergency call through the final walk through.
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