Key points
- Dry to the touch isn’t dry — materials can hold water inside.
- Readings are compared to a dry reference of the same material in an unaffected area.
- Pin meters measure at a point; pinless meters scan below the surface.
- Daily readings show drying progress and document the job.
How drying goals are set
Every home is different, so crews take readings from unaffected drywall, wood, and flooring as a “dry standard.” Wet materials are dried until they match. That’s the approach in IICRC drying standards — see IICRC certifications.
Tools Vault uses
- Delmhorst and Protimeter moisture meters
- FLIR thermal imaging cameras to spot cool, wet areas
- Hygrometers to track air humidity
Why it matters for insurance
Daily readings show the adjuster that drying was necessary and that it worked. They also back up decisions like flood cuts. Vault documents the damage, records daily moisture readings, scopes in Xactimate, and bills State Farm, USAA, Allstate, Farmers, and Bear River Mutual directly.
Need it measured?
Call (385) 250-2825 — answered live 24/7 by the Vault crew.
Our Provo water damage restoration crew is an IICRC Certified Firm that bills your insurer directly. Call (385) 250-2825.
How we find hidden water: moisture detection.