Not all water pickup is equal — a shop vac and a truck-mount extraction unit produce very different outcomes on the same flooded room.
We classify every loss as Category 1, 2, or 3 before extraction begins, then document readings throughout the job.
Truck-mount extraction is standard equipment on every Kershaw, SC call, not an upgrade.
Every Water Extraction job in Kershaw, SC starts with water testing to classify it as clean, gray, or blackwater.
Saving original hardwood is possible with the right extraction method applied quickly.
You get documented proof of extraction progress, not just a technician's word.
Below is the actual technical scope behind a Water Extraction job in Kershaw, SC.
Truck-mount capacity lets us clear a flooded room significantly faster than portable units alone.
Water is tested and classified as Category 1, 2, or 3 before extraction protocol is finalized.
We extract carpet and padding as distinct materials since they hold and release moisture differently.
We monitor injection drying progress with moisture meters calibrated for wood species.
Subfloor moisture often hides beneath flooring that looks dry on the surface.
Every job closes with a written extraction report showing before-and-after moisture readings.
A quick call helps us determine truck-mount versus portable equipment needs before we arrive.
A technician heads out immediately with truck-mount or portable units as needed.
We test and classify the water, then provide a written quote before extraction begins.
Verification data backs every closed Water Extraction file in Kershaw, SC.
"They saved our hardwood floor with an injection drying method instead of ripping it all out. Saved us thousands." — Owen R.
"The moisture readings they gave us before and after made the whole process feel legitimate, not just a guess." — Bianca V.
"Truck-mount extraction cleared our flooded basement way faster than the shop vac approach a different company tried first." — Malik J.
Water Extraction includes Category classification, documented moisture readings, and specialty methods like injection drying, not just pumping.
Often, yes — injection drying pulls moisture from beneath the boards without removing the floor.
Category 1 is clean water, Category 2 is gray water with some contamination, and Category 3 is sewage or blackwater requiring full PPE.
Yes, every job includes a written report with before-and-after moisture readings.
As soon as possible — every hour standing water sits increases how deep it penetrates flooring and subfloor.
We issue a written extraction report formatted for insurance use, not just internal notes.
If you're in or near Kershaw, an extraction crew can typically respond the same day.
Speak with a real Kershaw, SC technician, not an automated system.
Call +1-844-833-1325