An accidental bathtub overflow inside an Allen, TX 75002 home sent Category 1 water through the bathroom, adjoining walk-in closet, and two bedrooms, affecting 3,196 cubic feet. Water migrated beneath carpet padding and into wall framing, while relative humidity in Bedroom 1 reached 80%.
Initial Assessment & Moisture Mapping
SS Water Restoration inspected the property using thermal imaging and confirmed moisture with Protimeter and Tramex meters. Initial recorded readings reached 99.9 in Bedroom 1 sill plates, 45.6 in bathroom sill plates, and 40.4–43.3 in closet particle board and carpeting. These readings were interpreted using the relevant instrument scale and material, rather than treating all values as actual moisture percentages.
Mitigation, Demolition & Structural Drying
Our crew carried out a ten-day mitigation plan to control humidity and dry structural framing:
- Targeted demolition: Technicians detached carpeting, removed saturated padding and tack strips, pulled affected baseboards and vanity trim, and removed compromised lower drywall and wet insulation. Learn can wet drywall be saved after a leak.
- HEPA vacuuming and antimicrobial treatment: Exposed concrete slabs, wood sill plates, and wall studs were HEPA-vacuumed and treated with an antimicrobial spray.
- Commercial drying equipment: Two Phoenix DryMAX XL LGR dehumidifiers, one BlueDri Air Shield 550 HEPA scrubber, and 13 Syclone and Aramsco low-profile air movers served the bathroom, closet, and bedrooms.
Verified Drying Results
Daily monitoring showed relative humidity decreasing from 80% to 30%–31%. Final wood sill plate readings were 13.6% in Bedroom 1, 8% in the bathroom, 7.2% in the closet, and 10.7% in Bedroom 2, below the 16.5% drying goal. See understanding your drying log and moisture readings for more on this process. Documentation was prepared to support the homeowner’s insurance claim and the separate reconstruction stage.
Important Notes for Homeowners
- Thermal imaging guides an investigation, but moisture meter readings confirm actual moisture.
- SS Water Restoration restores water damage; appliance, HVAC, and plumbing repairs are handled by the appropriately licensed technician or plumber.
- Your insurer determines policy coverage; our restoration documentation supports your claim but does not guarantee coverage.
- Mitigation/drying and reconstruction/repairs are separate stages of the recovery process.
Need Allen, TX water damage restoration? Call SS Water Restoration 24/7 at (469) 737-0296.
